Autoimmune Hepatitis or Exhausted Liver?

I was diagnosed with AI Hep four years ago and take prednisone.  Have had several flareups usually stress related.
However, after eating sushi (after which I expereinced nausea and the fatigue) and a lapsed diet which included a binge of junk food (usually am really good about my diet), I came down with inflamed liver.  My ALT was 11333 and AST 822, Alk Phos 239. WBC was normal range.
Is it probable or possible that this is the result of an overtaxed liver.  
If this is possible, then an effective immune system would automatically jump in and begin to attack the inflamed organ (performing its correct function) which in turn would then cause the WBC to elevate as a result of the attacking lymphocites?
Would you consider and offer your opinion.
I ask this as I do not want to be on medication for the rest of my life.  And if a sensible diet could prevent this flareups I would obviously opt for this.  
My medical history included hep A and in my late teens a comment from the GP that I had a weak liver.
Would you please advise.  Thank you for your help.

[Sioux]

I don't know much about AI hep. Some one will come by that may know.
I do know your diet could be a factor. raw fish, or raw shell fish may have bacteria that could cause problems.

[Califia]

http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsLetter/2004/advocate0904.html

Reporting in, sir!  Liz Highleyman summarizes latest literature on "Post-Transplant Treatment"  in the September newsletter.  Doesn't offer a direct answer to your question, unfortunately,  but the article citations might be of  some interest.

[mikesimon]

Thanks. I think I've seen this article but the re-read was a good refresher course. I read all the transplant articles although they don't usually paint an optimistic picture. Mike

[mikesimon]

I stopped June 27th. The transplant clinic said about the same thing but on previous occasions when I've seen this type of spike they have said the same thing and a month later I've been in the hospital for some type of procedure so I'm not real comfortable. I'll lookk for the article. Mike

[Sioux]

I just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. I'm sending you a BIG cyber HUG.
Always remember that you are loved very much by alot of us here.

[mikesimon]

Thanks and I'll take that hug gladly. You're way too sweet but that's okay with me. Be well. Mike