HCV Relapser

[mntahir]

i am patient of HCV. and relapser to stndard interferon with ribavirin and peg interferon with ribavirin therapy.
my spleen is mild enlarged and platelet count is very low.
what are the possible treatment options may be for me

[Dee1956]

Hector has given you excellent advice.  What has your gastro mentioned?
Have you looked at any trials for your geno type?
Good luck to you
Dee

[mntahir]

Thanks for response. My genotype is 3b and my platelet count is about 50,000. i am under the treatment of gastroenterologist and taking the following treatment: 1) Urso 250 mg 01 OD 2) Nexum 40 mg 01 OD 3) Siliver 200mg o1 OD 4) Mutivitamin.
Please suggest me other options

[HectorSF]

What genotype of hepatitis do you have?

Peg-interferon with Ribavirin therapy is the only treatment for genotype 2/3 hepatitis  Until early 2014 when there should be new treatment available in the U.S. and later that year in Europe.

If you are genotype 1 there are more treatments available.

If you have an enlarged spleen and low platelet count under 100,000 you probably have cirrhosis of the liver and need to treat sooner rather than later before your liver disease progresses to the point you will no longer be able to treat your hepatitis C and will need a liver transplant. As your liver disease progresses it is more difficult to cure. SVR rates are lower in cirrhotics.

You should have a biopsy of your liver performed to confirm the stage of your liver disease and be under the care of a gastroenterologist or hepatologist ASAP to help you manage your illness.

Good luck.
Hector