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Ron
In my case I can definteley say that lot of pains and discomfot just disappear since I am using Milk Thistle.
Also hepa docs recommends today Milk Thistle.
Still I don't bealive that Milk Thistle eliminate the virus, it just helps somehow and considered as safe.
wish you will feel better.
Kwp: I think it's not unsual to have pain in those areas, I have felt that myself. Actually, my viral load is und now, and I still get pain in both areas. It could be something I ate or it could be the capsule that surrounds my liver. Only a dr and further testing would be able to let you know for sure what's causing the pain.
Bug
When my liver swells, I hurt, for me I believe it is because I a 5ft3 and I have a short waist.My liver hides out in my ribs. When my liver pushes my ribs it is like a band of pain reaching from my stomach area, accross my liver, and my back and then an unbearable back pain. I believe the ribs are cauing alot of this. That is why I eat so little, I rest alot, and try not to aggrevate my liver into swelling, I have been gluten free 2.5 yr and that helps. Studies show that the people who live the longest are those that eat the least, limit meat, and eat healthy. I know when my liver is mad. And, I listen. I usually will basically stop eating, drink a lot of fluid/teas. Liver protecting supplements, Green drinks, protein drinks, and a hole lot of rest helps. I have heard that they actually can take rib/s out if it gets real bad, but I am not sure of that so I will take any advice.TY Dejavu