HepC genotype 1

[ckosta]

Today and yesterday I have statred to cough-up worms. They are 1/2 inch long and are inside mucus from my nose and mouth. I have been on 36 weeks interferon/co-pegasus treatment. My desease count got down to 21, so I am being dropped as a non-responder as my white blood cell count went down below 100. Are the worms part of the liver issue or something associated in any way? I have been told I have 50% of my liver left.

[copyman]

"IF" they are indeed worms they are tough little buggers to have survived the harsh HCV treatment drugs

[Diane12855]

Are these worms moving around?
I took a course in parasitology and I remember there is at least one kind that starts in your lungs, then you cough them up and swallow them and they mature in your intestines. I can tell you for sure that they aren't associated with hepatitis of any kind, and you really need to go to a doctor to get some medicine to kill them.

Diane

[Trinity4]

Is your poop fluffy?  You may have a parasitic infection.  See your gastro.

[jusjames]

are you sure its not little detached vessels in phelmg

[spectda]

Hi-
Someone will probably respond that knows more then I, but I have never heard of worms being associated with hep c and liver damage. Does your doctor know about this condition? It sounds like you havet some kind of parasite and need treatment ASAP. I would go to a doctor right away.

Again, I am no expert and perhaps there is someone that will comment that has heard of this, either way see your doctor and don't wait.

Be Well - Dave