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I took the advice of members here and consulted with my Doctor before drinking any more beer after being cured.She went over all my labs and levels and there shows no damage to my liver...but she also definatly recommended using moderation..no need to get hammered...I can have a few on the weekends and also can still get a tattoo from a reputable place and not any jailhouse or street tattoo artist that got me in this mess in the first place...Ive been lucky...most are not....although sometimes I think my right side still feels a bit "full"..but no actual pain....wonder if this will subside over time and after I lose a few pounds.
Im confused by your last comment...Im not very good at medical terminology...can you explain again?
Im kind of confused by that comment..can you explain that in non medical terms please?
I read a somewhat recient post I found (yahoo search ?) that compiled one 6 year and two 5 year European studies which compared pre-treatment and post SVT biopsies. They displayed an average 0.28/year resolution of fibrosis (0 to 4 scale) though alcohol was abstained. Other studdies I've read on 'moderate' (described as 5grams/day) consumption while on treatment have been mixed as to the influence on SVT. Good luck.
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This is from a Post Treatment guide on HCV Advocate
Try to avoid alcohol during the six-month post-treatment period. If your viral load was non-detectable at the end of treatment, there is still a chance that HCV will return. This chance is greatest during the first 6 months after stopping medication. It makes sense to protect the investment you put into getting though treatment by waiting for at least 6 months before drinking alcohol. If you do this and your six-month post-treatment HCV viral load is positive, you will know that alcohol had nothing to do with the results. For most, this peace of mind outweighs any temporary pleasure that alcohol may bring.
After six months post-treatment if you want to drink alcohol, discuss this with your medical provider. There may be reasons why it is best to avoid alcohol, such as advanced liver disease or other factors. If you do decide to drink, try to limit your alcohol consumption to amounts recommended for those without liver disease – one drink daily for women; two drinks daily for men. Never combine alcohol with acetaminophen (Tylenol). Acetaminophen is a common ingredient in cold medicines, pain relievers and other drugs.
http://hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/after_treat.pdf