Pain associated with Hep C and what meds would be good?

I've got pain in my joints, my back hurts and believe it is due to Hep C..have not gotten treatment for Hep C yet..ive got my appointment set up with doc to get things going, including the pain.  I've taken Aleve, Ibuprofen, not even touching the pain. I'm so tired of waking up in pain every single day! Any info would be great!
SJ

[Diane12855]

All I have ever taken is Ibuprofen and it has worked fine for me, but my pain is mostly from the treatment. I hope you are able to find out the cause of the pain. I had some achy days before I started treatment, but they weren't as bad as I get now, so I'm thinking what you're dealing with may not be from the hep c.

Maybe somebody else can give you more info.

[Bill1954]

Most hepatologists recommend acetaminophen (Tylenol) for mild to moderate pain management:
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Jorge L. Herrera M.D.
Division of Gastroenterology
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Mobile AL

http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hcsp/articles/Herrera.html

“Acetaminophen use: Contrary to popular belief, acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol®) is perfectly safe for patients with cirrhosis as long as it is used cautiously. Any person who drinks alcohol regularly should not consume any acetaminophen. For patients with early cirrhosis (CPT class A or B), the use of acetaminophen is safe as long as the recommended dose is not exceeded (1,000 mg per dose, repeated no more often than every 6 hours). Patients with more advanced cirrhosis should take only ½ of the recommended dose. In fact, for patients with cirrhosis, acetaminophen, when used as described, is the preferred medication for the treatment of pain.”
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Narcotic drugs are generally liver safe and effective, but obviously require prescription. Discuss your needs with your doctor, and go from there,

--Bill