milk thistle et. al wth tx

Just wanted to add to a prior thread concerning taking supplements during tx. I have an herbalist who is also a gastroentologist. Hep C is one of her special interests. She has told me to contiue taking almost all my current supplements excluding one.  I also had to stop taking one due to an adverse reaction ( made me the ***** from hell).    Herbs can be no less medicinal than chemicals. Its just taking the right one in the right amount for one's illness.  She has made no claims to the herbs\supplements illiminating the Hep C. They are for liver support and side effects. I can say they have relieved some of the fatique and brain fog. I don't nap everyday like I used to.   And even if I stop taking some, I will not stop taking milk thistle for a long, long time. I have read too many good things from too many varying sources about MT.

[NYgirl]

Most of our doctors have told us no milk thistle on treatment.  I'm of the feeling the less additional meds that we take the better only because I worry how it could affect the important meds.

So I only take what I'm really sure won't affect my blood chemistry or anything like that - it's not worth the chance.

Also, Dr. Jacobson in NYC said no milk thistle or herbs so I have to go with him given who he is.

Just be CAREFUL.  You don't wanna take any chances with your liver.

[lab-rat]

I agree that milk thistle may benefit the liver, but I just wanted to forward information from my study doctor.  He is running a clinical trial on milk thistle and they are recruiting patients with hep c and fatty liver disease at the University of Penn.  He obviously believes it is beneficial enough to warrant further research.  However, he told me NOT to take it while on treatment as it may cause interactions with the medications.  I don't know the details or the specific interactions, but I do believe he knows what he's talking about.

[BLESSEDHEPPER]

MY DOC TOLD ME TO TAKE THISTLE
??/ AND A MULTI VITAMIN
ITS WORKING!! THE FOG SEEMS TO LEAVE ALOT EARLIER
I TAKE MY SHOT FRI. AND BY TUES. THE FOG BEGINS TO LIFT..