milk thistle

[heene]

I have just read an article on milk thistle being helpful in cleansing/healing/regenerating the liver.  My husband has autoimmune hepatitis and is on Prednisone 20mg. and Lactulose.  Do you know anything about this herb and its compatibility with these drugs?  He is also on Cipro once a week to prevent infection of ascities fluid in the abdomin.

[derail]

you are probably experiencing nueropathy similar to that from diabetes where the glcogen encapsulates the nerve ending of the extremities .sounds worse than really is and for diabetics is a great concern  (loss of feeling) so watch feet and fingers for
cuts etc. infection can occur without knowing .It was one  sx.
of diabetes i suffer and it revved up on HVC tx.

[oldhippiechick67]

cuteus it sounds like Raynaulds, but usually the skin will darken, turn bluish or purplish, while the exposure or sensations are going on, then return to normal color. And I think but not sure it only happens with exposure to cold.
Caruu - I was diagnosed (well not officially) with fibro prior to tx, I have an old whiplash injury so my neck muscles and shoulder areas are always tight and sore.  I have headaches all the time now, I am sure my spine needs adjustment, but the last chiropractor I went to did something that made it worse, so I am hesitant to go back.

[cuteus]

let me ask you something that has been in the back of my mind to ask.  Have you noticed an extreme sensitivity in your hands and feet to cold and heat? It almost feel like you're experiencing frostbite when exposed to cold, or a 2nd degree burn when exposed to heat. The soreness remains even though the skin shows no damage from the exposure.
Two tells, don't tell me is cryoglobulinemia, ;-}\
I might not be ready to hear it.

[Amerabrit]

Hi,  My doctor told me there had been no scientific studies conducted on Milk Thistle.  He advised me to take Vitamin E and C only and to eat a healthy diet.
Always read the small print when considering vitamin supplements, they are usually NOT FDA regulated so you have no idea what actualy goes into these pills?  And, always talk to your doctor before you take any supplements.
Very best of luck to you:)

[derail]

I remember reading from one of the sites thru google that it certainly can hepcvets.com has also other maladies presenting in those with hepc. if a definitive answer is available I'm sure someone will know or endeavour to find out.

[CARUU]

Is anyone aware of/experiencing a link between HCV and Fibromyalgia?  Since finishing tx on 4-1-04 I've had ongoing problems with muscle stiffness and pain in neck, back, elbows, hips, and knees.  I'm also having digestive problems (gastroparesis, GERD) that I'm taking protonix and domperidone for and brainfog.  My endocrinologist suggested it could be fibromyalgia and that I should work with my PCP on it.  I have a meeting with my neurologist next week and will also speak with him.  I don't want to talk myself into anything, but there is something WRONG and I'm wondering if any of you have similar things going.  Thanks, caruu