B12

IS IT OK TO TAKE B12(THE LIQUID) IF YOU HAVE HEP C? AND ALL THIS STUFF ABOUT MILK THISTLE AND TX  IS IT BAD OR GOOD ? I NEED SOME ADVICE HERE?

[Myown]

Hi Kim,
If you read "gauf's" journal, he has a supplement list you may want to look at. Its a hard call because there is not a whole lot of research being done as far as what we can or cannot take while on tx,,,or I should say, its house divided as far as advice our doctors give. Some say MT is okay to take and others are told by their doctors not to take it.

I did take B12 last round - I relapsed, but I am not saying b12 caused relapsed, but for me, I have to change what I did last round "just incase." Some others have taken B12 and are SVR, so its a hard call - just not enough studies out there, but do check out gaufs journal because HR did offer his opinion and I am sure you will find it helpful and something to consider or think about.

Hope all is well,
MO

[dperry10]

My B12 was low the whole time I was on treatment.  Still is.  Doctor had me taking b12 tablets since I began treatment when they noticed it was low.    If it does not increase by March, he wants to give me B12 shots.  But I am still taking B12 and did all the Way thru treatment.  So far I am SVR, but have to test again in a year.

[Wassup]

Hi Kimmy, My NP @ GI's ofc. said injectable B-12 was best, I can't remember why. All I personally have heard about Milk Thistle was either it was good for HCV-ers or made no difference at all., ie., re: B-12, (no negative info.) Hugs, from Ant B  

[Wassup]

Hi Kimmy, My NP @ GI's ofc. said injectable B-12 was best, I can't remember why. All I personally have heard about Milk Thistle was either it was good for HCV-ers or made no difference at all., ie., re: B-12, (no negative info.) Hugs, from Ant B  

[GrandmaA]

B12 is great for people with hepatitis C. Try bilingual instead of swallowing tablets. Under the tongue it goes right in the blood stream. I had about 4 shots while on tx.