My Mommy

[Franky35]

Hello, my name is Franky. My Mom was diagnosed w/ Hep C 15 years ago. She has seen a Liver Specialist the entire time. Gastroenterologist, top in his field. As well her PCP, is involved in her treatment. She has undergone 7 treatment programs, Interferon, Ribavirin, Pegasys, Peg Intron-A etc.  All have had no positive effects. The side effects of the treatments almost killed her 3 times. She is regularly screened for Liver Cancer. Her Genotype: 1b. She is not a candidate for a liver transplant as the Hep C has also effected other organs in her body and she has other health issues.  It has been a long road for her. Recently, we went to her Specialist and he said she was in Stage 4 Liver Cirrhosis, cause from the Hep C. She needed to get her affairs in order. So we have taken all the necessary steps on paper, regarding her wishes. She has lost a lot of weight, she is very depressed...often telling me she is done fighting. She has enormous swelling in her abdomen, she is jaundiced and has no appetite. We are lucky to get her to eat once a day. When she does eat, she almost always vomits. Her capillaries on her stomach have started to pop, causing little red dots. She often gets kidney infections, she is also diabetic, which seems to be enormously affected by the Hep C virus. She is also, in constant pain. I know that she is dying, Dr.'s have confirmed this, and have come to terms with that fact, but it still killing me to watch her suffer. (Crying)  Today, I saw her and she told me her stool was white. I has researched the white stool issue and am not finding any clear information. I need to know if this means her time has run out,? I can find info on 'light colored stools', but not specifically white. I have a call into her Doctor, as I am the one who takes her to all her appointments, treatments and surgical procedures. I just am at a loss and he has not called back yet. Can anyone help me? My Mom is the coolest, most sweet and loving woman, and I just want to help her as much as I can.

Below are ALL of her symptoms...
Flu-like illness, gastroparesis, muscle and joint pain, myalgia, night sweats, depression,
severe fatigue, severe abdominal bloating/swelling, diarrhea/constipation, severe headaches, mental confusion/fog9besides the physical pain, I think this bothers her the most), itchy skin, severe dizziness, severe liver pain, cognitive dysfunction, shortness of breath, absolute loss of appetite, chills, palpitations, yellowing of the skin/whites of eyes, complete loss of libido, spider nevi, nausea and vomiting, and of course, now, white stools.

[mikesimon]

"White stools are from loss of nutrients in the body. There is nothing in her body to make stools of normal color."

White stools are often due to a  bile duct blockage.

Urobilinogen - the product of bilirubin breakdown - gives stool its dark color. If stools are white or clay colored, it is probably the result of a bile duct obstruction or blockage.

[Mollyrae]

Hello Franky:

I am very sorry to hear that your Mom is doing so badly. Honestly, there is nothing that you can do for her but to do as you're doing. White stools are from loss of nutrients in the body. There is nothing in her body to make stools of normal color.

You would find that if she could eat and keep something down, this would change but not much. It may be pale yellow in color.

I would guess that she doesn't have much time left and I'm sorry for that. Be the best Son you can be and stick right by her side. Comfort warms the heart.

My thoughts are with you.
Mollyrae

[_Matt_]

If everyone tells you there's no hope including your Doctors, you can try juicing fresh Vegetables and Fruit for Her.

If She can't eat, She may be able to drink the life-giving juice from living veggies and fruit.

I healed my parents of Hepatitis-C by juicing fresh Vegetables and Fruit for them everyday.

All my research can be found here:
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Living-With-Hepatitis-C/show/681

[GSDgirl]

I honestly don't know what you are looking for, the doctor seems to have already told you what is happening.  I really hope you and her can find some peace.  

Denise

[Franky35]

Is this a public forum or private? I could really use some help here...