biopsy results bridging fibrosis

[sunshinesmilee]

I have recently been diagnosed with Hep C. My liver biopsy results are Bridging Fibrosis, my ALT level is four hundred and twenty one thousand, my geno is 1A. I would love to hear from someone who has info on the fibrosis side and how it affects the decision for treatment.
Thank you.

[l-horn]

I don't think you have an ALT of 421,000. Perhaps you're thinking of your viral load.

Can you post the results of your biopsy ? That might help people give you some accurate info. There are different types of bridging fibrosis. Central-Central, Porto-portal, porto-central, for example.

[sunshinesmilee]

You are correct, it was late last night when I found this site, the number is my viral load.  My bridging fibrosis is portal to portal if I recall correctly. I am meeting with the doctors again today to talk about the details and find out what they think is the best route of treatment. I was hoping to have suggestions on questions I should or need to ask that I may have overlooked. Thank you for your time.I appriciate the feedback.

[stangshelly]

I was dx with bridging fibrosis stage 2 grade 2  viral load 6 million..I am now on week 65 of 72 interferon with riba and cleared after week 12 but before week 24..I am glad I decided to tx now,not an easy road,but its a personal choice. I didn't wait around for the disease to progress. best wishes in your decision.

[sunshinesmilee]

Thank you for your support, I have just gotten home from the docs office. I too will be starting tx and will be going for 72 weeks. My first tx will be friday of this week. I do have stage 3 bridging fibrosis and they estimated 2-5 years till my liver progresses to stage for cirosis. I have been all over the place with my emotions. But I do know that keeping positive is very important and thats what I am trying to focus on. Again thanks for your thoughts and support.

[fingirl]

Keeping positive is the best attitude you can have.  Way to go and hang in there!  Do you know how long you've had the virus?

[sunshinesmilee]

Yes, I had a sever case of scoliosis and had life saving surgery in 1981-82. I had over 11 pints of blood transfusion. I was on the table for 5 hours in sugery for my back. So I am thankful and know that I am lucky already to be here this long. I have a very strong positive view and faith. This helped me then and I know is needed and will get me thru this. I am sadded for my new husband of four months who is not handling this well. It has been hard for him to be as faithful in positive light. So approx what 26 years I have had this virus. If my math is correct this afternoon. :) I am so concerned for my marriage and the strain it is creating for my husband. I am trying to help him and he just wants to help me and is mad and does not think its fair... and I know those feelings, but I am not sure how to show him and give him the guidance to find strength in his faith that this too is as it should be, and know god is with us and there is a higher purpose for this happening that we may not know. I am worried for him and how I will react to the tx and in turn how he will handle me being "different" in what ever way tx affects me..
Thank you for your support, I am positive and have faith, I too pray for my husband to find faith and peace..

[fingirl]

I will pray for you too.  You both will get through this.  I can relate to how you feel since I was recently diagnozed myself.  Initially, I was very worried, had all kinds of pains and was very tired.  But I have noticed a bog difference in the last 10 days.  I feel back to normal.  My point is that maybe he is going through the initial shock.  Eventually, we all adjust and things get better.  Keep praying!

[sunshinesmilee]

I have as of Friday been told I will not have access to the tx. I also have autoimmune hep, my body is attacking my liver like it is a virus itself. Not good, not sure what to think or how my husband will take it. He has been trying to be more supportive, I have been trying to be more understanding of his view. We will see how things go....Sometimes with no prescribed tx I wish I didnt know.. but always thankful I do know and trust god is with me on this journey. Anyone have auto immune hep and HCV? Any info would be intresting.

[fingirl]

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/autoimmunehep/index.htm

I am so sorry you are going through this.  Take a look at this link (if you have not already researched this).  It talks about treatment options.  Also, are you considering getting a second opinion?  

[sunshinesmilee]

I havent seen that site yet, thank you for the link! I am sapposed to meet with the doctors in july again. But, I am trying to eat right and be healthy and live. I have been spending more fun time with my son who is 11 going on 15 (all he thinks about are cars right now) he has made comments that the good thing is I will be able to see him drive a car and hopefully be at his graduation. I have put a lid on discussions with my husband in his hearing vacinity. Its a hard situation. I appriciate you stopping in on this blog. I lookforward to your messages. My husband and I are trying to work out the situation.. seems to be at a better point right now and Im relieved for that and resting more easily than before. So you were recently diagnosed... What is going on with your situation, how is the tx for you? Thank you for being there once again.. till next blog..