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Male, 58, member since Feb 2008
Just stopped tx at 13 weeks. Poor response, and low blood counts. I'm not bothered too much, as I'm happy to get meds out of my system and get back to living. I'm on this site to pursue alt tx and life changes. My only worry now is possible lasting effects of the meds.... [More]
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motorcycles, sunshine  
The truth about having HepC?
Apr 06, 2008 10:26PM in the Hepatitis C Community
IMHO, the "regular" public opinion does not matter in the least. Truth be told, very few carriers know for sure where they got it. If you were an IV user, or you got a transfusion, you can think you "most likely" contracted it then. Does that give someone comfort? Having knowledge of the exact source cannot be guartanteed, and does little to change the outcom...
Glass of Wine
Mar 11, 2008 07:57PM in the Hepatitis C Community
I've only been watching this forum for several months, and I have to agree with a point made by merryB. Quite a few folks come on here with questions about alcohol. Often times it's easy to read between the lines and see that they just want "permission" to drink from someone else. Sometimes it's not. Soapbox? ...no. Opinion? .. yes. And that's all this foru...
Chinese Medicine
Mar 11, 2008 07:22PM in the Hepatitis C Community
I may be stupid but at least I'm curious. All through this experience, my perception has been, there is no "cure" for hvc. Only a possibility of a reduction in viral load to a point that is so low, it is undetectable. After that, what keeps it low and undetectable? Our immune system? Fill me in here please! As for the Chinese? Traditional herbs/meds have b...
does marijuana effect TX & liver
Mar 11, 2008 04:23PM in the Hepatitis C Community
Doesn't everything we ingest, however ingested, end up filtered by the liver? Am I wrong here? From the National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.****.html here's a snippet.... Effects on the Brain The short-term effects of marijuana can include problems with memory and learning; distorted perception; difficulty in thinking and problem solving; l...
Hospital
Mar 11, 2008 12:14PM in the Hepatitis C Community
Hello, University affiliated Hospital or medical center would be the best place to start IMO. Teaching facilities are the most up to date regarding new treatment and clinical trials. cheers, David
does marijuana effect TX & liver
Mar 11, 2008 11:32AM in the Hepatitis C Community
" i know if i ask my doc - he will probably tell me NOT TO " patty1957 " I'm the one that's gotta die, when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to" Jimi Hendrix Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. MH, (little grey box, upper left)