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Low Platlet count
Oct 06, 2008 08:13PM in the Hepatitis C Community
I am assuming you had a liver biopsy and are somewhere near Stage 4 fibrosis? Cirrhosis? A low platelet count in a symptom of cirrhosis caused by an enlarged Spleen (Spleenomeglia) which captures the platelets are causing them to die. At the present time clinical trials are being conducted on a drug that will raise platelet counts. It is not on the market at ...
Dr. Pearlman in Atlanta says 72 wks for me
Oct 06, 2008 07:44PM in the Hepatitis C Community
Trin, Just wanted to say...good luck to you. Glad you find a great doc. Having a good experienced doc is invaluable. Both psychologically and as far as finding the best options for you to achieve SVR. Best wishes. Hector
hepatitis C...maybe cirrhosis now
Sep 26, 2008 12:32AM in the Hepatitis C Community
Try to take it easy. Easy for me to say...And remember you are not alone. This is a great place to express your questions, doubts, and fears. This is all normal. Uncomfortable but human. Things take time. If your dad has cirrhosis of the liver it has taken many decades for it to progress to this point. It will not change in a week or a month. The best thin...
hep c treatment
Sep 26, 2008 12:04AM in the Hepatitis C Community
Can a person who already has cirrhosis take the tx for hep c? - Most of the time yes. Although your odds of SVR are lower than others who don't have cirrhosis. - Yes, unless your cirrhosis is decompensated that our doctor believes that your liver may not be able to handle the treatment. Bottom line - Get known by a transplant center. Find a Hepatologist ...
Biopsy results
Sep 15, 2008 08:59PM in the Hepatitis C Community
Here is the info you wanted. The main thing to know is you have cirrhosis, Stage 4. This has a big impact on your chances for SVR. Although your cirrhosis doesn't appear very advanced. Which is a very very good thing!!! So you may be able to successfully treat with antiviral meds. You should treat as soon as possible before your cirrhosis gets worse. Now is ...
cant find my last post
Sep 15, 2008 08:26PM in the Hepatitis C Community
Hi. You may have answered this before sorry... Why are your platelets under 100k? Do you have cirrhosis or some other disease that is reducing your platelet count? During treatment my platelets went down from 80ks to the mid-20ks after 12 weeks and my doctors were concerned. I have cirrhosis, Stage 4. The meds didn't drop my viral load 2 log so I stop...