DON'Ts on tx, what to avoid

[Marcia2202]

First my utter respect to every one on tx! I can't even imagine what you guys are going through!
I'm still into my pre tx organizing. I was thinking of comprising a list of DON'Ts during tx and stating the reasons why. I would so much appreciate any input from what has been read or experienced. Once I have all the info, I'll make a list and post it back onto the forum, so everyone can profit from it. (I will do another post with DO's.)
I'll start with what I have read or 'heard'. Please correct, if wrong. Marcia

Milk Thistle - interfere with drugs, will 'flush out' the tx drugs from the liver

Tanning Beds - due to photosensitivity caused by tx drugs, serious blistering has been experienced

Sun exposure - (in moderation???) due to photosensitivity caused by tx drugs

Licorice root -

Grapefruit -

Iron supplements -

[Marcia2202]

I have gotten a reply from Jim regarding the fiber. He is NOT talking about regular fiber present in whole grain bread etc. He was talking about fiber supplements.

So in my words:

Do not not take any medications within one hour before or after taking FIBER SUPPLEMENTS such as Psyllium Husk (Metamuscil), Bran, Flax, clay, .... as it will bind with the meds or vitamins or whatever you take .... and get transported out of your body.

Marcia

[Marcia2202]

does any one have something else to add to this thread? More sharing would be greatly appreciated. Marcia

[Marcia2202]

Thanks for the input. I will let these threads hang around for a few more days, before I start making the lists. Lets see how long they last..

The fat helps the body absorb the Riba better. I also heard that it is easier on the stomach???

Marcia

[jjhvc]

Put Iron Supplements on the NO list  Bunch of good reasons !

[jjhvc]

Marcia found these books to be quite helpful on all the above
"The First Year Hepatitis C "....By Cara Bruce & Lisa Montanarelli
"The Hepatitis C Help book "....Misha Ruth Cohen OMD ,Robert Gish , MD
"Hepatitis & Liver Disease "  revised Edition ...Melissa Palmer , MD

To Anyone: Why fat w/ Rib ? Had not heard why? I took mine this morn with olive oil anyway . No Queezy stomach this morn  Hummm Thanks for that DO
Jan

[Marcia2202]

Thank you. It was you who got such damage from a tanning bed, isn't it? I remember reading the post a few days ago.

Fried foods??? I totally agree with you. I can't even look at fried food. :-) I think it's the liver refusing it. Heated butter is the worst ever. I only cook with virgin coconut oil. That's the only oil I can take when heated,  can't even take olive oil when heated. I use extra virgin olive oil and a little sesame sometimes in their raw organic cold pressed form.

Marcia