HELP Recently diagnosed...high viral count

[eyehavegr8life]

3 weeks ago I had some blood work done and found out I am positive with Hep C.  I just got the results today on my viral load and its 2,250,000 (copies?) I understand this is high. I'm also Genotype 1 (no a or b?)and already on medication for depression.  My Dr feels I wouldn't respond to treatment well, being Genotype 1. I've decided I will have a biopsy done to see what kind of damage might be going on in the liver.  
My question is:  I need hope and something I can be doing to help myself. I'm at the point of trying Homiopathic (spelling?)products.  I've been reading as much as I can about Hep C and I'm having the hardest time understanding what all the numbers mean! I hope my insurance has a good liver specialist. If anyone can try to help me understand the meaning of the numbers and what I want to be looking for in them, I'd appreciate it.  Also, my local health food store owner suggested these products to help the Liver. Has anyone used these or heard about them? Milk Thistle, Articoke capsules, Lysine 1000mg 3x a day, Grapefruit Seed Extract 6 drops in 8oz water 3x a day, vitamin c 1000mg 3x a day and MSM 2000mg 2x a day. Thank You, Please respond

[jonihs]

I jus want to add (it's been said before), starting today, Drink,drink drink all the water, gatoade or other power drinks you can stand, the drink more!     Joni

[eyehavegr8life]

I picked up my lab work today after work. In comparing my info to the janis...site, I think I'm in OK shape?
Here's the numbers>ast 22, alt 29,
I have a few things that are in the high range they are> alkaline phosphatase 132, bun/creatinine ratio 36,
urea nitrogen (bun) 29
In the urinalysis culture> protien had trace and granular cast is 0-1 listed in the high range. I also DON'T have any readings leading towards cancer or tumors Yippe for this! Any insight to these numbers would be great!  Happy Holidays to you, Annette

[layla]

I have worked full time and I am on week 43 of tx. My job is often physical and I travel often. Some days are rough but it's been ok. Personally it would be much worse for me to sit around on tx. It keeps my mind off it when I am busy and don't have time to think about all this. It's very different for everyone. If you read some recent back post you'll find more info on this with post from people who did and who didn't work and their experiences. Reading the back post can be very informative. LL

[eyehavegr8life]

Thanks for your support and info.  I will definately stay in touch on this board.  You guys are the "Greatest". I'm going to bed now, gotta get up for work real early.  
See ya real soon. Annette

[Sioux]

Im a 1a v/l pre treatment was 10million..... I was not detectable at 12 weeks........ I am now on week 39 of 48. If you have any questions please ask.

[Revenire]

Your LFT numbers are GREAT.