LIVER-SAFE PAIN MEDICATION?

[worried A LOT]

RECENTLY DIAGNOSED W/ HEP C AND WAITING (5 WKS) FOR SPECIALIST APPT.  HAVING CHRONIC ACHE AND SOME PAIN. HAVING THE ACHE/PAIN IN AREA ABOUT 1-2 INCHES BELOW WAISTLINE FROM RIGHT SIDE ACROSS TO THE LEFT SIDE OF AREA BELOW WAISTLINE (ALTHOUGH MOSTLY ON RIGHT SIDE).  PAIN IS NOT USUALLY BAD BUT CONSTANT.  CALLED THE SPECIALIST TO SEE WHAT I COULD TAKE AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE HE HAS YET TO SEE ME AS A PT. HE CANNOT TREAT THE PAIN.  THEY RECCOMENDED TYLENOL "BUT NOT EVERY DAY".  I WILL CALL MY REGULAR M.D. BUT DON'T TRUST HIM TO ORDER THE BEST FOR MY LIVER.  I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IS TYPICALLY USED FOR PEOPLE WITH LIVER/PAIN PROBLEMS BEFORE I CALL MY REGULAR DR.
THANKS!!!
VICKI

[teri12]

I have Hep c 1a and fibromyalga and it's making me crazy. I have to work, my Dr. has me on vicodin  and 30mils of methadone a day. It's been 7yrs. on the same meds. they are not working anymore. He wants me to go on treatment. Can't, no support, no emotional support, no insurance. I need to change meds somehow because I have to work. The liver Dr. says she would have put me on a patch antook me off the other meds along time a go.  But I'd have to go on treatment. Now they have a new pain med contract. They call me out of nowhere, urine test me ,and count my pills. I feel like a pill head because they make u feel like crap when u use them. Why give to me then. If u don't want me to take them? Any ideas?

[alice469]

IVE FOUND THAT TAKING 15MG OF OXYCODONE HCL WHICH DOESNT HAVE ANY ASPIRIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, OR IBUPROFEN(NSAIDS) JUST 15MGS OF PERCOCET(OXYCODONE) TWICE PER DAY DOESNT AFFECT THE LIVER IN PATIENTS WITH CHIRROSIS OF THE LIVER, LIVER CANCER, AND/OR HCV AND ALSO KILLS THE PAIN TO THE POINT OF MANAGABILITY TO WHERE YOU MAY CONTINUE AS YOU WOULD NORMALLY HAD YOU NOT BEEN IN PAIN IN THE FIRST PLACE! GOOD LUCK AND MAY GOD IN HEAVEN BLESS US ALL!

[DrDAwn]

The liver must have adequate reserves of glutathione to detoxify Tylenol/acetaminophen. The safe level of Tylenol is specific to each individual--ie, one that does not exceed one's reserves of glutathione. (Glutathione is the "antidote" used in E.R.s when one takes an overdose of acetaminophen.)  One can take glutathione, but it doesn't absorb well.  The precursors to making glutathione are n-acetyl cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid (these are amino acids--the building blocks of protein).  Usually n-acetyl cysteine is the limiting factor, so all three are not necessary.  Interestingly, one's glutathione levels are one of the most reliable predictors of longevity.  Generally, a good quality UNDENATURED whey protein will provide the necessary amino acids to make glutathione.  My patients use Standard Process "Whey Pro Complete", but there are others available.  A more expensive, but effective product is Immunocal.  I also met a woman whose Hep C is now undetectable after taking glyconutrients from Mannatech (an MLM).  Same type of glyconutrient product (less expensive, and I'm told just as good) is sold as MPS Gold from Dr. David Wheeler's site. Glycoproteins are normal components of cell membranes that are involved in proper cell-to-cell communication.  This has obvious implications, including immune function, detoxification, and many other cell functions.  They are essential to health, but are especially crucial to those who have compromised health.  I would also use Lauricidin, which selectively inhibits pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses.  One must begin with just a few pellets and can then increase gradually to several mini-scoops per day. The great thing about these options is that they promote a healthy immune system and healthy function of cells in general--and without negative side effects or interference with drugs.   Everything I have mentioned is also available without prescription.

[cherylyn779]

I've read all the comments here & want to say thank you!! I woke up at 4:00 am with severe liver pain... it really helped to read everyones stories...

[willbb]

Hi there ....It would be better if you have a question to go to the  green " post a question " area at the top  and start your own thread there,more people will see it that way and respond.

Sorry to hear of your diagnosis ...however ,first of all are you sure you have active Hepc? Was the test they did just for the antibodies (in which case you may or may not have active infection ) or did they do a PCR test to definitely test for Hepc.

Also ..if you do have Hepc ..it is for the most part a very slow moving disease that usually takes many years and often decades to do any damage.. and for the most part there is usually no symptoms and very rarely is pain one of those symptoms

So..for now you need to find out what blood test they ran to  ascertain if you have HCV and   if so  ... then be referred to a hepatologist or a gastroenterologist to  do some further tests..(ie genotype and possibly a biopsy)

The new treatment avail. today is in the vicinity of 75% successful..., and in the meantime  a good idea to read up on HCV...   link below.

Good luck ..and welcome
Will

.http://www.hivhepsti.info/documents/HCVnewlydiag.pdf

[sweetone201]

i was just diagnosed for hep c i am very scared...dont know what to think what to do..im 38 years old got it through sexual intercourse..im in alot of pain few inches below my back around to left and right side abdomen area waiting on dr. appt.. tylenol made me sick  ive took a pain killer from time to time im not much for them...im also a high blood pressure high cholesterol patient and bad anxiety...got lied to *****..ive read all your guys advice and it made me feel better..what really is good to take for the pain and how do you live with it...im a single mother now was engaged and he was the one i got it from...not my ex husbands...he cares but yet doesnt seem to think its a big deal he has had it for a long time and never been treated. he didnt tell me till after we had intercourse and i freaked he said i couldnt get it through sex my doctor said yes you can was tested and positive and only been with the guy a year. from down sad and depressed:(