Neuropathy and Hep C

[JerseyGirlinSanDiego]

I am 46 year old female, have had Hep C for about 20 years, normal liver functions tests (waiting on Fibrospect results) viral load of 22 Million, probably due recently being on prednisone.  I have had chronic tingling, burning, itching in hands, feet, arms, legs for about 2 1/2 months and have been tested for numerous things, normal EMG, thryoid (have Hashimoto's but controlled hypothyroid with meds) not diabetic.  Also test for mixed essential cryoglobulin and also negative.  Has anyone else exerpienced neurophathy with Hep C without liver damage?  Is this just an extra-hepatic manifestation?  Any help would be appreciated.

[JerseyGirlinSanDiego]

Thanks, that it what I read too, but my Gastro says otherwise.  Thanks for the good wishes on the fibrospect.  I hope you are doing well and fighting the battle successfully!

[copyman]

this is common with HCV. it has no correlation with liver damage. it is well known that HCV causes problems with glucose and sometimes diabetes.
good luck on the fibrospect results.