New Fibroscan

[mhudnall]

I just got back from LA where I had my second fibroscan. Both were done by HR. The first scan, done six months ago, showed an average of 11.5 kpascal for a high F3 fibrosis staging. A week later I started doing HepTech products. Six months later, today's fibroscan showed an average of 8.7 kpascal for a F2-F3 staging. Pretty decent drop in six months.

I am geno 1a, infected 35 years ago. Six years ago a biopsy also showed high F3, followed by a failed course of SOC. After failed tx I had a VL of 7 million, high enzymes, chronic fatigue and a destroyed immune system. Now I have great energy, low VL and normal enzymes and decreasing fibrosis. I am very happy that my way is clear: keep doing the same things and look for more reduction of fibrosis.

My protocol is 4.5 mg low dose naltrexone, Zhang herbs and HepTech products. Based on my readings, I will not change my protocol and will re-scan in another six months. At that time I hope to see another drop in fibrosis

Next week I will also do labs to check enzymes and viral load. My last labs showed a VL of 58 thousand and normal enzymes. I am hoping for close to the same results this time. I will post the lab results when I get them.

Not a cure, but I believe I am turning back the clock on my liver's lifeline. Severe side effects derailed my first tx attempts after 12 weeks. Accordingly I believe that another course of tx would have the same results. So I, like many hep c patients, needed an alternative strategy to forestall what looked like the inevitable. I'm happy to be making progress and, at the same time, to have great quality of life.

[Marcia2202]

I'm always happy for someone who has good results.

So here is to good results for everyone!!!

[evangelin]

" exactly what he gave to MedHelp members for free, as well as hours and hours of PRO BONO expert advice on a number of hep c subjects. Out of the goodness of his heart. "


Here I am after I promised not to be but...it is the part about the hours and hours of free time HR gave us, out of the goodness of his heart, that has made me really sick from all this.  Can you imagine what his time is worth by the hour. He just gave it away for months on end because he cared enough for HCV patients to do so.  I feel it more personally than some because it was his advice that pulled us out of the pit.  You pretty much love the hand that reaches down to pull you out.

[djbn13]

I don't think mhudall is claiming anyone who follows his protocal will keep cirrhosis away but soc isn't a guarante either.  I don't think any supplement can cure any disease not even the common cold but if it helps with the quality of life until some drug comes along that will help your particular situation then all the info a person can gather is a good thing.

Just my thoughts

[nygirl7]

Sorry Will this same subject comes up every three months and then has the same exact outcome each time.  There is a lot behind it that you aren't aware of and most of the folks are just looking out for the people who need it and wish them well.

Trin I dont think that post was about hep B or C I thought it was about liver fibrosis and fibroscan inaccuracy anyway - dont think you had anything to apologize for!

[willbb]

BIG PHARMA"S  and the  SUPPLEMENTAL industrys all racing  like mad to come up wiith  the paneca . THey all smell HUGE prfits down the road with a potential customer base of  approx.180,000,000.

And here we are the current  patients arguing with each other!!  Unbeleivable!!

[Trinity4]

I know that, but stefano seems to think we're all in the same boat.

Cheesuz, I'm not the one getting personal here and when it's all said and done who doesn't wish the best for each other.