Viral load after the first 4 weeks

[Kranig]

Hallo, my husband has hepatitus C 1b, fibrose 3, and is on he triple treatment (with Incivek) and got the results last week from week 4. It as 35. Now the doctor said he would have to do 1 year treatment in stead of 6 months. He is very upset and wants to stop after 6 months. Are there any people that know if 35 is too much? He had many millions before, so it sounds to me very good???

[working dog]

if your husband feels like drinking a beer while on tx i would say the drugs aren't working as well as they should...is he eating the right amount of fat? lots of folks on tx have a tough time just drinking enough water....my doctor wouldn't even see anyone that drank alcohol...i think it was at least 6 months before tx.. having hep c and still drinking is really not a good idea.....good luck...billy

[willbb]

but the doctor said that a beer avery now and then is not bad
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Your doctor is correct ,for anyone who has a beer now and then ,this is not harmful, however the fact you mentioned that he has not had a drink in 2 months leads to believe possibly he has a problem with alcohol and I concur fully with frijole ,,if that is the case too not indulge .


In his depressed days he would like a beer sometimes!
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There is little that will fuel depression greater than alcohol for those that use this method to try and relieve such...

Good luck to you both going forward with tx....
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Will
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[frijole]

whoa - a beer every now and then?  Not a good idea, especially while still on treatment.  If he just quit drinking 2 months ago he has had a lot of changes in his life in a short time.

My hepatologist said guardedly after treatment that an occasional drink for a birthday or holiday would be okay.  But that is after you are clear.  He also said he has had disasterous results telling people the can drink after tx.  It is an addiction and has a nasty little habit of taking charge.  Please find something else for his depression.
frijole

[Kranig]

Hi, I have another question - my husband is not drinking any alcohol now for 2 months - but the doctor said that a beer avery now and then is not bad. What is your opinion about it? His ALAT and ASAT are fine now, but I think it might be harmfull for the treatment?In his depressed days he would like a beer sometimes!

[Kranig]

thanks, so he will just enjoy the massages and sauna....

[Advocate1955]

I agree.  Colon cleansing is difficult on the body.  It can be dehydrating, it can upset the balance in the gastrointestinal system, and can irritate the bowels even further.  I think it would just be too much while on this important treatment.  Glad to hear that the mood is better at your house!  :)
Advocate1955