hep c symptoms slightly different

[cruella08]

I have hep c genotype 2 I have extreme joint pain both arms shoulder to wrist. I have red sores dominant to my right side arm some on my leg. They itch, are painful and very slow to heal. Are these symptoms? They were the symptoms that made me see a Dr. but they are unresolved. Suggestions?


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[Boobert]

Your telling someone that could have cirrhosis to take selenium for 30 days and to let you know how she's doing. Don't you think that's bad advive? She needs a professional Doctor to DX her and prescribe what is needed.

[nygirl7]

Oy vey more commercials from another expert not into conventional medicine and real CURES.

Please seek help from a qualified medical expert, none of us know your medical history nor can see what these 'red sores' are. While we here can relate our specific experiences with HCV none of us can dispense actual medical advice without the caveat 'be seen by a qualified heptologist'.

To play a doctor on tv is one thing but to play one on the internet is just plain wrong.

PS NO supplement will cure HCV or get rid of the symptoms if that indeed is the case.  The ONLY FDA approved medications that can do that are ribavirin and interferon.

BTW - viral load is an indicator of SQUAT and has no relevance to how your liver is doing with damage. And in addition HBV is NOT HCV.

[shellywinters]

Ok, you shouldn't be so fast to shut down my advise. I am talking from experience Had a viral load of over 10 million and now 252. Yes it was HBV but all that I have researched and tried was shown to work with HCV.

I have tried everything natural and have researched a lifetime of things to try. I never took any prescriptions.

I know you all mean well. I'm not going anywhere and from now on will post the actual medical journals supporting my advise.

Nice to meet you all.

[Trinity4]

"shellywinters posted like she is a doctor writing a presciption :) "

Yes indeed, advising people to take the same supplements for anything from coccobacillus to cirrhosis.  That is so not good advice.

Trin

[GSDgirl]

If the red sores are actually blisters see a dermatologist that is versed in infectious diseases.  Porphyria (PCT) happens to a few of us with HCV and there is not a vitamin or supplement that will help or fix it.

Denise

[Boobert]

I agree with babs and copyman, You need to seek an actual MD not one that plays one on a internet forum. I take supplements but would never give someone such bad advice.You need to see another Doctor what you describe doesn't sound to be HCV related, but again I'm no Doctor. Good Luck.