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homeopathic cures for Hep C
I was diagnosed with hep c several months ago, went through the normal horror, and then found this board through the extensive info search that I'm sure we all go through. I then put myself back together, found I am type 3a, am looking into the LabCorp's Fibrosure test instead of biopsy, and got a hepatologist that I see next week to replace the disgusting monster GI that I had for a few months. I know now that a hepatologist is the way to go. Last year I felt pretty bad, fatigue etc, my viral lode was 1,050,000, AST 152 ALT 98 approx, and then started in on my homeopathic treatment.
My husband's doctor in Italy has treated many Hep C patients, and I was very willing to give it a try after reading about the horror stories of interferon. Some doctors in Europe (mine included) think our Hep C treatment here is not only useless but dangerous. He is even completely against live biopsy's.
I have been treating with homeopathic meds, unfortunately here we are brainwashed to believe that is all hocus pocus, but I'll tell you, my viral lode is now down to 119,000 AST 95 ALT 55, and I feel better than I ever have in my entire life.
I will know more later of coure as a few more months go by.
Homeopathic is scientifically proven, and it's just a shame that you never hear about this option here in the US, I know the traditional treatment here is big business so 'options' are
'dismissed' as not viable. Just wanted to put my homeopathic 2 cents in to see if there is anybody else out there that ever considered this route?
Am looking forward to my new Hep Dr 'reading' my ultra sound!
My husband's doctor in Italy has treated many Hep C patients, and I was very willing to give it a try after reading about the horror stories of interferon. Some doctors in Europe (mine included) think our Hep C treatment here is not only useless but dangerous. He is even completely against live biopsy's.
I have been treating with homeopathic meds, unfortunately here we are brainwashed to believe that is all hocus pocus, but I'll tell you, my viral lode is now down to 119,000 AST 95 ALT 55, and I feel better than I ever have in my entire life.
I will know more later of coure as a few more months go by.
Homeopathic is scientifically proven, and it's just a shame that you never hear about this option here in the US, I know the traditional treatment here is big business so 'options' are
'dismissed' as not viable. Just wanted to put my homeopathic 2 cents in to see if there is anybody else out there that ever considered this route?
Am looking forward to my new Hep Dr 'reading' my ultra sound!
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Your friend had Bud Chiari's disease, a thrombosis of the liver veins. The herbs often have anticoagulative ("blood thinning")effect, thus they are typically antithrombotic/thrombolytic. This is a likely explanation for the story you told.
15 years ago my then girl friend had a very rare liver disease called bud kiaglo, please forgive the spelling but thats how it sounds, the vina cava {spelling, main artery} was completly clogged alone with other vains to and from the liver and there was cirrhosis. Even doing a transplant, they said would not get rid of the disease and maybe after some years even the new liver will need to be replaced.
3 months before the last set of tests before they put her on the transplant list {her father was a doctor and pulled strings in columbia presbyterian hos}we started eating lot of herbs, mixed right for benefit.
They did the tests and we went in for the final consultation to get on list.
As the two doctors were standing there, holding up the xrays and all the other tests. They could not find the clots or any cirrhosis. And they said they were completly shocked and did not know what happened or what to say. I told them about the herbs and mixes and they said they can not comment on that but to keep doing what ever it is we're doing.
I'll never forget the looks on there faces.
She stopped eating the herbs after we broke up a year later.
Today she still has not gotten a liver tran. and has no problem with the liver.
Was it the herbs? If so why didnt it come back after she stopped eating them?
In cases like that there maybe no telling.
With cases like mine, hcv2 and effected my life the past number of years, I would not choose herbs OVER the 80% chance I have of getting rid of hcv2 with interferon and riba
I'm sorry this went on so long
3 months before the last set of tests before they put her on the transplant list {her father was a doctor and pulled strings in columbia presbyterian hos}we started eating lot of herbs, mixed right for benefit.
They did the tests and we went in for the final consultation to get on list.
As the two doctors were standing there, holding up the xrays and all the other tests. They could not find the clots or any cirrhosis. And they said they were completly shocked and did not know what happened or what to say. I told them about the herbs and mixes and they said they can not comment on that but to keep doing what ever it is we're doing.
I'll never forget the looks on there faces.
She stopped eating the herbs after we broke up a year later.
Today she still has not gotten a liver tran. and has no problem with the liver.
Was it the herbs? If so why didnt it come back after she stopped eating them?
In cases like that there maybe no telling.
With cases like mine, hcv2 and effected my life the past number of years, I would not choose herbs OVER the 80% chance I have of getting rid of hcv2 with interferon and riba
I'm sorry this went on so long
Fibrosure test is based on your blood levels. It's a formula using AST, ALT and other lab results. It will give a fairly good result on low or high damage to the liver but it's kind of
"iffie" in mid-range damage. The fibroscan test is rated very good but it's still in trials in the US.
"iffie" in mid-range damage. The fibroscan test is rated very good but it's still in trials in the US.
Jim,
I have an appt with a hepatologist on the 11th.
I am very open to all sides of this. I am not some nut case sitting in a dark room chanting with incense hoping this is just going to go away.
I know I am a 3a, I am grateful for that, I know I feel great right now, I know I need to either get a biopsy or LabCorp's Fibrosure, I don't know much about the fibrosure just that they are less instrusive than biopsy, but I know that the Ultra Sound is just a beginning 'indicator' and I DO want to know EXACTLY the shape my liver is in. It DOES seem too good to be true someetimes even to me, about the homeopathic, but I figured that if I am not in a huge rush, and I will confirm that with my liver doctor on the 11th, than I think it's worth the shot, the alternative. I know I am going to be accused of being irrational, but I am willing to give this a shot if I do have the time to do so. You seem to know what you are talking about here, do you know much about that LabCorp's Fibrosure?
I am appreciative of all info here....
I have an appt with a hepatologist on the 11th.
I am very open to all sides of this. I am not some nut case sitting in a dark room chanting with incense hoping this is just going to go away.
I know I am a 3a, I am grateful for that, I know I feel great right now, I know I need to either get a biopsy or LabCorp's Fibrosure, I don't know much about the fibrosure just that they are less instrusive than biopsy, but I know that the Ultra Sound is just a beginning 'indicator' and I DO want to know EXACTLY the shape my liver is in. It DOES seem too good to be true someetimes even to me, about the homeopathic, but I figured that if I am not in a huge rush, and I will confirm that with my liver doctor on the 11th, than I think it's worth the shot, the alternative. I know I am going to be accused of being irrational, but I am willing to give this a shot if I do have the time to do so. You seem to know what you are talking about here, do you know much about that LabCorp's Fibrosure?
I am appreciative of all info here....
I am grateful for all of your feedback.
And I understand what you are all saying and how you feel.
I am going to dig even deeper, ask more specific questions, the posts helped me understand what to ask and what to confirm, and I will get specifics.
The country is Italy, the doctor is almost 80, he has been my husband's family doctor for many years, he is not charging me, so he is not doing this for money. He is a very good man, a very good doctor, although I know my story certainly sounds like a snake oil story, it is not. I am trying my best to remain fair and objective. It is of course difficult at times because this doctor is telling me to be patient, that I can be cleared with the homeopathics that I am taking. I think it was Jim that said he should alert the media because he would receive the Nobel Prize. That I must say is an indisputable comment. I will certainly post what I find, learn, think, and do.
I'm scared, but I am going to find my way through this.
I do understand all of your scepticism.
Ciao for now.
And I understand what you are all saying and how you feel.
I am going to dig even deeper, ask more specific questions, the posts helped me understand what to ask and what to confirm, and I will get specifics.
The country is Italy, the doctor is almost 80, he has been my husband's family doctor for many years, he is not charging me, so he is not doing this for money. He is a very good man, a very good doctor, although I know my story certainly sounds like a snake oil story, it is not. I am trying my best to remain fair and objective. It is of course difficult at times because this doctor is telling me to be patient, that I can be cleared with the homeopathics that I am taking. I think it was Jim that said he should alert the media because he would receive the Nobel Prize. That I must say is an indisputable comment. I will certainly post what I find, learn, think, and do.
I'm scared, but I am going to find my way through this.
I do understand all of your scepticism.
Ciao for now.
I am with everyone else. I have had some experience with homeopathy. When I first got sick 2 years ago, after ruling out other bad diseases (but not testing me for Hep C) I was referred to a Rheumatologist who dx me with Fibromyalgia. I was then referred to a respectable Mind/Body Institute which is part of a large hospital system that specializes in assisting patients with chronic illnesses when the doctors are limited in what they can do. The doctor at the institute (and he is a practicing MD) understands that homeopathic medicine can help chronic patients FEEL better but it is not a cure.
So he prescribed for me a host of herbs and supplements to help with certain things (especially in the area of liver support because of medications I was taking), massage, hydrotherapy, exposing myself to the sun 30 minutes each day, meditation, yoga, etc. Now I did all of those things for a very long time, but I NEVER felt better, I just kept getting sicker.
I stopped using all of the herbs and supplements because I couldn't afford them anymore and never saw a difference. By happenstance, I donated blood and found out about the Hep C. It was a no brainer for me to start tx. I feel better now on tx than I have over the past 2 years.
I am a firm believer in the mind/body connection and believe homeopathic medicine has its place - just not with Hep C.
So he prescribed for me a host of herbs and supplements to help with certain things (especially in the area of liver support because of medications I was taking), massage, hydrotherapy, exposing myself to the sun 30 minutes each day, meditation, yoga, etc. Now I did all of those things for a very long time, but I NEVER felt better, I just kept getting sicker.
I stopped using all of the herbs and supplements because I couldn't afford them anymore and never saw a difference. By happenstance, I donated blood and found out about the Hep C. It was a no brainer for me to start tx. I feel better now on tx than I have over the past 2 years.
I am a firm believer in the mind/body connection and believe homeopathic medicine has its place - just not with Hep C.
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