serotik
09-07-2003, 05:26 PM
i was diagnosed with hcv and cirrhosis 3yrs ago. this year my condition has worsened. i took three injections of interferon which caused my bilirubin to go to 7 and platelets to 35. i stopped taking the mediction. after a month, my bilirubin is still 6+ and platelets are 77. i am fatigued and diagnosed anemic. i have an enlarged spleen. doctors say they can't do anything. unless my conditions worsen i cannot get the transplant. i am miserable. need all of your feedback. thanks.
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yen46dor
09-11-2003, 01:50 PM
Have you seen a gastroenterologist and at least been informed of various treatments?
I had HCV and still have Stage 4 cirrhosis. I just finished a year of Peg-Intron injections combined with Ribivirin capsules. I felt pretty crummy for a year, but my viral load count is at about 50. The doc says that I don't have the HCV anymore. The cirrhosis is another story.
I had HCV and still have Stage 4 cirrhosis. I just finished a year of Peg-Intron injections combined with Ribivirin capsules. I felt pretty crummy for a year, but my viral load count is at about 50. The doc says that I don't have the HCV anymore. The cirrhosis is another story.
serotik
09-13-2003, 11:55 PM
Thanks a lot for your reply.
Congratulations for getting rid of hcv. May God bless you and shower you with His mercy and igve you full health and speedy recovery.
Yes, I see Gastro and Hepatologist. With there recommendations and test results, I was put on the liver transplant list. My conditions is such that I cannot take interferon therapy. With three injections, my hepatologist had to take me off from the therapy. Maybe 3 years ago, it would have been useful.
Congratulations for getting rid of hcv. May God bless you and shower you with His mercy and igve you full health and speedy recovery.
Yes, I see Gastro and Hepatologist. With there recommendations and test results, I was put on the liver transplant list. My conditions is such that I cannot take interferon therapy. With three injections, my hepatologist had to take me off from the therapy. Maybe 3 years ago, it would have been useful.
paborn
09-15-2003, 03:35 PM
For those with Cirrosis, what kind of ALT and AST levels were you showing in blood tests?
margosuperstar
01-13-2004, 09:06 AM
serotik was my father and passed away three weeks ago. HCV is a terrible disease.
I'm so sorry to hear about your father.
I'm so sorry to hear about your father.
natash
03-20-2004, 01:27 AM
I have been recently DX with HVC & I'm sheduled for a liver biopsy soon. I would like to know if you received any replys to your question about ALT & AST levels.
Tangle
03-20-2004, 05:57 PM
There are some quite effective natural or alternative trements for liver disorders. There is lots of info for treating this disorder, but if you are not familiar with the terms or school of natural healing, I would recomend a proffessional in the field.
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goochysgirl
03-04-2005, 10:17 PM
my father has cirrohsis from drinking, he was diagnosed about a year and a half ago, he had bleeding and they operated 5 times to close the holes, now they say he has swelling in the esophagues? is this one of the end stages, is there much they can do now? they are suppose to go in with a scope to see how bad it is. Can anyone tell me how bad his cirrohsis is getting? how much time is left?
AMANDA20
03-05-2005, 06:26 PM
My Husband Has Liver Disease Due To Hep C. He Cant Be On Meds Because Hes Platlets Are To Low( 50) He Started Filling Up With Fluid And Is Now On Water Pills.he Lost Alot Of The Water In His Legs And Stomach And Feels A Little Better.he Had A Mri Done And It Showed Cirrhotc Liver And Ascites And Splenomegaly He Is On A Low Salt Diet And Is Eating Heathy.can Anyone Tell What All This Means? He Is On A List For A Transplant.how Bad Do You Have To Be To Get The Transplant? Lena
OhioMOM
03-10-2005, 09:41 AM
i have stage 4 cirrhosis and have normal enzymes.....