liver disease - Hep C - Liver & Pancreas Disorders Message Board

dixiebell98 · 10-02-2008, 07:44 AM

A very dear friend has Hep C....He is in stage 3 and doctor said there is really nothing more they can do for him...Is there ANY NATURAL rememdies he might be able to take to slow down the progress of the Hep C viral deterioation of his Liver? The newest development is a high ammonia level. He is not nor ever has been an alcoholic or huge drinker...only an occassional social drinker before he found out he had Hep C...He is 56...How long is a person in stage 4 before immenent death?

iluvwv · 10-02-2008, 03:40 PM

have they discussed a liver transplant with him?

leea1206 · 10-13-2008, 09:51 PM

I recently went to a GI/liver seminar for work. The speaker stated the herb "milk thistle" supports liver function, however not sure if it would help for stage 3. Interferon has been used for several yrs for Hep C, although again, unsure regarding stage 3.

Can he get a 2nd opinion?