Hepatitis C

Interesting Article
http://www.sciencenews.org/view/feature/id/33835/title/Sick_and_down Sick and down By Amy Maxmen July 4th, 2008 To fight off an infection or illness, the body shifts into a slow-down mode that mirrors some symptoms of depression. In fact, scientists now think the immune response itself may even cause the ... 12 Jul 2008 18:42

For the newbies
It's like a band of malicious vagabonds is wandering around inside your body. "Gee, what shall we do today? "Diarrhea diarrhea!" Comes the cry from the assembled hooligans. "But first," says their leader, how about a little nausea?" A louder cheer goes up, and they start off to do their mischief, but a small voice... 15 Jul 2008 19:34

MEDS not to bad
Goodmorning, I am a month and two weeks into treatment, I am waiting on the other shoe to drop so to say. i have had mild side effects so far. I take my shots on Monday night and go to bed. So far I have had some restless nights and after I eat I have to take a trip to the bathroom.. The heat seems to bother m... 3 Jul 2008 11:29

Drink your coffee, cadets!
Lower Liver Cancer Risk Associated With Higher Coffee Consumption 27 Jun 2008 A new large, prospective population-based study confirms an inverse relationship between coffee consumption and liver cancer risk. The study also found that higher levels of gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) in the blood were associat... 28 Jun 2008 13:43

18 month post treatment alt levels
I had occassion to have them tested. 21 Mr Liver is happy. ... 29 Jun 2008 21:23

Do others GET what you are experiencing on TX?
Just a question for those on treatment, or for those of you who have gone through the process--how well did those close to you, in your estimation, comprehend and appreciate exactly what you were enduring while on tx? In my case, while I have a few very supportive individuals helping me out, I feel...much, if no... 28 Jun 2008 17:49

treatment #3
This was rough one.72 of daily infergen and 1200m of ribavirin.stage 3-4 possible early signs of cirrhosis in 2004.3rd treatment was just completed.72 weeks of daily infergen and ribavirin.I am finished, dr didnt want me to go thru this treatment but i didnt want just maintance.Wish me luck i am finished with treat... 6 Jul 2008 02:48

BP meds Re: Benadryl for itchies?
"Frogger" <soapwaffle(a)gmail.com> wrote ....Anyone here have to take high blood pressure meds? I started on them around Feb. and I just gave up on my 5th type cause every dang one has me hurling bile after about day 7. Any suggestions for a scrip that wont send a rush of yellow-green thunder to the head??? ... 27 Jun 2008 12:09

New Technology May Help Treat Hepatitis B and C
Whole story.link... http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2008/06/new_technology.html "By applying just the right amount of vibration to a virus, scientists believe that it can be rendered harmless." "As one of the leading causes of liver disease, both the Hepatitis B and C viruses remain difficult to e... 26 Jun 2008 16:42

Protect Medical Marijuana Patients
The use of marijuana for medical reasons is a controversial issue, but numerous studies have suggested that it has medical value in treating patients with serious illnesses such as AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, glaucoma, and chronic pain. This is especially true for patients for whom conventional the... 25 Jun 2008 16:03