Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact...
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Went to GI doc today
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Found out I am Genotype 1. Found out my kidney functions are better but my liver function levels are rising. The doc referred me for a biopsy & after the biopsy we will decided whether to proceed with treatment.
The doc thinks the HEPC may have affected my joints because I have so much joint pain. She ran tests on that today. Mary EL/HEPC in RVA Posted on 03/07/08, 11:03 pm |
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Maybe ask your doctor if you can have a test for cryogobolamenia(I think I spelled it right) It is extremely common with HEP C. MY joints also hurt. I had other symptoms, but it may be important to check it out (a simple blood test). 
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Good to hear your kidneys improved. Always nice to hear positive news. I pray your biopsy will allow you the chance with TX and a safe journey through it.
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They'll probally recommend treatment regardless of what the biopsy says.
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Hi, friend. Good news about your kidneys! Best of luck with the biopsy, it will be over soon, then you'll have direction. I hope they can do something about the joint pain. Hang in there, Hugs & prayers, Skeeter
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If you have hep c its probably always best to do treatment. It lingers in your body and gets your liver if you dont I remember hoping the Dr would somehow say you dont have to do treatment but when you have hepc you should try to get rid of it. I hat it but Im doing it
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Now that's good news.
Hoping biopsy reveal no damage or minimal damage so you qualify for tx. Unfortunately type 1 is a 48 week long journey, but hey we are here for you my friend. Thanks for sharing, and keep us posted. Mckenzie type 1a status: undie 4 yr One day at the time
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