by carol » Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:22 am
I have had Hep C since they diagnosed my in 1991, but probably have had it for many years. The doctor says its the highest viral load he's seen. The funny thing is, I've never had any elevated Liver enzyme levels, had 2 biopsies (each 5 years apart) that show I have mild scarring and mild inflammation. Yet now the doctors want me to start treatment on Pegysus/Ribavirin. I try to find out what indicators would lead me to believe I am getting worse, and they said there are none. I could be fine like I am, and then just go into cirrhosis, upon which time it will be too late to take the treatment. They tell me viral count doesn't matter, enzyme level doesn't matter. IF not, then what does matter in terms of diagnosis? Then why take the viral count and liver enzymes???
I've seen 2 doctors and they are both top in the county and I don't understand. For 5 years I have been taking SAME (S-Adenosyl_Methionine)and don't know if that has anything to do with my good state. I read it has restorative powers in the liver and is used in Europe for that as well as depression. Life Extension has the best product. Write me if you need to know their phone number. I just purchased the Mesosilver and am curious is my viral load will come down, and if I should take more than 4 Tbs a day. I had to have a Hep A shot, and read that will elevate my load for 9-12 months. So I will have no indicator of if I'm improving! So I have to go for another year on alternative treatment to know if it works, I guess. I don't want to try the Pegasus, but am afraid to wait longer than a year and a half, as the doctors say I could slip into cirrhosis. Any thoughts would be helpful.
I have Hep C to the tune of 47 million units. I want to try and help it with natural methods, and need advice.