Re: hep c infected for more than 30 years?

Hi Crystal,

I'm 56 F. Geno 2b. I never had a biopsy before this one. I didn't want to get one, but it is the ONLY way for them to tell what shape the liver is in. The fibroscan can only tell if your liver is fibrotic, but it isn't very accurate. They must look at the cells of the liver to tell what shape it is in. If you are having problems as you say you are, then I would get a biopsy. I am not sure why you said the biopsy is only 40% sure, or were you speaking about the fibroscan?

I had the same thing you did, normal ultrasounds. 6 mos ago, I started to see a difference. I went to a great team at Yale and what they found wasn't so good. I was floored to hear I had cirrhosis and slight aceties. I have no sypmtoms at this time other than fatigue after extreme physical work or exercise. They can also tell if you have autoimmune hep by a byopsy. If you have autoimmune hep with the HCV, then the drugs could cause you more harm. A biopsy is the only way to tell. It's not fun, but it will ease your mind, or call you to more action. The feeling under your ribcage could be an enlarged liver or gallbladder. The Hulda Clark flushes do help. But it's time to really see what is going on.

I haven't had a drink for over 10 years, way before I knew I had HCV, and only did social drinking before that. I haven't smoked for 30 years. I eat organic, juice and take supplements and herbs. I really work at this thing.

One thing I can recommend that isn't all that expensive are the teas or infusions you make yourself. They do help. This combination helps: Reishi Tea, Milk Thistle Tea, Licorice Tea and Dandelion Tea. You can get the herbs in bulk at either a health food store, or from Lloyd Wright's site, http://www.hepatitiscfree.com/. (Go to the HCV pharmacy) They make me feel better.

BTW, I am still on Alinia and it's giving me a lot of energy. Email or write anytime you want to talk about it.

Best to you!

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