Ammonia In Blood And Hep C

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hepc

currently had blood test annual checkup Dr. said liver test was high. reading was 50 took blood to check for hep c is 50 a bad reading for the liver? said 45 was normal...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Many things can affect the amount of these liver enzymes in the blood, including viral illnesses, medications, alcohol and other medical problems.... Read more »

hep.c viral load

I do not understand if my viral load is high or not.I think my last blood test showed viral load @... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

Hepc Cirroshis

I have hepc with cirroshis and did do the treatments that did not work. I am 48 years old without... Read more »

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HCV Coalition for the Cure Launches White House Petition to End Hepatitis C

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Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV

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My Fight for a Hepatitis C Cure

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Hep-c

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does Hep-c have a window period like HIV does?

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HIV and HEP-C co-infection

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i know this might sound like a stupid question but is it possible to pick up both HIV and HEP-C from one unprotected, penis/vaginal sexual encounter ? and if so, can this cause problems with an HIV test at 3 months ? co-infection ?
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I have a co-infection;HIV, and HEP-C.

Posted by stevepalma, 1 Reply

I found out that i had this co-infection(hiv,hep-c) in 2002.My doctor says that it is very hard to treat,however with sticking to my meds;this includes hiv meds, and interferon,i now have the hep-c under control after 30 weeks of a 48 week... Read more »

Trying to deal with being + I also have Hepc

Posted by rackme, 7 Replies

I was just told Im hiv+ and Im also hepc. so I don't know when Im not feeling good which is causing the problems been getting vertigo the last couple of days. I see my shrink next week. I guess Im looking for ansures. Thanks any onfo I can get would... Read more »

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