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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 »

No longer have HepC!

Posted by heatherblue, 2 Replies

I went to my doctor today. My numbers are all amazing. CD4=701, viral load undetectable. And he says that I no longer have HepC. I have never heard of this. I am pleased, don't get me wrong. It's just kinda crazy. I was always told that it... Read more »

My first post

Posted by Anonymous, 9 Replies

Hi everyone. This is my first time posting here so I don't know what to expect. I got this website from my counselor yesterday evening. She told me that people with HIV/AIDS are here to ask questions and share their experiences with so here I am.... Read more »

Friend posted here yesterday and I'm MAD!

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Who ever would call someone "ignorant" cuz she made a mistake posting her ?? is a freakin insensitive moron! Isn't the reason people post on this thread in specific is cuz they do not know if what they heard is true or not?? I thought she was being... Read more »

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med/legal hepc

law enforcement-percentages of us falling prey to this disease-med. drs in area nyc who have access to all treatment medicationsalso legal assistance for filing job related/workman compensation-disbailityhave posted long detailed queation noted to...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Dear Ilene,Not sure what your question is. However there are lots of competent treaters of HCV in NYC. You might want to contact the American Liver Foundation's NY office for a list. Most MD's can help you with worker's comp and... Read more »

is this acute or chronic hep-c

I am a health care worker.Back in 1992 I had some mild increase in LFT ALT 60 hepatitis-c antibody was negative they came down to normal this happend again in 1995 again hep-c antibody was negative at that time also,and in May 2005 hep-c negative...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

For health care workers, needlestick injuries with exposure to blood can lead to acute hepatitis C. I believe that is what happened to you. 1. Your liver function tests in the past were only modestly abnormal and that was probably due to some degree... Read more »

Treatment for HepC

What are the treatments for HepC...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

The main treatment for hepatitis C is pegylated interferon and ribavirin. Pegylated interferon is an injection that you take weekly; ribavirin comes in a pill that you take twice daily. The number of pills depends on your weight.New therapies are... Read more »

Hep-c treatment

I am 41 years old and am going through pegasus ribavirin treatments. I cleared virus 3 months ago but am still doing treatments. Heres my ?? I drank a beer. Did I mess up my progress? I dont drink everyday or anything like that,it was my B-day and...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

There should be no problem whatsoever. Just keep taking your medications all the time..Don't miss doses!Good luck!... Read more »

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