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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 »

I'm taking my treatment into my own hands now

Posted by taurusthecat, 5 Replies

I'm not happy. I have been asking my doctor for ages if I can go on some kind of HIV drug therapy and I keep getting stalled. I've been pos for 8 years and over time my energy levels have gone down and down, my body is just fighting this virus as it... Read more »

T-cells dropping and Interferon

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

HI, my son's father is HIV+ and has HEPc also.. his viral count is undecectable and t-cell count has always been around 400+..he started interferon for the hepc about 4 weeks ago. 2 weeks ago he had blood drawn and his T cell count was under 300..... Read more »

What else can I do?

Posted by Helpless, 3 Replies

Hello Everyone
I need some help/suggestions. A woman I've know for the past 10 years is preparing herself for a battle. She was diagnosed HIV+/ HepC in 1986. We meet and dated for a couple of years, now were just very close friends. We're actually... 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 »

side effects from hepc 3a meds

What will my side effects be from the medicine fromthe treatment of the hepatitis c level 3a drugs be...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

There are a multitude of possible side effects. Most people experience feeling very tired, loss of appetite, possible weight loss, irritability...These are the common complaints. It is important to let your doctor know if you are feeling down since... Read more »

HIV and HepC

Hello Dr...I tested + for HIV and Hepc 4/99. I've not been on any HIV meds to date, but started Rebetron on Oct.1 (due to liver biopsy). I believe my liver stages are 2/3 (one being damage and the other inflammation). I had to quit the...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Robert,First I would not worry about the CD4 cells. Interferon can drop the overall counts and the CD4 with them. Ask your MD to look at the percentage of CD4. It sounds like you are doing well against the HCV. However, without ribavirin in the... Read more »

HIV+,Hepc+, and antidepressants

hi dr...i tested + for HIV and HepC in april '99. I have not been on any hiv meds to date because of acceptable counts. I did start the rebetron treatment (combo) in dec of 99 (stage 3 fibrosis), but only continued for 2 1/2 months due to my...

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D.

Fundacion Gatroenterologia De Diego

Any interferon treatment will aggravate depression in patients with prior history of depression.You need to manage agressively your depression and improve it before you consider treatment again. You also need to see the status of your HIV before you... Read more »

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Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV

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