Narcotics For Pain With Hep C

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hepc/foot/leg muscle pain

I was diagonosed with Hep C in 1998. Tried interferon, but side effects were too much. Recently, I have lots of pain from below the knees to the sole of the feet.(they also tingle). Also, my upper arms have muscle pain. Also, my abdomine stays...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

It sounds like you might have peripheral neuropathy with the tingling of your feet, but this will have to be diagnosed by your physician by physical examination. There are several causes for this condition which can be further explored with your... Read more »

Can you get hep-c agin?

It has been two years when I was told I had Hep-c from my doctor.I when thought treatment and was... Read more »

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hemophiliac coinfected, w/hepc,aids,and PML

My husband is a hemophiliac diagnosed in 1989 with hep.c and hiv...he contracted PML 24 months ago... Read more »

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