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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 »

how do i tell relitives im positive?

Posted by alivehoping, 4 Replies

i havent told anyone about my illness yet,my wife and dr are the only ones who know.everyone who knows im ill thinks its just my liver from hec c,same needle from tattoo that gave me hiv from my thinking its the only way possible.but im affraid of... Read more »

Regarding 12 months testing

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

John and to whom it may concern,

Firstly, for the record I did not post anything since the last entry under my name. You say that you have been told by a doctor to test to 12 months, is that correct? The reply from the doctor that you have attached... Read more »

cd4

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Dear Uhoh,

On a previous post you said you had low cd4 counts yet have tested negative to hiv (I think you must be well beyond the window period?). I am still freaking about my low cd4 counts - I wish I had never had my CD4 count done! I have tested... Read more »

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hiv@hepc is viramune o.k.?

i use to be on viracept and epiver and zerit for 5 years.for the last 3 years i have been drug free. my viral load was undetectable for many years. just recently my doctor checked for hepc @found out i have it. millions he said the viral load is /...

Response from Sharon Lee, M.D.

University of Kansas Medical Center

You are right to be concerned about taking some of the meds with abnormal liver tests. You have a very specialized problem when you have HIV and Hep C. I would suggest that you ask your doctor about specialists in your area who deal with both, or... Read more »

mis-diagnosis with hep c

What would be the reaction to interferon- ribvirin if you where mis-diagnosised with hep.c. and were taking the medicine when your body did not need it. concerned in texas...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Dear Concerned,The medication should do no long term harm, if you did not have hepatitis C. If you had autoimmune hepatitis, it might temporarily make the enzymes worse, but they would return to baseline once you stopped the medication. DTD... Read more »

Inconsistent anti HCV results

Hi Doctor,I went in to my internist for a routine bloodwork. I am a dentist, so we decided to do a complete hep panel. I subsequently came back with positive for hepc antibodies. MD felt i was low risk and told me it maybe a false positive. MD...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Unfortunately, you will have to wait for a confirmatory test result to determine the true status.... Read more »

Isentress really needed?

On atripla (totally adherent)...vl:undetectable, for last 2 yrs. after Dx, new internist (who's ID bd certified and deals w/ AIDS patients exclusively recentle prescribed isentress w/ atripla. My HIV specialist says "NO" just take...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for your question.Things can get confusing since you are dealing with 3 infections: HIV, hep B and Hep C. THe Atripla has been suppressing the HIV and Hep B so they are under control, and now you are going after the Hep C. Since you have... Read more »

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