Visible Light Therapy And Hep C

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HIV and Hep-c

I've been trying to decide if I should start hep-c treatment. I've been told that genotype 1 is the hardest to successfully treat in combination with HIV. Any thoughts on this subject?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Plenty of thoughts:1. You should weigh if this is a good time for you to start therapy in light of your job, family, etc..2. You should review your liver biopsy with your physician to determine if you need treatment right now. If minimal disease,you... Read more »

should I stop HAART to begin HepC therapy?

I began HAART treatment 1-1/2 years ago on a regimen of Tenofovir, ABC/3TC Combo and Virmaune and... Read more »

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Hep-C non-responder options

Hi, do you think interferon mono or combo (w/Ribavirin)maintenance is a viable option for genotype... Read more »

Response from Michael Fried, M.D. »

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hiv and hepc

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

it has been 6 months since exposure started having diarrhea and
all my lymph nodes in my breast and under arm are swollen
soreness in my back. my stomach keeps burning. had ars 3 weeks
after exposure lymphadenopathy but it didnt hurt but my throat
was... Read more »

Please Help

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

This post is directed to anyone who can help shed some light on how to help the one you love live better. My best friend and partner for 5 years is positive, we have been seperated for 2 years and he contracted the virus within the last 3 months.... Read more »

More tests

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Well just came back from the doc,and he finally admitted he thinks i have some kind of liver problem.He's doing more tests.Hep b hepc and yes jackie another hiv also he's checking my liver enzymes,Im at 41 weeks after the possible exposure,I still... Read more »

HELP WITH SYMPTOMS!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hey guys i'm a bit worried about these symptoms i have. 3 weeks after being possibly exposed i started with diarrea alterning constipation, light intermitent fever and my skin started becoming dry and shinny, like old. i got tested for hiv... Read more »

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