have you had hep c treatment after a liver transplant?
606186
Sorry to hear about that I have close family members with that terrible illness. Have you considered looking for a liver transplant support group to join? I would not like to see you go through that trauma again. I will see if I can find some groups near you. Should there be none in your area think about starting one. I need to know approx the area you live. Take care ~A~
467445
I don't think so. You aren't allowed to have any type of permanent blood-borne disease, so I would think that hepatitis C would DQ someone. You don't want medics afraid to do thier work on the battlefield because of fear of HIV/hepC ect, and likewise you don't want to worry about that medic having those diseases either.
592457
i work with many transplant pt in the icus. id say most times the liver is good for about 20 years then you will need another transplant. but no worries. medicine is always progressing. i have had one pt. get a liver at age 3 then 21, and 40, came through fine each time.
611430
sorry to hear that your friend has got it. i found this site which is a story about a woman who has it. its probably worth reading becasue it kinda gives u insight to what someone with hep c thinks of ect
1031007
Hepatitis C is chronic and not curable, I am sorry to say.  I do not understand your statment that she has a Child Score of 10.  There is no such thing as a complete cure.  Hepatitis C is a viral disease that attacks the liver cells, causing them to die and to form fibrotic areas within the liver itself.  The scarring damages the liver, and although the liver is able to regenerate, the scars cause the liver to fail eventually by impeding  the flow of bile and blood throughout the liver tissue.  The patient becomes jaundiced and develops fluid retention in the legs and abdomen.  They lose muscle mass and look wasted.  They develop varicose veins inside their esophagus and these will often bleed.  These people are very ill.
500667
it has not been released you are talking the anti hepatitus c medication correct?
1084196
If they have hepatitis B & C it is safe to visit them as long as you don't swap body fluids or engage in any activities that might expose you to blood.  Hep A is fine just be sure to wash your hands afterwards, and before touching your eyes or mouth, or eating anything.
985951
Takes some time for liver enzymes to elevate, could be several months to years. Hep.C. is transmitted via blood. Good time to use condoms :-)
1138715
HEPATITIS C is contracted through blood-to-blood contact. Things to ask: Risky sex, acupuncture without proper autoclaving of needles (ask if needles are disposable-safest), Tattooing with repeat needle use, Using someone elses razor, needle stick of used needle,.There are vaccinations for hep. A, and hep. B, but none for Hep. C.  There are, however, treatments. Hep. C may lie dormant for years, so early detection is best if you suspect you've been infected. There are more behaviors that cause C., so I would suggest that you research yourself. Call your local health dept., and they will provide you with all the information you need. They will advise you as to whether you should be tested. Contact your physician, too\n\nAsking or answering any medical question online, is very dangerous. You will find that laymen, or people who are not qualified to do either, will anyway. They don't seem to get  the picture of possibly putting someone in great medical danger. There is no substitute for education. One of my concerns is that many of these people think that they really do know what they're talking about, and you are likely to choose an answer from one of them, and take their advise. So, I would advise anyone reading this to stop giving unprofessional opinions, as that is all they are. Remember, as well, that giving medical advise without a license, is a federal offense.Even as a professional, I give nothing but direction. This is not my field. That's why I suggested that you get your answers from the ones who are better qualified.
981215
Hepatitis C can not be cured.  Talk to your doctor and keep an eye on your liver.
880733
There currently is no cure for Hepatitis B or C. They do have interferon treatment that you can go through, that does greatly reduce the viral load, but in many cases it will return. \nThe treatment is a form of chemotherapy, and is rough on you. I have went through it twice. It reduced the viral load both times, but did not fully eradicate it, and it quickly multiplied again. I'm told by doctors that it was not wasted effort, as it gave my liver a chance to at least rest a bit. The liver can regenerate itself if it is not scarred too much. The danger with Hepatitis B and C, is that they can so greatly damage your liver that it can not regenerate itself and can turn to liver cancer or cirrohhisis. For a lot of people, it will never cause problems and they can live a normal lifespan. If you have it, I wish you well, and my only advice is to weigh your situation carefully before jumping into any course of treatment. And very importantly, get a doctor that you trust and that will answer any and all questions you have. There are so many that will not, or that seem indifferent to what you are going through. It can be life altering. Request a complete Liver panel to see your ALT levels (these tell you how hard your liver is working), and stay away from all drugs and alcohol, as they are very toxic to your liver. Also, I have been told that tylenol is very, very hard on your liver. Use aspirin instead, if your stomach can tolerate it. As for being more dangerous than aids. I'd say they are both equally dangerous, as each can eventually kill you in a different way. But you hear of more research being done on aids treatment than for hepatitis.  I wish you all the best.
150921
there is no known cure for hbv or hcv using this protocol. don't be duped in to buying expensive juices, fasting, flushing ect. (some of these protocols can be dangerous for those with these liver ailments as there are many bi-directional diseases associated with it)even tho there is a slight benefit using this stuff, just following a good diet (no red meat, iron, sodium) is the key. stay away from any liver damaging substances like alcohol, prescription pain meds.\nincrease your fruit intake as well as veggies containing no iron. and see your doctor. interferon is used in both hepatitis viruses. don't be afraid of those who claim the treatment is horrible....i as well as many other sure, had our bad days on treatment, but all in all, we felt much better and most of us dont have hcv anymore!!
1119512
Why is your liver enlarged?? Did they damage your bile ducts during surgery? Have you been tested for Hepatitis? You really, really, need a second opinion!
1083811
Patients suffering from Hepatitis, don't become cured they loose the jaundice  as their liver fights off the conditions that weakened the organ in the first place, but the Hepatitis bug remains in their blood indefinitely. After suffering this disease the first time, your body will build up an immunity against it, but you wouldn't be curred. If sometime in the future you were to eat poorly, not get adequate rest, and wear yourself down, Hepatitis could attack your liver again and jaundice and effects of a weakened  liver could resurface again.  That is the main reason why Blood donors may not have ever had Hepatitis.
1166930
Hep C is called the silent killer.It is a slowly progressive disease caused by a virus which wasn't identified until the 1990's,which ends in liver failure.It is caused by receiving "tainted blood" which would have occurred years ago,sharing needles with an infected person,tattoo with infected needle or ink,rarely by sex.If discovered in the very early stages and depending on the proto type of the virus you have you can be cured with pegylated interferon and ribaviran.It can be confirmed with a simple blood test.My Hubie caught in from "tainted blood" in 1968 did not become ill until 1998.Was in liver failure in November 2000 and received a liver transplant in 2000 and his new liver is doing fine.Anyone with Hep C should make an appointment with a hepatologist at a major medical center for treatment and possibly added to the transplant list if needed.,
1079428
When people are diagnosed with Hep C, the doctor will order a VIRAL LOAD which reports exactly how much of the virus exists in the body.  A high viral load means that the person has more of the virus in their system.  Conversely, if someone has a low viral load, they have a low amount of the virus in their system...\nI am assuming your husband went through the Intereferon treatments to interefere with the progression of the virus.  If this is the case....\nObviously you know that throughout treatment your husband went in for periodic blood tests.  The doctor was checking his viral load which tells how well the treatment is working.  As long as your husband's viral load was decreasing, it means the treatment was effective.  There becomes a point where the Hep C viral load becomes indetectable.... meaning the viral load is basically 0.  This doesn't mean that it is cured, as your husband will always run the risk of having the virus become active again, but at this point he has no detectable Hep Viral particles in his system.  So for all intents and purposes, he is cured.  At this point he is less contageous than before.  Technically if he has no virus in his system, he cannot pass it along.  \nI hope this informations helps and good luck to you and your husband in the future!!!!  Congrats!
1052678
I would get a second opinion..I am a nurse and know of several patients who contracted Hep B and converted on their own..took about a month for the symptoms to leave then about three more months to convert to developing a immunity to the Hep B..this doesn't mean that everyone who is exposed converts..some may be carriers the rest of their lives..I would still contact the CDC and also another physician for other resources...