Just wondering

[Guest guest]

I tested positive for hep-c in december and was given a SGOT test and

it was at 160 U/L. Is that considered high? I know it is high for a

normal liver but is it high for someone with HCV? My doctor at Kaiser

seems to have an attitude toward me ever since I tested positive. She

said she was going to refer me to a " Gastroentamolagist " (Sp?). I

haven't heard from here since. I've never used drugs with a needle,

but had cancer as a child and had to have my leg amputated (AK) and

had blood transfusions . Have had a normal life for the last 25

years. Geese, I went through chemo and radiation before and it was no

picnic and ultimately it didn't work. Is the Interferon similar to

chemo, the barfing and all. Also, what about the herbal way with Milk

thistle and dandilion and licorice. My girlfriend is going to get

tested as well, what are her chances of having it. Thanks for any

help.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Please follow up on your referral to the gastroenterologist. Your

liver enzymes are high, but that is part of the hcv. However, many

people have hcv and don't have elevated enzymes. That is an

indication of inflammation, hence, damage, to your liver. It's a

shame your doctor is treating you that way. I would find another

primary care doctor that you feel comfortable with. The treatment

with the interferon is a much lower dose than the dose given for

cancer treatment, and it is given intramuscularly rather than

intravenously. Many people do experience nausea, but drinking LOTS of

water will help that. Best wishes to you.

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> I tested positive for hep-c in december and was given a SGOT test

and

> it was at 160 U/L. Is that considered high? I know it is high for a

> normal liver but is it high for someone with HCV? My doctor at

Kaiser

> seems to have an attitude toward me ever since I tested positive.

She

> said she was going to refer me to a " Gastroentamolagist " (Sp?). I

> haven't heard from here since. I've never used drugs with a needle,

> but had cancer as a child and had to have my leg amputated (AK) and

> had blood transfusions . Have had a normal life for the last 25

> years. Geese, I went through chemo and radiation before and it was

no

> picnic and ultimately it didn't work. Is the Interferon similar to

> chemo, the barfing and all. Also, what about the herbal way with

Milk

> thistle and dandilion and licorice. My girlfriend is going to get

> tested as well, what are her chances of having it. Thanks for any

> help.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have just recently been diagnosed as well, but it sounds like you have been

through enough in you lifetime for several people! I think your doctor sounds

crap. I'm in Australia, and we have liver clinics at most of the big hospitals,

so maybe look into that. You need a heptalogist or liver specialist, don't know

about the gastro sp. As I'm new to all of this, I can't really help you with

much, just that I do alternative treatment as here they won't treat you until I

start getting liver disease symptoms. I go to a chinese herbalist and take milk

thistle in a loose tea form, plus eat loads of vegetables. Hope this helps you.

Jellyfish

wyntonwho wrote:

I tested positive for hep-c in december and was given a SGOT test and

it was at 160 U/L. Is that considered high? I know it is high for a

normal liver but is it high for someone with HCV? My doctor at Kaiser

seems to have an attitude toward me ever since I tested positive. She

said she was going to refer me to a " Gastroentamolagist " (Sp?). I

haven't heard from here since. I've never used drugs with a needle,

but had cancer as a child and had to have my leg amputated (AK) and

had blood transfusions . Have had a normal life for the last 25

years. Geese, I went through chemo and radiation before and it was no

picnic and ultimately it didn't work. Is the Interferon similar to

chemo, the barfing and all. Also, what about the herbal way with Milk

thistle and dandilion and licorice. My girlfriend is going to get

tested as well, what are her chances of having it. Thanks for any

help.

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