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  1. Now the doctor tells me that my T-cell count is too low to begin the treatment.
    05/29/02

  2. I was wondering what effect anti-depressants..SSRI's have on the liver?
    05/29/02

  3. Is their any value to performing CT scans anually on hepatitis patients who have not developed any new symptoms?
    05/29/02

  4. Please tell me, is there any person that is being cured from Hepatitis C virus ???
    05/29/02

  5. Can he get his liver transplant?
    05/29/02

  6. Is there a real chance for misreading biopsy??
    05/29/02

  7. risks of pregnancy and hcv
    05/29/02

  8. Is another safe protection than condoms?
    05/29/02

  9. I would like to know the mode of action of these diseases
    05/29/02

  10. I am in the worst case scenario to get rid of this virus.
    05/29/02

  11. What about encepholapathy?
    05/29/02

  12. What is the Knodell score?  
    05/29/02

  13. Could you please tell me how long it would take to get from stage l (2) to next stage ..2?
    05/29/02

  14. Are these considered significant increases and ones that are causing liver damage?
    05/29/02

  15. HE IS NOT BEING TREATED FOR THE HEPATITIS AND I ASKED THE DR WHY AND SHE SAID HE WAS TOO FAR GONE.
    05/29/02

  16. I am very concerned that the kidney failure is the result of a new HIV medication that is toxic to the kidneys.
    05/29/02

  17. I have a triple infected patient with HIV/HCV/HBV.....>
    05/15/02

  18. Can I be fired from my job if employer finds out? ....>
    05/15/02

  19. Do you have any information at all regarding treatment in transplant patients?....>
    05/15/02

  20. Could you tell me anything about this new drug? ....>
    05/15/02

  21. Do you think it could provide valuable information reflecting the histopathological changes occurring in the liver between biopsies, and possibly reduce the frequency of liver biopsy? ....>
    05/15/02

  22. My doctor says I need a transplant. ....>
    05/15/02

  23. BioChoice Immune 26 ....>
    05/15/02

  24. What does "Grey Zone-Positive" mean? ....>
    05/15/02

  25. I wanted to know if the HCV 'Cycles' just keep coming in for longer periods of time and stronger symtoms. ....>
    05/15/02

  26. What are the probabilities of me having a baby (in the future) who is infected with the hepatitis c virus ....>
    05/15/02

  27. My questions concern the breakdown and changes in the evaluation of stages and grading. ....>
    05/15/02

  28. I've had hcv for about 18 yrs ....>
    05/15/02

  29. I recently had my spleen removed due to an accident. ....>
    05/15/02

  30. My last HCV test came back with "no detectable virus" ....>
    05/15/02

  31. I relapsed after responding to Rebetron. ....>
    05/15/02

  32. What does the perfect diet of a person with hep C look like? ....>
    05/15/02

  33. Statistically, is the HCV likely to progress? ....>
    05/15/02

  34. Question do they use Pegalated with induction Rx? ....>
    05/15/02

  35. Why is my platelet count so low? ....>
    05/15/02

  36. What is Access Assurance ....>
    05/15/02

  37. Have forgone treatment until now, but wondering if I should persue the new treatment in hopes of clearing the virus.. ....>
    05/15/02

  38. I firmly believe the information available to the general public and to 90% of the doctors out there practicing on hep c people is grossly incorrect ....>
    05/15/02

  39. Concerned about contracting the disease via oral sex. ....>
    05/15/02

  40. Got hepatitis as the result of mononucleosis ....>
    05/15/02

  41. Perhaps some regeneration of healthy liver cells? ....>
    05/10/02

  42. They say i will be cured. from what i have been reading, there is no cure for hepatitis-c. ....>
    05/10/02

  43. My insurance company (Cigna) will not pay because I was a non-responder. ....>
    05/10/02

  44. Are there other conditions or factors that can cause the Alpha Feto Protein levels to be elevated? ....>
    05/10/02

  45. Could you please tell me if long term hepatitis{32years} can some how cause severe depression or some kind of disturbance in the emotions and brain. ....>
    05/10/02

  46. The hepatologist says "no" to treatment and the other docs believe that treatment of the virus is crucial. ....>
    05/10/02

  47. Possible progression ....>
    05/10/02

  48. Is daily Prevacid doing my liver harm? ....>
    05/10/02

  49. What do I need to do from here on out? ....>
    05/10/02

  50. It seems like I would be losing weight, but I have gained. ....>
    05/10/02

  51. I am now to see a G.I. doctor. What is the purpose/role of this doctor? ....>
    05/10/02

  52. How do you treat the Hep c ? Can it be done even though he has rheumatoid arthritis. ....>
    05/10/02

  53. How long might I have until transplant is necessary? ....>
    05/10/02

  54. Do you think that I should continue in this line of work carrying this disease? ....>
    05/10/02

  55. We recently had an episode with a local Gastroenterologist and we are somewhat concerned about his statements ....>
    05/10/02

  56. My current doctor, who I think is excellent, believes I should try interferon again. ....>
    05/10/02

  57. I would like you to review my recent VA 30% rating. ....>
    05/10/02

  58. Hi - I have been advised to find a specialist to discuss my options -as my viral lode has once again escalated into the millions ....>
    05/10/02

  59. Is Rebetron and Ribavirin not the same thing? ....>
    05/10/02

  60. I have not responded to alpha interferon or peg-intron ribovirin combo treatment. ....>
    05/10/02

  61. I hate the thought of another 3 months unless it is absolutely necessary.....>
    05/10/02

  62. I am currently 35 weeks pregnant and have chronic Hep C. ....>
    05/10/02

  63. Which would have the best chance of eliminating my virus or otherwise helping me? ....>
    05/10/02

  64. Japanese insurance provider does not consider patients with significantly high viral load (over 12000k IU) as candidates for IFN treatment ....>
    05/10/02

  65. If my viral load isn't active, then can you tell me why I still have alot of the same symptoms I was having while my viral load was active? ....>
    05/10/02

  66. I have constant floaters and my vision seems to be deteriorating ....>
    05/10/02

  67. I'm one of those rare people who spontaneously cleared HCV without treatment. ....>
    05/10/02

  68. My blood platlettes are crushed by my spleen ....>
    05/10/02

  69. Special diet for a person that has HCV ....>
    05/10/02

  70. I recently had an ultrasound, and they found fibrous & fatty tissue on my liver. ....>
    05/10/02

  71. I am pregnant and gathering information to help me decide whether I should breastfeed my child or not. ....>
    05/10/02

  72. Tell me doc is there more and more studies of better treatments in the works???? ....>
    05/10/02

  73. My bile duck was enlarged ....>
    05/10/02

  74. I recently had an ultrasound and the results noted that I have fibrous & fatty tissue on my liver. ....>
    05/10/02

  75. My platelet count, which is 44,000, does not make me a candidate for PEG+Rib treatment. ....>
    05/10/02

  76. How long will it be before my sperm is safe for fertilization? ....>
    05/10/02

  77. I also have severe itching Would this have anything to do with proliferation of the bile ductules? ....>
    05/10/02

  78. Que piensa usted? tambien que recomienda sobre tener hijos? Que hacemos? ....>
    05/10/02

  79. Should I be concerned about taking these pills and if so, what would be a better choice? ....>
    05/10/02

  80. Has there been any new data on sexual transmission of this virus? ....>
    04/22/02

  81. Gastro will not do another biopsy because of low platelets ....>
    04/22/02

  82. Why should i even consider going through treatments that could cause all those nasty side effects? ....>
    04/22/02

  83. What my chances are of the Hep C becoming chronic? ....>
    04/22/02

  84. For treatment to be effective with Interferon, ferritin levels need to be dropped to a level of 10 or less? ....>
    04/22/02

  85. Alternative Treatments? ....>
    04/22/02

  86. How high should I let my viral load go before going back on treatment? ....>
    04/22/02

  87. How can I manage the pain and fatigue without killing off my liver? ....>
    04/22/02

  88. Would the risks from it outweigh the possible benifit? ....>
    04/22/02

  89. I'm a Methadone patient with Hep C. ....>
    04/22/02

  90. For the past several weeks I've been feeling too tired to think. ....>
    04/22/02

  91. SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF DOUBLE TALK TO ME. ....>
    04/22/02

  92. Is an increase or flare-up of liver pain for no apparent reason a cause for concern? ....>
    04/22/02

  93. Is itchy scaly skin a sign of thyroid problem? ....>
    04/22/02

  94. On the website you suggest to one person that he NOT take Amantadine ....>
    04/22/02

  95. Are there any references to patients with my problems being treated with drugs and or transplant? ....>
    04/22/02

  96. Can you please tell me what to expect with this. This is all I know. ....>
    04/22/02

  97. What are our chance's of of have'ing it come back? ....>
    04/22/02

  98. I wonder if changing to sirolimus would be beneficial and should I wait for a less toxic regimen for the hep c. ....>
    04/22/02

  99. What degree of risk am I taking in forgoing a treatment and remaining on the sidelines until an acceptable treatment in my circumstance is formulated. ....>
    04/22/02

  100. What am I to expect once I start this medication? ....>
    04/22/02

  101. How low can the platelet count go in order to become a liver transplant pt? ....>
    04/22/02

  102. What is the probability of me progressing to cirrhotic liver disease and the need for transplant? ....>
    04/22/02

  103. If you don't clear the virus in the first 12 weeks you probably won't have a sustained response? ....>
    04/22/02

  104. Please do you have any suggestions for my pain?....>
    04/22/02

  105. liver swelling due to hep ....>
    04/22/02

  106. Is this a sign the tx is not working? ....>
    04/9/02

  107. Do you prefer one diagnostic kit test over another & why? ....>
    04/9/02

  108. I have been experiencing a dull pain in the liver area for over a year ....>
    04/9/02

  109. He was told a year ago he had Protienuria ....>
    04/9/02

  110. My viral lode has once again escalated into the millions ....>
    04/9/02

  111. Is pruritis indicative of "advanced" liver disease? ....>
    04/9/02

  112. I am desperatly seeking a PEGASYS clinical trial for someone her age. ....>
    04/9/02

  113. I have not had a viral load done nor a biopsy, how necessary is it to have this done ....>
    04/9/02

  114. I was dx'd with fibromyalgia and myofacial pain syndrome ....>
    04/9/02

  115. If a person has the antibodies and not the virus are they still considered carriers? ....>
    04/9/02

  116. I am interested in the life cycle of Hepatitis Virus B and C. ....>
    04/9/02

  117. Is my low iron count perhaps my body's response to healing? ....>
    04/9/02

  118. Is there a way to tell if I have any copies of the virus? ....>
    04/9/02

  119. I dont drink but do drink alot of coffee is that ok? ....>
    04/9/02

  120. Is this a potential cure? ....>
    04/9/02

  121. Would you recommend a repeat PCR at 12 weeks? ....>
    04/9/02

  122. My doctor told me my chances of a SVR at the start of treatment were around 48% ....>
    04/9/02

  123. I'm convinced that this damage to my liver is a direct result of faithfully adhereing to my HIV drug regimine for four + years. ....>
    04/9/02

  124. Is the necrosis a red flag? ....>
    04/9/02

  125. I would like to know when you would consider an HIV patient stable enough for HEP C therapy? ....>
    04/9/02

  126. Can repeated treatments using the same type of interferon can later cause antibodies to develop against alpha interferon itself? ....>
    04/9/02

  127. What are treatment options for HCV positive subjects in particular postliver transplant? ....>
    04/9/02

  128. Can the Interferon package be used in conjunction with the IL-2 without causing problems or invalidating the trial? ....>
    03/21/02

  129. How long after initial HCV infection on average does hypogonadism show up in the lab work-up? ....>
    03/15/02

  130. Under the skin itch from Hepatitis C ....>
    03/15/02

  131. Undergoing interferon and ribavirin thereapy ....>
    03/14/02

  132. Is it possible that I am progressing to cirrohsis? ....>
    03/14/02

  133. ALT levels in terms of percentages ....>
    03/14/02

  134. I have done 2 treatments in the past and failed to get rid of Hep C ....>
    03/14/02

  135. I blame all my current existing complaints on the treatment process. ....>
    03/14/02

  136. Can the Interferon package be used in conjunction with the IL-2 without causing problems or invalidating the trial? ....>
    03/14/02

  137. I am participating in a Pegasys trial. ....>
    02/14/02

  138. Medicare coverage to Hep C victims?....>
    02/14/02

  139. My son has been diagnosed with Hep C, with very high viral load. ....>
    02/14/02

  140. After 12 weeks of combo therapy (pegintron plus riboviran) my viral load is undetectable. ....>
    02/14/02

  141. I might be starting on a therapy of pegintron ....>
    02/14/02

  142. I know of some people who have Hep C & very bad lung conditions.....>
    02/14/02

  143. I am a genotype 1 responder relapser. ....>
    02/14/02

  144. tenia una hepatitis "c" yo no entiendo como e podido pillar esto solo se me ocurre que en el a-o 89 tu un accidente de trafico y por el cual me tu bieron que poner sangre?....>
    02/14/02

  145. tenia una hepatitis "c" yo no entiendo como e podido pillar esto solo se me ocurre que en el a-o 89 tu un accidente de trafico y por el cual me tu bieron que poner sangre?....>
    02/14/02

  146. tenia una hepatitis "c" yo no entiendo como e podido pillar esto solo se me ocurre que en el a-o 89 tu un accidente de trafico y por el cual me tu bieron que poner sangre?....>
    02/14/02

  147. tenia una hepatitis "c" yo no entiendo como e podido pillar esto solo se me ocurre que en el a-o 89 tu un accidente de trafico y por el cual me tu bieron que poner sangre?....>
    12/28/01

  148. quisiera informaci-n sobre los efectos de la hepatitis c en ni-os....>
    12/28/01

  149. NO SE SI SEA HEPATITIS "C", PERO LOS SINTOMAS Y EL DIAGNOSTICO QUE NOS DIERON....>
    12/28/01

  150. I was wondering if the sauna and steam room could shorten the half life of peg-intron?....>
    12/28/01

  151. Is it true that getting hepatitis A is deadly for a person who has chronic hepC?....>
    12/06/01

  152. Any suggestion about how the hep. C can be treated without depressive side effects?....>
    12/06/01

  153. I am made to wait too long for treatment from my doctor. ....>
    12/06/01

  154. What is the meaning of elevated iron levels in an hcv infected individual?....>
    12/06/01

  155. I was told by a doctor friend that he thinks my pains are an autoimmune response....>
    12/06/01

  156. I want to try to do something as far as supplements or herbal treatments.....>
    12/06/01

  157. Would using the sauna room and steam room shorten the half life of peg-intron?....>
    12/06/01

  158. I have a tough time figuring out how an insurer gets away with not offering a drug that is FDA approved. ....>
    12/06/01

  159. I have been very tired lately and went to the doctor to see what was wrong with....>
    12/06/01

  160. What are the risk factors during pregnancy? ....>

  161. How long can an alcoholic expect to survive? ....>

  162. Fibrosis - is treatment not as effective? ....>

  163. We are receiving conflicting information about peg interferon/ribavirin. ....>

  164. I read of a new potential drug named Ribozyme. ....>

  165. What is cryoglobulinemia, and its relationship to HCV? ....>

  166. I had problems with peripheral neuropathy from the beginning but was told to persevere ....>

  167. I wanted to know do AA respond differently to therapy for HCV? ....>

  168. Is it common for ALT's and AST's (in Hep C patients) to elevate after giving birth? ....>

  169. Just had lab work done and my ALT's and AST's went way up (250 and 150) ....>

  170. Can you explain Stage C? Does it translate to Stage 3 in numbers? ....>

  171. I am currently on combo therapy for my hep c and I've been informed that my white blood cell count has dropped ....>

  172. How likely is the fact that this individual has spontaneously cleared the HCV? ....>

  173. What is the risk of variceal hemorrhage after a liver transplant? ....>

  174. What happens to the liver after a Sustained Virologic Response? ....>

  175. HCV Viral Load; If ALT is normal, should I do a biopsy? ....>

  176. How should a patient feel after Sustained Virologic Response following 48 weeks treatment? ....>

  177. ALT is up on Naltexone, in recovering heroin user--should Naltexone be stopped? ...>

  178. I'm doing well on Pegylated Interferon plus Ribavirin, but I'm worried about side effects & toxicities ? ...>

  179. Liver Biopsy in Coinfection? ...>

  180. Is non-alcoholic beer bad for me? ...>

  181. Liver Transplants in HCV/HIV Coinfection? ...>

  182. Failed Rebetron, should I wait for Pegasys; what about RBV unbundling? ...>

  183. Is there any connection between HCV and peripheral nervous system damage in co-infected patients? ...>

  184. What is risk of Hep C transmission from mother to child? ...>

  185. HCV treatment length for genotype 2b: is 6 months OK with pegylated interferon? ...>

  186. Blood Clots,Femerol Vein Blood Testing; can I draw my own blood; what about a Pic Line? ...>

  187. Treat now or Wait? ...>

  188. Change in vaginal flora following successful HCV therapy? ...>

  189. Continue treating Hep B with lamivudine in presence of lamivudine and resistant HIV virus? ...>

  190. Next step for relapser to standard IFN/RBV; can non-responders to IFN/RBV respond to Pegylated Interferon plus Ribavirin? ...>

  191. Chronic Joint Pain & What HCV Therapy to Use? ...>

  192. Skin condition & HCV ...>
    (7/11/01)

  193. How to handle fatigue? ...>
    (7/11/01)

  194. HCV Treatment & Liver Transplant Questions ...>
    (7/11/01)


  195. Medical question ...>
    (7/11/01)

  196. Acute hepatitis C ...>
    (7/11/01)

  197. Il-2+HIV meds; With My HIV Viral Load Under Control, Can I Take
    HCV Therapy Without HIV HAART Therapy ...>

    (7/11/01)

  198. Post treatment questions: can I drink alcohol, can I be reinfected after clearing virus?...>
    (7/30/01)

  199. IL-2 for HCV, HCV Re-Treatment for Relapser...>
    (7/30/01)

  200. HIV and Hep C co-infection question ...>
    (7/30/01)

  201. When should I do a biopsy? (Hep C - 1 million
    viral load) ...>

    (7/30/01)

  202. About Hepatitis E and G ...>
    (7/30/01)

  203. Side effects of peg interferon and ribavirin treatment ...>
    (8/2/01)

  204. Viral load--How Will I Respond to HCV Therapy? ...>
    (8/2/01)

  205. Treatment question--Should I start HCV therapy, and should I use Lamivudine (3TC)? ...>
    (8/2/01)

  206. Interferons effects ...>
    (8/5/01)

  207. Treatment Failure ...>
    (8/5/01)

  208. Genotypes; HCV affect in other organs besides liver; once daily IFN dosing ...>
    (8/9/01)

  209. Treatment after transplant and genotype changes ...>
    (8/9/01)

  210. Smoking pot to relieve pain & liver disease...>
    (8/9/01)

  211. What is being done for advanced Hep C liver patients?x ...>
    (8/9/01)

  212. ALT as indicator of response to tx ...>
    (8/9/01)

  213. How long does the Hepatitis C Virus live outside the body? ...>
    (8/9/01)

  214. Date of HCV-how long would it take to get to cirrhosis? ...>
    (8/9/01)

  215. Should a transplant waiting list patient have an endoscopy? ...>
    (8/9/01)

  216. Decompensated Cirrhosis--what about a liver transplant?x...>
    (8/9/01)

  217. Consulta (en espanol) ...>
    (8/9/01)

  218. HCV & Immunology-Why is the immune response insufficient for most patients to avert chronic infection? ...>
    (8/9/01)

  219. Treatment after age 65 ...>
    (8/9/01)

  220. Can PEG help nonresponders? ...>
    (8/9/01)

  221. HCV Treatment maintenance for nonresponder ...>
    (8/9/01)

  222. Is there a cure for hepatitis? ...>
    (8/15/01)

  223. Failed HCV treatment ...>
    (8/16/01)

  224. HIV & HCV ...>
    (8/16/01)

  225. Biological terrain ...>
    (8/16/01)

  226. Adding other drugs or Amantadine to the Peg/Ribavirin mix? ...>
    (8/16/01)

  227. Am I cured? ...>
    (8/16/01)

  228. When should I check my viral count? ...>
    (8/16/01)

  229. Taking herbals during treatment? ...>
    (8/16/01)

  230. What complementary nutrition therapies can you suggest? ...>
    (8/16/01)
  231. HCV & Sarcoidosis ...>
    (8/21/01)

  232. How is histology improved by interferon (IFN)? What is histology & fibrosis? Can I improve my liver despite no viral load reduction? ...>
    (8/21/01)

  233. When to begin HCV therapy ...>
    (8/21/01)

  234. plaquetopenia y HCV (en espanol) ...>
    (8/24/01)

  235. TTP & Hep C ...>
    (8/24/01)


  236. Spontaneously cleared the HCV? ...>
    (9/28/01)


  237. Correlation between having hepatitis and liver cancer? ...>
    (9/28/01)


  238. Prevention of Hep C within the tattoo industry? ...>
    (9/28/01)


  239. New kind of drug from Isis? ...>
    (9/28/01)


  240. What do grading and staging mean in correlation with Hep C? ...>
    (9/28/01)


  241. Is there such a thing as "flare ups"?x ...>
    (9/28/01)


  242. Possibilty of a Hep C vaccine? ...>
    (9/28/01)


  243. Los controles subsiguientes luego de una exposición accidental con pacientes portadores del Virus de la Hepatitis C ...>
    (10/05/01)


  244. Worried about liver cancer ...>
    (10/05/01)


  245. Increase my intake of Synthroid? ...>
    (10/05/01)


 
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