Posted by jnew12 on November 6, 2008, at 3:36:59
In reply to Re: Apology - Apology Accepted Medline » jnew12, posted by Phillipa on November 5, 2008, at 18:36:43
Thank you so much Phillipa all though there was no need to appologize, I know your just are concerned. And at least you show some interest In my medication condition.
You seem to think my hepatitis c is very dangerous. You did not out right say that, but it makes me think that the way you post about it almost all my posts.
You know what though?? I don't know... you might know more than me about my condition, it could be very dangerous, especially in later stages where my liver could develop cirrhosis.
But from the little research I did on the internet, and what my doctors told me, I have many years before I even need interferon treatment.
My doctor even said that many people can live symptom free for years.
Other may develop symptoms like juandice, nausea, and it can even mimick other diseases.
But, like I said a lot of people live symptom free and usually develop it and sometimes don't find out until like 20 years, and they find out by accident like I did through routine blood tests.
Look at Pamela Anderson for example, she has hep c and she looks healthy as can be, she is just as popular as ever and even has new TV show. She said that she does not even want interferon, she is treating it through a Homopathic doctor who made a special cocktail for her, and on top of that she eats an all vegetarian diet.You did say something that I was not really aware of the other day. You said something about my immune system is lowered because of it. And guess what you are absoulutley true. I went to the doctor a day after and he said the exact same thing! He gave me a flu shot because he said that because my immune system is compramised I guess I am more likley to catch other thing.. I don't know too much about that.
I wonder if there is something I can due to help boost my immune system. I am already taking a blend of vitamins, supplements, and herbs that I read are good for hep c patients. Most of it is found in a blend called SOURCE NATURALS, it's name is Liver Guard.. It has..
High Doses of Vitamin C
Pure Silymarin (from mile this seed extract)
Dandelion Root
Tumeric Rhizome Extract
Alpha Lipoic Acid
and
N-Acetyl Cysteine (which is used to reverse damage to the liver due to tylenol poisoning)
Plus many other Vitamins.I also take Subligal Vitamin B,
licorice Root(Which actually RAISE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE way more than salt pills!, for me it helps with the hypotension with nardil)
And..
Astragulus (strengthens the immune system)
and another supplement called Liver Aid, by LivRite
And Extra Mile Thisltle
I also was taking a Highly Studied, and effectice supplement that alot of body builder use to combat liver damge from anabolic steriods called Liv-52 (it's called that because it is the 52 formulation the dr's who made it came up with)
I stopped taking it because it was too expensive.I have TONS of Sam-E Mood Plus, a store was closing and I grabbed up dozens of boxes of it for $2.00 each (originally $35.00)
There is some studies of it's effects on the liver, but I am afraid of Seretonin Syndrome, it has happened with SSRI's and TCA's. I was thinking about taking a low dose..but I don't want to get reckless..lol Oh well, the studies on the liver are effects are conflicting anyways.
I believe because the supplements I am taking are the reasons why ALT / AST is so low.
I am getting extensive blood test for Hep C coming up, that is testing for EVERYTHING... it is supposed to tell me what Strain I have I guess there is four different kinds of hep c, and some are harder to treat.
I can't now believe they have not told me this yet.. I have been through more than 30 blood tests easily.. And, also had 3 ultrasound on my liver (which came out normal)
If you want me to tell you the results of the test.. when I get it next week I will tell you if you want.
Anyways..
I guess I have to admit I do have a tenencies to get reckless..I know add can cause impusltivity, and sometimes I get moodswings that may be confused with bipolar. But, usually I am high dsythemic, and have low mood, and feel empty mostly.
I am actually am happy anyone that points it out for me. Sometimes I need to be checked, or I get into trouble. Depression has a powerful affect on the mind and judgement- and sometime I act out because lack of pleasure in my life -hence thats is why I used to heavy self medicate with drugs that did nothing but get me in trouble, with the law now I am paying out thousand of dollars, and I am on disability. It also ruined my relationship with my family (if the was one in the fist place), and most of all it ruined me. I beat myself up because I always feel like I am different and don't fit in, like I am on another level than people. I can be in a room full of people and feel alone. I have being so backwards, and I made of my past, especially drug abuse, I don't even want to think about the damage that it may of done to my mind.
I am going to stop ranting, I will save it for psychotherapy..lol
Anyways, thanks to the dr.bob family for the support, and you kindess.
Jnew.
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