slightly depressed

**neo** · 03-31-2005, 21:21

i have been drug free since july 1993,alcohol free since oct 1994,ciggerette
free since feb 1985,2 years ago i was diagnosed with an incurable illness
my blood work i got back today was shocking.it looks like my liver is slowly going down hill .i caught hepatitis c probally
from a one time iv drug use at a party 1977,i have taking very expensive herbs for my condition almost 2 years,i still feel great,i refuse to let this keep me down,gotta keep hiking

neo

**hikerjohnd** · 03-31-2005, 21:51

Originally Posted by neo

i refuse to let this keep me down,gotta keep hiking

And this community would be less without you and your sage (get it - herbs, sage

) advice! Don't let the bastards get you down!

**whitedove** · 03-31-2005, 22:06

((HUGS)) Neo,
Keep on hikin'!!!

**Mountain Hippie** · 03-31-2005, 22:24

You have already fought and won three battles that many lose. While it can be disheartening to have to face a new one, rememeber how you won the first three and you will be sucessful this time as well. Refuse to lose!

**AbeHikes** · 03-31-2005, 22:27

You're never done until you give up. Don't. You sound like a pretty tough hombre to me.

**Jack Lincoln** · 04-01-2005, 03:10

You are not going anywhere unless God ordains that you do so... We all love you here and wish you the best that life has to offer. You will get better!

Peace to you, my brother......

Jack Lincoln

**ffstenger** · 04-01-2005, 04:32

I work in a hospital with two coworkers who contracted Hep-C in the line of duty (on the job) and they both have been treated successfully and have no
" ill " effects from the disease. You sound like a very strong person, so dig down deep inside for strength and welcome the support of others who care, and you too can beat this. A positive attitude has an amazing effect on recovery, I've seen it hundreds of times, you gotta have a strong will to survive !!
Chin-Up !

Showme

**SGT Rock** · 04-01-2005, 04:34

You're too tought to die that way.

**hikerjohnd** · 04-01-2005, 07:47

Originally Posted by Jack Lincoln

You are not going anywhere unless God ordains that you do so...

In the spirit of promoting cheer -

I hate to fly. Everytime I get on a plane a friend has to remind me that I'm not going anywhere until it's my time. I always stop and think to myself, "well what if it's the pilots time?" I mean I could get to heaven and St. Peter would look at me and say, "What are you doing here?" and all I can respond is, "I'm with him! I don't know what I'm doing here - I have a ticket for Nashville!"

Ok it loses a little when written down so read it out loud - it really is funny!

Anyway Neo - Keep smiling - laughter really is the best medicine!

**smokymtnsteve** · 04-01-2005, 09:58

Hang in there Neo...I become infected with HIV back during a 1983 blood tranfusion..still kicking

In addtion to yor herbs have U explored new pegalyted-interferons to treat.

these new P-interferons have some great results in lower hepC viral loads.
look into it.

**neo** · 04-01-2005, 11:56

thanks everybody

i am reformating my battle plan,i feel great,the rest of my blood work

comes back next week,just gotta get my liver enzyme count down

my alt was 246 last year,it is 315 now normal range is 4 to 40

my trigycerides were 272 now they are 746, maximum for this is

200.happy trails to all,i will see every body at trail days

**smokymtnsteve** · 04-01-2005, 12:00

neo Ihave had triglcerides in the 1200 range...I'mstill here

the alt numbers are very high,,,

silymarin?

my dental hygenist has hep C ..has for years..he got good response from the P interferon..

**neo** · 04-01-2005, 12:36

Originally Posted by smokymtnsteve

neo Ihave had triglcerides in the 1200 range...I'mstill here

the alt numbers are very high,,,

silymarin?

my dental hygenist has hep C ..has for years..he got good response from the P interferon..

back in my drinking days when i was in drug and alcohol treatment 1987
and 1990 my triglycerides were 1500+they would drop to normal within a few weeks after no drinking,my viral load was almost clear last year,i believe this is
something toxifing my liver,i tested neg for hav,hbv,and hiv,but hcv got me
been drug free since july 93,alcohol free since oct 94,i was near death when i quit drinking,all my other chemistry and blood counts perfect,i have only been
sick 2 times in over 20 years,i had the flu in febuary 1996,and an intestinal bug in dec 1993.i believe i contracted hcv from a one use iv druggs at a party in 1977,i used a dirty needle with a room full of junkies,boy was i stupid
basically i am bullet proof and unstoppable,but thats onther story,thanks again steve

neo

**neo** · 04-01-2005, 12:38

Originally Posted by neo

back in my drinking days when i was in drug and alcohol treatment 1987
and 1990 my triglycerides were 1500+they would drop to normal within a few weeks after no drinking,my viral load was almost clear last year,i believe this is
something toxifing my liver,i tested neg for hav,hbv,and hiv,but hcv got me
been drug free since july 93,alcohol free since oct 94,i was near death when i quit drinking,all my other chemistry and blood counts perfect,i have only been
sick 2 times in over 20 years,i had the flu in febuary 1996,and an intestinal bug in dec 1993.i believe i contracted hcv from a one use iv druggs at a party in 1977,i used a dirty needle with a room full of junkies,boy was i stupid
basically i am bullet proof and unstoppable,but thats onther story,thanks again steve

neo

the flu was 1986 not 1996

neo

**smokymtnsteve** · 04-01-2005, 12:40

I hate waitin on my bloodwork...need to get out from infront of this puter and head over and pick up my latest cd4 count fromthe draw on WEdnesday.

**neo** · 04-01-2005, 12:55

Originally Posted by smokymtnsteve

I hate waitin on my bloodwork...need to get out from infront of this puter and head over and pick up my latest cd4 count fromthe draw on WEdnesday.

yeah i know,i am still waitng on my hcv viral load count drawn on tuesday
my viral load dropped from 2.72 million to 635,000 last febuary after 2 months of
dr lee,s treatment and i still had 3 months go ,i believe i dropped kicked the virus
but there are still toxins in my liver

neo

**Alligator** · 04-01-2005, 13:15

There have been good results with the interferon in treating hepatitus C. I think it was a year long treatment and around 50% cure?

SMS, have they introduced the peglyated interferons outside of experimental uses? I read about these several years ago and was hoping that their use becomes more widespread.

**smokymtnsteve** · 04-01-2005, 15:52

yes ..it is approved now...in combination with ribivarin

tx response is somewhat dependent on your viral genotype

**neo** · 04-01-2005, 16:23

i am geno type 1a ,10% cure rate,a guy i work with tried it twice,no response he just got sicker ,interferon side effect are real bad,but the permanant damage it causes is worse,with a genotype 1 a 10 percent change is not good enough odds hepc is a very slow virus i probally have had it 28 years now,i have supressed the virus,now to detox my liver,i hike 20 to 25 miles a day,not bad for a section hiker thats hits the trail and takes off,i really appreciate the fellowship of white blaze,thanks every body,you people here mean a lot to me

neo

**neo** · 04-01-2005, 16:26

Originally Posted by smokymtnsteve

yes ..it is approved now...in combination with ribivarin

tx response is somewhat dependent on your viral genotype

there are a few people i know in my hepc chat supports room that are coinfected they have both hcv and hiv,but they are still living and hanging in there,thanks again steve

neo

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