Possible side effects of medications for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)

[Guest guest]

i need the tx for hepatitis c and for all the side

effects of the

medication,such as fever flu-like symptoms and

migraines etc. i do have the basic pranic tx for hep c

but need more help for treating the many side effects.

thank you so much.

 

 

=================================================================

 

Dear Patsy,

 

Namaste.

 

The Pranic Healing protocol for hepatitis C virus

(HCV) is in message number 2985 - message

archive.

 

Medical Background:

 

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the

hepatitis C virus (HCV). Eighty percent of those

infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) have no

symptoms. In fact, most people don't know they have

the disease until decades later when liver damage

shows up during routine medical tests. Over time, HCV

infection can lead to liver cancer, liver failure or

cirrhosis. It ranks second only to alcoholism as a

cause of liver disease and is the leading reason for

liver transplants in the United States. Unlike HIV,

the virus that causes AIDS, HCV usually isn't

transmitted through sexual contact. Its primary mode

of transmission is contaminated blood, through needles

shared by drug users or through blood transfusions.

 

Until recently, the best weapon against hepatitis C

was interferon treatment. But interferon worked in

only about 20 percent of cases. Now, injections of

interferon are usually combined with oral doses of

ribavirin (Rebetol, Copegus), a broad-spectrum

antiviral medication. Treatment usually takes from six

months to one year and is successful in about 40

percent of people with HCV.

 

Some studies have shown that pegylated (PEG)

interferon may be twice as effective as regular

interferon. In January 2001, the Food and Drug

Administration approved the use of peginterferon

alfa-2a (PEGASYAS) and peginterferon alfa-2b

(PEG-Intron) for treatment of hepatitis C.

 

Side effects from drug therapy include

- severe flulike symptoms from the interferon and

- temporary drop in hemoglobin (anemia), white cell

or platelet counts in your blood.

 

Chronic side effects, which affect about half of those

receiving treatment with interferon-ribavirin, include

 

- extreme fatigue,

- anxiety,

- irritability and

- depression.

A small percentage of people may experience psychosis

or suicidal behavior.

 

Interferon is not recommended for people who have:

- a history of major depression.

- Those who have untreated thyroid disease,

- low blood cell counts or

- autoimmune disease, or

- who drink alcohol or

- use drugs

are also not good candidates for this treatment.

 

Unfortunately, if treatment isn't effective or you

cannot tolerate the side effects, you may have few

other options. But researchers are investigating the

use of protease inhibitors in people with HCV. These

medications have helped some people who have the AIDS

virus.

 

If you experience problems with hepatitis treatment,

your pharmacist is a reliable source of information

about hepatitis medication management and can help you

monitor your condition, maximize the benefits of your

medications, limit side effects and identify drug-drug

or drug-disease interactions. Your pharmacist will

work closely with your doctor to create a safe and

appropriate care plan.

 

Optimal treatment of hepatitis requires coordinated

care by your health care team. Doctors, nurses and

other caregivers must work closely with pharmacists

and others to ensure therapy is safe and effective.

Incomplete treatment of hepatitis or another medical

condition may lead to complications or limit the

success of treatment.

 

Source - Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and

Research

 

Love,

 

Marilette

 

 

Pranic Healing is not intended to replace orthodox medicine, but rather to

complement it. If symptoms persist or the ailment is severe, please consult

immediately a medical doctor and a Certified Pranic Healer . ~ Master Choa Kok

Sui

 

Miracles do not happen in contradiction to nature, but only to that which is

known to us in nature. ~ St. Augustine

 

Ask or read the uptodate pranic healing protocols by joining the group through

http://health./

 

For the latest International Information regarding GMCKS Pranic Healing, visit

http://www.pranichealing.org.

 

 

 

________

DSL – Something to write home about.

Just $16.99/mo. or less.

dsl.