Would like a simple explanation of this disease.

I'm now in week 22 of tx. Before starting tx, my liver enzymes were in the
high-normal range but since starting, they have increased somewhat and are
now in the low-high range if that makes any sense.
Normal ALT    5-50    My ALT is about 60

anyone aware what's up with mom? did katie have her baby yet?
i've lost her email address and our correspondence, so  i can't
get in touch with her anymore.
<whine>

Been lurking here for months and months and the brain fog has cleared
enough (thanks to the epogen) to figure out how to join in and post. I
have to say great thanks to all of you who particpate, it has been so
informative and helpful. Got most of my best info right here thanks to

Decided to check in ....
Im still in the process of getting my iron levels down so I can begin
the treatment.  My next appointment to see my doctor is coming up early
next month, which will be about two months since I saw him last.

From the HCV Advocate News:
In the August 2006 Journal of Hepatology, M. Silva and colleagues
reported on a study comparing the pharmacokinetics and antiviral
activity of 180 mcg/week pegylated interferon alfa-2a (Pegasys) vs

Have any of you heard of / or done colloidal silver as alternative?

A girlfriend of mine has a mother who has Hepatitis C.  She allows her
daughter, who is 3 years old, to bath with her grandma as well as have
daily contact with her, and has possibly shared sodas (the straws..)
with her, etc.

 I see that you have the archive in google groups set to one week for your
postings.  I was looking for the one you made concerning the test you are
going to have in France, that costs ?70.  If you read this, could you
explain a bit about what information the results of this ...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/csm/20060914/ts_csm/cbuddha
Too bad it's Tibetan and not True Buddhism.
Cody

Summary
Chronic hepatitis C patients are advised not to share toothbrushes,
razors, nail-scissors or other personal articles that potentially may
have been in contact with blood, with others. This study examines the

I have read the possible side effects of treatment: hair loss, teeth
loss, fatigue, plus others. I have only told a couple of really
trusted friends of what I have. I am single, but I don't want to worry
my family or have people in my complex start talking if these things

Well, my blood test finally came back negative for the virus so YAY!
Since it took so long, they are recommending I do the full 72 weeks of
tx which means I'll be doing this till next August, whew. Has anyone
else done the 72 weeks and how successful was it? Oh, and how did you

Ok, you've been diagnosed with Help C and the doctor wants to begin
the accepted method of treatment of Interferon, so what is one to
expect? Is the shot used in conjunction with something else and I have
read posts where people say they go "crazy" and all of that during