Does anyone my age have hepatitis c? Does anyone have any suggestions of what ican do about it?

Question

I am 21 years and have hepatitis c, we assume I got it at some point in my life from my mother who also has it. I know of people with the virus but they are all at least 20 years older than me and would like to meet someone my age to talk about it with. Also, does anyone know what foods I should eat to help support my liver?

Answer 1

Pegylated interferon & ribavirin is the only combination of medicines that have a 50-80% success rate of treating the virus (depending on the genotype). I did the treatment and have cleared it 6 years ago. Try going to a support group to meet others your age. Unfortunately, many young people are not diagnosed yet because they don't have symptoms. Milk thistle may help improve liver functions, but it may skew lab results while on treatment, so some doctors don't like patients to take it while on treatment.

Answer 2

i do not have hepatitis c but i have a friend who is younger than you that does she contracted it through drug use she takes vitamins that are supposed to help with the liver below is what it has in it. the link below will take you to the web site were she buys it.i will also show her your question and if she chooses to contact you....
Supplement Facts
Specially Formulated to Support: Hepatitis C
Amount Per Serving
% DV
Vitamin C
500
mg
833%
Vitamin E
200
IU
667%
Choline Bitartrate
100
mg
Inositol
50
mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid
100
mg
Amount Per Serving
% DV
Milk Thistle Extract
50
mg
L-Methionine
250
mg
Dandelion Extract
100
mg
Daily Value (DV) not established
Mitamins Advanced Formula (MAF) for Hepatitis C
"This formula focuses on enhancement and protection of the liver functions with components thought to prevent infection and diminish viral load. Strong botanicals are also included to help clear excess fat from the hepatic system."---Dr. Balch
Studies have suggested that Vitamin C can help with hepatitis in patients although these results have not been repeated. Dandelion promotes the formation of bile and removes excess water from the body. Lipotropic components including Milk Thistle Extract, Choline, Inositol and L-Methionine help maintain healthy liver function. As an antioxidant, Alpha-lipoic Acid shields the liver from potentially harmful cell changes and assists it in flushing toxins from the body. Preliminary studies have shown that Vitamin E supplementation might be effective in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B.

Answer 3

Hi, I'm 25 years old and I have had Hep C for about ten years- I am currently looking into treatment. If you want you can e-mail me;[e-mail]- there are some really good teas and vitamins that can help. As far as foods go just try to stay away from processed foods, caffine, tylenol and of course alcohol and drugs.

Answer 4

A few years ago there was a six-month treatment course using a drug called Interferon (I think the spelling is right). You might want to discuss that with your doctor. Cases I heard of were treated successfully.

Answer 5

I had hep C and was put on Interferon and chemo for a year. It is undetectable now but to help my liver I still take Milk-thistle pills. I get them out of Wal-Mart

Answer 6

Well there is a product called Tahitian Noni and it is all natural I have heard of cases that have been treated with it you can contact me for more information. [e-mail]

Answer 7

not sure about food, but I think you need to stay away from alcohol, especially hard liqure, it will advance liver deterioration much faster.