Has this happen to anybody?

[Loveforlife]

Hi,

Hepatitis C is all new to me and I'm sorry for not replying to any questions as I haven't none enough research.  I promise you I will learn more and I will add more to questions.  My question is...has anybody with Hep C legs swell and belly and need to be drained?  Is there hope?  Doctors think its cirrhosis, but have yet to confirm by a biopsy.  Blood is too thin and wont give one at this time.  Has been fine, but signs started coming up in May.  Had blood work done to confirm hepatitis C. Just wondering if anybody could give me something.  This is all new to me and I"m learning each day.  Thanks for even reading this.

[FlGuy]

The term you're probably looking for is 'ascites', you can google it for more information and it's relation to Hep C.  In addition, the problem with his blood may be a reduced 'platelet' count, which could also be related to the Hep-C.  Both situations are not uncommon with Hepc in it's advanced stages, to include cirrhosis.

[Trinity4]

Leg swelling and fluid accumulation in the stomach are associated with cirrhosis.  Fluid in the stomach is called ascites.  Since there has been a diagnosis of hepc, more than likely it is cirrhosis but only after biopsy will they know what stage the liver disease has progressed to.  Depending on the stage of liver disease, they will determine if treatment is an option or not.  Janis7hepc.com is a very good website to learn about all aspects of hepc.  Good Luck
Trinity