Statins and Hep C

[domusic]

Hi All, I haven't posted in a while while recovering from my heart attack. But I do have one question for y'all.

Anyone here on heart meds, specifically statins, and who has never Tx'd, experienced an improvement in their liver panels, or hep C in general. I have heard that statins slow or stop the replication of the Hep C virus.

Thanks,
Doug

[ladybug52]

Chcnme is good at providing those url links. You posted a great one too, with you playing  Amazing Grace with an awesome singer. Can you repost?
BTW, whenever I saw your name I think of how good your daughter is to you. You two have a great relationship, something every parent would be proud of.
Bug

[domusic]

Hello to Ladybug, Wyntre and copyman, I hope you are all doing great. Hello to Chcnme too if you're watching the posts.

The MI did throw a monkey wrench into my Tx plans and I've been trying to play catch-up with the mandolin orders. Got two going right now and I'm beginning to pick up some steam after taking two month off. It's funny how running out of money will light a fire under you . . .

I didn't know statins were hard on the liver. It makes sense as the liver is primarily where they do their thing with cholesterol. I guess the Docs will keep an eye on that.

Actually I'm doing quite well (with the heart attack). My daughter (adult) who still lives with me, has been coaching me on nutrition. She's been a diabetic since she was 7 and now at 30, she very well versed in nutrition. She's taught me things about eating right I never knew before. God bless her, she's an angle and took very good care of me after coming home from the hospital. I had the chance to return the favor this last week as she had eye surgery (Vitrectomy) and couldn't see for a while. She has diabetic retenopothy and hemorrhages in the eyes.

I want to do a little research on how Ribovirin has a bad effect on the heart. I also need to find out exactly what is meant by "cleared by cardiology". I do want to treat as soon as circumstances are right.

I particularly miss Chcnme's tiny url music links. We'll have to shame her into starting that back up again. That was good medicine for everyone.

I hope all is well with you all. Take care.

Doug

[wyntre9]

I've been thinking about you, too.

It's good to hear from you.

Are you home now?  Still working on that mandolin?

(I don't know anything about statins but I hope you have a full and speedy recovery).

[ladybug52]

Just wondering about you the other day. Chcnme doesn't post very often now either, always glad to hear from you. I guess I thought you were on tx when you had the MI. Are you going to try to be cleared by cardiology or wait and see for now?
Bug

[copyman]

yes statins do have an affect on HCV and can help lower the viral load but not get rid of the virus totally. but dont forget that statins are very bad for the liver so you need to monitor the LFT's when taking them. my lipids are all out of range and my primary wants me to start a statin but i have been putting it off because of chance they can harm the liver.

[domusic]

Hi and thanks for the good word.

I was diagnosed last August and was considering my options. I have a low VL with no significant liver damage and normal liver function. January 15 I had a MI (heart attack) and am recovering well, but now I'm not a candidate for treatment. My Hepatologist said I have to be cleared by cardiology first.

If statins have some effect on viral replication then maybe the MI was a blessing (sort of).

Any, thanks again and take care.

Doug