2nd Biopsy tues.

[mr.lucky66]

Hi, this isn't a true question but if anyone can relate, please comment. 2 weeks ago I had an apt. with a GI doc who is one of the foremost experts on the east coast on weather to treat or not with interfueron for HVC. My biopsy 5 years ago showed no liver damage, and my blood work has been good with high but stable viral load levels. He said that some people never get liver damage and I hope I'm one of those and will let you know soon what the results are. thanks

[mr.lucky66]

thanks for your comment. The biopsy went well. It was a new procedure where they went into my liver by way of my neck (jugular) as it gives less chance of bleeding and complications. I' ll know soon the results.

[HectorSF]

If your biopsy 5 years ago showed no damage and no inflammation of your liver that is great.
Remember it can take many decades for liver damage to appear so a lot depends on how long ago you were exposed to HCV. The presence of HCV in the liver triggers the immune system, which leads to inflammation. Over time (usually decades), prolonged inflammation may cause scarring. When the scarring reaches a certain degree we call it cirrhosis. When the liver becomes cirrhotic, the liver fails to perform its normal functions and this leads to serious complications and even death.

The more time you have the better because in the future new and more effective treatments will be available and the progression of liver disease will be better understood. With the new antiviral meds coming to market in the next year or two I would think you would want to improve your chances of cure by waiting for them.

So I would count my blessings if I were you.

Good luck.

HectorSF