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other's opinions please

I have Hep C. Geno type 1, stage 3 w fatty liver. Never overweight.
How long can stage 3 hold?
My impression is this is not that bad - correct?
Past treatment w 3 meds (over last 2-3 years).
Interferon w copegus
Albuferon w copegus
Infergin w copegus
I was told I was a "non responder" each time (but my viral loads DID respond some, to each)
Anyone similar & any info?
Thanks - not a "worrier" but Do want to know realism.
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There must be an election coming up. I don't know the date or the office but the slate is easy enough to figure out. Mike
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86075 tn?1238115091
I like your interpretation of what an "alcohol nazi" is much better, then I believe was intended...leave it to another member to soften blows, etc...and make them humorous, love your posts btw, whether I agree with them or not, they are interesting as heck!
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Thanks for the comments. Jim, I will be seeing a Dr Patel.
Yes, I will be asking all kinds of "what is's" & "what are's" & Why & Why not, before going on a 4th med - believe me.
Regards,  V
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Think the Alcohol Nazi uniform consists of the word Alcohol written inside a Red Circle with a slash thru it. Not that zippy really.
CS
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ala-like yer thinking girl.

foreseegood,
after I saw the stats/charts for the progression of the disease with or without alcohol/maijuana use it's be hard not to click your heels, suit up and sign on. They got my attention. 10 times faster progression of disease, miniscule chance of SVR while using them.....who but a true alcoholic or roach head..... who would continue to go there besides a addict, fatalist, or one with a death wish.

Like HI, here's a drink/drug that will kill you ten times faster...so who wants to sigh up for it !!!!?
I don't think sharing a rare chardonay with a long lost friend is even is worth another cubic centimenter of my liver turning to rock....learning to find joy without substances nececcary is part of growing up.....besides, its just common sense.
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86075 tn?1238115091
who the alcohol nazi's are? do they have the same zippy uniforms? this thread is a trip...
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