Guest guest Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 My 29 yr old and otherwise healthy son is working on his sobriety after years as an IV drug user. About two years ago he was diagnosed with Hep C but after retesting every 6 months was told that he was a member of a small group in the population for whom the virus did not take hold. He has never had any symptoms. He recently returned to the gym and began an intensive supplement program along with his workouts. He began to experience extreme generalized itching. He eliminated the supplements and started drinking a lot of water. The itching continued and my son went to a doctor. A blood test was taken and my son was informed that he has Hep C. Because my son had continued to use drugs after his initial diagnosis, we are uncertain if he reinfected himself. I have searched the web and my son does not show any other symptoms other than the itching. He does not have health insurance. He is applying to the state for a health card but this takes time and the itching is is at times very distressing for him. He is taking milk thistle. Does anyone here have any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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