Hepatitis C and dialysis

[kamalshah20]

Hi all,

I have been HCV positive for the last 4 years. I was wondering what the prognosis was for folks on dialysis with HCV. I read somewhere that people with HCV not on dialysis proceed to liver cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma and eventually require a liver transplant. For people on dialysis, this period is much shorter - around 5 to 10 years. Is this really true?

What happens if you can't get a liver transplant?

Thanks
Kamal
http://kamaldshah.com

[billybags]

Hi kamalshah20, I don't know any thing, but there is a renal neph on here called "kidneydoc" if you asked him that question he would answer. You can also send him a personal e-mail.

[kamalshah20]

Ok, thanks for the info Billybags!

Thanks
Kamal
http://kamaldshah.com

[texasstyle]

Although it's my husband who is on dialysis, I have recently just finshed treating for Hep C. I have learned TONS AND TONS about it and also how a person with ESRF would be effected & their regards to it's treatment. I will e mail you right after the holiday. If you have Hep C your best bet is not to drink. Talk to soon

[kamalshah20]

Thanks so much TexasStyle. I look forward to receiving your email! Merry Christmas!

Thanks
Kamal
http://kamaldshah.com