Hepatitis C Support Group

Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimated 150-200 million people worldwide.

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mwgoforth 07/07/2015

I just wondered if drinking a beer a two a day after treatment hurts you after being undie for a year now I feel good now!

MrOSO 07/07/2015

This question comes up fairly frequently, and the truth is, no one here can really answer that for you.

Most folks with health livers can tolerate a beer or two a day without much problem.

But HCV damages the liver. So the real question is: To what extent is your liver damaged, and how much risk are you willing to take?

Personally, I don't drink because I'm a recovering alcoholic, and I also have stage 3-4 fibrosis. With that said, I also know cheeseburgers are bad for me, but I eat at least one a week because I love them.

Some here do drink after treatment, and many others don't feel it is worth the risk. The choice is up to you, but I always suggest asking your doctor as well.

Trissa01 07/07/2015

Agree with our resident Panda Bear. I can never have alcohol if I want to take care of my liver, or whats left of it.

mwgoforth 07/07/2015

Well when I had the treatment I had stage 1 Fibrosis and that was all!

lovefall 07/08/2015

Yes the drinking debate has gone around before and is a very personal decision as we all have to live with the decisions we make plus our livers are in different conditions.

I just learned about the cheeseburgers?? I have to do some research here, plus talking to my doc next visit.

I know that if I eat healthy, I feel better and alcohol is a big NO-NO for many due to other reasons too.

deleted_user 07/08/2015

Hi mwgoforth,

We treated around the same time with the same tx. We are both SVR...Yay!!!!

I am going to chime in with my 2 cents. My doc said wine once in a while will not hurt. I already had a glass. My niece is getting married in 2 weeks, and I will have a glass then, too.

Being hepc free is truly a deep inside happy fuzzy feeling!!!

jester18 07/08/2015

Cheers

erniecoolcat 07/09/2015

Cheers as well. I'll drink with you to that. I treated acutely 3 years ago i.e., within 6 months of contracting and cleared. No liver damage at all so I drink normally. Thank God. Was an awful sober time for almost 8 months. Hated it. :-D

rockerc 07/09/2015

In recovery myself, so as Oso says, that avenue is closed to me too, but it ain't no big thing. Cheeseburgers tho... mmm... one a week is pushing it for me, but I take up any slack with a Papa Murphy's special... you know it's bad when they greet you by first name when you go in there...

fishboy316 07/09/2015

Well as OSO said Is it really worth the risk? That's up to you. I personally am also a recovering alcoholic, 32 years clean and stage 2 cirrhosis. I got to stay away from the demon rum!!! I advise caution but that's just me.

Good luck!
Bill

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