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Foods not to eat while on tx

deleted_user
deleted_user
Do any you know which foods are a no no while on treatment? A friend of mine told me certain foods gave him blisters in the mouth while on treatment. He said they were very painful. My doctor hasn't mentioned anything. She just gave me one of those hepatitas be in charge booklets which doesn't mention anything? Is ketchup O.K.? Spicy foods? Pepper? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
deleted_user
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IF YOU GO TO HEP-C CENTRAL WED PAGE. THEM GO TO THEIR SITE MAP. INFO ON CRABS. WHAT IT GOOD AND BAD. FOR THE LIVER.BUT DOSE NOT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT FOODS WHILE ON TX
JustBlue
JustBlue
Google and you shall find!
There are plenty of sites online that give you some guidelines on foods and a decent diet for one with Hepatitis.
My search was "foods to avoid with hepatitis"
Below are 3 of the many sites found.

http://www.christopherhobbs.com/website/herbal/hep_c/nat_liver_therapy_excerpts/10_foods_to_use_and_avoid.html
http://www.liverdisease.com/foodstoavoid_hepatitis.html
http://www.hepatitis-central.com/hcv/diet.htm
deleted_user
deleted_user
I do not have trouble with foods giving me blisters in my mouth. I just have trouble with the taste and the smell. Went for 8 weeks and could not eat or smell the cooking of food. Good luck finding your info.
deleted_user
deleted_user
lots of stuff burned my mouth, but no blisters. seasonall, fried foods, some drinks like orange juice and lemonade, mouthwash!, and any foods that are crunchy that cut into the gums, munchums potato chips, shelled nuts.. hope it helps!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks for all your info..It seems like highly acidic foods and/or processed foods might be trouble while on tx. Thanks for all your advice.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Bill
I posted an advice blog once cuz my mouth hasnt been the same since I started tx. My tongue burns and my mouth is constantly dry. What helped was my responses from people with the same issues. I got a mouth rinse, toothpaste, and gum called Biotene. It works pretty good but I still feel yucky in my mouth
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