Hep C Triple Treatment Side Effect Remedies

The long list of side effects from triple therapy in my last post makes it seem almost impossible to complete the necessary treatment plan that is required to become virus free, but there are many people that have done so and are, to this day virus free! I will try to make a similar list of ways to combat the side effects in this post and hopefully make the patient a little bit more comfortable in kicking this nasty Hep C virus!

First and foremost the most important remedy is to drink lots of water on a daily basis. Water cleanses the system and will not only help shed this virus away, it will help push the medications through it too! Remember that you are trying to cleanse your system so it is important to not put anything in it that will continue to hurt your liver or any other part of your body.

These foods should be almost entirely removed from ones diet:
* Processed Foods
* High Saturated Fat
* Sodium (salt)
* Sugar
* Caffeine
* Vegetable Oils
* Bell Peppers
* Milk
* Potatoes; French Fries & Chips
* Tomatoes
* Eggplant


Foods that are unprocessed and are natural anti-inflammatories are:
* Kelp
* Tumeric & Ginger
* Salmon
* Shiitake, Maitake, Enoki, Oyster Mushrooms
* Green Tea & Water
* Blueberries, Pineapple, Strawberries, & Raspberries
* Virgin Olive Oil & Avocado
* Broccoli & Cauliflower
* Sweet Potato & Spinach

If you need to take anti-inflammatories, in the pill form; doses of 2000mg of Tylenol & 1600mg of Ibuprofen should not be exceeded. If you take your Peg Interferon at bedtime it should help reduce side effects from the drug.

To help with mood related side effects:
* See a therapist on a regular basis
* Avoid stressful situations
* Learn relaxation techniques
* Do regular daily exercise
* Speak to your therapist &/or doctor about antidepressants

Dry, Itchy Skin or Rash symptoms & injection site reactions:
* Use Aveeno body wash & lotion to treat skin
* Wear sun screen
* Avoid tanning beds
* Take warm, not hot, bathes or showers
* Rotate injection site from week to week

Thyroid changes:
* Monitor on a regular basis during treatment

Change in taste:
* Brush your teeth regularly
* Eat small amount of dark chocolate, yogurt, or honey before meals
* Lemon in water
* Chew gum

Appetite changes:
* Eat many small meals during the day to increase weight
* Eat yogurt before or after meals to prevent nausea
* Exercise before meals
* Use nutritional supplements such as Boost, Ensure, & Glucerna (for diabetics) to gain weight
* Eat bland foods for diarrhea such as bananas, rice, applesauce, crackers, & dry toast

Hair loss &/or thinning:
* Shorter hair styles may reduce thinning or loss
* Wash hair less
* Avoid hair dryers, gels, mousses, or sprays
* Avoid dyes
* Use alcohol free hair products

These remedies should help the patient deal with the side effects from Hep C triple treatment therapy and I'm sure that I probably missed several of them...so please add them to the comment section of this post!