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Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4512
I'm currently in my 8th week of treatment of Sofo/Dac + Riba for 24 weeks. In the past week or so I have noticed that my feet are swollen. I am tall with long slender legs and feet. Now I can't even put my shoes on. Also noticed that I am gaining weight. Is this normal? Any help is greatly appreciated. | |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4530
lower limb swelling usually has to do with kidney function. I am using coconut water for big hits of electrolytes which the body readily absorbs compared to water. Its expensive so I mix it with juiced fruit and vegetables. Put you legs up at night. See a doctor if problem persists panamajo. | |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4532
Difficult to suggest without more info. I would seek gp2u consultation. If you are cirrhotic it could be caused by either your kidneys or liver. Apart from the oedema in feet/legs where is the weight most evident..is your belly swollen? Has the weight increase been sudden. Seek medical advice, Fem. Gen 1a.18.4 kPa. IL28b - CT. Cirrhosis 4B/c. MELD 11. Portal Hypertension. Ascites. Varices. (Gr.3). post surgical Coma 2011- Tx denied. 15/09 - INR 1.2 platelets 58 (150-450) albumin 32 (35-50) bilirubin 40 (2-20) ALT 183 (0-45) AST 281(0-41) GGT 39(0-45). Liver lesions AFP 16 <8. | |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4544
| I agree - seek medical advise. Better safe than sorry. GT1a Dec14 F2/8.7 VL 900000-2.5M Jan16 Hepcivir-L MonkMed/Redemption Baseline: VL 913575 Alt 76 Platelets low Wk2 VL1157 Alt 23 DET Wk 8 VL 32 Alt19 'In the slow lane' June16 Fibro 5.7 F0/1 LIF 1.5 Wk 11 VL<12 Alt 13 Det/Unq Extending tx 12 wks Mylan Sofo/Dac MonkMed Wk 14 VL <12 Det/Unq Wk 16 VL UNDETECTED Wk 22 + 4 Wks Sunprevir FixHepC Wk 24 UNDETECTED Alt 13 Wk 12 post tx SVR12 Wk 26 SVR24 Thank-you Tim, Dr Debasis @ MonkMed & Dr Freeman @ Fix HepC |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4546
Hi Panamajo, I just looked back at your previous posts and see you are F4 cirrhosis. As Archer said please seek medical advice. G G3a since '78 - Dx '12 - F4 (2xHCC) 24wk Tx - PEG/Riba/Dac 2013 relapsed 24wk Tx - Generic Sof/Dac/Riba 2015/16 relapsed 16wk Tx - 12/01/17 -> 03/05/17 NS3/NS5a + Generic Sof SVR7 - 22/06/17 UND SRV12 - 27/07/17 UND SVR24 - 26/10/17 UND The following user(s) said Thank You: Archer | |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4548
Thanks Gaj - I had to go deal with something else before - but was concerned about Panamajo. Just freed up & was also going back to check her earlier posts - to see if she might be cirrhotic. Not knowing one's history ( bloods, ascites etc) is inhibiting - dont wish to alarm someone at F1-F2 but at F4 I believe those symptoms particularly after 8 weeks tx - deserve attention as a precaution against further complications. The oedema might also be related to the riba (if still taking it) but the sudden weight gain ?? Panamajo; your altitude may have other implications. We forum members arent qualified to do more than share anecdotally - can't presume to diagnose or recommend. Please consult a doctor. kind regards. Archer Fem. Gen 1a.18.4 kPa. IL28b - CT. Cirrhosis 4B/c. MELD 11. Portal Hypertension. Ascites. Varices. (Gr.3). post surgical Coma 2011- Tx denied. 15/09 - INR 1.2 platelets 58 (150-450) albumin 32 (35-50) bilirubin 40 (2-20) ALT 183 (0-45) AST 281(0-41) GGT 39(0-45). Liver lesions AFP 16 <8. | |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4553
Thanks Archer, Yes, rereading my post, it does come across as a bit blunt. As you say and I intended, caution not alarm. An excellent summary of our qualifications to advise as well. G G3a since '78 - Dx '12 - F4 (2xHCC) 24wk Tx - PEG/Riba/Dac 2013 relapsed 24wk Tx - Generic Sof/Dac/Riba 2015/16 relapsed 16wk Tx - 12/01/17 -> 03/05/17 NS3/NS5a + Generic Sof SVR7 - 22/06/17 UND SRV12 - 27/07/17 UND SVR24 - 26/10/17 UND | |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4566
Hello Panamajo, Yes this is a problem. Yes it needs to be look at by a doctor. The direct cause is fluid retention and it will need treatment with diuretics (probably), however we need to see what your bloods look like. I expect you will either be anaemic or your albumin will be low (or both). See a doctor and get bloods done today. If you can't do that stop the Riba now. YMMV | |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4646
Thank you everyone for your replies. Woke up this morning and my feet look normal. I was at my Dr's last week and I had a bit of swelling, but not enough to mention it. Even tho I have cirrhosis, I have not had any problems with my liver. I am due for my 8 week labs early next week, but promise to go and have them done tomorrow. Today, I am just too tired and have gone back to bed. I think the Riba may be causing me a few problems. I seem to cry and become overly emotional. When I see dogs, babies, homeless people, elderly folks, Christmas music,pictures of Canada, I seem to well up. The good news is that I had my 4wk PCR done and results came back at 16. | |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4649
Hi Panamajo, Congrats on your PCR results & sorry you're feeling a bit low. I remember when I had the old tx with Riba added, I was all over emotionally, either crying a lot or most irritable & sensitive. It also makes you feel very weak due to anaemia, you do need some comprehensive blood tests, as doc James said, to make sense of what's going on with you. Riba does mess with your body chemistry in a big way. Do watch your salt intake, as overdosing with sodium can cause feet oedema as well: www.livestrong.com/article/361296-salt-swelling-in-the-feet/ Hope you feel better soon, jolie xxxx Geno 3, Fibro 8.7 pKA, tx experinced in 2005 - Peg/Riba, relapsed. Started tx 1/12/2015 with Indian Sofo & Chinese Dac. 5 weeks result all normal, ALT 18 - down from ALT 73 at the start of tx. 5 weeks HCV PCR RNA - UND. - down from 2 ML 9 weeks HCV PCR RNA - UND. The following user(s) said Thank You: panamajo | |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4680
I went in for blood work today. All is normal with the exception of AST 58 UI/L and ALT 63. That is twice now that my enzymes have been on the high side. I'm jealous that everyone else is having normal functions after the 1st week. The good news is that I will not dose reduce or go off the Riba. My feet were normal today and I will keep an eye on them. Now I can go back to bed. It's just one of those days. And I promise not to watch It's a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 42nd Street. | |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4691
Hi Panamajo, Good to hear that there are no serious issues. I wouldn't worry to much about your ALT/AST being a bit high. I got the results of my 2 week LFTs this week and while there was improvement it was smaller than I hoped so I was similarly disappointed. But as my GP pointed out, with cirrhosis I shouldn't be expecting those to drop as quickly or dramatically as someone who was F1/2, and other results had improved which was good news. G G3a since '78 - Dx '12 - F4 (2xHCC) 24wk Tx - PEG/Riba/Dac 2013 relapsed 24wk Tx - Generic Sof/Dac/Riba 2015/16 relapsed 16wk Tx - 12/01/17 -> 03/05/17 NS3/NS5a + Generic Sof SVR7 - 22/06/17 UND SRV12 - 27/07/17 UND SVR24 - 26/10/17 UND | |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4726
Panamajo seriously think about using coconut water mixed in with your drinks. I am sceptical about new fads, but with ribavirin I really think your kidneys need it. Also it improves the texture of your skin. | |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4756
Thank you Bernice. I have several cans on hand and love to drink it, Thank goodness Panama has coconut a plenty! The following user(s) said Thank You: Paul-Jarman-facebook | |
Swollen Feet 8 years 8 months ago #4834
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Thats good news that your feeling a bit better and the bloods look ok Panamajo, good news about the coconut supply as well. True story I ordered an orange juice in a small restaurant in Key largo Florida and they didn't have any ! I'd skip the soppy movies too and watch a shoot em up western like Shane instead. Hang in there Two time relapser. SVR 4 achieved 12/16 at last SVR 12 achieved 22/02/2017 The Bastard has been defeated GT 3 - about 28 yrs with HCV |
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