How do I prepare for hep C treatment?
For some people, deciding whether to start treatment is an easy decision. For most, there are many factors to consider. One approach to managing hep C is to decide first what your priorities are. Clearing hep C is the most important goal for many people, but not for everyone. In some cases, treatment may be more likely to improve the condition of your liver than to clear hep C. In other cases, treatment may not be necessary right away. You need to consider both HIV and hep C, and carefully plan your treatment with your doctors. For John, it was important that his HIV specialist and his hepatologist collaborated with each other to work out what was best for him: John: I had the professional support and advice of my hepatologist. I was able to make well-informed decisions about my treatment and its side effects. He was always ready to discuss even the most ordinary things about my routine. Better still, he collaborated with my HIV specialist on the drug interactions. With planning and su
