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Originally Posted by samyjo
Hi ,
I was diagnosed with AIH 3 months ago. It is in the early stages and I am only on 400 IU Vitamin E right now.
I have been reading about it and it all sounds very scary to me. When my gastro told me i went numb and really didn't hear what he was saying.
He is checking my liver enzymes every 3 months and he says if they get much higher he will do a liver biopsy.
Scared, Samyjo
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It does seem that you're being treated very conservatively, but apparently they feel that's how early the stage is when they've caught yours. In any disease, early diagnosis is always a huge thing in your favor.
When I was 15 I had hepatitis B & was terrified. I can sympathize, because auto-immune hepatitis is
potentially so much worse.
Do you think you have a good doctor? Do you have friends or/& family with you to support you, or are you alone in this? I'm glad you found us, because now at least--scared as you are--at least you don't have to be scared alone.
Samyjo, we can be part of a support system for you. NT is full of good, generous people. Stay in touch, & let us know how you are.