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I took Harvoni for six months and was cured of Hep. C., only to be diagnosed with Stable Cirhosis of the liver. I also have Parkinson's disease. Any advise? or comments. Thanks.Always, David.

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Hi my hubby had cirrhosis due to alpha 1

Also has Parkinson's we were told that when liver doesn't function properly a build up of metal can accumulate in the basal ganglia which causes the Parkinson.

Are you on meds for the Parkinson's?

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I am on Levadopa/Carbadopa three times a day for Parkinson's

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It must be so hard . Sending all my love . Please take care

Lots of love Lynne xxxx

Did you have parkinson's before Harvoni?

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Yes I had PD before Harvoni treatments.

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