Nov 18
Thought I read a comment somewhere where you said you did not get the Manolos. Too bad, I was really looking forward to a picture with the whip and the whole outfit! Thanks for everything. Hope you are well.
Brent
Brent
Nov 18
There are a lot of reasons that HCV and TX can affect bone loss. I'm thinking the connection to SVR is that after getting rid of the virus and its assault on the liver, the liver is then able to repair enough to process the vitamin D so it can assist the absorption of calcium. Vit. D goes through 2 alterations before it can be used. The first takes place in the liver and the second in the kidney. The form they test for in Vit. D assays is the form that's been altered by the liver. Better liver function, better vit. D use. The TX connection is that it IFN could alter the parathyroid, invovled in bone breakdown. Riba has been found to affect absorption, protease inhibitors, too. Then there's the estrogen thing. Women have reduced estrogen on TX; so bone loss. All so complicated.
Nov 17
Thanks, I did go to the site. Maybe I didn't read it carefully enough but I couldn't make out if the bone loss repaired itself. I was at clinic yesterday and they thought the concept of TX being responsible for the loss was interesting enough to send for an endocrinologist consult. They must have thought there was something to it if they're putting more on Schering Plough's bill. I am glad I'm clear of the virus, but I'm getting pretty sick of being a walking science experiment.
Nov 14
oops, sorry for that. I hope he really doesn't think he cured his parents...thats sad. thanks for the update
Nov 12
Damn...sorry I missed that call...I was blowdrying my hair. And now I can;t call back because I promised hubby no interational calls this month : (. Got your message tho...good to hear from you. We'll have to skype soon. love yas!!
Nov 10
Same here. When I was Dx'd we had the whole family tested. My wife's test showed that she had had HBV in the past, but had cleared it on here own. All 4 kids were fine (thank goddness) and we made sure their vaccinations were up to date.
If I remember right, you've got me beat in number of kids department...lol. BTW...I've got a set of twins also (boy/girl). 2 kids married and out of the house...just 2 more to go.
If I remember right, you've got me beat in number of kids department...lol. BTW...I've got a set of twins also (boy/girl). 2 kids married and out of the house...just 2 more to go.
Nov 10
I'm not sure if Hep B is any more or less damaging than C.....I would guess about the same. If infected as an adult, you have a 95% chance of clearing B on your own....I was either one of the unlucky 5% who didn't or I was infected as a child.
Pegasys got me to UND for both B & C. As long as I remain UND, I have anywhere from a 1% to 11% chance per year of clearing B since I am a genotype "A"....not very good odds but better than nothing.
Here is a quick crash course if you'd like to check it out:
http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Hepatitis/HepB-Introduction--Welcome-Page/show/34?cid=153
I've been studing up on HBV for 2 years and still baffled by many aspects. And I though HCV was confusing.
Take care.
Pegasys got me to UND for both B & C. As long as I remain UND, I have anywhere from a 1% to 11% chance per year of clearing B since I am a genotype "A"....not very good odds but better than nothing.
Here is a quick crash course if you'd like to check it out:
http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Hepatitis/HepB-Introduction--Welcome-Page/show/34?cid=153
I've been studing up on HBV for 2 years and still baffled by many aspects. And I though HCV was confusing.
Take care.
Nov 08
Thanks Marcia...and congratulations on your SVR also.
I'll most likely be stuck w/ HBV for life, but it's still pretty sweet (and kinda bitter sweet) to be able to get rid of one of them.
I'll most likely be stuck w/ HBV for life, but it's still pretty sweet (and kinda bitter sweet) to be able to get rid of one of them.
Nov 05
I can't wait to be able to post on the C/O 2009 thread. I'll barely make it...my 6 month PCR is supposed to be Dec 24th.
Nov 05
That is soooo true. Adults do become teenagers again. Who knew it could be this much fun? Mine is coming home for the weekend.....and that's fun, too! Belated birthday. She's 20....ackk, I'm getting old.
Nov 04
What have I missed by being totally self-absorbed in work/school?? Boys moving? In or out? From where? I need information, lol!!! We need to set up a date. Miss you and wish you all the good stuff. Iz
Oct 19
So how are you my friend? I haven't been on the site much. Very busy with my music. Did you clear? did you finish treatment? Let me know what's happening...
Magnum
Magnum
Oct 18
Marcia, thanks for the note and the kind post on my journal. I am thinking of you and looking forward to a skype!
Take care,
Eric
Take care,
Eric
Oct 14
Congratulations! Time for a celebration... so happy reading your post i am in tears enjoy your life Marcia Abrazos and Besos Sidne
Oct 14
I sure hope so!! Had my second PCR today, 9 weeks post. Will get the result some time after the weekend...
Oct 13
Congratulations! Time for a celebration...Absolutely wonderful news. And in Paris! Good for you. You really deserve it. Best wishes to you and your family!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkP5roFukKY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkP5roFukKY
Oct 13
OMG!!! Fabulous news!!! And no better city in which to celebrate such wonderful news! I bet you're feeling like you are sitting on top of arc de triomphe right now! I am SOOO happy for you my dear!!
Oct 10
Ooooh! I have just come back from Paris 3 days ago and it was fabulous. I'm actually having withdrawals. That's the hard part about living in NZ, it takes us 30 hours to get to Europe. Have a most wonderful time, as I know you will, and give my love to Paris! xxxx
Oct 09
I know things are heating up in Paris this weekend....but I want those @#**^% results, lol!!! Love you my badss!!!! Let me know as soon as you hear. Iz
Oct 08
Just a quick note to say hi!
Thanks for a quick reply, but just wanted to check that he already has got a kidney transplant done. Any medication given to him for HCV might effect the Kidney. What should be done in that case
Thanks for a quick reply, but just wanted to check that he already has got a kidney transplant done. Any medication given to him for HCV might effect the Kidney. What should be done in that case
Oct 07
Haha, yeah that's a coincidence =P So nice to get rid of all that bad tx-hair. Glad you are enjoying your new hair too =)
