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Biopsy - New Doc - New Tx?
Biopsy - New Doc - New Tx?
I went for my first visit with a new doctor's office. Saw the NP who seems real nice and sharp. Like many offices it looks like the NP really runs the Hep part of the practice.
I go in the Monday (Nov. 3rd) for an ultrasound and ultrasound guided biopsy. It's been 5 plus years since my last biopsy and this is the only real way to tell if my first 2 rounds did anything to help. I was stage 3/4 borderline chirosis.
Depending on the blood work, the biopsy results and a clean bill of health from a Cardiologist, (I'm worried about this after 2 heart attacks) she's suggesting that I go to the strong dose, daily Infergren and Riba tx.
I was symptomatic before my first round of tx and was left with some full time sides and a non-responder status. I feeel like kaa-kaa so much of the time thjat I'm hoping if I clear the virus, I'll clear the sides.
Going for a sleep stuy on the 13th, we'll see how that goes.
Back to the NP on the 20th for results and battle plan, won't see heart guy till after that. So I sit here wondering if I know what the heck I'm doing and why, and IF I really want to Do That To Me One More Time!
Kim
I went for my first visit with a new doctor's office. Saw the NP who seems real nice and sharp. Like many offices it looks like the NP really runs the Hep part of the practice.
I go in the Monday (Nov. 3rd) for an ultrasound and ultrasound guided biopsy. It's been 5 plus years since my last biopsy and this is the only real way to tell if my first 2 rounds did anything to help. I was stage 3/4 borderline chirosis.
Depending on the blood work, the biopsy results and a clean bill of health from a Cardiologist, (I'm worried about this after 2 heart attacks) she's suggesting that I go to the strong dose, daily Infergren and Riba tx.
I was symptomatic before my first round of tx and was left with some full time sides and a non-responder status. I feeel like kaa-kaa so much of the time thjat I'm hoping if I clear the virus, I'll clear the sides.
Going for a sleep stuy on the 13th, we'll see how that goes.
Back to the NP on the 20th for results and battle plan, won't see heart guy till after that. So I sit here wondering if I know what the heck I'm doing and why, and IF I really want to Do That To Me One More Time!
Kim
My BX went from 2/3 before TX to 0-1/1-2 after TX I relapsed withen 12 weeks but still feel pretty good. I decided to live with my little C virus friend for awhile. My doc only gave me a 30% chance of SVR if I went longer (72 weeks) and stronger dose of the current pegasas TX. At 52yrs old (had the C for 35 yrs) Not going to waste the best yrs I have left chasing the dragon until I have a bigger stick to kill it.
Kim, I hope your biopsy shows no advancement. Daily infergen is hard on your mind and body, I did 48 weeks 15 micros. Think about taking 9 micros instead of 15 as results are similar. Also maintenance (I'm on it) can slow progression with little sides.welcome back to the tx experience.
got word today from np that they will be starting vx950 trials for non responders in jan might be worth looking into
Kim - I am so glad you are scheduled for the bx and it sounds like this doctor (NP, I should say) may just be the answer. I guess they have not suggested the form of treatment yet or you would have mentioned it. I will be thinking of you MOnday
Better - I will be thinking of Greg too. I don't remember wseeing any of your posts before (I have been around about a year and a half) and don't think I hve heard of the strategy of infergen every day for 6 months and then every other day. I would like to know when he cleared and how long he treated. I sure hope this is the one
frijole
Better - I will be thinking of Greg too. I don't remember wseeing any of your posts before (I have been around about a year and a half) and don't think I hve heard of the strategy of infergen every day for 6 months and then every other day. I would like to know when he cleared and how long he treated. I sure hope this is the one
frijole
It's been a long trip. I don't post much anymore but I do sing your songs. That part never left after completing TX. I have a friend 1A doing the Infergen daily. It is tough. We all want to hear of your results. Quality of Life is still very important. Last time when the fog set in we all missed your songs. My prayers are with you again my friend.
<B><FONT COLOR=BLUE>LOVE PEACE AND HAPPINESS</FONT></B>
<B><FONT COLOR=BLUE>LOVE PEACE AND HAPPINESS</FONT></B>
Kim:
My husband went from a 3/4 to a 2/3 after two rounds of tx ("mostly 2"). His second round he did daily Infergen (15 mcg's) for 6 months and then went to every other day for the remainder. The sides on this Tx were difficult, and this time depression set in to make things worse. But, he never faltered and hung in there.
He goes today for his 6 month POST Tx PCR. Last time he relapsed at 1 year post tx. I'm hoping for better luck this time around.
Everyone, please have Greg in your thoughts. Kim, I've watched you for 3 years on this board. I hope, I hope, that you will beat it this time.
Warmest Regards,
Debbe
My husband went from a 3/4 to a 2/3 after two rounds of tx ("mostly 2"). His second round he did daily Infergen (15 mcg's) for 6 months and then went to every other day for the remainder. The sides on this Tx were difficult, and this time depression set in to make things worse. But, he never faltered and hung in there.
He goes today for his 6 month POST Tx PCR. Last time he relapsed at 1 year post tx. I'm hoping for better luck this time around.
Everyone, please have Greg in your thoughts. Kim, I've watched you for 3 years on this board. I hope, I hope, that you will beat it this time.
Warmest Regards,
Debbe
KIM, MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS NEW CHANCE TO CLEAR!
BLESSINGS FOR A "FINAL" TX,
SANDI
BLESSINGS FOR A "FINAL" TX,
SANDI
what kind of lingering sides do you still have and how long have you had em?
good luck on both your bx and new tx.
bobby
good luck on both your bx and new tx.
bobby
Good luck with the bx. It will be interesting to see how tx times two benefited your liver. There are links to studies we see here and the experiences of others that we read discussing some of the
IMHO I believe it is worth looking in to whether or not you are a candidate for yet another TX. When was your last TX? Maybe they will find that you can tolerate it better. I wish you the very best of luck in your exploration of TX possibilities.
Take care, Nicki
Take care, Nicki
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