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Blood Test Results
I received the following info on my blood test:
HCV RNA QT PCR IU 3410000.00 This is IU/ML
HCV RNA QT PCR Copies 6820000.00 This is copies/ML
Can anyone give me a clue as to how abnormal these are in relation to what is considered high? My 2004 biopsy was stage 1 level 0 and my AlT was 46.
Thanks!
HCV RNA QT PCR IU 3410000.00 This is IU/ML
HCV RNA QT PCR Copies 6820000.00 This is copies/ML
Can anyone give me a clue as to how abnormal these are in relation to what is considered high? My 2004 biopsy was stage 1 level 0 and my AlT was 46.
Thanks!
I just realized that I addressed the note to Sindog - Sorry - Brain seems to drop out of gear a lot. It makes me happy everytime I hear of someone that has a good treatment experience. I feel like such a weakling at times because of it. Maybe God wants me to understand the word Humble a little better. Truly wishing you the best. Dale Remember in front of every silver lining is a big black cloud.
You through me off on that too dale , I kept wondering why I couldn't find a post from sindog. I thought I was loosing it.
Hey Beamer:
Seems like you and I have mirrored each other going through this fun. You're 2 weeks ahead of me so you get to tell me how great it is coming out the other end of the fog. WBC is down so I just popped another Neupogen shot last night. Doc wants me to come in but all he is going to do is increase it so why waste the gas driving to town. My wife called me a toad last night and that usually is her code for a**hole and a signal that I am not living up to her expectations. It usually helps me pay attention to the things I say. My dog is the only one who seems to let me slide on everything and keeps coming back for more. I shared a steak with him the other night and that could have had something to do with it. The neighbors cat whips him about once a day so I guess he thinks we have something in common. With the cramps I have in my hands most days I can't even get the Riba out of my own cold dead fingers to put it back in the cabinet. Hope you are having a great day. Dale
Seems like you and I have mirrored each other going through this fun. You're 2 weeks ahead of me so you get to tell me how great it is coming out the other end of the fog. WBC is down so I just popped another Neupogen shot last night. Doc wants me to come in but all he is going to do is increase it so why waste the gas driving to town. My wife called me a toad last night and that usually is her code for a**hole and a signal that I am not living up to her expectations. It usually helps me pay attention to the things I say. My dog is the only one who seems to let me slide on everything and keeps coming back for more. I shared a steak with him the other night and that could have had something to do with it. The neighbors cat whips him about once a day so I guess he thinks we have something in common. With the cramps I have in my hands most days I can't even get the Riba out of my own cold dead fingers to put it back in the cabinet. Hope you are having a great day. Dale
Threw me off too. When I realized it I was afraid Timedog would think there was some other meaning. When I miscue like that I usually hurt someones feeling unintentionally. I will be so glad to have my bran bak. Hope today is being kind to you. Dale
Don't read too much into that dog companionship thing you've got going on. Given half a chance the dog would rather roll around on a dead worm. Maybe it's 'riba breath'.
Thanks for the link. My interpretation from the table is that my 6.8 million copies/ml is in the high range.
I appreciate the quick response.
I appreciate the quick response.
No problem.
I just happened to have it handy as I was at the site this morning when I learned my VL jumped from 1,800,000 in April to 2,900,00 mil as of last week.
Oh well, it just sooo much fun going through this tx that if I keep it up, maybe it will work. (At least that's my prayer).
Thx all for the useful information you've shared. Later.
I just happened to have it handy as I was at the site this morning when I learned my VL jumped from 1,800,000 in April to 2,900,00 mil as of last week.
Oh well, it just sooo much fun going through this tx that if I keep it up, maybe it will work. (At least that's my prayer).
Thx all for the useful information you've shared. Later.
What your viral load jumped up on treatment or is this from an old test and then a baseline? I don't get it. :(
Jumped while on tx, can you beleive it :-(
Was 72,000,000 in Dec, started tx Jan, dropped to 2,470,000 in March (7 wks tx), then 1,810,000 by April (12 wks), now 2,950,000 (24 wks).
Of course RBN was cut from 1,200 mg to 600 mg in Feb when Hgb hit 9.4, Procrit started in Mar, and just regained 1,200 mg at end of June when Hgb maintained 11.0 for two wks.
Shooting for 1,400 mg if jump to 80,000 U of Procrit started this wk helps kick Hgb up a notch or two.
But hey, what's another 72 wks of this tx if it works. If it doesn't, the HCV dragon (Armageddon) is taking a vacation on my liver. If I'm lucky maybe I become a phase 3 VX950 lab rat before needing a transplant.
I only pray my family can tolorate the Ribarage, occasional bouts of depression when I get these good news items, etc. for that long.
Was 72,000,000 in Dec, started tx Jan, dropped to 2,470,000 in March (7 wks tx), then 1,810,000 by April (12 wks), now 2,950,000 (24 wks).
Of course RBN was cut from 1,200 mg to 600 mg in Feb when Hgb hit 9.4, Procrit started in Mar, and just regained 1,200 mg at end of June when Hgb maintained 11.0 for two wks.
Shooting for 1,400 mg if jump to 80,000 U of Procrit started this wk helps kick Hgb up a notch or two.
But hey, what's another 72 wks of this tx if it works. If it doesn't, the HCV dragon (Armageddon) is taking a vacation on my liver. If I'm lucky maybe I become a phase 3 VX950 lab rat before needing a transplant.
I only pray my family can tolorate the Ribarage, occasional bouts of depression when I get these good news items, etc. for that long.
Once bit your fault twice bit my fault - is that how it goes? My dog got into it with a skunk one time and I lost so dead worm sounds like, like, fishing!
Both of you have a great weekend. I hit the double-nickle (55) today so I figure I got another one out of the way and start working on the next one.
I promise to work on spelling errors next week (not likely) and I'll dig a few up for you to roll in next week Timedog. I could probably find them under the stump at FLguys house. Dale
Both of you have a great weekend. I hit the double-nickle (55) today so I figure I got another one out of the way and start working on the next one.
I promise to work on spelling errors next week (not likely) and I'll dig a few up for you to roll in next week Timedog. I could probably find them under the stump at FLguys house. Dale
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