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My alt and ast were in the 200s. That is how they found out something was wrong with me. Oddly enough I knew so little about this disease that at the time - those numbers didn't bother me at all.
It's easy to say don't sweat it but please try not to. I mean really we could get hit by an asteroid tonight and then you would have wasted your last night on something that didn't even matter ;-)
If you DO turn out to be positive...there are ways and programs that the drug companies have to help you. Is there a clinic of any kind around that will help you get started and tested and things like that?
The government has to help someone with something besides sending billions of dollars to the war in (which country today)... ;-)
oh my GOD thank God I didn't do that in PERSON! ;-)
What a huge faux pas that would have been!!!!!!
I'm sorry I don't think it was a concious thing I honestly don't even think I was paying attention to who posted - and the male gender just popped out for some reason.
I don't think that brain fog can quite be an excuse for a mistake like THAT one!
100 apologies to the FEMALE KALIO WOMAN!
(I am red in embarrassment right now...either that or a huge case of RibaRash has overtaken me!)
Having said that, for peace of mind, get confirmation.
p.s. I should add that insurance is regulated by each individual state, and it is not unusual at all for requirements/procedures to vary from state to state.
One other thing......insurance companies test for everything, and in many cases, it is now a violation of law to intentionally mislead an ins. co. The medical information bureau is a source frequently used, and that is something that an agent should mention.
Also, many questions are "within the last 5 years, or 10 years," etc, and everything is at the time of the app.
I have had people tell me they don't smoke, then the policy comes back tobacco, and they say "well, I only have one once in a while". They find it.
Regarding health insurance -- it does vary state by state -- but many states have legislature allowing continuous coverage for any pre-exiting conditions as long as you've had continuous insurance coverage. And even if you haven't had continuous coverage, some state mandate that the insurance companies have to offer anyone cov erage for a pre-existing condition after a waiting period of let's say six months.
BTW, since the men's room incident, I was trying to be consitent by keeping my answer MUCH SHORTER THAN YOURS and hopefully I succeeded if we include your clarification post. LOL.
-- Jim
First, in my state, if you had prior GROUP coverage, and it is being replaced by group coverage, there is no pre-ex.
On life insurance, I have never had the issue of SVR come up, but I remember someone on here saying there was a 5 year period of SVR needed. That might vary too.
On the questions, they might not ask about HCV in particular, but it might be asked as part of a liver disease question, and here is an example: (not from an app., just an example)
"in the past X (5, 10, whatever) years, have you had any.....liver disease.....
If you had it during that window, the answer is yes.
If it asks for the last 5 years, and you have SVR for 6 years, then the answer is no.
It is always best to ask the agent, and listen to the question carefully. Better to be safe than sorry.
I have not received my paperwork for my policy yet from my agent, but I was told that it was approved. If my policy was approved and it turns out that I am HCV positive, I should not be made to feel guilty. I applied for this policy and was approved before even knowing that there was ANYTHING abnormal. I asked for a copy of my labs used for the policy application after getting the first positive EIA. I just wanted to compare my liver enzymes to last year's bloodwork.
The company would have no right to cancel my policy even if my results come back positive at this point.
My point was, if your insurance was approved, you would have known. And, HCV might not show up specifically on your results, even if they test you for it.
Like I stated, ALL QUESTIONS ARE AT THE TIME OF THE APP= you are ok. So, the company would not be able to cancel.
I answered a question like this before, and my answer was badly misinterpreted, and I hesitated on answering this one, but my whole intent was to provide you with a greater sense of well-being. I was trying to let you know that if you were HCV positive, you would have known by your insurance results.
I am sorry if I came across as rude. I am just really frustrated right now waiting for my results. I do appreciate your comments.
My male gender seems to have that problem too :)
I find it best to just put it back and keep on keeping on....
By the way, if there is something you don't like about the policy, the free look period starts from the time it is delivered. And, I have run into problems myself getting reports from docs. When it has happened (doesn't happen often) I usually keep calling.
Oh sh*t! That was you?!?
Didn't want to add to the confusion.
I can prove it. Women are more creative than men. If I were a woman, I'd have a much better screen name than this one.
Hey girl, how ya doing? Ive seen you pic. so i know your all girl... As for your nic. i just figure you don't need glasses.
Reminds me of a reworking of some Stones songs for the group as it is now, "Hey, You, Get Off Of My Lawn!" "Jumping Jack Flash I've Got Gas, Gas, Gas" "Let's Take A Nap Together"
Ctoan: I forgot your stats? are you having symptoms? just want to see how similar you are to me.
Your screen name, your online id, Hmmmmmmmmmm a non blonde moment are we having???????? LOL
I have tried various things, nothing worked, but never have tried tx. For some reason, the vitamins I tried earlier this year, which were looked at by my doc, and chiro., and also my father's doc which is where I got the idea from in the first place, made me worse. Sx increased in number, and intensity. They started to improve after I quit them. So, for now, it is ACV for me.
But I don't throw stuff at kids, so there is at least that.
I think john wondered about your nickname. I had wondered whether you weren't in the eyewear biz myself...
Hey, anyone got a trick for getting skid marks out of white lace?
Got your xmas present.
http://www.turdtwister.com/?ref=19&sid=100
A man came home from work, sat down in his favorite chair, turned on the TV, and said to his wife, "Quick, bring me a beer before it starts."
She looked a little puzzled, but brought him a beer.
When he finished it, he said, "Quick, bring me another beer. It's gonna start."
This time she looked a little angry, but brought him a beer. When it was gone, he said, "Quick, another beer, it's gonna start any second."
"That's it!" She blows her top, "You *******! You waltz in here, flop your fat ass down, don't even say hello to me and then expect me to run around like your slave. Don't you realize that I cook and clean and wash and iron all day long?"
The husband sighed. "Oh sh*t, it's started"
.......but it's guys that mostly get hashmarks, let's tell the truth here, I've always wondered about that........
Bragging rights my dear
biopsy grade 1 1
labs just slightly elevated, highest they ever got was alt 78 and that's when I went off my regimen for a few months so go figure, I'm continuing to stay on it cause I feel a lot better when I do, in fact, be interested to know what is the regimen that caused you trouble...but it's true, just like conventional tx, maybe health regimens aren't for everybody....
Sides fatigue, just not my best health, sometimes that's an amorphous concept, but I think we all know it when we see it, cept for the people who feel just fine...lucky stiffs....headache and a bit of brain fog....like I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer...certain things like organization skills seem to be impeded...although I can still do things that I'm adapted for as far as work is concerned which has to do with writing....oh yeah, stamina seems to be compromised as well....
In my case, less has been more. I think that for most of the first 17 years, my enzymes were normal. Wierd thing is they didn't rise until I found out I had it, and when trying things to help it. I got diagnosed when I had a problem with a gallstone. I had periodic blood tests before that, ultrasounds to check on the gall stone, and no real sx that I know of before then.
BTW, the stones were actually a result of the blood transfusions, not the HCV. They were hemalitic (sp?)
My Corporation took out a large Insurance Policy on me and as part of that I went through a Typical Med Exam. Everything turned out fine but the Insurance Downgraded My Policy due to results associated with a High Enzyme Count in my Liver. Not being knowledgeable in this area I totally freaked out! I went to the Internet to check things out and got more freaked out.....Now I have scheduled an appt. with a Doctor for further Testing but has anybody else had this happen? I'm 44 years old and the Policy was for 4.0m but based on the tests they would only give me 3.6m
I don't understand if it was that severe why would they even insure me? They won't tell me anything as I have to formally send a letter in and that could take 30 days.
Any Ideas or is Pacific Life screwing with me for more profits? or is it a combination?
Need Information and I don't know where to turn to since the holidays are upon us and I can't get into the doctor till afterwards.
Please HELP!
Thanks again and I will keep this thread posted.
Thanks again and I will keep this thread posted.