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amthrax vaccine
I have hep C and my work situation request i take an amthrax vaccine series. I need to know if that stuff will effect my liver.
Appreicate and feed back
Thank you Mike
Appreicate and feed back
Thank you Mike
TY all so much for the loving comments. You all are the BEST!!! I love you all so very much and I pray we will all be "virus" free very soon! You all are right, I will have time to "settle" down before I start the trial study. I know stress does not help us in our fight to clear!
I have one request for prayer. I want to go back with my daughter to R.I. as I have decided to let my 10 yr old granddaughter (who I have custody of) to go back with her to visit her Dad and grandfather. It's going to be a surprise!!! My husband says NO WAY to me going. We will be taking a bus...and I will only rest when I get to R.I. The only thing I want to do is go to Conneticutt to see all the lighthouses. And they are on the Conn. side of R.I. so it wouldn't be a long trip when I get there. I am about to put my foot down and just say I AM GOING, like it or not! I have my meds and will be going only for one week. I don't understand WHY he doesn't want me to go! So PLEASE pray that he will see my side and not get mad because I need a short vacation! TY all again for you words of kindness and caring.
BTW, Betty and I are visiting alot these days. I have been on the phone constantly w/ contacts the American Cancer Soc. have given to me. We are almost sure Roche will pay 100% of Betty's chemo pills, and there is CancerCare...started by Mary Kay who will allow up to $150.00 for transportation to and from her doctor's and hospital each month. Every little bit will help. And God bless her, she said to me, how will I ever be able to re-pay you for all you are doing for me? I told her just to save me a big cloud in heaven right beside her's, so we will always be neighbor's!!!! Yesterday I rec'vd more info in the mail, and her daughter was at Betty's, so I dashed over in the pouring rain to get the applications to her to fill out. Everyone I have dealt w/ including Roche have been extremely wonderful in helping us.
So PLEASE keep the prayers coming...when I saw Betty yesterday...she didn't even look sick at all! Her color was good and her smile was, as always so precious!!!!! I love you all so much! God bless you all and have mercy on all of us! XOXOXOXO, Cindee
I have one request for prayer. I want to go back with my daughter to R.I. as I have decided to let my 10 yr old granddaughter (who I have custody of) to go back with her to visit her Dad and grandfather. It's going to be a surprise!!! My husband says NO WAY to me going. We will be taking a bus...and I will only rest when I get to R.I. The only thing I want to do is go to Conneticutt to see all the lighthouses. And they are on the Conn. side of R.I. so it wouldn't be a long trip when I get there. I am about to put my foot down and just say I AM GOING, like it or not! I have my meds and will be going only for one week. I don't understand WHY he doesn't want me to go! So PLEASE pray that he will see my side and not get mad because I need a short vacation! TY all again for you words of kindness and caring.
BTW, Betty and I are visiting alot these days. I have been on the phone constantly w/ contacts the American Cancer Soc. have given to me. We are almost sure Roche will pay 100% of Betty's chemo pills, and there is CancerCare...started by Mary Kay who will allow up to $150.00 for transportation to and from her doctor's and hospital each month. Every little bit will help. And God bless her, she said to me, how will I ever be able to re-pay you for all you are doing for me? I told her just to save me a big cloud in heaven right beside her's, so we will always be neighbor's!!!! Yesterday I rec'vd more info in the mail, and her daughter was at Betty's, so I dashed over in the pouring rain to get the applications to her to fill out. Everyone I have dealt w/ including Roche have been extremely wonderful in helping us.
So PLEASE keep the prayers coming...when I saw Betty yesterday...she didn't even look sick at all! Her color was good and her smile was, as always so precious!!!!! I love you all so much! God bless you all and have mercy on all of us! XOXOXOXO, Cindee
That is EXCELLENT news to receive after your bx. Now you know that your liver is doing fine and the need to panic has subsided somewhat. You have all your ducks in a row, and certainly your liver will not degenerate to any degree before you start tx. Take a deep breath.
I hope you and Betty are still managing to spend lots of time together and both of you are taking care of yourselves. You still have lots of time, so take advantage of that.
Kids......those darn kids!! Classic example of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. This will be a hard lesson for her to learn, but surely they couldn't go THAT hard on her, could they?
Try and get those nerves under control woman, we are all stronger than we ever realize. This too will pass, and maybe, just maybe, one day you will be able to laugh over some of it. Take care Cindee. Couch
I hope you and Betty are still managing to spend lots of time together and both of you are taking care of yourselves. You still have lots of time, so take advantage of that.
Kids......those darn kids!! Classic example of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. This will be a hard lesson for her to learn, but surely they couldn't go THAT hard on her, could they?
Try and get those nerves under control woman, we are all stronger than we ever realize. This too will pass, and maybe, just maybe, one day you will be able to laugh over some of it. Take care Cindee. Couch
Hey you....how could I ever forget YOU?????
I did go to Duke, but was told there I needed to treat again. I had heard of Dr.Reindollar, my new "Dr.Wonderful". So I called him as soon as we got out of the parking deck @ Duke. His staff told me he also does clinical trials, so we "hooked" up!!!!
He is a hepatologist and a wonderful one @ that! He works w/ doctors @ Duke w/ clinical trials. His office is in Charlotte, N.C. only 35mins or so away from my home...oppossed to Duke being 3 and 1/2 hours away!
So I will start trial study in 4 to 6 months...earlier I pray! You see I didn't know very much @ all when I jumped into tx and I didn't find out what a "goof" I had as a doctor until I read things here.
I didn't find this wonderful forum and all you beautiful ppl until I was almost done w/ 48wks of combo. I used to be AlmostDone2 here on the forum.
I am blessed that God has lead me in many right directions (first this great forum and now my new doctor). You all have been such an inspiritation, and have taught me so much.
I will keep you all informed as my quest in fighting this horrible disease continues. I pray to not only help myself, but to also help many others, who like me...were EVR, and continued to be undectable thoughout the 48wks. and when I finished 100% of tx.
I found @ 4 months post tx. I had relapsed...and wanna know HOW I found out and why I call my 1st doctor "dr.goofy"??? His receptionist told me in the parking lot of his office!!!!! And I have never once heard form him since!!! He needs to retire...or something...he definately doesn't need to be treating hep c patients!!!!
BTW I met a lady in my new doctor's office, who almost died while on tx. Her husband had her rushed to ER. Her doc was out of town. When she went back to see dr. and told him they had taken her off the combo tx meds, because it was "killing" her....his reply was "well, we all are going to die one of these days"!!!!
Guess who her doctor was??? Yep!!!! The same dr.goofy I had the 1st go round!!!! We really weren't surprised when we both discovered we had been treated by the same quack!
I hope this post finds you better with each day that passes. You are in my prayers today and always, much luv, Cindee
I did go to Duke, but was told there I needed to treat again. I had heard of Dr.Reindollar, my new "Dr.Wonderful". So I called him as soon as we got out of the parking deck @ Duke. His staff told me he also does clinical trials, so we "hooked" up!!!!
He is a hepatologist and a wonderful one @ that! He works w/ doctors @ Duke w/ clinical trials. His office is in Charlotte, N.C. only 35mins or so away from my home...oppossed to Duke being 3 and 1/2 hours away!
So I will start trial study in 4 to 6 months...earlier I pray! You see I didn't know very much @ all when I jumped into tx and I didn't find out what a "goof" I had as a doctor until I read things here.
I didn't find this wonderful forum and all you beautiful ppl until I was almost done w/ 48wks of combo. I used to be AlmostDone2 here on the forum.
I am blessed that God has lead me in many right directions (first this great forum and now my new doctor). You all have been such an inspiritation, and have taught me so much.
I will keep you all informed as my quest in fighting this horrible disease continues. I pray to not only help myself, but to also help many others, who like me...were EVR, and continued to be undectable thoughout the 48wks. and when I finished 100% of tx.
I found @ 4 months post tx. I had relapsed...and wanna know HOW I found out and why I call my 1st doctor "dr.goofy"??? His receptionist told me in the parking lot of his office!!!!! And I have never once heard form him since!!! He needs to retire...or something...he definately doesn't need to be treating hep c patients!!!!
BTW I met a lady in my new doctor's office, who almost died while on tx. Her husband had her rushed to ER. Her doc was out of town. When she went back to see dr. and told him they had taken her off the combo tx meds, because it was "killing" her....his reply was "well, we all are going to die one of these days"!!!!
Guess who her doctor was??? Yep!!!! The same dr.goofy I had the 1st go round!!!! We really weren't surprised when we both discovered we had been treated by the same quack!
I hope this post finds you better with each day that passes. You are in my prayers today and always, much luv, Cindee
great news on your BX. All the best to you and your family, good luck with the trial:).
Hey girl, I was there @ 8:45am. I only talked w/ a girl in the lobby. Don't remember anyone else being there! LOL What trial is he starting? I hope all goes well for you both! He is a wonderful doctor! When he got me to lay down on the exam table, he promised he wouldn't "tickle" me!!!! LOL He seemed to be very busy while I was there...we didn't kid aroung too much yesterday. But really, I'd like to know the trial he is starting? Has he treated before and replased? I know the doc has a few different trials going on. Isn't he a sweet doctor? I love him to death! Hope all is well, and I'll be praying for you both. Cindee
Hi Cindee, gosh you do have alot going on...i'm so sorry to hear about your dad i certainly will be praying for him...and your daughter too...
it's so nice to see from you...
it's so nice to see from you...
OHHHHHHHHHHH...I ALMOST FORGOT...CONGRADULATIONS ON YOUR BIOPSY REPORT...HOW NICE...you should have plenty of time to get your clearance and even try new meds someday if necessary...perhaps you are even in that most coveted hep c position of those who will not be effected by advanced liver disease...how long have you had hepc...for many years??? if so you are, at least up to now, moving slowwwwwwwwww...
that is a great reason to celabrate...
that is a great reason to celabrate...
What is Amthrax? and who is prescribing it? Don't take any meds without consulting your own Hep Dr.? Good Luck!
Hi Cindee! My husband went to see Dr. Reindollar yesterday too. I wonder if ya'll ran into each other. LOL He is getting into a clinical trial too. He said his was to start right away. I go in on the 30th.
It's great to see your biopsy results. They are the same as mine. You can't get much better, huh?
I'll be saying a prayer for your dad and your daughter. I hope it all settles down a bit for you.
It's great to see your biopsy results. They are the same as mine. You can't get much better, huh?
I'll be saying a prayer for your dad and your daughter. I hope it all settles down a bit for you.
Hey hep c family, TY so much for the prayers! You ppl are the best!!!! I love all of you!
LVDBYGOD, I've hep c for 20 to 30 yrs, or so I was told by my 1st "goofy" doctor! LOL I love ya too girl!
Honey, You don't forget a thing do ya? QVC @ me!!!!! LOL I didn't order anything...LOL I'm still waiting on the $170.00 bed topper to come in. Hopefully it will work for me @ get me back to MY BED!!!! And off of my sofa! However, when I can in from doctor's appointments yesterday...there was a beautiful bracelet waiting @ my door...from yep you guessed it...QVC!!!! LOL I think I have ordered all I need to complete my summer wardrobe. I'm just waiting on the "new" fall clothes to come in!!!! But I have already started to order a few sweater's for fall. I found them in the Clearance stock of QVC. Got a beautiful RED sweater..that had sold @ $70.00 for about $19.00. I'm learning to save $$$ LOL !!!!!! I love ya girl, you are the best!
Befuddled, Hey you! YOU and ALL THE PRAYERS are the way I'm keeping my sanity!!!! "dudette" LOL Thank you so much for your prayers. God knows I need them! I told LVDBYGOD in a recent post..I know our virus is a tough thing....but I am really thankful for it...in one way...w/o it, I would have never met all you wonderful ppl. Love ya girl!
Sooooooooo take that you nasty 'ole drag-----on, you virus you! Drag---on you might think you've tried to ruin our lives, but you missed again! You nasty 'ole thing.....you've brought a LOT of Special People Together, and with all of US fighting together...YOU WILL BE COMPLETELY DEAD one of these days, and w/ all the new meds coming out....A VIRUS OF THE past!!!!!!
Again I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL, Amerabrit, Edgar....everybody. I hope this post finds you all getting better with each minute that passes! And I send you all a song....
Praise God for all blessings that flow
Praise YOU all creatures here below
Praise YOU above all Heavenly Host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost amen.
Much Love and Many Prayers each and every day, Cindee
LVDBYGOD, I've hep c for 20 to 30 yrs, or so I was told by my 1st "goofy" doctor! LOL I love ya too girl!
Honey, You don't forget a thing do ya? QVC @ me!!!!! LOL I didn't order anything...LOL I'm still waiting on the $170.00 bed topper to come in. Hopefully it will work for me @ get me back to MY BED!!!! And off of my sofa! However, when I can in from doctor's appointments yesterday...there was a beautiful bracelet waiting @ my door...from yep you guessed it...QVC!!!! LOL I think I have ordered all I need to complete my summer wardrobe. I'm just waiting on the "new" fall clothes to come in!!!! But I have already started to order a few sweater's for fall. I found them in the Clearance stock of QVC. Got a beautiful RED sweater..that had sold @ $70.00 for about $19.00. I'm learning to save $$$ LOL !!!!!! I love ya girl, you are the best!
Befuddled, Hey you! YOU and ALL THE PRAYERS are the way I'm keeping my sanity!!!! "dudette" LOL Thank you so much for your prayers. God knows I need them! I told LVDBYGOD in a recent post..I know our virus is a tough thing....but I am really thankful for it...in one way...w/o it, I would have never met all you wonderful ppl. Love ya girl!
Sooooooooo take that you nasty 'ole drag-----on, you virus you! Drag---on you might think you've tried to ruin our lives, but you missed again! You nasty 'ole thing.....you've brought a LOT of Special People Together, and with all of US fighting together...YOU WILL BE COMPLETELY DEAD one of these days, and w/ all the new meds coming out....A VIRUS OF THE past!!!!!!
Again I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL, Amerabrit, Edgar....everybody. I hope this post finds you all getting better with each minute that passes! And I send you all a song....
Praise God for all blessings that flow
Praise YOU all creatures here below
Praise YOU above all Heavenly Host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost amen.
Much Love and Many Prayers each and every day, Cindee
The trial he's going to participate in is for genotype 2s and 3s, it's to see if 16 weeks instead fo 24 weeks will be enough. They also use a lower dose of interferion. I'm not to sure about this but it would be great if it works. It's free anyway. I just don't know about the fact that if it doesn't work you need to do it again. I go in on the 30th, I'll find out more then. My husband doesn't ask enough questions. He was there about 11:45 so I guess ya'll missed each other.
I absolutely would NOT take anthrax vaccine until you discuss it thoroughly w/ your Dr. Joni
Yeahhh!! That is the kind of biopsy we all wish for and so happy for you! You needed something good happening for you now as I feel also you have so much going on now! I know right now everything is so stressful and all with your 2nd mom being so sick but I'm so glad she has longer to live now then originally stated so you can enjoy her that much more! I'm so sorry about your dad and will pray for him! I know its scary to see him being so weak and his weight getting down like that! Keep us posted on your daughter and will be praying ,,,,she does no time!
Meanwhile,,,please think about Cindee for time being and get your nerves,,,etc straightened out! You won't be able to deal with the rest if you are down with everyone else. Its amazing at times how things work themselves out with rest of family at times when you are unable to. Meanwhile,,,I'm still thinking about that great biopsy news!! Way to go!! I know,,,you are celebrating and probably as I speak ordering something special for yourself from QVC!! Love you!! Honey
Meanwhile,,,please think about Cindee for time being and get your nerves,,,etc straightened out! You won't be able to deal with the rest if you are down with everyone else. Its amazing at times how things work themselves out with rest of family at times when you are unable to. Meanwhile,,,I'm still thinking about that great biopsy news!! Way to go!! I know,,,you are celebrating and probably as I speak ordering something special for yourself from QVC!! Love you!! Honey
You have so much on your plate, yet you always have that positive attitude....
I dare say it again....women are much more capable of dealing with difficult situations then men....
We men are capable of drowning in a glass of water...
YIKES
Congratulations on your bx....
And of course .... our prayers are with you.... Edgar
I dare say it again....women are much more capable of dealing with difficult situations then men....
We men are capable of drowning in a glass of water...
YIKES
Congratulations on your bx....
And of course .... our prayers are with you.... Edgar
Hey hep c family, TY so much for the prayers! You ppl are the best!!!! I love all of you!
LVDBYGOD, I've hep c for 20 to 30 yrs, or so I was told by my 1st "goofy" doctor! LOL I love ya too girl!
Honey, You don't forget a thing do ya? QVC @ me!!!!! LOL I didn't order anything...LOL I'm still waiting on the $170.00 bed topper to come in. Hopefully it will work for me @ get me back to MY BED!!!! And off of my sofa! However, when I can in from doctor's appointments yesterday...there was a beautiful bracelet waiting @ my door...from yep you guessed it...QVC!!!! LOL I think I have ordered all I need to complete my summer wardrobe. I'm just waiting on the "new" fall clothes to come in!!!! But I have already started to order a few sweater's for fall. I found them in the Clearance stock of QVC. Got a beautiful RED sweater..that had sold @ $70.00 for about $19.00. I'm learning to save $$$ LOL !!!!!! I love ya girl, you are the best!
Befuddled, Hey you! YOU and ALL THE PRAYERS are the way I'm keeping my sanity!!!! "dudette" LOL Thank you so much for your prayers. God knows I need them! I told LVDBYGOD in a recent post..I know our virus is a tough thing....but I am really thankful for it...in one way...w/o it, I would have never met all you wonderful ppl. Love ya girl!
Sooooooooo take that you nasty 'ole drag-----on, you virus you! Drag---on you might think you've tried to ruin our lives, but you missed again! You nasty 'ole thing.....you've brought a LOT of Special People Together, and with all of US fighting together...YOU WILL BE COMPLETELY DEAD one of these days, and w/ all the new meds coming out....A VIRUS OF THE past!!!!!!
Again I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL, Amerabrit, Edgar....everybody. I hope this post finds you all getting better with each minute that passes! And I send you all a song....
Praise God for all blessings that flow
Praise YOU all creatures here below
Praise YOU above all Heavenly Host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost amen.
Much Love and Many Prayers each and every day, Cindee
LVDBYGOD, I've hep c for 20 to 30 yrs, or so I was told by my 1st "goofy" doctor! LOL I love ya too girl!
Honey, You don't forget a thing do ya? QVC @ me!!!!! LOL I didn't order anything...LOL I'm still waiting on the $170.00 bed topper to come in. Hopefully it will work for me @ get me back to MY BED!!!! And off of my sofa! However, when I can in from doctor's appointments yesterday...there was a beautiful bracelet waiting @ my door...from yep you guessed it...QVC!!!! LOL I think I have ordered all I need to complete my summer wardrobe. I'm just waiting on the "new" fall clothes to come in!!!! But I have already started to order a few sweater's for fall. I found them in the Clearance stock of QVC. Got a beautiful RED sweater..that had sold @ $70.00 for about $19.00. I'm learning to save $$$ LOL !!!!!! I love ya girl, you are the best!
Befuddled, Hey you! YOU and ALL THE PRAYERS are the way I'm keeping my sanity!!!! "dudette" LOL Thank you so much for your prayers. God knows I need them! I told LVDBYGOD in a recent post..I know our virus is a tough thing....but I am really thankful for it...in one way...w/o it, I would have never met all you wonderful ppl. Love ya girl!
Sooooooooo take that you nasty 'ole drag-----on, you virus you! Drag---on you might think you've tried to ruin our lives, but you missed again! You nasty 'ole thing.....you've brought a LOT of Special People Together, and with all of US fighting together...YOU WILL BE COMPLETELY DEAD one of these days, and w/ all the new meds coming out....A VIRUS OF THE past!!!!!!
Again I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL, Amerabrit, Edgar....everybody. I hope this post finds you all getting better with each minute that passes! And I send you all a song....
Praise God for all blessings that flow
Praise YOU all creatures here below
Praise YOU above all Heavenly Host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost amen.
Much Love and Many Prayers each and every day, Cindee
If I remember, you are going to study at Duke.The clinical trial you are talking about, is the same one my PA is participating in. It is sponsered by Duke, and John Hopkins. The study is for naive tx patients, and given maximum dose of peg. They are also doing the Isis phase IV trials of new drug in non responders. I saw all paperwork in my Dr's office on tuesday. But great news on BX, sit back and relaxe for awhile. Clear your plate. Best of luck..
Hey girl.....I meant to tell you, when I saw my GP today, we also discussed the numbess that you and I are experiencing in our pinky finger, ring finger and wrist and half way up arm. He is referring me to a neuologist. It really is bad and not getting any better. I will keep you posted. Have YOU found out ANYTHING since we last talked about our problem?????? Let me know!!! Much love and many prayers, Cindee
Hey had to break in on this thread.....went to "Dr.Wonderful yesterday.....bx results Stage 1, Grade 0-1....No scars !!!!! Can't get much better than that huh???? I won't see him again until Oct. when he says he should be ready to start me on my clinical trial. I really hope it's before that. Says he'll call if it is sooner!!!! I hope it is! He said he could treat again w/ combo, but usually if you relapse or non-respond to same tx....results are usually the same. So he wants to wait until new meds are ready!!! Makes sense to me....don't ya'll think so too?
I also went to my GP today. I starting having swelling in knees, calves, feet and hands last Thursday. He put me on 2 water pills a day (lasix) and a potassium pill once a day. He says as soon as pain is gone to stop those meds.
Also went to my shrink today. I felt like my nerve pills weren't working like they used too. So instead of trying new nerve pills, she just added one more a day. She says I have way too much on my plate, w/ 2nd Mother having cancer and having been given maybe 12 months to live.
Also on Father's Day, we went to my parents and I found out my Daddy had another mini-sroke...well 2 actually....one on Fri and one on Sat. He looks very bad. Weak, had a hard time w/ speaking and has lost down to 145lbs. So I really do have a lot on my plate.
Also found out my good daughter is facing 4 to 6 months for that stupid trafficing coke charge she got laid on her! She just dropped a g.friend off @ a moblie home and later went back to pick her up. Never got out of the car, and had never been there before!!!! When she returned to pick up friend...place was crawling w/ police!
So I think my shrink is right....my plate is running over! Hope this post finds all my hep c family doing as good as possible, and w/ little sx.
Please keep us in your prayers. Thank you all, and you all are in my prayers always, Cindee
I also went to my GP today. I starting having swelling in knees, calves, feet and hands last Thursday. He put me on 2 water pills a day (lasix) and a potassium pill once a day. He says as soon as pain is gone to stop those meds.
Also went to my shrink today. I felt like my nerve pills weren't working like they used too. So instead of trying new nerve pills, she just added one more a day. She says I have way too much on my plate, w/ 2nd Mother having cancer and having been given maybe 12 months to live.
Also on Father's Day, we went to my parents and I found out my Daddy had another mini-sroke...well 2 actually....one on Fri and one on Sat. He looks very bad. Weak, had a hard time w/ speaking and has lost down to 145lbs. So I really do have a lot on my plate.
Also found out my good daughter is facing 4 to 6 months for that stupid trafficing coke charge she got laid on her! She just dropped a g.friend off @ a moblie home and later went back to pick her up. Never got out of the car, and had never been there before!!!! When she returned to pick up friend...place was crawling w/ police!
So I think my shrink is right....my plate is running over! Hope this post finds all my hep c family doing as good as possible, and w/ little sx.
Please keep us in your prayers. Thank you all, and you all are in my prayers always, Cindee
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