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I was just recently diognoised with hep-c and my viral load is 9 million. I would like to here from people that have had that high of a load, and responed to treatment. Don't know what genotype yet. But my doctor said probably a genotype 1, given my past backround, and that with that high of a load I have a good chance of not responding. Could you please tell me how long it takes to get the results for the genotype test. Sonogram was neg and my liver emzyme was slightly elevated. If treatment doesn't work will the high levels of the virus cause liver damage sooner than if the levels were low? If all goes well with the rest of my blood tests i will start treatment in two months, I cant seem to get my mind off of this. But I'm trying to keep my spirits high. I'm afraid to tell my work, dont know it they can get rid of me or not? Where does hipaa fit in. Can they tell other associates? I dont have much of a support system most of my family lives out of town and my husband just keeps saying its going to be alright. I dont want to here that, what if it isn't!
Cant talk to him about it he keeps telling me give it a rest. i have lots of questions and know answers, please help!
Cant talk to him about it he keeps telling me give it a rest. i have lots of questions and know answers, please help!
Where are you at in CA? I'm in Los Angeles, more properly W. Hollywood, this place is so big it's like a bunch of little cities stuck together so I guess it's good to be more precise. I've never had any troubles getting labs, answers, etc. from docs or labs, but maybe that is so individual to the hospital and clinics, etc. that it doesn't really matter where you live... unless you live out in the boonies. I guess it's one of the only things to recommend city life, the fact that there is more access to good health care.
After all the reading you'll do, one day soon you'll wish for the day you didn't know so dang much about this disease!!!, he he he. And always remember, it's always worse in your head anyway, for most people. And for most people, once you go through the "period of adjustment" you just continue to put one foot in front of the other...once again, it's not as bad as you think.
After all the reading you'll do, one day soon you'll wish for the day you didn't know so dang much about this disease!!!, he he he. And always remember, it's always worse in your head anyway, for most people. And for most people, once you go through the "period of adjustment" you just continue to put one foot in front of the other...once again, it's not as bad as you think.
on the genotype from my experience it's taken 1-2 weeks for any genetic type testing (VL, typing ect) normal bloodwork is usually only 1-2 days. Quest has been doing my testing and the gene labs go to Chantilly VA.
as far as work that may be a little of a case by case basis however i don't see how they could sever your employment, that imho would be discrimination. in my opinion it's probably a good idea to inform your employer although i doubt it's required. i do know that in NJ it was required that i be reported to the CDC and perhaps the state which didn't thrill me. i'm sure there are people here that have had more in depth dealings with the work issue but i informed my coworkers and employer which i would have had to do anyhow as i'm on medical leave.
as far as work that may be a little of a case by case basis however i don't see how they could sever your employment, that imho would be discrimination. in my opinion it's probably a good idea to inform your employer although i doubt it's required. i do know that in NJ it was required that i be reported to the CDC and perhaps the state which didn't thrill me. i'm sure there are people here that have had more in depth dealings with the work issue but i informed my coworkers and employer which i would have had to do anyhow as i'm on medical leave.
hi, and welcome. just wanted to put my 2 cents worth in...i am in week 7 out of 48 and know just how you feel. it is never as bad as you imagine. my viral load was first 17,000,000 then the day i started treatment it was well over 9,000,000. after 4 weeks on treatment it was 1280. i am anxious to see what my next test will reveal. hang in there, you are getting lots of good advice. by the way, i am 52 yr old female geno 1a. you will never go wrong with goofyballdad and jim. they are awesome and two of this forum's greatest assets.good luck, irish
does anyone have any replies on how to tell my work and can they get rid of me in the state of cal
I would love to meet goofy. and as for you jmjm530, you have put a smile on my face! thats something i havent had since i was diognosed. thanks it really feels good to talk to people that are or have gone through what i am about to go through.
thanks for your reply, and thanks for the information sites that you gave me. i definetly will do some reading. Also thanks for easing my mind and the viral load thing, you have given me hope and hope is all i have right now! God bless
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