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Finally... able to take the step!
Just a share to my old friends and any new ones that I make along my journey.
I am Geno 1b without signs of cirrhosis fibrosis stage 2. mild inflammation. (biopsy 4/2013)
I have finally located a hepatologist / GI doctor that, for some "God Send" reason has brought his practice out of a big city, to a small town hospital which is now owned by one of, if not the best hospital in my state of Indiana.
My enzymes are on the rise. Not enough to top the charts as so many others. It is although, a wake up call that I need to get a handle on this now!
It has been a step that I knew I needed to take but, connecting the dots, constant monitoring, labs and questions, plus working with a darn good regular MD who never refused to help me, because I was determined to help myself and like many know the darn insurance requirements was rough.. but I finally did it, might be a tiny step but, in the right direction.. AND did I mention this forum? Sure did keep me focused..
I could very well have left myself open to the group that just forgets... But, I was not going to be "just another one" to let it go. It can kill you. Might not be "Just Because" you have been diagnosed with Hep C... but, the ignorance of not doing something about it after you know you have it..? That played on me tremendously.
It could open the gateway to many other complications associated with it. I called it that, the Big Bang Reality. Personally, I have so many other digestive conditions that I have made livable that I certainly did not want to give up now. That is like shooting yourself in the foot...
Well, here goes the typing, collecting and form filling... but it is time.. ProActiveness...!!
It won't be fun.. doing that, but not doing that.. would be worse, Yep, sure would..
Will need many hands to hold on to Thanks for the ear
I am Geno 1b without signs of cirrhosis fibrosis stage 2. mild inflammation. (biopsy 4/2013)
I have finally located a hepatologist / GI doctor that, for some "God Send" reason has brought his practice out of a big city, to a small town hospital which is now owned by one of, if not the best hospital in my state of Indiana.
My enzymes are on the rise. Not enough to top the charts as so many others. It is although, a wake up call that I need to get a handle on this now!
It has been a step that I knew I needed to take but, connecting the dots, constant monitoring, labs and questions, plus working with a darn good regular MD who never refused to help me, because I was determined to help myself and like many know the darn insurance requirements was rough.. but I finally did it, might be a tiny step but, in the right direction.. AND did I mention this forum? Sure did keep me focused..
I could very well have left myself open to the group that just forgets... But, I was not going to be "just another one" to let it go. It can kill you. Might not be "Just Because" you have been diagnosed with Hep C... but, the ignorance of not doing something about it after you know you have it..? That played on me tremendously.
It could open the gateway to many other complications associated with it. I called it that, the Big Bang Reality. Personally, I have so many other digestive conditions that I have made livable that I certainly did not want to give up now. That is like shooting yourself in the foot...
Well, here goes the typing, collecting and form filling... but it is time.. ProActiveness...!!
It won't be fun.. doing that, but not doing that.. would be worse, Yep, sure would..
Will need many hands to hold on to Thanks for the ear
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So glad that you are going to take charge, as much as is possible anyway, of your health and try to get rid of this virus. It's so nice to finally be free of it, and I wish everyone could join those of us who are now SVR. You know that we will be here for you when you need help. Best wishes!
Hi there, really happy for you. I am sure you know that everyone will be herl to help you with any questions you may have
I wish you the best.
Dee
I wish you the best.
Dee
GReat news and good luck! I hope you will find that when you are cured that your digestive issues abate. My certainly did!
JB
JB
Welcome back gal. A lot of great things are happening in the Hep C field so hang around.........
"CA is only about 5 inches away on my map.. !!!"
Good one...:)
"CA is only about 5 inches away on my map.. !!!"
Good one...:)
Getting an email out to your computer soon..
Got some tests now to compare with others. And yes.. I sure will need a list..
I'll keep you posted Kitty... someday we will ride together, afterall... CA is only about 5 inches away on my map.. !!!
Got some tests now to compare with others. And yes.. I sure will need a list..
I'll keep you posted Kitty... someday we will ride together, afterall... CA is only about 5 inches away on my map.. !!!
Thanks "C:..
I have been wanting to take the step. Main reason I joined this forum.
I needed to know more & realize the importance. I beat many odds with my health but what would that be worth if I ignored the hcv?
It was so hard finding a hepatologist, Lots of GI's will draw your blood and stick your liver.. but not one would offer a next step.. that is a shame you know?
I will be asking some questions along the way.. like what "you know now, that you wish you knew then" . So glad I have friends that want me to succeed.
I have been wanting to take the step. Main reason I joined this forum.
I needed to know more & realize the importance. I beat many odds with my health but what would that be worth if I ignored the hcv?
It was so hard finding a hepatologist, Lots of GI's will draw your blood and stick your liver.. but not one would offer a next step.. that is a shame you know?
I will be asking some questions along the way.. like what "you know now, that you wish you knew then" . So glad I have friends that want me to succeed.
Well look who's here!!! This is great news. I'm very happy for you. I thought you were waiting for the new drugs. Maybe when all is said and done you might be doing the new drugs anyway. So glad this worked out for you. I'm on the computer and I'm a little slow at it. Cant get to my homepage on the ipad, but Medhelp says there working on it. Anyway email me if needed. So happy for you, lots of support on here. Hang on!!! Kitty
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