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reddawg is
ready for the light.
About Me:
Male, Treasure Coast - FL, member since Dec 2007
Life long Florida resident, Vietnam Combat Vet (disabled) PTSD, Partner of the first scheduled Int'l next day delivery Co.
Interests:
Fishing (Snook), Catch and release  
End Stage Liver - what does the end look like?
Apr 16, 2008 10:30AM in the Hepatitis C Community
There is a wealth of information on various Medical web sites. To name a few.... WebMd.com MedicineNet.com hcvadvocate.org Know this, having ESLD does not necessarily mean a death sentence.
Elevated Liver Enzyme Levels From Niacin (to cut cholesterol) -- what level is dangerous?
Apr 14, 2008 01:37PM in the Gastroenterology Community
Get off the NIACIN! Doesn't matter if it SR or IR. But SR is much better. Yes, it does bring down Triglycerides, LDL. But at the recommended dose of 1000mg at night with an 82mg aspirin you are cutting off your nose despite your face. There are other ways to lower Triglycerides. I was on 1000mg p/n of Niacin ordered by my Primary Dr. The Niacin was terrible...
The truth about having HepC?
Apr 04, 2008 07:41AM in the Hepatitis C Community
I haven't been able to work for sometime now. But my last job was at a City, as a buyer. We were kind of "urged" to be blood donor's during blood drives. I could only say that "I don't like the needles" for so long. I finally told my boss that Due to exposure in Vietnam, my liver is not healthy and my blood would not be accepted. That was the last I was urge...
Biopsy or not?
Apr 03, 2008 03:29PM in the Hepatitis C Community
I was suspected of HepC in 1989 by blood test. I had a laproscopic biopsy. If your going to do it get it dome the best way. With Laproscopic biopsy the Dr. can see the liver, and pick the areas where he sees the best location. Not only that biopsy but had two other needle biopsies where he could see well enough. With just a needle biopsy, it is mostly hit ...
Man made molecule reverses cirrhosis
Apr 02, 2008 07:14AM in the Hepatitis C Community
Unimaginable Science. Hope that they fast track this one. Hope that all here that are cirrhotic make it until this comes out. Hope not "years away" as projected.
Alcohol Related Ascites/Liver Disease
Apr 01, 2008 03:25PM in the Gastroenterology Community
This post seems familar. Anyway, Alcoholic Liver Disease is worse than other liver diseases, except liver cancer. His stomach won't come down by itself. It takes a needle aspiration to drain the fluid. The asities will return. In order to get on a transplant list it takes at least 6 mos. of sobriety.