Oct 11, 2008 12:09PM in the Hepatitis Social Community
I couldn't agree more. Well said. Mike
Oct 10, 2008 08:28AM in the Hepatitis Social Community
Congratulations!!! Stay well, Mike
Oct 09, 2008 02:25PM in the Hepatitis Social Community
I thought I'd omit that part of the story and I had a normal platelet count by then anyway. Thanks for bringing back the fond memories FlGuy. Mike
Oct 09, 2008 11:18AM in the Hepatitis C Community
This should without question be brought to his doctor's attention. I can see no reason not to mention it and many reasons why it should be mentioned. Insist that this recent behavior comes to his doctor's attention. Mike
Oct 09, 2008 07:54AM in the Hepatitis Social Community
Dee I think you should definitely push to get seen by the hepatologist as soon as possible. I see no upside in waiting and instead I see a possible risk. I believe that you can get your PCP to comply if you make your case clear to him - just be a strong but reasonable advocate. About his platelet count: My understanding is that <50,000 platelet count tri...
Oct 09, 2008 07:42AM in the Hepatitis C Community
I think you should definitely push to get seen by the hepatologist as soon as possible. I see no upside in waiting and instead I see a possible risk. I believe that you can get your PCP to comply if you make your case clear to him - just be a strong but reasonable advocate. About his platelet count: My understanding is that <50,000 platelet count triggers ...