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[DH Bill]

I'm almost at my 12 week blood test on the 27th. I saw my doctor on the 8th and he said he is hoping for the best but I should be prepared for the worst (non responder) being male,54, 1b. This really depessed me. OCH I can't imagine your anquish. With the short fuse I have had lately I may have lost it.
I have learned I can't do anything physical anymore. I work about a half day go home and lay on the couch till about 9pm then go to bed and start over again next day.Itch, itch, itch. Lost 30 lbs. For some reason I look forward to my shot on thurs night, I'm strange I guess.I REALLY MISS MY MOUNTAIN BIKING AND HANGING OUT WITH MY BUDS! DAMN IT ANYWAY!!!!!!!
Dive, good to hear from you man. HANG IN THERE.
All things considered I still feel very fortunate for the way things are going my blood work is still good so far. Just feel like a piece of **** lately. Waaaaa
Bill

[myrtles]

My ear ringing is better today.  It is not so much the ringing as it is everything sounding really loud.  I have never experienced anything like this.  Talking on the phone is really painful.  I have to turn down the handset on my phone to be able to listen.  I hope it goes away soon.

Let me know how it works out for you ok?  I am on week 7/48.

God bless you!!

[chicagogirl]

Another question about the ringing in the ears; Does it eventually go away?

[chicagogirl]

My ears have started ringing too.  Am getting concerned.  I am week 24 of 48.  Any and all responses regarding ear problems welcome!

[willing]

hey OHC - your results look strong!. 615 IU is the lower limit of a standard Quest Diagnostics quant test and you showed undetectable on it. The 2.79 is the same number expressed in log(iu) units: log(615) = 2.79. So the important result is that you got both a 2-log drop and undectable by week 12: your odds of getting to SVR are up. Ideally the test would have used a more sensitive lower limit, since if the VL was, say, 600, you might have wanted to go past 48. What matters is that you got the 2-log drop  -  you're now a responder and on-board for 36 more.Congratulations!.

The hemoglobin is getting to the point (<10) where you should be talking to your Dr. about Procrit to help control the anemia. The WBC is a little low but nothing to worry about yet. If your ANC, when it comes in, is < 700 make sure to bring that up with the doctor too.

This is a good time to thank you for all the positive energy and humor you contribute  -  I appreciate it a lot - thanks!

PS I'm too out of it tonight to look up refs for the above - but if any of it sounds strange please say.

[DH Bill]

Thanks, reading everyones responses has helped a lot. It appears OHC may be that great word. I sure feel better, thanks all!
Bill

[DH Bill]

Look back to post Oct 3 dollface. <600 undetectable?