My biopsy is tomorrow, I'm scared/other posts too!

[eyehavegr8life]

The day has finally come for my biopsy tomorrow(Monday) I had to battle to get the hepatologist that I wanted and finally things have fallen into place! I'm scared and happy at the same time...I will finally know what damage, if any, has happened? Then I will have to wait about 2 weeks for the results and based on them, make that decision to treat?
I'm 53,genotype1 V/L 2,250,000copies alt29 and ast22(normal range)and probably had this about 25 years. I have alot of fatigue, by 10:00am I'm "wiped out" and had to cut my work hrs down to 6hrs and that's a struggle sometimes! I wanna say that I'm soooo "grateful" for this site, it has helped me so much to overcome alot of the "fears" of this illness and give great info! I stayed away for a while cuz I found myself gettin "overwhelmed" and sometimes self-diagnosing some symtoms that looked worse than they might be! In other words...I was starting to feel like a hypocondreact(spelling?) If I had a "gas pain" I would start to think it was something awful with my liver etc! I had to re-group and get back to being positive and optimistic! I appreciate everyone here!! Positive thoughts your way, Annette

[LuckyHaskins]

Welcome! I, too, was very worried about the pain involved w/ the biopsy, but my fears were a waste of time, as I hardly felt a thing! Make sure they give you the pain shots! They actually hurt a LITTLE bit, but, it made the procedure go very easy. You'll be fine, most people here say they couldn't feel it.

Good Luck to You,

Pete

[Showboat]

I am sending out positive energy and thoughts your way, and will be thinking about you tomorrow too.   Just remember, we are all with you and while you are in the process of your biopsy, just feel our love....and it will be over before you know it.  : > )     I have had two biopsies, and I think you will be surprised at how quickly it is over.  Someone on this site said once that the fear of the unknown before getting the biopsy is worse than the actual biopsy....I agree with them.  WE are with ya, kiddo........

[cindee]

Annette, You have nothing to worry about, as someone said above, just think of all of us here, when you are getting your bx done. Think about all the prayers that are going up....just for YOU! Let us know how you did. I know it will be all good!!! We love you very much, Cindee

debbiedo, Hey girl. All the threads were used us when you asked how I am feeling. I have a lot of fatique and a lot of aches, but my pain specialist is helping me to manage them. I can't wait for the trip to Duke....I have so many questions for the doctor there. I hope you are feeling good today. My hubby is washing my car for me, and we are going to get a few things for the yard a bit later. the Gold Finches are hungry for some thisle seed!!!! I have to feed my birds!!! And it's time to move some flowers outdoors! Hubby doesn't know, but I have a big box of callalilly's for him to help me plant! He's a sweetie and enjoys the birds and flowers as much as I do. He has all the bird feeders in the ground to where I can see them when I'm on the sofa! My 79yr old neighbor placed all of his to where I can see his too! He's a wonderful man! You take care of yourself and hang in there...tx will be over before ya know it!!!! I love ya bunches, Cindee

[cindee]

Hey! I have meaning to say Congrats on the new grandbaby!!!!! I'm a grammaw too, but my first g.daughter couldn't say grandmaw, so she started calling me "Gigi". It has stuck with my other 2 g.children and lots of my friends even call me "Gigi". Being a grandmother is about the greatest thing in life!!!! I know you will enjoy you new little one. When they get "cranky" you can just hand them back to MOM!!!! LOL And what better timing could it have ever been....while you're on tx. My 10yr old g.daughter who lives w/ hubby and me, is certainly a "God" send. She takes such good care of me. Yesterday, she swept, mopped and vaccumed the house. I didn't even have to ask her too! She also knows how to fix my coffee, and when I'm hurting bad, she asked if it is time for my medicine? She knows what to get for me and goes and does it! So sooooooooooo enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!!! You are always in my prayers, Cindee

[Showboat]

When do you leave for Duke?   You are really quite the woman!!! I am praying for you, and hope that all good things happen for you.   I am a bird lover toooooo!!!!!!!!!!  Although, I do not profess to know the names of the different birds, I absolutely LOVE to hear them singing......We have a large back yard that has a big meadow behind it that is rimmed with woods.....wow...the birds are really active this year.  We have feeders in the front yard and in the back yard....I could just spend hours watching them...very calming. (birds baths are fun too...)  We also have buzzards that glide around.....they may not be pretty, but they sure can bring one's blood pressure down while watching them glide on the air pockets....ahhhh, I feel more relaxed already.
All:  Hope everyone is having a Great weekend.......the sun, the breeze, the birds........blossoms.....(oh, yeah, **Harley Dude**....the "hogs" too)  LOVE is everywhere.

[Showboat]

I did have some "minor" swelling that would come and go, but mostly just hang around.  The glands on my left side would flare.   To make my long story short, in the beginning of tx, I started to have allergy like sx...(irritated throat, rash, tender lympth nodes in neck)....I was given Zyrtec....well, I got worse and worse with major tenderness, pain and aches, congestion that went from my sinus area and into my bronchial tubes.  My allergy meds stopped the natural drainage of my ear/throat/sinsus and I got a nasty infection that made my lympth nodes hurt worse.  I did take two rounds of antibiotics...and it helped..seemed like this has been one of the regular sx I have.
I would tell Doc Brown Eyes about it.......just be prepared now, cause he will have to tenderly touch your nodes, but I think you will like that........LOVE YA

[honey1616]

This week we definitely need to be sending our positive thoughts and prayers to Annette, Susan for a new beginning to fight her battle, and Cindee for being brave and heading to Duke! LOL Sounds like we are sending our girl to school which I guess we are and she will be here to report for us her experience at Duke. Which I feel will not only help her but will help so many others that come here daily and check in and maybe also were relapsers.

[lookin-up]

eyehavegr8life,

Hang in there - hopefully soon this will all be a memory.  I'm 50 yrs - 1a and have 10 weeks to go out of 48.  I look back and right now it doesn't seem that long.  But it's true - attitude makes a difference.  When anyone asks me how I am,  I made it a habit to tell them the truth ---my smile is the only thing that's not drooping, so I must be doing GREAT!!!!  The biopsy wasn't bad at all for me.  I had a hilarious nurse by my side & it was over before I knew it!  Have faith - it'll be alright, and knowledge is power!!  You'll know where you stand.  I think that we ALL have more "fight" in us than we're aware of, so whatever the outcome, there's alot of folks here, cheering for ya!!

Caruu,
The other thread was closed,so I  hope to find you on this one.  On the hyperthyroidism, my TSH  is 0.004 --- ref. interval is 0.350 - 5.500 andT4 is 2.27 ---ref interval 0.61 - 1.76.  There was nothing on T3.  There seems to be quite a high & low.....oh, well, fits my personality, I'm an artist for a living, and I'm used to anything wacky coming my way.  I'll let you know when I know -

Happy rest-of-the Weekend!

[Amerabrit]

Annette: Good luck tomorrow.  I have zero tolerance for pain, I told my doctor that and I honestly didn't feel a thing.  

[Amerabrit]

Hi Chevy, yes I did post my results on an earlier thread. WBC 4.7; RBC 3.35 Hemoglo 10.6; Hemacrit 31.8; RDW 16.4- everything else in normal range.  I'm a little tired but otherwise Ok, thanks.
I have a RX for Viral, etc., Dr. wants blood drawn 4/26; my 12 wk mark.
I have noticed a little tenderness under my armpits, but not enough to complain about so I ignored it - maybe I need to keep an eye on things though?
On a lighter note: I'm starting to get a tad dark under my eyes, what are the best concealers, please?  

Good luck to Cindee and all.

[goinseagle]

You will know soon how much damage there is nut it still can be stopped. My biopsy was bad but i will wait till after you've had yours before i say anything. Good luck hope it goes well.

    Just wanted everyone else to know thanks for your support on my decision to go on with the treatment. Too many people counting on me to be around or to get finished. I don't come here as often anymore trying to get my rest at noght but chevy and everyone thanks

[honey1616]

Cheers Everyone!! Doing #14 tonite...one down and a big whooping 34 to go or who knows...maybe more if I'm up to it.  So far...no hair loss but some of said they got it early on and then others have said....Just wait...It will come.  I tell you what...after that 3 month mark...getting now alot of headaches and can't really find the right combination for it once it sets in.  The fatigue is also unreal lately and I would love to just stay in bed and sleep.  Problem is...when I go to bed...I'm tired but can't sleep...my mind just keeps moving as my body is dead LOL  Any suggestions out there for the headaches......