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Anyone have info about HCV Treatment in TAMPA?
Hello all,
I moved here 6 years ago from Cincinnati, where I, fortunately, had world-class medical care. Now living near Tampa I am shocked to learn of ONLY 1 or 2 HEPATOLOGIST's. Yes, there are many Gastro's, but my isasue, now is Neurological.
In addition to having NO memeory, I have chronic pain and physical issues as well.
I am thinking that, perhaps, a NEUROLOGIST might be able to help?
I am SIX YEARS post treatment and YES, I still have side=effect issues/
I moved here 6 years ago from Cincinnati, where I, fortunately, had world-class medical care. Now living near Tampa I am shocked to learn of ONLY 1 or 2 HEPATOLOGIST's. Yes, there are many Gastro's, but my isasue, now is Neurological.
In addition to having NO memeory, I have chronic pain and physical issues as well.
I am thinking that, perhaps, a NEUROLOGIST might be able to help?
I am SIX YEARS post treatment and YES, I still have side=effect issues/
There are numerous HCV support groups in and around Tampa and St. Petersburg. The best thing you can do is to hook up with one of them (there are five) and find out who the others use.
Contact:
The Chance Center
5047 Central Ave
St Petersburg FL 33710
727-323-7500
They have been in Tampa/St. Pete as a nonprofit for over 12 years and the Executive Director has had a liver transplant. They can hook you up with the best.
Contact:
The Chance Center
5047 Central Ave
St Petersburg FL 33710
727-323-7500
They have been in Tampa/St. Pete as a nonprofit for over 12 years and the Executive Director has had a liver transplant. They can hook you up with the best.
THANK YOU BOTH-@idyllic; YES, I was diagnosed in 2003, when going through physicals for my Paramedic license-I also had a positive-PPD test.For tuberculosis. After I tried, and almost died from the INH as "preventative" TX; and sick as hell. I began the Peg-Intron+Ribaviran(6/day) for a FULL year.The ONLY WAY I was able to manage with with "Herbal Supplements" which I continue to this day,
Let's face it, the #1 "side-effect" from Intron/Ribavirin therapy is depression/suicidal "ideations'-or-suicide...Plus going completely MENTAL
My initial viral load was over 5million-I am NOW clear.
Starting with my FIRST bloodtest 3 months after starting (chemo), I was "non-detectable" and HAVE BEEN for SEVEN FULL YEARS.
@ flcyclist-Thank you for the referrals-I almost went to USF but it was a ZOO- Here in FL, unless I meet someone amazing, I'm going to HAVE to go to a Neurologist for the "SIDE EFFECT SYNDROME"...I am, to say the least-STILL a mess. My wife is convinced I'm just an *******-
IF you're still on TX-(research "Cannabis and Hepatitis-C".There is a treasure-trove of valuable information for alternative medical treatments to get through this Chemical-induces HELL.,
My Dr. in Cinci was awesome, but even at a teaching Unoiversity hospital-his only referral was gASTRO WHO ONLY KNEW HIM BY NAME.
Let's face it, the #1 "side-effect" from Intron/Ribavirin therapy is depression/suicidal "ideations'-or-suicide...Plus going completely MENTAL
My initial viral load was over 5million-I am NOW clear.
Starting with my FIRST bloodtest 3 months after starting (chemo), I was "non-detectable" and HAVE BEEN for SEVEN FULL YEARS.
@ flcyclist-Thank you for the referrals-I almost went to USF but it was a ZOO- Here in FL, unless I meet someone amazing, I'm going to HAVE to go to a Neurologist for the "SIDE EFFECT SYNDROME"...I am, to say the least-STILL a mess. My wife is convinced I'm just an *******-
IF you're still on TX-(research "Cannabis and Hepatitis-C".There is a treasure-trove of valuable information for alternative medical treatments to get through this Chemical-induces HELL.,
My Dr. in Cinci was awesome, but even at a teaching Unoiversity hospital-his only referral was gASTRO WHO ONLY KNEW HIM BY NAME.
Did you clear the virus when you treated? Just wondering.
The best thing to do is ask one of the docs who was treating you in Ohio for a referral. Maybe one of them knows someone or perhaps heard about someone through the grapevine.
Either way sometimes the best thing to do is treat the symptoms you are currently having as a stand alone condition. I mean you can't exactly unring the Interferon bell once it has chimed so maybe like you say a Neurologist might help. There are a few people who live in Florida on here so maybe someone will post soon. Hope you feel better♫
There is also a post called "Who is your good doctor" but I think mostly Hepas & GIs are on it:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/Who-is-your-good-doctor-/show/1715783
The best thing to do is ask one of the docs who was treating you in Ohio for a referral. Maybe one of them knows someone or perhaps heard about someone through the grapevine.
Either way sometimes the best thing to do is treat the symptoms you are currently having as a stand alone condition. I mean you can't exactly unring the Interferon bell once it has chimed so maybe like you say a Neurologist might help. There are a few people who live in Florida on here so maybe someone will post soon. Hope you feel better♫
There is also a post called "Who is your good doctor" but I think mostly Hepas & GIs are on it:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/Who-is-your-good-doctor-/show/1715783
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The Tampa/Clearwater/St. Petersburg area has an abundance of Hepatologists, so if you go this route, there are plenty to choose from. You might be best in first going to your primary physician to guide you in the proper direction. You might need a referral to get into their office. I'd guess you might be best to go the neurologist route, but discuss with your doc.
I'm also in the Tampa area - a bit north. I can not personally recommend a hepatologist or GI, since I wouldn't use my treating doctor again. In regards to neurologists, my wife is currently seeing Dr. Hera Stevens @ USF with neurlogical issues unrelated to HCV. I'm very impressed by the thorough examinations, analytical approach and their staff/facilities - top notch.
Welcome to Florida. Hope your A/C is working well :-)