Viral loads fluctuate constantly. You could take a test one hour and then an hour later and have different results. I am wondering what makes you think they "caught it early?"
Was 899 the viral count at the last pcr before you started tx or is 899 the number after 8 weeks?
899 WAS THE NUMBER BEFORE STARTING TREATMENT
ALS, THE DOC SAID THERE WAS NO NEED TO DO BIOPSY BECAUSE IT WAS 899. SHOULD I GET THE BIOPSY DONE SINCE THEY FLUCUATE? I HAD A TUFF TIME AT FIRST WITH THIS DOC BECEAUSE I DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE. DO YOU THINK HE IS PUTTING OFF THE BIOPSY BECAUSE OF NO COVERAGE?/
Viral load at any point in time doesn't correlate with liver damage so not sure what your doctor means "by cathing the disease early". Maybe he is drawing on something other than viral load, such as a recent exposure or maybe some acute symptons such as jaundice, etc.
That said, low pre-tx viral load is associated with a better chance of a successful treatment. Your pre-tx viral load is very low so you should be grateful in that regard.
I assume you haven't had a viral load test yet? If not, you might want to ask for one now instead of waiting till week 12.
All the best,
-- Jim
Biopsies are usually not done during treatment. When you finish treatment maybe you can have a consultion with another liver specialist (hepatologist) and revisit the biopsy decision.
-- Jim
At least get some AD's or your be yelling bs at em.
If your young and fit your liver could still be good, low
numbers, easy to treat if your wanting (yes) to treat. Otherwise
you could eat good, no booze, take milk thistle to filter stuff going into your liver and just wait for something not as tough
(like current treatment). Just wandering, good luck.
rent