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Guiding myself
I haven't posted since Oct. 11 when I asked for advice about quitting incevik a few days early. I did end up quitting 5days early. I personally, just couldn't handle it. I have posted a few times about issues with my doctor who was really not very supportive through this entire process (and sometimes clueless). Right now, I'm worried about my viral load:
At 4 weeks my HCV RNA IU/ml was <43 and my HCV RNA ,QN, PCR was <1.63 log IU/ML. My doctor told me at the time I was UND and called an early responder. At 12 weeks, it was the same exact number. He told me at the time, those numbers basically mean I'm undetectable. Today I read a post where someone said they were 43 and still not undectable and now I'm really worried if he knows what he is talking about. Any advice? Cyndi
At 4 weeks my HCV RNA IU/ml was <43 and my HCV RNA ,QN, PCR was <1.63 log IU/ML. My doctor told me at the time I was UND and called an early responder. At 12 weeks, it was the same exact number. He told me at the time, those numbers basically mean I'm undetectable. Today I read a post where someone said they were 43 and still not undectable and now I'm really worried if he knows what he is talking about. Any advice? Cyndi
I would thank you for thanking me but then it smacks a bit of Laurel and Hardy.... :) Cheers Will.
my spell check seems to work sorta like you interpretation comprehension at times.....just never know
With all due respect, Will...
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Forgive me...I forgot to thank you for that....
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Forgive me...I forgot to thank you for that....
"It's impossible to counsel less than maximum effort. "
That is a great way to put it....in fact, I agree with your whole post and no "Amend!" required but how about an Amen! :) I do agree there is support here for someone who has decided that they have to stop the treatment only I find it a challenge to make sure that gets through while at the same time counselling maximum effort. I find it tough when someone is saying they can't take anymore and would it be okay if they quit. People don't always get what they want to hear in that situation and it's unfortunate if that causes them to leave....I'm aware that's always the risk and it bothers me a lot when someone has come on asking certain questions and then you don't see them post anymore after that. I always wonder if it was something that was said or the way it was said and worries me on some level.
That is a great way to put it....in fact, I agree with your whole post and no "Amend!" required but how about an Amen! :) I do agree there is support here for someone who has decided that they have to stop the treatment only I find it a challenge to make sure that gets through while at the same time counselling maximum effort. I find it tough when someone is saying they can't take anymore and would it be okay if they quit. People don't always get what they want to hear in that situation and it's unfortunate if that causes them to leave....I'm aware that's always the risk and it bothers me a lot when someone has come on asking certain questions and then you don't see them post anymore after that. I always wonder if it was something that was said or the way it was said and worries me on some level.
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