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Sould I seek a second opinion
Coming soon the all important 12 wk viral load. My doc is rec. stopping treatment if not undected. I am type 1, minor liver damage, started 1,700,000, 4 weeks 140,000, 8ks 4800. My doc is GI, I think he is the expect in the office for liver disease. But before I stop I'm thinking about getting a second decision by hepologist. My sense is people can clear later but tend to relapse over the long haul.
Bill- There are no grey areas, only black and white!
(I think it's interesting that grey can be spelled gray also, it's a grey/gray area in itself!)
sorry, i'll shut up now. LOL
(I think it's interesting that grey can be spelled gray also, it's a grey/gray area in itself!)
sorry, i'll shut up now. LOL
Dave, I think Portann’s point was to take the test as close to 12-week mark as possible in order to maximize chances of clearing.
Bill
Bill
Why does it matter if its before or after injection. Wouldn't the person treat until pcr results
Actually, Bill is the 'sense' guy but thanks. :)
Just to clarify, the 12 week PCR is done on the day of the 13th shot BEFORE the shot. Agreed?
Susan
Just to clarify, the 12 week PCR is done on the day of the 13th shot BEFORE the shot. Agreed?
Susan
You make a lot of sense. I work in a hospital and get my labwork there and the results before the doctor. Thanks again for the info on getting my 12 week VL on the day of my shot, before the shot.
You should still discuss your options if this occurs; but it does change odds of success, no doubt. I completely understand wanting to only have to do this once; you have plenty of company there, and I imagine the doctor will be understanding too. He/she is there to help you maximize your odds and to help weigh risk vs. benefit; if this ratio isn’t there for you, he should advise you of that.
When do you submit labs; I’ll cross fingers and toes for you that day?
Bill
When do you submit labs; I’ll cross fingers and toes for you that day?
Bill
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If UND, you may still want to get a second opinion from a hepatologist, in case you want to switch to someone more experienced.
With minor liver damage and in today's climate of rapid development with stat-c drugs, I wouldn't hesitate to stop treatment if detected at week twelve; I'd watch and wait under the care of the best hepatologist I could find.
So best wishes on your PCR - the waiting is hard but be sure to tell your nurse to phone you asap and not let the lab report kick around on her desk.
And make sure to get your 12 week PCR done on the day of your thirteenth shot but before you actually do the shot. Or as close to the day as possible.
Regards,
Susan