Test Results - Think I'm OK

[Yellowfin]

I got my test results yesterday from the ultrasound and fibrosure.  It sonds good and my family physician seemed very optimistic. he is sending it all to a Hepatologist, but he did not see any reason for treatment or concerna t this point, even thoug my VL was very high last (19 million) time it was tested.

Here are the results...tell me wht you all think

Ultrrasound: Complete Abdomen Sonogram
  Fundings:  The liver has a normal appearance with no abnormal masses and a normal size (said other organs wer normal also)
  Conclusion:  Normal study

HCV Fibrisure Results:

Fibrosis Score                   0.26 (H)
Fibrosis Stage               F0  -  F1

Necroinflammat Act. Score   0.21  (H)
Necroinflammat Act. Stage   A0  -  A1

There was a numerous other blood test, but I think it looks good. I really don't know what it means, but the doctor was pleased, so I was too.

I was surprised seeing that I predict that I got Hep C about 35 years ago and have been a mod-heavy drinker of beer for many years.  I had expected the worse.

Of course, I still have the hep C, but may not to worry about treatment for some time.  I should have a results of the review by the hepatologist next week.

[jamimapuddle]

I would treat now if I were you...
The older you get, the less chance of svr AND why wait until you have more fibrosis to tx when the level of fibrosis is also related to your chances of svr.
But I've always been a completely impatient person in life so maybe I should shut up.

By the way, friggin CONGRATULATIONS, what awesome news! You must be so relieved.

[HARRYBEADS]

  Great results for the time eh.

  I would like to point out that information out there suggests that early treatment is more successful, plus you are in better health and able to handle the treatment better. Another point in favour of early treatment is insurance. If you have it now your in luck, but if your employer learns you have Hep and lets you go because of some made up **** so they save a buck, or you loose the job some how you won't get insurance anywhere else. This was a big reason for me to treat early.


Harry

[sfwandwow]

WOW unbeleiveable..Congratulation