much concerned and need help

[salvo]

I have not been around for a while after failing my last trial in Miami. My liver is all scared and I'm sure much worse then 2009-2010 but now My new doctor has put me on Pegasys proclick (180) the usual Rribavirin 1200 mg a day and the new Incivek 750 mg every 8 hrs. I'm close to 70 years old and I guess this will be my last chance as he put it, so I'm very concerned with the outcome and what to expect during this 3 month although I still might be on the old medicine beyond this 3 months. I'm going on my second week on thursday and I'm not feeling too good. My urine has changed color like I never seen it before and I feel bad all over. I'm also taking pills to get this Amonia out of my system and thats one indicator I'm much worse, because I never suffered with this before. Any in-put would be helpful, and if anybody was and is in the same situation would be helpful. Thanks

[salvo]

Hi you guys, This is an update for all of you and I'm happy to tell you after 6 months from my last dose, I guess I'm SVR because they told me everything looks good but I'm still trying to get copies of my tests, to see what the #'s are. I know it doesn't show on the Virus but really need to find out on platelets and other #'s so I can feel relieved. Now from what they tell me I need to keep getting checked on the scaring of my liver from time to time and of course I'll be 69 soon so who knows what will be. I just want to say thanks to all of you for forcing me to go the distance instead of the original plans. THANKS, THANKS, THANKS.

[jezzie1]

Good luck salvo

[salvo]

Thank you guys

[Carlhcv]

Congratulations! It sounds like you have it beat. Any doctor can order the VL test.

[Advocate1955]

Hi Salvo,
Maybe someone else from Georgia will answer your post.
I found the following:

Dr. Muhamad K. Obideen, Gastroenterologist
1100 Northside Forsyth Dr., Ste. 200
Cumming, Georgia
770-781-4010

Dr. Hetal A. Karsan, Hepatologist
1100 Northside Forsyth Dr., Ste. 200
Cumming, Georgia
770-781-4010

Advocate1955

[salvo]

I guess a hepatologist is what I'm looking for although I thought some one from the area could recommend someone near me.Atlanta is too far away, "maybe 75 miles" thank you