Re: Hi im new to this and looking for other AIH people :)

[Guest guest]

Hi , I live in the USA and also have had AIH for 2years and I haven't had

it as good as you. Its been a long winding road.

david898851 <dave.martin01@...> wrote: Hi my names Dave im

28 and live in the UK. I was diagnosed with AIH 2

years ago and to this day ive never spoke to , met, heard of or

anything of anybody who had autoimmune problems. Apart from my mum who

has Coeliac's disease. Anyway i just had a second biopsy yesterday at

Adambrookes in Cambridge and thought it about time i looked elsewhere

for other people with the same condition. I dont seem to suffer much

from the disease and still hold a job within the Royal Air Force as an

avionics techie and have been working on frontline harrier squadrons

for 4 years now. Anyway if anyone wants to email me please go ahead i

would love to hear from you

[Guest guest]

About five years ago I read the results of a study (done in England, I think)

showing that most people with AIH who respond to medication have pretty much

normal life spans. I don't remember the exact wording, but I probably could

find an abstract if needed.

H.

In a message dated 11/23/06 9:30:49 PM, sfgordon93@... writes:

> I've had AIH since the 1980s and can tell you that medication

> will probably keep you in remission and you can carry on most

> activities. But you may need a lot of rest and you must take

> precautions to avoid germs due to the immunosuppressants.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Dave, my name is I am 29 and live in the Midwest US. I was also

diagnosed 2 years ago and just recently found this group. It has been a great

resource for me. Was your recent biopsy just a routine one or are your Liver

Functions high? I just wanted to introduce myself. E-mail me anytime.

[ ] Hi im new to this and looking for other AIH people

Hi my names Dave im 28 and live in the UK. I was diagnosed with AIH 2

years ago and to this day ive never spoke to , met, heard of or

anything of anybody who had autoimmune problems. Apart from my mum who

has Coeliac's disease. Anyway i just had a second biopsy yesterday at

Adambrookes in Cambridge and thought it about time i looked elsewhere

for other people with the same condition. I dont seem to suffer much

from the disease and still hold a job within the Royal Air Force as an

avionics techie and have been working on frontline harrier squadrons

for 4 years now. Anyway if anyone wants to email me please go ahead i

would love to hear from you

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[Guest guest]

Hi Dave,

You may not be aware, but there is a very active AIH support

group in the U.K. run by Matt Hastings. I believe this is the

link: matt@.... They have a newsletter and

annual meetings. Since you are asking for more contacts, maybe this

name will be helpful.

I've had AIH since the 1980s and can tell you that medication

will probably keep you in remission and you can carry on most

activities. But you may need a lot of rest and you must take

precautions to avoid germs due to the immunosuppressants.

How have you done in the 2 years since your diagnosis?

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Hi . I'm and I'm 50 years old and recently diagnosed with

AIH. I'm currently taking 50 mg. of Azathioprine. My liver biopsy

showed I have stage I Fibrosis, so I'm in the early stages. Hopefully

the medication will slow or stop the progression.

I'm new here too.