Guest guest Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Thank you for that explanation. You gave me a better understanding about how important this is. Love,DiGod may love you,but He favors me!godsowndi@... Di & Ali Pat and Kathy have given you good info. Once question that I think went unanswered was viral load. Viral load is the amount of virus in your blood at any given time. It can fluctuate on it’s own to some degree, but it is the measure of whether treatment (tx) is working or not. The goal is to have an undetectable (unmeasurable) amount of HCV in our blood. That is the best we can hope for. It will always be there, there is no “cure”. But if we knock it down to this undetectable level, it is no longer replicating and eating our livers. Then we don’t have to go to Jiffy Livers like Kathy Boo or one of the more extended stay transplant facilities like most people. After diagnosis, the first step for anyone is the biopsy so you know where you stand on liver damage. Many people have normal liver function tests (LFTs) even with significant damage. Viral load does not indicate damage either, only virus activity. We are here for you, ask us about anything. Do get the book “Hepatitis C, A Survivor’s Guide” and read it, like Kathy said. Hugs & prayers, De Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Di, You can also get the book from the library,but it is good to have on hand to refer to...but if your eager to read it now go to the library...What is your name...I guess I misses it..is it Di???...Pat Di & Ali Pat and Kathy have given you good info. Once question that I think went unanswered was viral load. Viral load is the amount of virus in your blood at any given time. It can fluctuate on it’s own to some degree, but it is the measure of whether treatment (tx) is working or not. The goal is to have an undetectable (unmeasurable) amount of HCV in our blood. That is the best we can hope for. It will always be there, there is no “cure”. But if we knock it down to this undetectable level, it is no longer replicating and eating our livers. Then we don’t have to go to Jiffy Livers like Kathy Boo or one of the more extended stay transplant facilities like most people. After diagnosis, the first step for anyone is the biopsy so you know where you stand on liver damage. Many people have normal liver function tests (LFTs) even with significant damage. Viral load does not indicate damage either, only virus activity. We are here for you, ask us about anything. Do get the book “Hepatitis C, A Survivor’s Guide” and read it, like Kathy said. Hugs & prayers, De Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 I am in an odd situation with regard to getting to the library. The library is about 6 or 7 miles away and since I don't have transportation means that I would have to walk. But, we have a pair of serial rapists in this area who have been snatching women off the side of the road for a little over a year now (my sil being one of them - she was going about 6 blocks to the convenience store). The sheriff's department is "baffled" (baffling them is no feat they're baffled most of the time). In the meantime women have to take precautions like not walking down the road. It's only a couple of weeks until the first and I'll just have to wait. I have the and Noble site marked to get it (I also have to order chem for my holding tank and they are in the same folder, so I won't forget - Did you know that sewage can smell a LOT like broccoli?) Love,DiGod may love you,but He favors me!godsowndi@... Di & Ali Pat and Kathy have given you good info. Once question that I think went unanswered was viral load. Viral load is the amount of virus in your blood at any given time. It can fluctuate on it’s own to some degree, but it is the measure of whether treatment (tx) is working or not. The goal is to have an undetectable (unmeasurable) amount of HCV in our blood. That is the best we can hope for. It will always be there, there is no “cure”. But if we knock it down to this undetectable level, it is no longer replicating and eating our livers. Then we don’t have to go to Jiffy Livers like Kathy Boo or one of the more extended stay transplant facilities like most people. After diagnosis, the first step for anyone is the biopsy so you know where you stand on liver damage. Many people have normal liver function tests (LFTs) even with significant damage. Viral load does not indicate damage either, only virus activity. We are here for you, ask us about anything. Do get the book “Hepatitis C, A Survivor’s Guide” and read it, like Kathy said. Hugs & prayers, De Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 PU!!!!Haaaa Im so sorry to hear about your sil..my God! Be very careful & hope you have good nieghbors around you... Off to a Baby shower at 1 o clock...dont like baby showers...oh well, I'll get through it...LOL! Have a great Sunday...Pat Di & Ali Pat and Kathy have given you good info. Once question that I think went unanswered was viral load. Viral load is the amount of virus in your blood at any given time. It can fluctuate on it’s own to some degree, but it is the measure of whether treatment (tx) is working or not. The goal is to have an undetectable (unmeasurable) amount of HCV in our blood. That is the best we can hope for. It will always be there, there is no “cure”. But if we knock it down to this undetectable level, it is no longer replicating and eating our livers. Then we don’t have to go to Jiffy Livers like Kathy Boo or one of the more extended stay transplant facilities like most people. After diagnosis, the first step for anyone is the biopsy so you know where you stand on liver damage. Many people have normal liver function tests (LFTs) even with significant damage. Viral load does not indicate damage either, only virus activity. We are here for you, ask us about anything. Do get the book “Hepatitis C, A Survivor’s Guide” and read it, like Kathy said. Hugs & prayers, De Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 PU!!!!Haaaa Im so sorry to hear about your sil..my God! Be very careful & hope you have good nieghbors around you... Off to a Baby shower at 1 o clock...dont like baby showers...oh well, I'll get through it...LOL! Have a great Sunday...Pat Di & Ali Pat and Kathy have given you good info. Once question that I think went unanswered was viral load. Viral load is the amount of virus in your blood at any given time. It can fluctuate on it’s own to some degree, but it is the measure of whether treatment (tx) is working or not. The goal is to have an undetectable (unmeasurable) amount of HCV in our blood. That is the best we can hope for. It will always be there, there is no “cure”. But if we knock it down to this undetectable level, it is no longer replicating and eating our livers. Then we don’t have to go to Jiffy Livers like Kathy Boo or one of the more extended stay transplant facilities like most people. After diagnosis, the first step for anyone is the biopsy so you know where you stand on liver damage. Many people have normal liver function tests (LFTs) even with significant damage. Viral load does not indicate damage either, only virus activity. We are here for you, ask us about anything. Do get the book “Hepatitis C, A Survivor’s Guide” and read it, like Kathy said. Hugs & prayers, De Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 De, Thanks so much. I didn't know about the "viral load" and what it meant. I have a better understanding now. What I like so much about this place is hearing things in very understandable language. I know that doctors speak fast and to the point and it's because they have so many patients to take care of. I feel awkward to ask THEM sometimes about something that they think I should already know. (***Maybe they think I should know***) I do ask questions and I make Joe ask questions, after all it concerns our life together and I want to understand what is going on and what to expect. Thank you all! I won't be on after this afternoon until we get back from Pittsburgh so I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL few days! and THANKS for all the well wishes and encouragement!!!! tons of hugs, Ali Di & Ali Pat and Kathy have given you good info. Once question that I think went unanswered was viral load. Viral load is the amount of virus in your blood at any given time. It can fluctuate on it’s own to some degree, but it is the measure of whether treatment (tx) is working or not. The goal is to have an undetectable (unmeasurable) amount of HCV in our blood. That is the best we can hope for. It will always be there, there is no “cure”. But if we knock it down to this undetectable level, it is no longer replicating and eating our livers. Then we don’t have to go to Jiffy Livers like Kathy Boo or one of the more extended stay transplant facilities like most people. After diagnosis, the first step for anyone is the biopsy so you know where you stand on liver damage. Many people have normal liver function tests (LFTs) even with significant damage. Viral load does not indicate damage either, only virus activity. We are here for you, ask us about anything. Do get the book “Hepatitis C, A Survivor’s Guide” and read it, like Kathy said. Hugs & prayers, De Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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