Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hehe sorry to butt in but I was a paramedic in northern California also ,lol I worked in San Joaquin county from Stockton to San Fransisco back in the 80's Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Chris Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hehe sorry to butt in but I was a paramedic in northern California also ,lol I worked in San Joaquin county from Stockton to San Fransisco back in the 80's Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Chris Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hehe sorry to butt in but I was a paramedic in northern California also ,lol I worked in San Joaquin county from Stockton to San Fransisco back in the 80's Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Chris Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 I was 18 19 20 years old when I did this work. Gunshot victims, all kind of horors, but the worst was the bridge jumpers. The Presidio of SF Army base gave local rescue teams assistance in the surrounding areas. The Golden Gate enters SF an on the Army base, and our hospital is the closest to the bridge, so we did all those runs. At the time I was young, dumb, and had little love for myself or my fellow man, so seeing the blood and guts didn't bother me. By the time I was 22 or so, I knew I could not take seeing the pain and suffering everyday anymore. I found other work and haven't looked back. Kudo's to those who can take that kind of stress! Where would we be without you? Eat well, sleep well, be well! elizabethnv1 wrote: Hehe sorry to butt in but I was a paramedic in northern California also ,lol I worked in San Joaquin county from Stockton to San Fransisco back in the 80's Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 I was 18 19 20 years old when I did this work. Gunshot victims, all kind of horors, but the worst was the bridge jumpers. The Presidio of SF Army base gave local rescue teams assistance in the surrounding areas. The Golden Gate enters SF an on the Army base, and our hospital is the closest to the bridge, so we did all those runs. At the time I was young, dumb, and had little love for myself or my fellow man, so seeing the blood and guts didn't bother me. By the time I was 22 or so, I knew I could not take seeing the pain and suffering everyday anymore. I found other work and haven't looked back. Kudo's to those who can take that kind of stress! Where would we be without you? Eat well, sleep well, be well! elizabethnv1 wrote: Hehe sorry to butt in but I was a paramedic in northern California also ,lol I worked in San Joaquin county from Stockton to San Fransisco back in the 80's Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 I was 18 19 20 years old when I did this work. Gunshot victims, all kind of horors, but the worst was the bridge jumpers. The Presidio of SF Army base gave local rescue teams assistance in the surrounding areas. The Golden Gate enters SF an on the Army base, and our hospital is the closest to the bridge, so we did all those runs. At the time I was young, dumb, and had little love for myself or my fellow man, so seeing the blood and guts didn't bother me. By the time I was 22 or so, I knew I could not take seeing the pain and suffering everyday anymore. I found other work and haven't looked back. Kudo's to those who can take that kind of stress! Where would we be without you? Eat well, sleep well, be well! elizabethnv1 wrote: Hehe sorry to butt in but I was a paramedic in northern California also ,lol I worked in San Joaquin county from Stockton to San Fransisco back in the 80's Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Love ya too sis Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Chris Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Love ya too sis Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Chris Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Love ya too sis Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Chris Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 My breaking point came when my Hemoglobin droped to 8.something while on duty and having to take procrit shots while on duty and not getting any relief,, being so tired and having to run a call where in "my mind" I would have done something and everyone else would have done something else,, I realized then that my critical thinking was not appropriate and so I went on medical leave and havent been able to return since.. so thats why Im taking my classes to help with "preventative health",, elizabethnv1 wrote: My breaking point came in my 8th year at work when we had a house fire , with a 2yr old fatality . And then right after I had my first sids case , it was to much I took a 20 yr sabatical ,lol Now I help with research and emotional support .. Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 My breaking point came when my Hemoglobin droped to 8.something while on duty and having to take procrit shots while on duty and not getting any relief,, being so tired and having to run a call where in "my mind" I would have done something and everyone else would have done something else,, I realized then that my critical thinking was not appropriate and so I went on medical leave and havent been able to return since.. so thats why Im taking my classes to help with "preventative health",, elizabethnv1 wrote: My breaking point came in my 8th year at work when we had a house fire , with a 2yr old fatality . And then right after I had my first sids case , it was to much I took a 20 yr sabatical ,lol Now I help with research and emotional support .. Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 My breaking point came when my Hemoglobin droped to 8.something while on duty and having to take procrit shots while on duty and not getting any relief,, being so tired and having to run a call where in "my mind" I would have done something and everyone else would have done something else,, I realized then that my critical thinking was not appropriate and so I went on medical leave and havent been able to return since.. so thats why Im taking my classes to help with "preventative health",, elizabethnv1 wrote: My breaking point came in my 8th year at work when we had a house fire , with a 2yr old fatality . And then right after I had my first sids case , it was to much I took a 20 yr sabatical ,lol Now I help with research and emotional support .. Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Sorry, no. I was working a bit before that. Like quite a bit. :)Jackie on wrote: well dang it!!! My cousin Mark Boyd has been a paramedic in the Santa /Petaluma area for close to 20 years,, do you know him? Hunter wrote: Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Sorry, no. I was working a bit before that. Like quite a bit. :)Jackie on wrote: well dang it!!! My cousin Mark Boyd has been a paramedic in the Santa /Petaluma area for close to 20 years,, do you know him? Hunter wrote: Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Sorry, no. I was working a bit before that. Like quite a bit. :)Jackie on wrote: well dang it!!! My cousin Mark Boyd has been a paramedic in the Santa /Petaluma area for close to 20 years,, do you know him? Hunter wrote: Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I can still see it... the one that broke me... 14 or 15 year old girl... probably an unwanted pregnancy... jumped, and the impact split her wide open... two DOAs, and one EMT in tears. I could never do that work today. Thank heaven there are people out there stronger than me.elizabethnv1 wrote: My breaking point came in my 8th year at work when we had a house fire , with a 2yr old fatality . And then right after I had my first sids case , it was to much I took a 20 yr sabatical ,lol Now I help with research and emotional support . Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I can still see it... the one that broke me... 14 or 15 year old girl... probably an unwanted pregnancy... jumped, and the impact split her wide open... two DOAs, and one EMT in tears. I could never do that work today. Thank heaven there are people out there stronger than me.elizabethnv1 wrote: My breaking point came in my 8th year at work when we had a house fire , with a 2yr old fatality . And then right after I had my first sids case , it was to much I took a 20 yr sabatical ,lol Now I help with research and emotional support . Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I can still see it... the one that broke me... 14 or 15 year old girl... probably an unwanted pregnancy... jumped, and the impact split her wide open... two DOAs, and one EMT in tears. I could never do that work today. Thank heaven there are people out there stronger than me.elizabethnv1 wrote: My breaking point came in my 8th year at work when we had a house fire , with a 2yr old fatality . And then right after I had my first sids case , it was to much I took a 20 yr sabatical ,lol Now I help with research and emotional support . Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 that was awful!!! I was so lucky that I was never overwhelmed and things came along as I could tolerate them and not feel that I needed to "run away" from it. had 3 dead children within a 3 week period, that was the closest I came to wanting to quit. I never did want to quit but knew I had to when my anemia was so bad that I couldnt make good critical decisions.. and couldnt jump out of bed and get moving quickly.. I MISS IT!Hunter wrote: I can still see it... the one that broke me... 14 or 15 year old girl... probably an unwanted pregnancy... jumped, and the impact split her wide open... two DOAs, and one EMT in tears. I could never do that work today. Thank heaven there are people out there stronger than me.elizabethnv1 wrote: My breaking point came in my 8th year at work when we had a house fire , with a 2yr old fatality . And then right after I had my first sids case , it was to much I took a 20 yr sabatical ,lol Now I help with research and emotional support . Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 that was awful!!! I was so lucky that I was never overwhelmed and things came along as I could tolerate them and not feel that I needed to "run away" from it. had 3 dead children within a 3 week period, that was the closest I came to wanting to quit. I never did want to quit but knew I had to when my anemia was so bad that I couldnt make good critical decisions.. and couldnt jump out of bed and get moving quickly.. I MISS IT!Hunter wrote: I can still see it... the one that broke me... 14 or 15 year old girl... probably an unwanted pregnancy... jumped, and the impact split her wide open... two DOAs, and one EMT in tears. I could never do that work today. Thank heaven there are people out there stronger than me.elizabethnv1 wrote: My breaking point came in my 8th year at work when we had a house fire , with a 2yr old fatality . And then right after I had my first sids case , it was to much I took a 20 yr sabatical ,lol Now I help with research and emotional support . Re: EMT Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 well darn it!!! lol,, he is now a Physicans Assistant and works in Alaska,, but when he is home in Santa , he still works in the ER as well as on the ambulance! What a work horse!Hunter wrote: Sorry, no. I was working a bit before that. Like quite a bit. :)Jackie on wrote: well dang it!!! My cousin Mark Boyd has been a paramedic in the Santa /Petaluma area for close to 20 years,, do you know him? Hunter wrote: Sorry Jax, but this is where it breaks down. I was an EMT in CA. I'm a native Oregonian, but spent some years in SF, Santa , and Petaluma. I worked as an EMT while in SF in the Army. Army trained as a field medic, then I went to Golden Gate University for EMT I, II, and III. After I moved from SF, I never used these license or skills again. Jackie on wrote: AAAA no we left to move TO Gods country,, we are in Grass Valley/Nevada City in northen calif,, its so beautiful here,, not nearly as much rain but just as green! Where did you work as an EMT??? I worked for Metro West Ambulance for 5 1/2 years and then for AMR for 10 years..wow, this is so weird,, Im sure we know many of the same ppl cuz I rode with AA Ambulance and knew many ppl from Care.. and Buck,, hehe,, so weird,, ok, now Im waiting with baited breath to hear where you worked,, and if you are not comfortable posting it on the forum, just email me privately! wow,, and hugs!!! jaxHunter wrote: Small world indeed since I used to be an EMT III. So you left God's country and moved where?Jackie on wrote: AAAAA , thats why we are "connected",, lol,, I used to live in portland and my husband and I spent many hours up at the VA in Portland PLUS I worked for two different ambulance services as a 911 paramedic and took many patients to the VA.. lol,, what a small world!! hugs jaxHunter wrote: Good question . I don't know. I know it is much easier that a biopsy, and that over three years I have seen a reduction in the size of some spots that show up in the ultrasound, and that this last one looked clearer than any I'd had before. From this I assume things are getting better. My doctor says they are, and doesn't see a need to confirm it with a biopsy, so... I had two ultrasounds at the VA hospital in Portland OR before they said I should have a biopsy. The biopsy confirmed what the ultrasounds had shown. I think it is pretty common practice to use ultrasound for this purpose as it is less invasive than the biopsy. My best, Eat well, sleep well, be happy! s wrote: ALT 48 AST 36.6 GGT 38.9... >But the biggie, the one I was most worried about...>(HCV) RNA <5.0X10^2 >This is the lowest result I've had in six years.>Further, my last ultrasound showed no signs of the cirrosis I had when >I came to China.Great news! One question though, and I'm just trying to understand, not to minimise what you're saying. Is ultrasound a good test for showing cirrhosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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