Re: New to the group w/ questions

[Guest guest]

Hi Darlene. A similar thing happened to me a few

months ago, but it was my thyroid. All my blood counts

have been in the very low normal range. I didn't need

a cane but the only way I made it through the grocery

store was with the cart holding me up. I thought it

was the peg. I told my dr. the fatigue was getting

much worse and he checked my thyroid. I'm on 100mcg

Synthroid (50 wasn't enough). I go in tomorrow and

they'll know if 100 is enough. Since I'm on a study, I

get bloodwork every 4 weeks. I keep trying to get them

to install a valve on the vein, but they won't.

Sharon

--- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

>

> Good Afternoon

> I still have serve fatigue and depression from the

> treatment. I was going through menpause right

> before I started the treatment. I was a crazy women

> on menopause. I had panic attacks, fear, fatigue,

> the sweats. My doctor forgot about my menopause

> symptoms when they started the treatment. So my

> doctor believed my depression and fatigue was from

> the treatment. He did treat my depression and

> fatigue etc. while I continued with the treatment.

> After the treatment ended, the depression, fatigue,

> and mental confusion remains to this day and is

> being treated.

> I read; A patient who has depression and the HCV

> treatment is needed, they recommend that the

> patient's depression be stable and not suicidal.

> The HCV will increase the depression symptoms but as

> long as a doctor has your depression under control

> throughout the treatment, they can start the HCV

> treatment. They can always suspend the treatment

> if other problems arise. I had to have a blood

> transfusion 3 months into the treatment because my

> CBC dropped from 12 to 9. I was off the treatment

> for 2 weeks and then treatment was resumed.

> This is so funny what happend to me. When I was

> going through the third month of treatment.

> I started getting weak and dizzy when I stood up, my

> joints pain was worse and the fatigue was severe. I

> had to buy a cane just to walk at work and home. I

> slept the whole day on the weekends. I went for my

> monthly blood test. My doctor called me a few days

> later. He asked if I had been feeling weak ect. I

> stated yes and that I had to use a cane. He said it

> was because my red blood count dropped from 12 to 9

> and that I did not have enough red blood cells to

> support my body functions. This never crossed my

> mind when it should have Duh!!!

> I heard is HCV negative post 3 months. This is

> absolutely wonderful news to hear.

> Darlene

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon

I have just applied for the Peg-Intron Trial Study in Dallas. They are waiting on my medical records. Because I failed the infusion therapy, I may be a candidate for this free program. The Peg-intron Therapy has showed a 50% - 75% recovery rate. So I am very hopeful.

My situation is so bleak. My company filed Bankrupcy 02/2002. The office was closed 04/02/02 and we were all laid off. So I am collecting $316.00 weekly UE income, which is also a taxable income, and looking for employment. I was so disappointed when I found out there were not a lot of positions in my field with same salary level. I was also faced with the issue that I would have to sign a medical release for company group insurance. I had discussed this issue with my doctor. He stated they could not fire me because of my HCV because they had already hired me.

Now I have this opportunity for the new free Peg-Intron HCV study trial program. If I am accepted, I have decided to file for SSI disability and medicaid while going through the program. I still will be looking for employment going through the study. I do not want to lose my home and car and become indegent.

So please add this prayer to the group for me and anyone else who is in the same situation. This situation has once again brought me back to the Lord. I have to believe my life and future is in his hands. This is very hard for me to believe. I live alone with no children. I have no social life. I am too old and out of shape.

Sharon Zeis wrote:

Hi Darlene. A similar thing happened to me a fewmonths ago, but it was my thyroid. All my blood countshave been in the very low normal range. I didn't needa cane but the only way I made it through the grocerystore was with the cart holding me up. I thought itwas the peg. I told my dr. the fatigue was gettingmuch worse and he checked my thyroid. I'm on 100mcgSynthroid (50 wasn't enough). I go in tomorrow andthey'll know if 100 is enough. Since I'm on a study, Iget bloodwork every 4 weeks. I keep trying to get themto install a valve on the vein, but they won't. Sharon--- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:> > Good Afternoon > I still have serve fatigue and depression from the> treatment. I was going through menpause right> before I started the treatment. I was a crazy women> on menopause. I had panic attacks, fear, fatigue,> the sweats. My doctor forgot about my menopause> symptoms when they started the treatment. So my> doctor believed my depression and fatigue was from> the treatment. He did treat my depression and> fatigue etc. while I continued with the treatment. > After the treatment ended, the depression, fatigue,> and mental confusion remains to this day and is> being treated.> I read; A patient who has depression and the HCV> treatment is needed, they recommend that the> patient's depression be stable and not suicidal. > The HCV will increase the depression symptoms but as> long as a doctor has your depression under control> throughout the treatment, they can start the HCV> treatment. They can always suspend the treatment> if other problems arise. I had to have a blood> transfusion 3 months into the treatment because my> CBC dropped from 12 to 9. I was off the treatment> for 2 weeks and then treatment was resumed. > This is so funny what happend to me. When I was> going through the third month of treatment.> I started getting weak and dizzy when I stood up, my> joints pain was worse and the fatigue was severe. I> had to buy a cane just to walk at work and home. I> slept the whole day on the weekends. I went for my> monthly blood test. My doctor called me a few days> later. He asked if I had been feeling weak ect. I> stated yes and that I had to use a cane. He said it> was because my red blood count dropped from 12 to 9> and that I did not have enough red blood cells to> support my body functions. This never crossed my> mind when it should have Duh!!!> I heard is HCV negative post 3 months. This is> absolutely wonderful news to hear. > Darlene__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

It sounds like you have too much going on at once,

I'm sorry for that. I hope you get on the study

program. The one I'm on has added Amantadine to the

mix of peg and Ribavirin. The only thing they give me

free is the Amantadine. But that's OK because I have

really good insurance and it's only costing $60 a

month in co-pay. I gave up my job of 25 years as a

dental hygienist because it wasn't a good field to be

in with HCV. Luckily I have a VERY supportive husband

and he wants me not to look for a new career until

after treatment. The bad side is I have 5 teenage kids

(4 steps and 1 is mine) We have custody of them all

and I NEVER wanted to be a full-time mom. Oh well, my

favorite saying is " This too shall pass " . I wish you

luck with treatment and finding a job.

Sharon

--- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

>

> Hi Sharon

> I have just applied for the Peg-Intron Trial Study

> in Dallas. They are waiting on my medical records.

> Because I failed the infusion therapy, I may be a

> candidate for this free program. The Peg-intron

> Therapy has showed a 50% - 75% recovery rate. So I

> am very hopeful.

> My situation is so bleak. My company filed Bankrupcy

> 02/2002. The office was closed 04/02/02 and we were

> all laid off. So I am collecting $316.00 weekly UE

> income, which is also a taxable income, and looking

> for employment. I was so disappointed when I found

> out there were not a lot of positions in my field

> with same salary level. I was also faced with the

> issue that I would have to sign a medical release

> for company group insurance. I had discussed this

> issue with my doctor. He stated they could not fire

> me because of my HCV because they had already hired

> me.

> Now I have this opportunity for the new free

> Peg-Intron HCV study trial program. If I am

> accepted, I have decided to file for SSI disability

> and medicaid while going through the program. I

> still will be looking for employment going through

> the study. I do not want to lose my home and car

> and become indegent.

> So please add this prayer to the group for me and

> anyone else who is in the same situation. This

> situation has once again brought me back to the

> Lord. I have to believe my life and future is in

> his hands. This is very hard for me to believe. I

> live alone with no children. I have no social life.

> I am too old and out of shape.

>

> Sharon Zeis wrote:Hi Darlene. A similar thing

> happened to me a few

> months ago, but it was my thyroid. All my blood

> counts

> have been in the very low normal range. I didn't

> need

> a cane but the only way I made it through the

> grocery

> store was with the cart holding me up. I thought it

> was the peg. I told my dr. the fatigue was getting

> much worse and he checked my thyroid. I'm on 100mcg

> Synthroid (50 wasn't enough). I go in tomorrow and

> they'll know if 100 is enough. Since I'm on a study,

> I

> get bloodwork every 4 weeks. I keep trying to get

> them

> to install a valve on the vein, but they won't.

> Sharon

> --- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

> >

> > Good Afternoon

> > I still have serve fatigue and depression from the

> > treatment. I was going through menpause right

> > before I started the treatment. I was a crazy

> women

> > on menopause. I had panic attacks, fear, fatigue,

> > the sweats. My doctor forgot about my menopause

> > symptoms when they started the treatment. So my

> > doctor believed my depression and fatigue was from

> > the treatment. He did treat my depression and

> > fatigue etc. while I continued with the treatment.

>

> > After the treatment ended, the depression,

> fatigue,

> > and mental confusion remains to this day and is

> > being treated.

> > I read; A patient who has depression and the HCV

> > treatment is needed, they recommend that the

> > patient's depression be stable and not suicidal.

> > The HCV will increase the depression symptoms but

> as

> > long as a doctor has your depression under control

> > throughout the treatment, they can start the HCV

> > treatment. They can always suspend the treatment

> > if other problems arise. I had to have a blood

> > transfusion 3 months into the treatment because my

> > CBC dropped from 12 to 9. I was off the treatment

> > for 2 weeks and then treatment was resumed.

> > This is so funny what happend to me. When I was

> > going through the third month of treatment.

> > I started getting weak and dizzy when I stood up,

> my

> > joints pain was worse and the fatigue was severe.

> I

> > had to buy a cane just to walk at work and home. I

> > slept the whole day on the weekends. I went for my

> > monthly blood test. My doctor called me a few days

> > later. He asked if I had been feeling weak ect. I

> > stated yes and that I had to use a cane. He said

> it

> > was because my red blood count dropped from 12 to

> 9

> > and that I did not have enough red blood cells to

> > support my body functions. This never crossed my

> > mind when it should have Duh!!!

> > I heard is HCV negative post 3 months. This

> is

> > absolutely wonderful news to hear.

> > Darlene

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

You are a very lucky lady. You have a great sensitive husband. I agree totally with you, I could not be a stay home mom. I really wouldn't know what to do. This is the first time I have been unemployed in 12 years. I am ready for a change in my life. It's funny, inside I know everything is going to be okay.

Darlene

Sharon Zeis wrote:

It sounds like you have too much going on at once,I'm sorry for that. I hope you get on the studyprogram. The one I'm on has added Amantadine to themix of peg and Ribavirin. The only thing they give mefree is the Amantadine. But that's OK because I havereally good insurance and it's only costing $60 amonth in co-pay. I gave up my job of 25 years as adental hygienist because it wasn't a good field to bein with HCV. Luckily I have a VERY supportive husbandand he wants me not to look for a new career untilafter treatment. The bad side is I have 5 teenage kids(4 steps and 1 is mine) We have custody of them alland I NEVER wanted to be a full-time mom. Oh well, myfavorite saying is "This too shall pass". I wish youluck with treatment and finding a job. Sharon--- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:> > Hi Sharon> I have just applied for the Peg-Intron Trial Study> in Dallas. They are waiting on my medical records. > Because I failed the infusion therapy, I may be a> candidate for this free program. The Peg-intron> Therapy has showed a 50% - 75% recovery rate. So I> am very hopeful. > My situation is so bleak. My company filed Bankrupcy> 02/2002. The office was closed 04/02/02 and we were> all laid off. So I am collecting $316.00 weekly UE> income, which is also a taxable income, and looking> for employment. I was so disappointed when I found> out there were not a lot of positions in my field> with same salary level. I was also faced with the> issue that I would have to sign a medical release> for company group insurance. I had discussed this> issue with my doctor. He stated they could not fire> me because of my HCV because they had already hired> me. > Now I have this opportunity for the new free> Peg-Intron HCV study trial program. If I am> accepted, I have decided to file for SSI disability> and medicaid while going through the program. I> still will be looking for employment going through> the study. I do not want to lose my home and car> and become indegent. > So please add this prayer to the group for me and> anyone else who is in the same situation. This> situation has once again brought me back to the> Lord. I have to believe my life and future is in> his hands. This is very hard for me to believe. I> live alone with no children. I have no social life.> I am too old and out of shape. > > Sharon Zeis wrote:Hi Darlene. A similar thing> happened to me a few> months ago, but it was my thyroid. All my blood> counts> have been in the very low normal range. I didn't> need> a cane but the only way I made it through the> grocery> store was with the cart holding me up. I thought it> was the peg. I told my dr. the fatigue was getting> much worse and he checked my thyroid. I'm on 100mcg> Synthroid (50 wasn't enough). I go in tomorrow and> they'll know if 100 is enough. Since I'm on a study,> I> get bloodwork every 4 weeks. I keep trying to get> them> to install a valve on the vein, but they won't. > Sharon> --- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:> > > > Good Afternoon > > I still have serve fatigue and depression from the> > treatment. I was going through menpause right> > before I started the treatment. I was a crazy> women> > on menopause. I had panic attacks, fear, fatigue,> > the sweats. My doctor forgot about my menopause> > symptoms when they started the treatment. So my> > doctor believed my depression and fatigue was from> > the treatment. He did treat my depression and> > fatigue etc. while I continued with the treatment.> > > After the treatment ended, the depression,> fatigue,> > and mental confusion remains to this day and is> > being treated.> > I read; A patient who has depression and the HCV> > treatment is needed, they recommend that the> > patient's depression be stable and not suicidal. > > The HCV will increase the depression symptoms but> as> > long as a doctor has your depression under control> > throughout the treatment, they can start the HCV> > treatment. They can always suspend the treatment> > if other problems arise. I had to have a blood> > transfusion 3 months into the treatment because my> > CBC dropped from 12 to 9. I was off the treatment> > for 2 weeks and then treatment was resumed. > > This is so funny what happend to me. When I was> > going through the third month of treatment.> > I started getting weak and dizzy when I stood up,> my> > joints pain was worse and the fatigue was severe.> I> > had to buy a cane just to walk at work and home. I> > slept the whole day on the weekends. I went for my> > monthly blood test. My doctor called me a few days> > later. He asked if I had been feeling weak ect. I> > stated yes and that I had to use a cane. He said> it> > was because my red blood count dropped from 12 to> 9> > and that I did not have enough red blood cells to> > support my body functions. This never crossed my> > mind when it should have Duh!!!> > I heard is HCV negative post 3 months. This> is> > absolutely wonderful news to hear. > > Darlene> > > __________________________________________________>

[Guest guest]

I am so greatful I found this group.

Jannewilms43@... wrote:

My heart goes out to you..YOu are not alone we are here for you whenever you need to talk...It doesn't matter what you need or want to talk about we are here for you..If there is any of us you'd like to e-mail personally feel free to do so..I am always on line usually...

[Guest guest]

The day is almost over. hang in there girlfriend.

Jannewilms43@... wrote:

Well I have just been in a VERY aggrevated mood today..Worst one in a while..Hopefully it too shall pass!!

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I've had a pretty good attitude most of the

time. I planned to slay this dragon and I am. So I

think a positive attitude really helps.

Sharon

--- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

>

> You are a very lucky lady. You have a great

> sensitive husband. I agree totally with you, I

> could not be a stay home mom. I really wouldn't

> know what to do. This is the first time I have been

> unemployed in 12 years. I am ready for a change in

> my life. It's funny, inside I know everything is

> going to be okay.

> Darlene

> Sharon Zeis wrote:It sounds like you have too much

> going on at once,

> I'm sorry for that. I hope you get on the study

> program. The one I'm on has added Amantadine to the

> mix of peg and Ribavirin. The only thing they give

> me

> free is the Amantadine. But that's OK because I have

> really good insurance and it's only costing $60 a

> month in co-pay. I gave up my job of 25 years as a

> dental hygienist because it wasn't a good field to

> be

> in with HCV. Luckily I have a VERY supportive

> husband

> and he wants me not to look for a new career until

> after treatment. The bad side is I have 5 teenage

> kids

> (4 steps and 1 is mine) We have custody of them all

> and I NEVER wanted to be a full-time mom. Oh well,

> my

> favorite saying is " This too shall pass " . I wish you

> luck with treatment and finding a job.

> Sharon

> --- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

> >

> > Hi Sharon

> > I have just applied for the Peg-Intron Trial Study

> > in Dallas. They are waiting on my medical

> records.

> > Because I failed the infusion therapy, I may be a

> > candidate for this free program. The Peg-intron

> > Therapy has showed a 50% - 75% recovery rate. So I

> > am very hopeful.

> > My situation is so bleak. My company filed

> Bankrupcy

> > 02/2002. The office was closed 04/02/02 and we

> were

> > all laid off. So I am collecting $316.00 weekly

> UE

> > income, which is also a taxable income, and

> looking

> > for employment. I was so disappointed when I

> found

> > out there were not a lot of positions in my field

> > with same salary level. I was also faced with the

> > issue that I would have to sign a medical release

> > for company group insurance. I had discussed this

> > issue with my doctor. He stated they could not

> fire

> > me because of my HCV because they had already

> hired

> > me.

> > Now I have this opportunity for the new free

> > Peg-Intron HCV study trial program. If I am

> > accepted, I have decided to file for SSI

> disability

> > and medicaid while going through the program. I

> > still will be looking for employment going

> through

> > the study. I do not want to lose my home and car

> > and become indegent.

> > So please add this prayer to the group for me and

> > anyone else who is in the same situation. This

> > situation has once again brought me back to the

> > Lord. I have to believe my life and future is in

> > his hands. This is very hard for me to believe.

> I

> > live alone with no children. I have no social

> life.

> > I am too old and out of shape.

> >

> > Sharon Zeis wrote:Hi Darlene. A similar thing

> > happened to me a few

> > months ago, but it was my thyroid. All my blood

> > counts

> > have been in the very low normal range. I didn't

> > need

> > a cane but the only way I made it through the

> > grocery

> > store was with the cart holding me up. I thought

> it

> > was the peg. I told my dr. the fatigue was getting

> > much worse and he checked my thyroid. I'm on

> 100mcg

> > Synthroid (50 wasn't enough). I go in tomorrow and

> > they'll know if 100 is enough. Since I'm on a

> study,

> > I

> > get bloodwork every 4 weeks. I keep trying to get

> > them

> > to install a valve on the vein, but they won't.

> > Sharon

> > --- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

> > >

> > > Good Afternoon

> > > I still have serve fatigue and depression from

> the

> > > treatment. I was going through menpause right

> > > before I started the treatment. I was a crazy

> > women

> > > on menopause. I had panic attacks, fear,

> fatigue,

> > > the sweats. My doctor forgot about my menopause

> > > symptoms when they started the treatment. So my

> > > doctor believed my depression and fatigue was

> from

> > > the treatment. He did treat my depression and

> > > fatigue etc. while I continued with the

> treatment.

> >

> > > After the treatment ended, the depression,

> > fatigue,

> > > and mental confusion remains to this day and is

> > > being treated.

> > > I read; A patient who has depression and the HCV

> > > treatment is needed, they recommend that the

> > > patient's depression be stable and not suicidal.

>

> > > The HCV will increase the depression symptoms

> but

> > as

> > > long as a doctor has your depression under

> control

> > > throughout the treatment, they can start the HCV

> > > treatment. They can always suspend the

> treatment

> > > if other problems arise. I had to have a blood

> > > transfusion 3 months into the treatment because

> my

> > > CBC dropped from 12 to 9. I was off the

> treatment

> > > for 2 weeks and then treatment was resumed.

> > > This is so funny what happend to me. When I was

> > > going through the third month of treatment.

> > > I started getting weak and dizzy when I stood

> up,

> > my

> > > joints pain was worse and the fatigue was

> severe.

> > I

> > > had to buy a cane just to walk at work and home.

> I

> > > slept the whole day on the weekends. I went for

> my

> > > monthly blood test. My doctor called me a few

> days

> > > later. He asked if I had been feeling weak ect.

> I

> > > stated yes and that I had to use a cane. He said

> > it

> > > was because my red blood count dropped from 12

> to

> > 9

> > > and that I did not have enough red blood cells

> to

> > > support my body functions. This never crossed my

> > > mind when it should have Duh!!!

> > > I heard is HCV negative post 3 months.

> This

> > is

> > > absolutely wonderful news to hear.

> > > Darlene

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

If your anything like me it WILL pass. About the time

school starts, your husband is at work and you have

more than 10 minutes to yourself. Stop and breathe and

do something nice for yourself. You deserve it.

Sharon

--- Jannewilms43@... wrote:

> Well I have just been in a VERY aggrevated mood

> today..Worst one in a

> while..Hopefully it too shall pass!!

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

We are glad you found us too.

Sharon

--- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

>

> I am so greatful I found this group.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

My doctor gave me a choice and I DID want to watch so took a local -- it

was cool! They did an ultrasound right on the table to be sure of where

the liver was exactly and make sure a lung wasn't in the way. The biopsy

itself just took seconds. Lying on your side afterward IS a drag -- I brought

a cassette player and tapes. The amount of time depends on whether or not

they use a collagen plug at the site. With the older method it's 6-8 hours,

with the plug about 3. Some people get some bruising or a small bump, but

when I took off the band-aid, I couldn't even find where they had done it.

Piece of cake!

Beth

Darlene wrote:

Hello Debbie

It is really the Doctor's choice to choose a local or put you to sleep.

My doctor asked me what I wanted. I elected to be put to sleep because I

did not want to watch. The cost is less expensive with a local procedure.

My doctor told me the reason they keep you in the hsp for 6 hrs post

procedure, they want to be sure there is no internal bleeding from the procedure.

Darlene

debbie henning

wrote:

mary they do NOT put you to sleep. Ive had 2 biopsys and I was await.It

does not hurt you just feel alittle pressure thats it ...Deb(giglebut)

Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

Hi

Regarding the liver Biopsy procedure, you are put to sleep. The

results takes 2-3 days at the most.

Darlene

M B

wrote:

Hey guys,

Do they put you to sleep or are you awake?

About how long does it take? How soon do you get to know the results?

Thanks in advance,

Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

You feel sore on your right upper side. They take it just below

your right rib cage. You really don't feel like driving that day or any active

projects. Take the day off.

Darlene

Terry Long

wrote:

Darlene, a biopsy is fairly painless. You do have to take easy for the

rest of the day. They don't want you driving the rest of the day.

Terry

M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:

Darlene:

Thank you for the encouragement. I

am waiting to stabilize on some medication before I proceed but with each

encouragement it is helping me to get over the fear of having the biopsy.

One fear is the biopsy itself but I think the greater fear is what do you

do when you find out the results of the biopsy. I'm grateful I have this

group. It will make whatever comes up next be more manageable.

I love Oceanside where you used to

live. It is one of my favorite communities in the San Diego area. I miss

those ocean breezes, especially in 98 degree weather, lol.

I hope your new treatment comes through

for you soon and that it works better for you than the other type therapy.

I have not heard of that type of therapy before.

Keep in touch,

Darlene White <dcw915@...> wrote:

Hello

I urgently request you have a liver biopsy to actually

see if any damage is going on to catch it early for better recovery..

[Guest guest]

Thanks again Darlene...it's get to get the goods from those of your folks that have walked down these trails before me. I'm glad they put you to sleep. I have a close friend that would be able to drive me home from the procedure. So that base is already covered. Now just waiting for the meds to stabilize then I'll get it scheduled.

Regards....

Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

Hi Regarding the liver Biopsy procedure, you are put to sleep. The results takes 2-3 days at the most. Darlene M B wrote:

Hey guys, Do they put you to sleep or are you awake? About how long does it take? How soon do you get to know the results? Thanks in advance, Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

You feel sore on your right upper side. They take it just below your right rib cage. You really don't feel like driving that day or any active projects. Take the day off. Darlene Terry Long wrote:

Darlene, a biopsy is fairly painless. You do have to take easy for the rest of the day. They don't want you driving the rest of the day. Terry M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:

Darlene: Thank you for the encouragement. I am waiting to stabilize on some medication before I proceed but with each encouragement it is helping me to get over the fear of having the biopsy. One fear is the biopsy itself but I think the greater fear is what do you do when you find out the results of the biopsy. I'm grateful I have this group. It will make whatever comes up next be more manageable. I love Oceanside where you used to live. It is one of my favorite communities in the San Diego area. I miss those ocean breezes, especially in 98 degree weather, lol. I hope your new treatment comes through for you soon and that it works better for you than the other type therapy. I have not heard of that type of therapy before. Keep in touch, Darlene White <dcw915@...> wrote:

Hello I urgently request you have a liver biopsy to actually see if any damage is going on to catch it early for better recovery..

[Guest guest]

Terry you are so great to share so much of the journey that you have traveled with others. It's a great gift to be able to do so. Were you sore the next day? Were you able to go to work? Knowing these things can help me plan around me work schedule the best way possible. You Da Man, Terri Tks.

Terry Long <pawpawto3@...> wrote:

you are awake. They numb you & you don't feel very much. The biopsy it self take's less then 30 minutes. But they have some things they have to do before hand & they want to watch you a few hours afterwards. I checked in at 6:00 that morning & didn't leave till 1:30 that afternoon. Terry M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:

Hey guys, Do they put you to sleep or are you awake? About how long does it take? How soon do you get to know the results? Thanks in advance, Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

You feel sore on your right upper side. They take it just below your right rib cage. You really don't feel like driving that day or any active projects. Take the day off. Darlene Terry Long wrote:

Darlene, a biopsy is fairly painless. You do have to take easy for the rest of the day. They don't want you driving the rest of the day. Terry M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:

Darlene: Thank you for the encouragement. I am waiting to stabilize on some medication before I proceed but with each encouragement it is helping me to get over the fear of having the biopsy. One fear is the biopsy itself but I think the greater fear is what do you do when you find out the results of the biopsy. I'm grateful I have this group. It will make whatever comes up next be more manageable. I love Oceanside where you used to live. It is one of my favorite communities in the San Diego area. I miss those ocean breezes, especially in 98 degree weather, lol. I hope your new treatment comes through for you soon and that it works better for you than the other type therapy. I have not heard of that type of therapy before. Keep in touch, Darlene White <dcw915@...> wrote:

Hello I urgently request you have a liver biopsy to actually see if any damage is going on to catch it early for better recovery..

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Thank you -dz- for the valuable input...I'm adding it to that already collected and putting it in a big pot and see what kinda soup will come outta the mix. Should be interesting and tasty....Thanks for blazing the trail before us so well. Regards,

imaganeer <imaganeer@...> wrote:

They don't put you to sleep. I guess you need to remain concious for the procedure, but I don't remember it. they gave me 2 meds, one for pain and one that would make me forget what happened, some valium like drug. I got the results immediately. The procedure didn't take too long, but they keep you for a few hours to make sure that you don't start bleeding. I had some discomfort for the rest of that day and was not quite up to par the next, but close. -dz- M B wrote:

Hey guys, Do they put you to sleep or are you awake? About how long does it take? How soon do you get to know the results? Thanks in advance, Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

You feel sore on your right upper side. They take it just below your right rib cage. You really don't feel like driving that day or any active projects. Take the day off. Darlene Terry Long wrote:

Darlene, a biopsy is fairly painless. You do have to take easy for the rest of the day. They don't want you driving the rest of the day. Terry M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:

Darlene: Thank you for the encouragement. I am waiting to stabilize on some medication before I proceed but with each encouragement it is helping me to get over the fear of having the biopsy. One fear is the biopsy itself but I think the greater fear is what do you do when you find out the results of the biopsy. I'm grateful I have this group. It will make whatever comes up next be more manageable. I love Oceanside where you used to live. It is one of my favorite communities in the San Diego area. I miss those ocean breezes, especially in 98 degree weather, lol. I hope your new treatment comes through for you soon and that it works better for you than the other type therapy. I have not heard of that type of therapy before. Keep in touch, Darlene White <dcw915@...> wrote:

Hello I urgently request you have a liver biopsy to actually see if any damage is going on to catch it early for better recovery..

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Howdy Ms. Sharon ~~

Thank you for sharing your prospective on the proceedure. You've gone a long way in helping me feel more comfortable. This will be one of the emails I save to read by over right before I go in. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks,

Sharon Zeis <szeis_1@...> wrote: They gave me a short acting general anesthetic. So Iwas out but just for the procedure. I know many timesthey don't put you out. It was really easy the way Idid it. The hardest part for me was laying on my sidefor a couple of hours afterwards. I don't sit idlevery well. If I ever need another one I will bring abook.The first hour I slept on and off. The secondhour I watched the clock. Some drs. make you stay 4hours. I had more trouble with worrying about theprocedure and the results. I'd do it again tomorrow ifit would help me, it was really no big deal. Sharon--- M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:> > Hey guys,> Do they put you to sleep or are you awake? About> how long does it take? How soon do you get to know> the results?> Thanks in advance, > Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote: > You feel sore on your right upper side. They take it> just below your right rib cage. You really don't> feel like driving that day or any active projects. > Take the day off. > Darlene > Terry Long > wrote: > Darlene, a biopsy is fairly painless. You do have> to take easy for the rest of the day. They don't> want you driving the rest of the day. > Terry > M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote: > Darlene: > Thank you for the encouragement. I am waiting to> stabilize on some medication before I proceed but> with each encouragement it is helping me to get over> the fear of having the biopsy. One fear is the> biopsy itself but I think the greater fear is what> do you do when you find out the results of the> biopsy. I'm grateful I have this group. It will> make whatever comes up next be more manageable. > I love Oceanside where you used to live. It is one> of my favorite communities in the San Diego area. I> miss those ocean breezes, especially in 98 degree> weather, lol. > I hope your new treatment comes through for you soon> and that it works better for you than the other type> therapy. I have not heard of that type of therapy> before. > Keep in touch, > Darlene White <dcw915@...> wrote: > Hello > I urgently request you have a liver biopsy to> actually see if any damage is going on to catch it> early for better recovery.. > > > > --------------------------------->

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Hi, Darlene,

My heart goes out to you. You have a lot more on your plate to deal with on your plate than I do. But it sounds like you are a courageous lady and a survivor.

I am too old and out of shape.

I don't agree; you are never too old to get in better physical shape than you are now (saying this for my own benefit, too).

Kind regards,

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You are a very lucky lady. You have a great sensitive husband. I agree totally with you, I could not be a stay home mom. I really wouldn't know what to do. This is the first time I have been unemployed in 12 years. I am ready for a change in my life. It's funny, inside I know everything is going to be okay. Darlene Sharon Zeis wrote: It sounds like you have too much going on at once,I'm sorry for that. I hope you get on the studyprogram. The one I'm on has added Amantadine to themix of peg and Ribavirin. The only thing they give mefree is the Amantadine. But that's OK because I havereally good insurance and it's only costing $60 amonth in co-pay. I gave up my job of 25 years as adental hygienist because it wasn't a good field to bein with HCV. Luckily I have a VERY supportive husbandand he wants me not to look for a new career untilafter treatment. The bad side is I have 5 teenage kids(4 steps and 1 is mine) We have custody of them alland I NEVER wanted to be a full-time mom. Oh well, myfavorite saying is "This too shall pass". I wish youluck with treatment and finding a job. Sharon--- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:> > Hi Sharon> I have just applied for the Peg-Intron Trial Study> in Dallas. They are waiting on my medical records. > Because I failed the infusion therapy, I may be a> candidate for this free program. The Peg-intron> Therapy has showed a 50% - 75% recovery rate. So I> am very hopeful. > My situation is so bleak. My company filed Bankrupcy> 02/2002. The office was closed 04/02/02 and we were> all laid off. So I am collecting $316.00 weekly UE> income, which is also a taxable income, and looking> for employment. I was so disappointed when I found> out there were not a lot of positions in my field> with same salary level. I was also faced with the> issue that I would have to sign a medical release> for company group insurance. I had discussed this> issue with my doctor. He stated they could not fire> me because of my HCV because they had already hired> ! me. ; > Now I have this opportunity for the new free> Peg-Intron HCV study trial program. If I am> accepted, I have decided to file for SSI disability> and medicaid while going through the program. I> still will be looking for employment going through> the study. I do not want to lose my home and car> and become indegent. > So please add this prayer to the group for me and> anyone else who is in the same situation. This> situation has once again brought me back to the> Lord. I have to believe my life and future is in> his hands. This is very hard for me to believe. I> live alone with no children. I have no social life.> > > Sharon Zeis wrote:Hi Darlene. A similar thing> happened to me a few> months ago, but it was my thyroid. All my blood> counts> have been in the very low normal range. I didn't> need> a cane but the only way I made it through the> grocery> store was with the cart holding me up. I thought it> was the peg. I told my dr. the fatigue was getting> much worse and he checked my thyroid. I'm on 100mcg> Synthroid (50 wasn't enough). I go in tomorrow and> they'll know if 100 is enough. Since I'm on a study,> I> get bloodwork every 4 weeks. I keep trying to get> them> to install a valve on the vein, but they won't. > Sharon> --- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:> > > > Good Afternoon > > I still have serve fatigue and depression from the> > treatment. I was going through menpause right> > before I started the treatment. I was a crazy> women> > on menopause. I had panic attacks, fear, fatigue, & ! gt; > the sweats. My doctor forgot about my menopause> > symptoms when they started the treatment. So my> > doctor believed my depression and fatigue was from> > the treatment. He did treat my depression and> > fatigue etc. while I continued with the treatment.> > > After the treatment ended, the depression,> fatigue,> > and mental confusion remains to this day and is> > being treated.> > I read; A patient who has depression and the HCV> > treatment is needed, they recommend that the> > patient's depression be stable and not suicidal. > > The HCV will increase the depression symptoms but> as> > long as a doctor has your depression under control> > throughout the treatment, they can start the HCV> > treatment. They can always suspend the treatment> > if other problems arise. I had to have a blood> > transfusion 3 months into the treatment because my> > CBC dropped from 12 to 9. I was off the treatment> > for 2 weeks and then treatment was resumed. > > This is so funny what happend to me. When I was> > going through the third month of treatment.> > I started getting weak and dizzy when I stood up,> my> > joints pain was worse and the fatigue was severe.> I> > had to buy a cane just to walk at work and home. I> > slept the whole day on the weekends. I went for my> > monthly blood test. My doctor called me a few days> > later. He asked if I had been feeling weak ect. I> > stated yes and that I had to use a cane. He said> it> > was because my red blood count dropped from 12 to> 9> > and that I did not have enough red blood cells to> > support my body functions. This never crossed my> > mind when it should have Duh!!!> & ! gt; I he ard is HCV negative post 3 months. This> is> > absolutely wonderful news to hear. > > Darlene> > > __________________________________________________>

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I appreciated your story and kind encouragement. The popular concenses is to do the biopsy and not one person said, "Oh wait you have lots of time". Sends me a pretty clear message now doesn't it? Thank you once again,

Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote:

,

I had a liver biopsy way back in '67 when I was hospitalized for "serum hepatitis."

It was rather unpleasant, so I wasn't looking forward to it when I had my biopsy last Fall. But it was like night and day, not nearly as unpleasant as the first time. A day to rest and recuperate and that was it.

By all means, get it done. It's the best diagnostic tool there is.

Best wishes,

Re: [ ] New to the group w/ questions

Dear , The fear and delay of having your liver biopsy done will determine your percentage of recovery, if any. Get it done ASAP. This is a fatal disease just like Cancer if you catch it early you have a higher change of recovery. I delayed my liver biopsy for 2 years. My delay allowed the HCV to reach a fibrosis stage 3 before my treatment was started. The infusion therapy was not able to kill the HCV in my liver/body. The infusion therapy is the first therapy treatment "protocol" your physician will do. The infusion therapy is a 26-48-52 weeks treatment which consist of the following: A monthly supply the medications will be mailed to you. You will receive a twisting measurable injection interferon pen that lasts 2-4 weeks. You will also receive a supply of Ribavirin pills which is an anti-viral agent that enhances the success to kill the HCV. You will be required to give monthly blood tests to monitor the treatment. By 6 months, if your HCV level is still high, they will discontinue the treatment because the treatment failed. If your HCV level is at the proper low ranch, the treatment will be continued up to 52 weeks. In reality, the treatment is trying to kill the HCV without killing the patient. This is the same treatment Naomi Judd had to go through. They caught the Active HCV in it's first stage which the infusion treatment was able to kill the HCV. If the HCV does not return in 6 months you are considered cured. In Jan 2001 the Peg-Intron infusion therapy was approved to use in the USA. The clinical studies showed it to be 75% more effective in killing the HCV in patients that failed to respond to the infusion therapy. This treatment is my only hope at this time. From what I have read about the Peg-Intron therapy which about the same protocol but now the interferon has an agent that keeps the interferon longer in the body. This allows the interferon more time to kill more HCV. The treatment plan is: One injection a week given under the skin only. Rebetron pills will replace the other pills. You will be required to take these pills daily. HCV is a fatal disease with no definite cure. Once your liver reaches the the Cirrhosis stage it progresses to Cancer of the Liver. The only treatment available at this time is a liver transplant. You can read details information at http://hepatitis-central/hcv/treatment.html I hope this letter brings the reality that the HCV is a Very Serious Fatal Disease that needs to be treated asap just like cancer. Darlene

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Oh the wise one -dz- comes to bring word of wisdom once again...I like it when your pc is cooperating with you. Your insight and wisdom is greatly appreciated. The stigma is one of the things that concerns me and largely is responsible for me only telling my two best friends so far. I almost told my one brother who is also Hep C reactive but I chickened out because I knew I'd have to tell the rest of my family and I'm not ready to do that yet. Much less deal with the stigma from ignorant (uneducated) folks...including employers. I've just known for a little over 3 months and still have so much to adjust too. I too am in recovery and since 1986 have only drank for about a 3 month period in 1992 and have been alchol free since. So this gives my liver a lot of a break with only 3 months of drinking in 17 years is definitely a God deal for me. Thanks for Trudging Together,

imaganeer <imaganeer@...> wrote:

, it's kind of ironic that many of the people who ostracize hcv victims are the ones who were doing the same things, but just got lucky enough not to get bitten! I talked to my dr about the stigma of having it and about the confidentiality. He told me I would be surprised who is being treated. It is not the "dregs of society" (my words), but normal upstanding citizens with families and good jobs and just happened to do a little drug experimentation in college or whatever. Many didn't even use drugs, but got it from other means, either transfusions,or sometimes unknown. I had taken the alcohol cure to my drug addictions, but luckily was 5 years clean and sober by the time I found out I had hcv. I think that God was working there, because who knows how much worse off I would have been if I had been still drinking those last 5 years. Well I'm droning on pretty good here too... By the way, while I would still recommend the biopsy for peace of mind, the ultrasound is not without value, it would certainly have show an enlargement of your liver which, I believe, is one of the first signs of damage. Mine was mildly inflamed (enlarged). -dz- M B wrote:

Hello Darlene: My name is and I'm rather new to the group also. I have found everyone to be kind, fun, informational and supportive. I too am from California, Southern Cali -- Orange County to be exact. There were a lot of us that played hard and some of us got caught and some others didn't.

I came to Texas in 1990 to Arlington with my family and then moved to Austin in 1992. I love it here in Austin...it's more laid back than Dallas and the live music is wonderful. I was diagnosed recently with Hep C (April). So far my liver enzymes are normal and my abdominal ultrasound was normal too. There are no apparent signs of liver damage. Everyone here has encouraged me to do a liver biopsy, which the doc says is optional at this point, and I probably will in a few months. I'm sure you'll find the some good support here that I have. Welcome.

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>Everybody, including me, were doing everything new drugs and we all were so crazy. We were no longer "human beings" just a bunch of lost souls<

Sounds like me, only I did it in the 'sixties, not the 'seventies. You are not alone, Darlene. You're welcome to bend my ear anytime.

Best wishes,

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Hang in there Jan, You will get through this. As you tell everyone eles. We are here for you.

Terry

Jannewilms43@... wrote: Well I have just been in a VERY aggrevated mood today..Worst one in a while..Hopefully it too shall pass!!

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Susy was an stay at home Mom till our youngest was 12. Then she worked outside the home for 7 years. For the last almost 4 years she has been taking care of her Mom. When I married Susy, she had a one year old daughter . I adopted her once Susy's ex sighned the paper's. Six monthes later we had . When left the house, we started caering for Mom. Almost 25 years of marage & there hasn't been just the two of us in the house.

Terry

Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:

You are a very lucky lady. You have a great sensitive husband. I agree totally with you, I could not be a stay home mom. I really wouldn't know what to do. This is the first time I have been unemployed in 12 years. I am ready for a change in my life. It's funny, inside I know everything is going to be okay. Darlene Sharon Zeis wrote: It sounds like you have too much going on at once,I'm sorry for that. I hope you get on the studyprogram. The one I'm on has added Amantadine to themix of peg and Ribavirin. The only thing they give mefree is the Amantadine. But that's OK because I havereally good insurance and it's only costing $60 amonth in co-pay. I gave up my job of 25 years as adental hygienist because it wasn't a good field to bein with HCV. Luckily I have a VERY supportive husbandand he wants me not to look for a new career untilafter treatment. The bad side is I have 5 teenage kids(4 steps and 1 is mine) We have custody of them alland I NEVER wanted to be a full-time mom. Oh well, myfavorite saying is "This too shall pass". I wish youluck with treatment and finding a job. Sharon--- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:> > Hi Sharon> I have just applied for the Peg-Intron Trial Study> in Dallas. They are waiting on my medical records. > Because I failed the infusion therapy, I may be a> candidate for this free program. The Peg-intron> Therapy has showed a 50% - 75% recovery rate. So I> am very hopeful. > My situation is so bleak. My company filed Bankrupcy> 02/2002. The office was closed 04/02/02 and we were> all laid off. So I am collecting $316.00 weekly UE> income, which is also a taxable income, and looking> for employment. I was so disappointed when I found> out there were not a lot of positions in my field> with same salary level. I was also faced with the> issue that I would have to sign a medical release> for company group insurance. I had discussed this> issue with my doctor. He stated they could not fire> me because of my HCV because they had already hired> me. > Now I have this opportunity for the new free> Peg-Intron HCV study trial program. If I am> accepted, I have decided to file for SSI disability> and medicaid while going through the program. I> still will be looking for employment going through> the study. I do not want to lose my home and car> and become indegent. > So please add this prayer to the group for me and> anyone else who is in the same situation. This> situation has once again brought me back to the> Lord. I have to believe my life and future is in> his hands. This is very hard for me to believe. I> live alone with no children. I have no social life.> I am too old and out of shape. > > Sharon Zeis wrote:Hi Darlene. A similar thing> happened to me a few> months ago, but it was my thyroid. All my blood> counts> have been in the very low normal range. I didn't> need> a cane but the only way I made it through the> grocery> store was with the cart holding me up. I thought it> was the peg. I told my dr. the fatigue was getting> much worse and he checked my thyroid. I'm on 100mcg> Synthroid (50 wasn't enough). I go in tomorrow and> they'll know if 100 is enough. Since I'm on a study,> I> get bloodwork every 4 weeks. I keep trying to get> them> to install a valve on the vein, but they won't. > Sharon> --- Darlene <dcw915@...> wrote:> > > > Good Afternoon > > I still have serve fatigue and depression from the> > treatment. I was going through menpause right> > before I started the treatment. I was a crazy> women> > on menopause. I had panic attacks, fear, fatigue,> > the sweats. My doctor forgot about my menopause> > symptoms when they started the treatment. So my> > doctor believed my depression and fatigue was from> > the treatment. He did treat my depression and> > fatigue etc. while I continued with the treatment.> > > After the treatment ended, the depression,> fatigue,> > and mental confusion remains to this day and is> > being treated.> > I read; A patient who has depression and the HCV> > treatment is needed, they recommend that the> > patient's depression be stable and not suicidal. > > The HCV will increase the depression symptoms but> as> > long as a doctor has your depression under control> > throughout the treatment, they can start the HCV> > treatment. They can always suspend the treatment> > if other problems arise. I had to have a blood> > transfusion 3 months into the treatment because my> > CBC dropped from 12 to 9. I was off the treatment> > for 2 weeks and then treatment was resumed. > > This is so funny what happend to me. When I was> > going through the third month of treatment.> > I started getting weak and dizzy when I stood up,> my> > joints pain was worse and the fatigue was severe.> I> > had to buy a cane just to walk at work and home. I> > slept the whole day on the weekends. I went for my> > monthly blood test. My doctor called me a few days> > later. He asked if I had been feeling weak ect. I> > stated yes and that I had to use a cane. He said> it> > was because my red blood count dropped from 12 to> 9> > and that I did not have enough red blood cells to> > support my body functions. This never crossed my> > mind when it should have Duh!!!> > I heard is HCV negative post 3 months. This> is> > absolutely wonderful news to hear. > > Darlene> > > __________________________________________________>

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,

Congratulations on your long-term sobriety. Way to go!

I know what you mean. I work in a State Police Barracks and no one knows about my hep C. The cops get a fair number of drug users with HCV and some of them have some misconceptions -- that it's catching, like the flu or something. I don't want to be ostracized and have co-workers avoid me -- and I don't want them finding the skeletons in my closet from 30+ years ago.

Other than that, I don't hide it from friends and family, and everybody has been supportive. Maybe you're underestimating your family and their ability to come through for you.

Regards,

Re: [ ] New to the group w/ questions

Oh the wise one -dz- comes to bring word of wisdom once again...I like it when your pc is cooperating with you. Your insight and wisdom is greatly appreciated. and largely is responsible for me only telling my two best friends so far. I almost told my one brother who is also Hep C reactive but I chickened out because I knew I'd have to tell the rest of my family and I'm not ready to do that yet. Much less deal with the stigma from ignorant (uneducated) folks...including employers. I've just known for a little over 3 months and still have so much to adjust too. I too am in recovery and since 1986 have only drank for about a 3 month period in 1992 and have been alchol free since. So this gives my liver a lot of a break with only 3 months of drinking in 17 years is definitely a God deal for me. Thanks for Trudging Together, imaganeer <imaganeer@...> wrote:

, it's kind of ironic that many of the people who ostracize hcv victims are the ones who were doing the same things, but just got lucky enough not to get bitten! I talked to my dr about the stigma of having it and about the confidentiality. He told me I would be surprised who is being treated. It is not the "dregs of society" (my words), but normal upstanding citizens with families and good jobs and just happened to do a little drug experimentation in college or whatever. Many didn't even use drugs, but got it from other means, either transfusions,or sometimes unknown. I had taken the alcohol cure to my drug addictions, but luckily was 5 years clean and sober by the time I found out I had hcv. I think that God was working there, because who knows how much worse off I would have been if I had been still drinking those last 5 years. Well I'm droning on pretty good here too... By the way, while I would still recommend the biopsy for peace of mind, the ultrasound is not without value, it would certainly have show an enlargement of your liver which, I believe, is one of the first signs of damage. Mine was mildly inflamed (enlarged). -dz- M B wrote:

Hello Darlene: My name is and I'm rather new to the group also. I have found everyone to be kind, fun, informational and supportive. I too am from California, Southern Cali -- Orange County to be exact. There were a lot of us that played hard and some of us got caught and some others didn't.

I came to Texas in 1990 to Arlington with my family and then moved to Austin in 1992. I love it here in Austin...it's more laid back than Dallas and the live music is wonderful. I was diagnosed recently with Hep C (April). So far my liver enzymes are normal and my abdominal ultrasound was normal too. There are no apparent signs of liver damage. Everyone here has encouraged me to do a liver biopsy, which the doc says is optional at this point, and I probably will in a few months. I'm sure you'll find the some good support here that I have. Welcome.

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If I have another biopsy, I think I will elect a local and request the collagen plug for SURE. Thanks for the info

Darlene

Beth Kern wrote:

My doctor gave me a choice and I DID want to watch so took a local -- it was cool! They did an ultrasound right on the table to be sure of where the liver was exactly and make sure a lung wasn't in the way. The biopsy itself just took seconds. Lying on your side afterward IS a drag -- I brought a cassette player and tapes. The amount of time depends on whether or not they use a collagen plug at the site. With the older method it's 6-8 hours, with the plug about 3. Some people get some bruising or a small bump, but when I took off the band-aid, I couldn't even find where they had done it. Piece of cake!BethDarlene wrote:> Hello Debbie>> It is really the Doctor's choice to choose a local or put you to > sleep. My doctor asked me what I wanted. I elected to be put to sleep > because I did not want to watch. The cost is less expensive with a > local procedure.>> My doctor told me the reason they keep you in the hsp for 6 hrs post > procedure, they want to be sure there is no internal bleeding from the > procedure.>> Darlene >> debbie henning wrote:>> mary they do NOT put you to sleep. Ive had 2 biopsys and I was> await.It does not hurt you just feel alittle pressure thats it> ...Deb(giglebut)>> Darlene wrote:>> Hi >> Regarding the liver Biopsy procedure, you are put to sleep.> The results takes 2-3 days at the most.>> Darlene>> M B wrote:>> Hey guys,>> Do they put you to sleep or are you awake? About how long> does it take? How soon do you get to know the results?>> Thanks in advance, >> Darlene wrote:>> You feel sore on your right upper side. They take it> just below your right rib cage. You really don't feel> like driving that day or any active projects. Take> the day off.>> Darlene>> Terry Long wrote:>> Darlene, a biopsy is fairly painless. You do> have to take easy for the rest of the day. They> don't want you driving the rest of the day.>> Terry>> M B wrote:>> Darlene:>> Thank you for the encouragement. I am waiting> to stabilize on some medication before I> proceed but with each encouragement it is> helping me to get over the fear of having the> biopsy. One fear is the biopsy itself but I> think the greater fear is what do you do when> you find out the results of the biopsy. I'm> grateful I have this group. It will make> whatever comes up next be more manageable.>> I love Oceanside where you used to live. It> is one of my favorite communities in the San> Diego area. I miss those ocean breezes,> especially in 98 degree weather, lol.>> I hope your new treatment comes through for> you soon and that it works better for you than> the other type therapy. I have not heard of> that type of therapy before.>> Keep in touch, >> Darlene White wrote:>> Hello >> I urgently request you have a liver biopsy> to actually see if any damage is going on> to catch it early for better recovery..>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------>

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If I have another biopsy, I think I will elect a local and request the collagen plug for SURE. Thanks for the info

Darlene

Beth Kern wrote:

My doctor gave me a choice and I DID want to watch so took a local -- it was cool! They did an ultrasound right on the table to be sure of where the liver was exactly and make sure a lung wasn't in the way. The biopsy itself just took seconds. Lying on your side afterward IS a drag -- I brought a cassette player and tapes. The amount of time depends on whether or not they use a collagen plug at the site. With the older method it's 6-8 hours, with the plug about 3. Some people get some bruising or a small bump, but when I took off the band-aid, I couldn't even find where they had done it. Piece of cake!BethDarlene wrote:> Hello Debbie>> It is really the Doctor's choice to choose a local or put you to > sleep. My doctor asked me what I wanted. I elected to be put to sleep > because I did not want to watch. The cost is less expensive with a > local procedure.>> My doctor told me the reason they keep you in the hsp for 6 hrs post > procedure, they want to be sure there is no internal bleeding from the > procedure.>> Darlene >> debbie henning wrote:>> mary they do NOT put you to sleep. Ive had 2 biopsys and I was> await.It does not hurt you just feel alittle pressure thats it> ...Deb(giglebut)>> Darlene wrote:>> Hi >> Regarding the liver Biopsy procedure, you are put to sleep.> The results takes 2-3 days at the most.>> Darlene>> M B wrote:>> Hey guys,>> Do they put you to sleep or are you awake? About how long> does it take? How soon do you get to know the results?>> Thanks in advance, >> Darlene wrote:>> You feel sore on your right upper side. They take it> just below your right rib cage. You really don't feel> like driving that day or any active projects. Take> the day off.>> Darlene>> Terry Long wrote:>> Darlene, a biopsy is fairly painless. You do> have to take easy for the rest of the day. They> don't want you driving the rest of the day.>> Terry>> M B wrote:>> Darlene:>> Thank you for the encouragement. I am waiting> to stabilize on some medication before I> proceed but with each encouragement it is> helping me to get over the fear of having the> biopsy. One fear is the biopsy itself but I> think the greater fear is what do you do when> you find out the results of the biopsy. I'm> grateful I have this group. It will make> whatever comes up next be more manageable.>> I love Oceanside where you used to live. It> is one of my favorite communities in the San> Diego area. I miss those ocean breezes,> especially in 98 degree weather, lol.>> I hope your new treatment comes through for> you soon and that it works better for you than> the other type therapy. I have not heard of> that type of therapy before.>> Keep in touch, >> Darlene White wrote:>> Hello >> I urgently request you have a liver biopsy> to actually see if any damage is going on> to catch it early for better recovery..>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------>

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If I have another biopsy, I think I will elect a local and request the collagen plug for SURE. Thanks for the info

Darlene

Beth Kern wrote:

My doctor gave me a choice and I DID want to watch so took a local -- it was cool! They did an ultrasound right on the table to be sure of where the liver was exactly and make sure a lung wasn't in the way. The biopsy itself just took seconds. Lying on your side afterward IS a drag -- I brought a cassette player and tapes. The amount of time depends on whether or not they use a collagen plug at the site. With the older method it's 6-8 hours, with the plug about 3. Some people get some bruising or a small bump, but when I took off the band-aid, I couldn't even find where they had done it. Piece of cake!BethDarlene wrote:> Hello Debbie>> It is really the Doctor's choice to choose a local or put you to > sleep. My doctor asked me what I wanted. I elected to be put to sleep > because I did not want to watch. The cost is less expensive with a > local procedure.>> My doctor told me the reason they keep you in the hsp for 6 hrs post > procedure, they want to be sure there is no internal bleeding from the > procedure.>> Darlene >> debbie henning wrote:>> mary they do NOT put you to sleep. Ive had 2 biopsys and I was> await.It does not hurt you just feel alittle pressure thats it> ...Deb(giglebut)>> Darlene wrote:>> Hi >> Regarding the liver Biopsy procedure, you are put to sleep.> The results takes 2-3 days at the most.>> Darlene>> M B wrote:>> Hey guys,>> Do they put you to sleep or are you awake? About how long> does it take? How soon do you get to know the results?>> Thanks in advance, >> Darlene wrote:>> You feel sore on your right upper side. They take it> just below your right rib cage. You really don't feel> like driving that day or any active projects. Take> the day off.>> Darlene>> Terry Long wrote:>> Darlene, a biopsy is fairly painless. You do> have to take easy for the rest of the day. They> don't want you driving the rest of the day.>> Terry>> M B wrote:>> Darlene:>> Thank you for the encouragement. I am waiting> to stabilize on some medication before I> proceed but with each encouragement it is> helping me to get over the fear of having the> biopsy. One fear is the biopsy itself but I> think the greater fear is what do you do when> you find out the results of the biopsy. I'm> grateful I have this group. It will make> whatever comes up next be more manageable.>> I love Oceanside where you used to live. It> is one of my favorite communities in the San> Diego area. I miss those ocean breezes,> especially in 98 degree weather, lol.>> I hope your new treatment comes through for> you soon and that it works better for you than> the other type therapy. I have not heard of> that type of therapy before.>> Keep in touch, >> Darlene White wrote:>> Hello >> I urgently request you have a liver biopsy> to actually see if any damage is going on> to catch it early for better recovery..>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------>

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If I have another biopsy, I think I will elect a local and request the collagen plug for SURE. Thanks for the info Darlene Beth Kern wrote: My doctor gave me a choice and I DID want to watch so took a local -- it was cool! They did an ultrasound right on the table to be sure of where the liver was exactly and make sure a lung wasn't in the way. The biopsy itself just took seconds. Lying on your side afterward IS a drag -- I brought a cassette player and tapes. The amount of time depends on whether or not they use a collagen plug at the site. With the older method it's 6-8 hours, with the plug about 3. Some people get some bruising or a small bump, but when I took off the band-aid, I couldn't even find where they had done it. Piece of cake!BethDarlene wrote:> Hello Debbie>> It is really the Doctor's choice to choose a local or put you to > sleep. My doctor asked me what I wanted. I elected to be put to sleep > because I did not want to watch. The cost is less expensive with a > local procedure.>> My doctor told me the reason they keep you in the hsp for 6 hrs post > procedure, they want to be sure there is no internal bleeding from the > procedure.>> Darlene >> debbie henning wrote:>> mary they do NOT put you to sleep. Ive had 2 biopsys and I was> await.It does not hurt you just feel alittle pressure thats it> ...Deb(giglebut)>> Darlene wrote:>> Hi >> Regarding the liver Biopsy procedure, you are put to sleep.> The results takes 2-3 days at the most.>> Darlene>> M B wrote:>> Hey guys,>> Do they put you to sleep or are you awake? About how long> does it take? How soon do you get to know the results?>> Thanks in advance, >> Darlene wrote:>> You feel sore on your right upper side. They take it> just below your right rib cage. You really don't feel> like driving that day or any active projects. Take> the day off.>> Darlene>> Terry Long wrote:>> Darlene, a biopsy is fairly painless. You do> have to take easy for the rest of the day. They> don't want you driving the rest of the day.>> Terry>> M B wrote:>> Darlene:>> Thank you for the encouragement. I am waiting> to stabilize on some medication before I> proceed but with each encouragement it is> helping me to get over the fear of having the> biopsy. One fear is the biopsy itself but I> think the greater fear is what do you do when> you find out the results of the biopsy. I'm> grateful I have this group. It will make> whatever comes up next be more manageable.>> I love Oceanside where you used to live. It> is one of my favorite communities in the San> Diego area. I miss those ocean breezes,> especially in 98 degree weather, lol.>> I hope your new treatment comes through for> you soon and that it works better for you than> the other type therapy. I have not heard of> that type of therapy before.>> Keep in touch, >> Darlene White wrote:>> Hello >> I urgently request you have a liver biopsy> to actually see if any damage is going on> to catch it early for better recovery..>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------>