Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Yes, that's exactly what I mean, thanks, Ally. I am trying to decide when to start treatment and which drug company produces the best treatment for me. I am getting so close, I read all and re-read all.. I am as confused as I was back in September, LOL.. Sheena <4thMoon@...> wrote: Schering treatment? Is that the name of the company? I get my meds directly from the VA. I looked at the box and the company the Pegasys comes from is Roche. Is that what you mean? Forgive me for not understanding the question... Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: My GI doctor is rarely in his office and has never returned a phone call. I"m going to talk this all over with him on the 6th, can only wait and see, but I do suspect this is why his success rate is so low.. Are you on Schering treatment? Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Hmm, I understand. I only saw my doctor once since I started this 11 months ago. We stay in contact by phone and email. If I have any questions or concerns or want to know the results of my blood test, I just email her and she gets right back to me. Does your doctor have an email address that you can contact him at? Or is he not open to communication at all? On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: There's where my problem lies, with a a doctor that is not ever available, and I can't imagine going 3 months (or more) at a time with no appointment. My Primary says his hands are tied, the GI has to handle treatment. It would seem things could get very out of hand if let go too long.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: I think it depends on your doctors discretion. For me, I had tests every other week for the first 6 weeks then once a month there after. I will have them once a month till the end of treatment then every 6 months to follow up. Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: It was my understanding there should be weekly blood work once treatment is started? Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: I haven't had any blood work yet, so don't know what that will be. I don't feel off in any way, tho. Sharon Re: Sharon That seems to be all that I can manage, any more and my sodium goes way low, too.. SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: Not the gallon I should, but steady drinking all day. Probably 4 or so 16 oz bottles a day. Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from real people who know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 I didn't realize you could choose which company to use. I am rather stuck with whatever the VA uses. The treatment seems to be working though, whatever the brand, because I am undetectable so am happy for that. The one big difference about the VA is that they don't use procrit, I am taking something called Aranesp which is very similar but obviously has side effects that aren't listed for procrit like for me, when I started this, I had a severely increased appetite and gained weight, so I really have to watch it now. It is hard because I am hungry all the time. The interferon never affected my appetite to begin with. Guess I'm the odd one out, lol. Ally On 1/31/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002@...> wrote: Yes, that's exactly what I mean, thanks, Ally. I am trying to decide when to start treatment and which drug company produces the best treatment for me. I am getting so close, I read all and re-read all.. I am as confused as I was back in September, LOL.. Sheena <4thMoon@...> wrote: Schering treatment? Is that the name of the company? I get my meds directly from the VA. I looked at the box and the company the Pegasys comes from is Roche. Is that what you mean? Forgive me for not understanding the question... Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002@... > wrote: My GI doctor is rarely in his office and has never returned a phone call. I " m going to talk this all over with him on the 6th, can only wait and see, but I do suspect this is why his success rate is so low.. Are you on Schering treatment? Sheena <4thMoon@...> wrote: Hmm, I understand. I only saw my doctor once since I started this 11 months ago. We stay in contact by phone and email. If I have any questions or concerns or want to know the results of my blood test, I just email her and she gets right back to me. Does your doctor have an email address that you can contact him at? Or is he not open to communication at all? On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002@... > wrote: There's where my problem lies, with a a doctor that is not ever available, and I can't imagine going 3 months (or more) at a time with no appointment. My Primary says his hands are tied, the GI has to handle treatment. It would seem things could get very out of hand if let go too long.. Sheena <4thMoon@...> wrote: I think it depends on your doctors discretion. For me, I had tests every other week for the first 6 weeks then once a month there after. I will have them once a month till the end of treatment then every 6 months to follow up. Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002@... > wrote: It was my understanding there should be weekly blood work once treatment is started? Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: I haven't had any blood work yet, so don't know what that will be. I don't feel off in any way, tho. Sharon Re: Sharon That seems to be all that I can manage, any more and my sodium goes way low, too.. SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote: Not the gallon I should, but steady drinking all day. Probably 4 or so 16 oz bottles a day. Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from real people who know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 I didn't realize you could choose which company to use. I am rather stuck with whatever the VA uses. The treatment seems to be working though, whatever the brand, because I am undetectable so am happy for that. The one big difference about the VA is that they don't use procrit, I am taking something called Aranesp which is very similar but obviously has side effects that aren't listed for procrit like for me, when I started this, I had a severely increased appetite and gained weight, so I really have to watch it now. It is hard because I am hungry all the time. The interferon never affected my appetite to begin with. Guess I'm the odd one out, lol. Ally On 1/31/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002@...> wrote: Yes, that's exactly what I mean, thanks, Ally. I am trying to decide when to start treatment and which drug company produces the best treatment for me. I am getting so close, I read all and re-read all.. I am as confused as I was back in September, LOL.. Sheena <4thMoon@...> wrote: Schering treatment? Is that the name of the company? I get my meds directly from the VA. I looked at the box and the company the Pegasys comes from is Roche. Is that what you mean? Forgive me for not understanding the question... Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002@... > wrote: My GI doctor is rarely in his office and has never returned a phone call. I " m going to talk this all over with him on the 6th, can only wait and see, but I do suspect this is why his success rate is so low.. Are you on Schering treatment? Sheena <4thMoon@...> wrote: Hmm, I understand. I only saw my doctor once since I started this 11 months ago. We stay in contact by phone and email. If I have any questions or concerns or want to know the results of my blood test, I just email her and she gets right back to me. Does your doctor have an email address that you can contact him at? Or is he not open to communication at all? On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002@... > wrote: There's where my problem lies, with a a doctor that is not ever available, and I can't imagine going 3 months (or more) at a time with no appointment. My Primary says his hands are tied, the GI has to handle treatment. It would seem things could get very out of hand if let go too long.. Sheena <4thMoon@...> wrote: I think it depends on your doctors discretion. For me, I had tests every other week for the first 6 weeks then once a month there after. I will have them once a month till the end of treatment then every 6 months to follow up. Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002@... > wrote: It was my understanding there should be weekly blood work once treatment is started? Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: I haven't had any blood work yet, so don't know what that will be. I don't feel off in any way, tho. Sharon Re: Sharon That seems to be all that I can manage, any more and my sodium goes way low, too.. SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote: Not the gallon I should, but steady drinking all day. Probably 4 or so 16 oz bottles a day. Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from real people who know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Ah! So there are some drug names similar from one country to another. Aranesp is a drug they had Daryl on and I couldn't remember what it was for. Perhaps that's what helped him regain all the weight he'd lost as well as helping his blood count. Hmmmmm very interesting! Luv anne Re: Drug Companies I didn't realize you could choose which company to use. I am rather stuck with whatever the VA uses. The treatment seems to be working though, whatever the brand, because I am undetectable so am happy for that. The one big difference about the VA is that they don't use procrit, I am taking something called Aranesp which is very similar but obviously has side effects that aren't listed for procrit like for me, when I started this, I had a severely increased appetite and gained weight, so I really have to watch it now. It is hard because I am hungry all the time. The interferon never affected my appetite to begin with. Guess I'm the odd one out, lol. Ally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Yes, Aranesp is a reb blood cell booster. It makes a huge difference in how I feel on treatment, that is for sure. Ally On 1/31/07, anne <kanga2@...> wrote: Ah! So there are some drug names similar from one country to another. Aranesp is a drug they had Daryl on and I couldn't remember what it was for. Perhaps that's what helped him regain all the weight he'd lost as well as helping his blood count. Hmmmmm very interesting! Luv anne Re: Drug Companies I didn't realize you could choose which company to use. I am rather stuck with whatever the VA uses. The treatment seems to be working though, whatever the brand, because I am undetectable so am happy for that. The one big difference about the VA is that they don't use procrit, I am taking something called Aranesp which is very similar but obviously has side effects that aren't listed for procrit like for me, when I started this, I had a severely increased appetite and gained weight, so I really have to watch it now. It is hard because I am hungry all the time. The interferon never affected my appetite to begin with. Guess I'm the odd one out, lol. Ally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Sheena,, if you are not obese,, then either would work fine for you,, and from what I have read, pegysys has supposedly fewer and milder side effects.. jaxSheena <mom4possums2002@...> wrote: Yes, that's exactly what I mean, thanks, Ally. I am trying to decide when to start treatment and which drug company produces the best treatment for me. I am getting so close, I read all and re-read all.. I am as confused as I was back in September, LOL.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Schering treatment? Is that the name of the company? I get my meds directly from the VA. I looked at the box and the company the Pegasys comes from is Roche. Is that what you mean? Forgive me for not understanding the question... Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: My GI doctor is rarely in his office and has never returned a phone call. I"m going to talk this all over with him on the 6th, can only wait and see, but I do suspect this is why his success rate is so low.. Are you on Schering treatment? Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Hmm, I understand. I only saw my doctor once since I started this 11 months ago. We stay in contact by phone and email. If I have any questions or concerns or want to know the results of my blood test, I just email her and she gets right back to me. Does your doctor have an email address that you can contact him at? Or is he not open to communication at all? On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: There's where my problem lies, with a a doctor that is not ever available, and I can't imagine going 3 months (or more) at a time with no appointment. My Primary says his hands are tied, the GI has to handle treatment. It would seem things could get very out of hand if let go too long.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: I think it depends on your doctors discretion. For me, I had tests every other week for the first 6 weeks then once a month there after. I will have them once a month till the end of treatment then every 6 months to follow up. Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: It was my understanding there should be weekly blood work once treatment is started? Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: I haven't had any blood work yet, so don't know what that will be. I don't feel off in any way, tho. Sharon Re: Sharon That seems to be all that I can manage, any more and my sodium goes way low, too.. SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: Not the gallon I should, but steady drinking all day. Probably 4 or so 16 oz bottles a day. Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from real people who know. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I'm pretty chubby again.. <sigh>, but will have to see what the doc says on Tuesday.. Thanks, at this point I just want to start.. Sheena Jackie on <redjaxjm@...> wrote: Sheena,, if you are not obese,, then either would work fine for you,, and from what I have read, pegysys has supposedly fewer and milder side effects.. jaxSheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: Yes, that's exactly what I mean, thanks, Ally. I am trying to decide when to start treatment and which drug company produces the best treatment for me. I am getting so close, I read all and re-read all.. I am as confused as I was back in September, LOL.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Schering treatment? Is that the name of the company? I get my meds directly from the VA. I looked at the box and the company the Pegasys comes from is Roche. Is that what you mean? Forgive me for not understanding the question... Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: My GI doctor is rarely in his office and has never returned a phone call. I"m going to talk this all over with him on the 6th, can only wait and see, but I do suspect this is why his success rate is so low.. Are you on Schering treatment? Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Hmm, I understand. I only saw my doctor once since I started this 11 months ago. We stay in contact by phone and email. If I have any questions or concerns or want to know the results of my blood test, I just email her and she gets right back to me. Does your doctor have an email address that you can contact him at? Or is he not open to communication at all? On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: There's where my problem lies, with a a doctor that is not ever available, and I can't imagine going 3 months (or more) at a time with no appointment. My Primary says his hands are tied, the GI has to handle treatment. It would seem things could get very out of hand if let go too long.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: I think it depends on your doctors discretion. For me, I had tests every other week for the first 6 weeks then once a month there after. I will have them once a month till the end of treatment then every 6 months to follow up. Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: It was my understanding there should be weekly blood work once treatment is started? Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: I haven't had any blood work yet, so don't know what that will be. I don't feel off in any way, tho. Sharon Re: Sharon That seems to be all that I can manage, any more and my sodium goes way low, too.. SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: Not the gallon I should, but steady drinking all day. Probably 4 or so 16 oz bottles a day. Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from real people who know. Jackie Need Mail bonding?Go to the Q&A for great tips from Answers users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Chubby is one thing,, obese is another hon,, we are talking more than say 40 pounds overweight... Sheena <mom4possums2002@...> wrote: I'm pretty chubby again.. <sigh>, but will have to see what the doc says on Tuesday.. Thanks, at this point I just want to start.. Sheena Jackie on <redjaxjm > wrote: Sheena,, if you are not obese,, then either would work fine for you,, and from what I have read, pegysys has supposedly fewer and milder side effects.. jaxSheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: Yes, that's exactly what I mean, thanks, Ally. I am trying to decide when to start treatment and which drug company produces the best treatment for me. I am getting so close, I read all and re-read all.. I am as confused as I was back in September, LOL.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Schering treatment? Is that the name of the company? I get my meds directly from the VA. I looked at the box and the company the Pegasys comes from is Roche. Is that what you mean? Forgive me for not understanding the question... Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: My GI doctor is rarely in his office and has never returned a phone call. I"m going to talk this all over with him on the 6th, can only wait and see, but I do suspect this is why his success rate is so low.. Are you on Schering treatment? Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Hmm, I understand. I only saw my doctor once since I started this 11 months ago. We stay in contact by phone and email. If I have any questions or concerns or want to know the results of my blood test, I just email her and she gets right back to me. Does your doctor have an email address that you can contact him at? Or is he not open to communication at all? On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: There's where my problem lies, with a a doctor that is not ever available, and I can't imagine going 3 months (or more) at a time with no appointment. My Primary says his hands are tied, the GI has to handle treatment. It would seem things could get very out of hand if let go too long.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: I think it depends on your doctors discretion. For me, I had tests every other week for the first 6 weeks then once a month there after. I will have them once a month till the end of treatment then every 6 months to follow up. Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: It was my understanding there should be weekly blood work once treatment is started? Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: I haven't had any blood work yet, so don't know what that will be. I don't feel off in any way, tho. Sharon Re: Sharon That seems to be all that I can manage, any more and my sodium goes way low, too.. SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: Not the gallon I should, but steady drinking all day. Probably 4 or so 16 oz bottles a day. Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from real people who know. Jackie Need Mail bonding?Go to the Q & A for great tips from Answers users. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Borderline here for sure.. :-o Jackie on <redjaxjm@...> wrote: Chubby is one thing,, obese is another hon,, we are talking more than say 40 pounds overweight... Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: I'm pretty chubby again.. <sigh>, but will have to see what the doc says on Tuesday.. Thanks, at this point I just want to start.. Sheena Jackie on <redjaxjm > wrote: Sheena,, if you are not obese,, then either would work fine for you,, and from what I have read, pegysys has supposedly fewer and milder side effects.. jaxSheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: Yes, that's exactly what I mean, thanks, Ally. I am trying to decide when to start treatment and which drug company produces the best treatment for me. I am getting so close, I read all and re-read all.. I am as confused as I was back in September, LOL.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Schering treatment? Is that the name of the company? I get my meds directly from the VA. I looked at the box and the company the Pegasys comes from is Roche. Is that what you mean? Forgive me for not understanding the question... Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: My GI doctor is rarely in his office and has never returned a phone call. I"m going to talk this all over with him on the 6th, can only wait and see, but I do suspect this is why his success rate is so low.. Are you on Schering treatment? Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Hmm, I understand. I only saw my doctor once since I started this 11 months ago. We stay in contact by phone and email. If I have any questions or concerns or want to know the results of my blood test, I just email her and she gets right back to me. Does your doctor have an email address that you can contact him at? Or is he not open to communication at all? On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: There's where my problem lies, with a a doctor that is not ever available, and I can't imagine going 3 months (or more) at a time with no appointment. My Primary says his hands are tied, the GI has to handle treatment. It would seem things could get very out of hand if let go too long.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: I think it depends on your doctors discretion. For me, I had tests every other week for the first 6 weeks then once a month there after. I will have them once a month till the end of treatment then every 6 months to follow up. Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: It was my understanding there should be weekly blood work once treatment is started? Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: I haven't had any blood work yet, so don't know what that will be. I don't feel off in any way, tho. Sharon Re: Sharon That seems to be all that I can manage, any more and my sodium goes way low, too.. SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: Not the gallon I should, but steady drinking all day. Probably 4 or so 16 oz bottles a day. Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from real people who know. Jackie Need Mail bonding?Go to the Q & A for great tips from Answers users. Jackie Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debatein the Answers Food Drink Q&A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Borderline here for sure.. :-o Jackie on <redjaxjm@...> wrote: Chubby is one thing,, obese is another hon,, we are talking more than say 40 pounds overweight... Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: I'm pretty chubby again.. <sigh>, but will have to see what the doc says on Tuesday.. Thanks, at this point I just want to start.. Sheena Jackie on <redjaxjm > wrote: Sheena,, if you are not obese,, then either would work fine for you,, and from what I have read, pegysys has supposedly fewer and milder side effects.. jaxSheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: Yes, that's exactly what I mean, thanks, Ally. I am trying to decide when to start treatment and which drug company produces the best treatment for me. I am getting so close, I read all and re-read all.. I am as confused as I was back in September, LOL.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Schering treatment? Is that the name of the company? I get my meds directly from the VA. I looked at the box and the company the Pegasys comes from is Roche. Is that what you mean? Forgive me for not understanding the question... Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: My GI doctor is rarely in his office and has never returned a phone call. I"m going to talk this all over with him on the 6th, can only wait and see, but I do suspect this is why his success rate is so low.. Are you on Schering treatment? Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Hmm, I understand. I only saw my doctor once since I started this 11 months ago. We stay in contact by phone and email. If I have any questions or concerns or want to know the results of my blood test, I just email her and she gets right back to me. Does your doctor have an email address that you can contact him at? Or is he not open to communication at all? On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: There's where my problem lies, with a a doctor that is not ever available, and I can't imagine going 3 months (or more) at a time with no appointment. My Primary says his hands are tied, the GI has to handle treatment. It would seem things could get very out of hand if let go too long.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: I think it depends on your doctors discretion. For me, I had tests every other week for the first 6 weeks then once a month there after. I will have them once a month till the end of treatment then every 6 months to follow up. Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: It was my understanding there should be weekly blood work once treatment is started? Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: I haven't had any blood work yet, so don't know what that will be. I don't feel off in any way, tho. Sharon Re: Sharon That seems to be all that I can manage, any more and my sodium goes way low, too.. SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: Not the gallon I should, but steady drinking all day. Probably 4 or so 16 oz bottles a day. Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from real people who know. Jackie Need Mail bonding?Go to the Q & A for great tips from Answers users. Jackie Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debatein the Answers Food Drink Q&A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 well then, IF you CAN get peg-intron,, I'd opt for that, but there may be a specific reason your doc might want to put you on the other one... talk with him about it,, Sheena <mom4possums2002@...> wrote: Borderline here for sure.. :-o Jackie on <redjaxjm > wrote: Chubby is one thing,, obese is another hon,, we are talking more than say 40 pounds overweight... Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: I'm pretty chubby again.. <sigh>, but will have to see what the doc says on Tuesday.. Thanks, at this point I just want to start.. Sheena Jackie on <redjaxjm > wrote: Sheena,, if you are not obese,, then either would work fine for you,, and from what I have read, pegysys has supposedly fewer and milder side effects.. jaxSheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: Yes, that's exactly what I mean, thanks, Ally. I am trying to decide when to start treatment and which drug company produces the best treatment for me. I am getting so close, I read all and re-read all.. I am as confused as I was back in September, LOL.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Schering treatment? Is that the name of the company? I get my meds directly from the VA. I looked at the box and the company the Pegasys comes from is Roche. Is that what you mean? Forgive me for not understanding the question... Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: My GI doctor is rarely in his office and has never returned a phone call. I"m going to talk this all over with him on the 6th, can only wait and see, but I do suspect this is why his success rate is so low.. Are you on Schering treatment? Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Hmm, I understand. I only saw my doctor once since I started this 11 months ago. We stay in contact by phone and email. If I have any questions or concerns or want to know the results of my blood test, I just email her and she gets right back to me. Does your doctor have an email address that you can contact him at? Or is he not open to communication at all? On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: There's where my problem lies, with a a doctor that is not ever available, and I can't imagine going 3 months (or more) at a time with no appointment. My Primary says his hands are tied, the GI has to handle treatment. It would seem things could get very out of hand if let go too long.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: I think it depends on your doctors discretion. For me, I had tests every other week for the first 6 weeks then once a month there after. I will have them once a month till the end of treatment then every 6 months to follow up. Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: It was my understanding there should be weekly blood work once treatment is started? Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: I haven't had any blood work yet, so don't know what that will be. I don't feel off in any way, tho. Sharon Re: Sharon That seems to be all that I can manage, any more and my sodium goes way low, too.. SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: Not the gallon I should, but steady drinking all day. Probably 4 or so 16 oz bottles a day. Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from real people who know. Jackie Need Mail bonding?Go to the Q & A for great tips from Answers users. Jackie Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debatein the Answers Food Drink Q & A. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Chubby girls need love too.HAHAHASheena <mom4possums2002@...> wrote: Borderline here for sure.. :-o Jackie on <redjaxjm > wrote: Chubby is one thing,, obese is another hon,, we are talking more than say 40 pounds overweight... Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: I'm pretty chubby again.. <sigh>, but will have to see what the doc says on Tuesday.. Thanks, at this point I just want to start.. Sheena Jackie on <redjaxjm > wrote: Sheena,, if you are not obese,, then either would work fine for you,, and from what I have read, pegysys has supposedly fewer and milder side effects.. jaxSheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: Yes, that's exactly what I mean, thanks, Ally. I am trying to decide when to start treatment and which drug company produces the best treatment for me. I am getting so close, I read all and re-read all.. I am as confused as I was back in September, LOL.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Schering treatment? Is that the name of the company? I get my meds directly from the VA. I looked at the box and the company the Pegasys comes from is Roche. Is that what you mean? Forgive me for not understanding the question... Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: My GI doctor is rarely in his office and has never returned a phone call. I"m going to talk this all over with him on the 6th, can only wait and see, but I do suspect this is why his success rate is so low.. Are you on Schering treatment? Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: Hmm, I understand. I only saw my doctor once since I started this 11 months ago. We stay in contact by phone and email. If I have any questions or concerns or want to know the results of my blood test, I just email her and she gets right back to me. Does your doctor have an email address that you can contact him at? Or is he not open to communication at all? On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: There's where my problem lies, with a a doctor that is not ever available, and I can't imagine going 3 months (or more) at a time with no appointment. My Primary says his hands are tied, the GI has to handle treatment. It would seem things could get very out of hand if let go too long.. Sheena <4thMoongmail> wrote: I think it depends on your doctors discretion. For me, I had tests every other week for the first 6 weeks then once a month there after. I will have them once a month till the end of treatment then every 6 months to follow up. Ally On 1/30/07, Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: It was my understanding there should be weekly blood work once treatment is started? Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: I haven't had any blood work yet, so don't know what that will be. I don't feel off in any way, tho. Sharon Re: Sharon That seems to be all that I can manage, any more and my sodium goes way low, too.. SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: Not the gallon I should, but steady drinking all day. Probably 4 or so 16 oz bottles a day. Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from real people who know. Jackie Need Mail bonding?Go to the Q & A for great tips from Answers users. Jackie Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debatein the Answers Food Drink Q & A. Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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