Blood work

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Fran,

Sorry if I was over sensitive.

Is the NIH lab site for public access?

If so, would you have a link for it?

Ellyn

Mom of (Periodic Fever) (5),

Alyssa(8), and Kate(4)

Philadelphia, PA

" Fran Bulone " <fbulone@...>

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OOOOppps Ellyn bout the alcohol. I get all of my research lab data from

the NIH lab site... and that was quoted from their site. Same with the

second email regarding the IGA studies.. I added more info for members on

the second email including the normal values for other immunoglobulins...

all sited from the NIH site.

Just to clarify... that was not meant for your small son. The site was

referring AGAIN to adults who have ELEVATED studies which MAY be caused

from NUMEROUS factors ONE being alcohol.

I think I am going to DEFER ALL lab questions back to your physicians.

Seems to be to confusing as a medical professional.... trying to explain

these issues through an email.

Soooo in the future... to all our members... ask your doctor about the lab

studies.

I do NOT want to confuse or misinform or hurt anyone's feelings when I

need clarification.

God Bless... Again!!

<smile>

Fran

Fran Bulone RN

Mom to ph 7yr

Waxhaw NC

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Hi Ellyn,

The site I access is for medical professionals.

I will search the NIH Site and see if there is one for public access.

God Bless

Fran

Fran Bulone RN

Mom to ph 7yr

Waxhaw NC

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It was my understanding there should be weekly blood work once treatment is started? Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> 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 -----

Original Message ----- From: Sheena Hepatitis C Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 8:23 PM Subject: 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.

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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.

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[Guest guest]

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.

[Guest guest]

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 <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.

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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 <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.

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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.

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[Guest guest]

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.

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Blood tests are usually monthly, and then more in depth every three months, I think that's pretty much the standard.

When I was on an HMO and getting horrible treatment, I called the company and listed my complaints and told them that I HAD to do something about this since I was too sick not to. I got results in that they called the docs involved and wrote them letters telling them to correct their hebavior. I was on Community Health, a NOT very good company IMO. Perhaps you can do that. Sometimes veiled threats of misconduct and below par treatment can help......? It seems a darn shame that you're socked in to inferior treatment.

I petitioned another insurance provider to accept me through the company I worked for and after several letters back and forth, I got it.

Sharon

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

[Guest guest]

The drug company (called the 24 hour Pegasy's nurse on-call for something else)

told me

that most doctor's do 2 week draw for the first month and then monthly after

that as long

as everything looks good. Mine had me on weekly draws for the first five weeks

(glad to

be off of that!) and now I'm doing two week draws for four weeks and hopefully

I'll be on

monthly soon! They have me draw my blood five days after my injection and then

they call

me and check in before the next injection to tell me to keep going.

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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 <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.

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PLEASE EVERYONE (scream, yes!): Please make sure your blood test

request from your Doc to the Lab specifies right on that main paper

that one copy of the results are to be sent to you, the patient, with

your full name and address. I will not leave my Doc's office until I

have that request in writing. Then, you can keep your weekly,

monthly, etc blood tests and scans in your own file at home. Don't

wait for the damn Doc all the time. Many here know how to read blood

tests, and many good sites on Google have more info on HCV and

bloodtests.

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I go directly to the lab to ge my results , as a par of my permanent medical records they can't be kept from me

Re: Blood Work

PLEASE EVERYONE (scream, yes!): Please make sure your blood test request from your Doc to the Lab specifies right on that main paper that one copy of the results are to be sent to you, the patient, with your full name and address. I will not leave my Doc's office until I have that request in writing. Then, you can keep your weekly, monthly, etc blood tests and scans in your own file at home. Don't wait for the damn Doc all the time. Many here know how to read blood tests, and many good sites on Google have more info on HCV and bloodtests.> > 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.> >>

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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.

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I am fortunate in that my blood results are put into a computer that I can access and then print out. That much makes things easier. The first thing I was told here by Jax, I believe, was to start a medical folder with all of my test results. That has been invaluable. Thanks! Sheena Rick Kipp <rickkipp@...> wrote: PLEASE EVERYONE (scream, yes!): Please make sure your blood test request from your

Doc to the Lab specifies right on that main paper that one copy of the results are to be sent to you, the patient, with your full name and address. I will not leave my Doc's office until I have that request in writing. Then, you can keep your weekly, monthly, etc blood tests and scans in your own file at home. Don't wait for the damn Doc all the time. Many here know how to read blood tests, and many good sites on Google have more info on HCV and bloodtests.> > 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.> >>

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I am fortunate in that my blood results are put into a computer that I can access and then print out. That much makes things easier. The first thing I was told here by Jax, I believe, was to start a medical folder with all of my test results. That has been invaluable. Thanks! Sheena Rick Kipp <rickkipp@...> wrote: PLEASE EVERYONE (scream, yes!): Please make sure your blood test request from your

Doc to the Lab specifies right on that main paper that one copy of the results are to be sent to you, the patient, with your full name and address. I will not leave my Doc's office until I have that request in writing. Then, you can keep your weekly, monthly, etc blood tests and scans in your own file at home. Don't wait for the damn Doc all the time. Many here know how to read blood tests, and many good sites on Google have more info on HCV and bloodtests.> > 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.> >>

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Perhaps mine is an unusual one but my experience with the VA has been a very positive one. Perhaps it is my doctor that makes the difference. The first time I was seen for HepC at the VA, it was a different doctor who told me I never needed to be treated so I went on my way knowing nothing was wrong till I started following my own blood tests and saw my liver levels slowly rising. Luckily there was this new doctor there that I now see who immediately wanted to treat me. I started right away. I feel very lucky because I am completely covered 100% so pay nothing.

Ally

On 1/31/07, Rick Kipp <rickkipp@...> wrote:

Hey Ally and Welcome to this wonderful group. Shering-Plough (sp) and Roche Labs are two separate companies in the US that make similar HCV products. I've had 3 tx's, one FDA trial, one Sherring and one Roche. I found the chief differences appear to be based on increased doseages of the Riba and Peg. Continue to ask, and soon you'll know what you need and how to research what you don't know. This group also has research capabilities as well as many very educated folks who know this stuff inside and out. Also, could you please keep in touch with your progress and your thoughts on VA. I almost went to them, but have great insurance, so didn't.> > > >> > > > Not the gallon I should, but steady drinking all day. Probably 4 or> > > > so 16 oz bottles a day.> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > ------------------------------

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I had blood tests every other week, too, for the first 12 weeks. Now I start going just once a month. <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 <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.

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I learned something after making ANOTHER statement that I thought I knew that blood work was only monthly. lol Each time I do this, I learn lots. Thanks to all for the info. I NEED to learn not to be so sure of my own info. It must definitely be up to the doc.

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I had blood tests every other week, too, for the first 12 weeks. Now I start going just once a month. <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

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Ed - this is of interest as I decided to try to lower triglycerides a bit. How much policosanol were you on? Any side effects? Also I assume just a half teaspoon or so of cinnamon per day? Way to go on the PSA!! KipEd Gundy <edgundy@...> wrote: I just received the numbers from my blood work that was done this pastWednesday morning.Just as I figured... my cholesterol is up ... it is at 255.My triglycerides are also up but I forgot the numbers.But this is because I have

not been taking Policosanol for about2 months ... my bad! I ran out and have not replenished my supply.But, the good news is that my PSA is at .4Not bad for an old guy who lost his dad and grandpa to prostate cancer.Now at least I have baseline measurement for my next blood workfor the cholesterol check.I will get some more policosanol and take more cinnamon to reducemy numbers.But, my count was over 300 before I had my heart attack four and half years ago.

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Very pleased with the PSA results. It has never gone higher than

..8. This is actually the lowest it has been ever. My last blood

test was about 3 years ago so I am not surprised the cholesterol

and the trigly. were much higher than the last time. The last time

I was tested while taking Policosanol my count was at 190.

I take 10 mg of Policosanol a day (but have not taken any for a

few months)... going back on it starting tomorrow.

I will be increasing my cinnamon to four capsules a day. I have

been taking only 2.

I also will be taking more Biotin and Chromium Picolinate too to

see if that will help fight the Triglycerides too.

> I just received the numbers from my blood work that was

done this past

> Wednesday morning.

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> Just as I figured... my cholesterol is up ... it is at 255.

>

> My triglycerides are also up but I forgot the numbers.

>

> But this is because I have not been taking Policosanol for about

> 2 months ... my bad! I ran out and have not replenished my supply.

>

> But, the good news is that my PSA is at .4

>

> Not bad for an old guy who lost his dad and grandpa to prostate

> cancer.

>

> Now at least I have baseline measurement for my next blood work

> for the cholesterol check.

>

> I will get some more policosanol and take more cinnamon to reduce

> my numbers.

>

> But, my count was over 300 before I had my heart attack four and

> half years ago.

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>

> I quit using Statins (Lipitor) as prescribed by my Dr and changed

> to a LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) diet with 3 tablespoons VCO (Virgin

> Coconut Oil)

Good for you Karl! That's wonderful news. Doesn't it feel good to

feel better?

-vanessa

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van essa wrote:

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>> I quit using Statins (Lipitor) as prescribed by my Dr and changed

>> to a LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) diet with 3 tablespoons VCO (Virgin

>> Coconut Oil)

>>

>

> Good for you Karl! That's wonderful news. Doesn't it feel good to

> feel better?

>

> -vanessa

>

Thank you - and indeed it does, I wonder how I will feel when I

reach my goals :-) .

Best wishes

KJ

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Hepatitis C is treated with a drug called peginterferon, usually in combination

with the drug ribavirin.

You may need surgery if you have hepatitis C for many years. Over time,

hepatitis C can cause your liver to stop working.

it can lead to liver cancer, liver failure or cirrhosis — irreversible and

potentially fatal scarring of the liver.

If that happens, you will need a new liver. The surgery is called a liver

transplant. It involves taking out the old, damaged liver and putting in a new,

healthy one from a donor.

Medication is currently available for treatment of chronic hepatitis C. The most

effective medication is the combination of peginterferon and ribavirin.

Treatment with this medication is successful in eradicating HCV in about half of

infected patients. This is called a sustained virologic response (SVR). Current

studies suggest that HCV will probably never return in patients with a sustained

virologic response unless they are once again exposed to this virus. No vaccine

currently exists to prevent infection in an individual that is exposed to HCV.

Patients who achieve a SVR following treatment with peginterferon and ribavirin

have an improvement in the degree of liver injury with loss of fibrosis and a

return of the liver towards normal. This is called histologic improvement.

Histologic improvement has also been reported to occur in some patients who did

not achieve a sustained virologic response following treatment with

peginterferon and ribavirin.

> From: fiar@... <fiar@...>

> Subject: Blood work

>

> Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 11:47 AM

> Twigs and Bark! (That's what my friend calls a lot of

> the " alternative " stuff I do....he does some

> too...)

>

> Well, as some here know, I'm living with Hep C but so

> far not HIV+ (tho I am queer and used to shoot drugs).

>

> My recent bloodwork was a bit of a happy surprise. For the

> second time, my hep C viral load was very low--even lower

> than last test: 1940 IU/ml. My liver enzymes were just a

> little elevated (last check they were normal). Other blood

> work is normal (platelets good), etc. On palpation, the

> liver is not enlarged or stiff.

>

> I can attribute this to not only diet, sleeping, exercise

> but also a selection of antioxidants and herbs. For a guy

> pushing 50, it ain't bad. But my list of stuff is also

> fairly costly. It SHOULD be covered (but then I don't

> have health insurance at all).

>

> Of course, while these numbers don't correlate with

> progression as HIV load or CD4 counts do, the numbers are

> all in the right places.

>

> I'll post my current protocol later or email me if you

> would like a copy.

> M.

>

>

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