Update

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Merril, I'm sorry to hear of you being so sick. Please know we shall send our

best for you a recovery soon. Good luck with the dental also. I'm sure you

know once your teeth are fixed you will feel so much better. Many hugs,

Pattymelt

Update

Hello everyone,

I have been battling bronchitis since the beginning of January and since

I'm having my four wisdom teeth

removed plus a molar and the nurses at the hospital have set up a bed in the

ICU for me. I'm being put under (thank god as I don't think I could do it

half awake).

On a lighter note, my husband and I celebrated our ten year anniversary on

the 19th of Jan. and I was so lucky to receive a beautiful three diamond

ring (past/present/future)....

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,

Sounds like you have a super PCP, I would keep her for sure!! Good luck

with the new rheumy and keep us posted!! My rheumy told me there are over

150 connective tissue disorders and some can take years to present and some

never present fully. So keep that in mind and don't let the time it takes

to get a diagnosis drive you batty!!

Lynn

-- Update

Hi. I went back to my PCP yesterday. She said despite the normal

blood work that she strongly believes that I have some type of

autoimmune disease. She strongly believes that lupus and Lyme's

disease have been ruled out but is still concerned about RA. I am

to go to a rheumatologist (Dr. Chappman) one week from today

and am very anxious about what she will say. The doctor said that I

have too many problems with my hands to rule out RA. She said

yesterday that I have Raynaud's syndrome and Sjogren's syndrome.

I also have the flushing face that goes beet red and feels so hot

you all were discussing earlier; however, I never have a fever. It

was 96.8 yesterday.

Yesterday, my PCP detected a tremor in my hands and legs. She

noticed my hands shaking and felt the tremor in my legs when

checking my mobility. She said it was a significant tremor and that

we would follow up on it after my visit next week. She is also

sending me Tuesday to an ophthalmologist due to my extreme eye pain

and twitching.

Just had to share my good news. Maybe I'll get some answers soon.

Hope you all are doing better. Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Meril, I am so happy the procedure is finally done for you and the bronchitis

gone. We've missed you girl. Now maybe this new med will give you lots of good

days. Maybe someone should write the show and see if they will put Stills

disease on there?

As I said good to see you posting again, Luv, Melt

----- Original Message -----

From: Marilyn Hogg

just a quick email to let you know that I finally kicked the bronchitis in

the butt even though it took three batches of antibiotics to do so, wicked

thing! Not a moment to soon as a week or so later I was under the knife

having five teeth removed (four wisdom and one molar

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/28/2005 8:51:14 PM Eastern Standard Time,

kbonanny@... writes:

Please email me @ kbonanny@... if you have any insight but are too

embarrassed to announce it to the group.

Darn you Kirk, just when lying to myself gets a little easier, someone like

you asks a question like this and it peaks a little thru that screen of

denial I've built. But you know what they say,

* If one person calls you a horse's ass, ignore them.

* If two people call you a horse's ass, maybe they're right.

* If three people call you a horse's ass, it's time to buy the saddle!

I guess I need to buy the saddle now Kirk, thanks to you.

* 2 or 3 years ago when I began to have neuropathy in my feet, I went

to a neurologist. As part of his examination and after looking at my xrays

and tests, he asked if I felt back pain. I said no. He was shocked I was able

to walk as my xrays and back are so messed up. Apparently the Stills was able

to mess up my back really well in just 4 years at that time. But I was on so

many drugs at the time, especially pain pills, that I felt nothing. Scared me

that I couldn't even feel back pain that was so severe it should have been

difficult to stand because of all the pain pills we take.What if it became

infected or something, would I even know it? Subsequently my back did begin to

hurt as well - did it hurt because he told me it would or did it really

hurt???? Sometimes I still wonder. He asked me a bunch more questions during

this

first examination, several pages worth. Including, " any problems with

incontinence? " Horse #1 - By the time the doctor got to this question, his head

was

down and he was just completing a checklist and was checking " NO " before I even

answered some of the questions. I got used to answering " NO " to the

questions as well, not paying that much attention after hearing so much. NO

came out

of my mouth too quickly and I didn't correct myself. I figured that he'd ask

again in future visits and didn't think much about that. My theory on this

whole thing is that as your back goes bad with stills, that will affect your

nerve endings. All of that makes it more and more difficult to be in good shape

- buff-wise. And if your muscles get atrophied, then it will be more and

more difficult to even control the muscles used to urinate. Now, this is just

the theory of Carole, the reknowned doctor of nothing from the famed

university of life. I had been in really terrific condition pre-stills. At 40 I

decided to look the best I could (recent divorce of course). I dieted, worked

out

like crazy and had men in their 20's coming after me at clubs. So when I got

stills, gained a billion pounds and stopped my exercise I just felt guilty

when I began " dripping " . I figured it was because I was now in such crummy

condition physically that the muscles needed for urinating couldn't work

correctly anymore.

*

* Recently Al is so very close to my privates lately because he gives

me my Kineret shots in my butt and hips (unfortunately our intimate life has

slowed down a lot with us both sick - grrrrrrrr). He has really complained

about the odor I have. Unless, you have your own personal travel bidet, keeping

clean smelling is a challenge while out all day. Especially for women.

During the day it's just dripping before and afterwards - like I can't begin or

end completely now. Coughing and sneezing and laughing - forget it! I do lose

it then. And as I get tired at night but unable to sleep, it always feels like

I need to urinate, but I go to the bathroom and nothing. Then I go to watch

tv and can barely make it back to the bathroom. Waking up barely in the knick

of time to make it to the bathroom. Al mentioning the smell - HORSE NO. 2

* Horse No 3 Welcome Kirk into the picture. I guess it's time to buy a

saddle. I argue with myself about the whole thing. I think I should do more

keggle exercises, that would help. I think I should get in shape, the muscles

would be stronger - who knows. But I also know that as my muscles and back

have deteriorated all muscle are affected, including my bladder and my ability

to urinate properly. And then I have the whole women thing going for me as

well. While I have never had children, I am menopausal and know several woman

who've had this problem and had to have surgery to get something fixed. I had

a couple aunts years ago who had the surgery and it never worked properly.

But that was years ago - maybe its better today. Is it heredity?

I don't want to go to a doctor who wants to do surgery and tests - can't I

just live with this? I cannot afford it nor take off of work for the time

period. Plus I'm so heavy now, any kind of surgery can be dangerous - is it

worth

it? Oh Kirk honey, now you have my mind swimming. Ignorance is surely bliss!

Feel good everybody!

Carole From Hollywood FL

[Guest guest]

Hi .

You will be fine...Did you get Aunti-Dee's? I think you are Ok om

those.. just keeep taking them.unless the old Docorino is thinking

differently.

My experience may have been a bit like yours... mine was anxious

anticipation!! Like I had been waiting for solong and the boat

finally made it in.. and I was headed ti who knows where? But it

was supposed to be somewhere good, even though there were some "

vewy,vewy scawery..or maybe even a little dangerous.. sections of

the Vida River. That's ADVENTURE!! to me!!! The kind of 'stuff'

people that are gifted can write books about.... and make make

money!! Maybe go on Geraldo, or celebrity " What's the Right Price " ?

AND play PLINKO!! whoop whhhhhoooopppp wwwwhhhhoooppppp and make

sometimes lots of money and fame, if that is a goal.. for reporting

what goes on in our unique lives....

I'm here and have my cell fone, but sometimes it doesn't ring, so

that will be good for to have..HAHAHAHA...ANYWAY...I'm sure we will

talk/type before Christmas, so enjoy what may very well be your

last " sick " feeling one, and just maintain, after that, I guess???

Hugzz,

Del Out.

--- wrote:

> Hi EVERYONE ,I went to the DR yesterday and I got the paper work

> done

> and I got my scrip for the meds and I took it to the army

> pharmacy and

> they have to order it which I knew that ,its not something that

> you

> have in stock for the taking ,lol My husband whent with me and

> they

> told him what to expect and how to try to deal with it . I will

> go

> back to the DR on the 4th and they will show me how to give the

> first

> shot ,then I am on my own .I will have the ready pen ,so thats

> good no

> measuring .

>

> I have to say I am getting so nervous but thats normal and I am

> getting things ready aroud the house and getting my ''KIT

> together

> like lots of water and a fan some ensure and anything else I WILL

> need

> .I just hope for the best .All labs are ok and I will get blood

> work

> done every 2 weeks so thats not too bad the hospital is right

> here on

> base so its very close .

> I just want to thank all who respond and help me out ,I hope all

> are

> well and fighting .

> Merry Christmas to all and hope for a better year .love AMANDA IN

> GA .

>

>

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This is Very good honey.MERRY CHRISTMASLOVE HUGS AND PRAYERSd update

Hi EVERYONE ,I went to the DR yesterday and I got the paper work done

and I got my scrip for the meds and I took it to the army pharmacy and

they have to order it which I knew that ,its not something that you

have in stock for the taking ,lol My husband whent with me and they

told him what to expect and how to try to deal with it . I will go

back to the DR on the 4th and they will show me how to give the first

shot ,then I am on my own .I will have the ready pen ,so thats good no

measuring .

I have to say I am getting so nervous but thats normal and I am

getting things ready aroud the house and getting my ''KIT together

like lots of water and a fan some ensure and anything else I WILL need

..I just hope for the best .All labs are ok and I will get blood work

done every 2 weeks so thats not too bad the hospital is right here on

base so its very close .

I just want to thank all who respond and help me out ,I hope all are

well and fighting .

Merry Christmas to all and hope for a better year .love AMANDA IN GA .

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[Guest guest]

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& a nap sounds good to me & I’m not on tx anymore! You’ll

be fine. If you’re not on anti-depressants, you might need to be. Keep

up the good work.

Suppose you were an

idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress.... But then I

repeat myself.

-Mark Twain

Update

Went to my Dr for my 8

week checkup. He says everything is as it

should be and my symptoms just prove that the meds are working. My

biggest complaint is the irritability. I know that I'm snappish and I

don't always get the hand over the mouth in time. =) Everyone knows

that my fuse is a little short and I know that they aren't deliberately

trying to irritate me...but it sure feels that way. Maybe I just get

cranky because I need my blankie and a nap. =)

Thanks to all who know and understand.

Carleen

[Guest guest]

If left to myself I have absolutely no problems. I'm not having any

mood swings or crying jags or anything. No thoughts of hurting myself

or others. Luckily I don't have to deal with hardly anyone else other

than my husband...and that's on weekends. The Dr doesn't want to

change anything right now because everything is going so well. My

husband kinda GOT IT a little better after I came back from my office

visit so he does understand...and he's trying. So...I'll wait and

see...if it gets worse...or not. Always the next visit. And...even at

my worse...I'm not as bad as some are on a daily basis. =)

[Guest guest]

Yes....I am a genotype 2. However at week four of tx I was 36 points over undetectable. So, they thought maybe a year would be better at first. Now they have reevaluated and said that the 24 weeks would be okay since it was so close. Blessings, gail wrote: what genotype are you.Usually for genotype 2 it is 24wks,is that the one you have? Gail Update Hey Everybody ~~ I have not been able to keep up with messages or be active lately and I have missed that. I had to delete alot of messages but now that the inbox is cleaned out hopefully I can keep up again. I have an update on my tx. The Hepatologist is going to stop my tx at 24 weeks (on June 11th). They have reviewed my case and some new studies and with my set of particulars they feel that the 24 weeks will be okay. I am undectable. Although I have not had too good a time with physical side effects, I have had it so much easier than many others that I read about here and hear about from doc. They have not been pleasant and I have been having to do regular Procrit shots for

red blood cell generation. Anyway, what is more of an issue for me is the mental side effects. Due to medical reasons I am unable to take antidepressants. This has made tx hard for me mentally. I do have Bi-Polar disorder and I know that this interacts with tx. My only concern about stopping is relapsing. But, I have a great medical team and I trust them. I also believe strongly in the power of prayer and there are so many who are praying for me that I am looking for a sustained response. Thanks for continuing to be here and be supportive for me and so many folks. You guys have saved me in so many ways. Love ya, P.S. My log in is for two reasons....my former last name was "Best" and a friend nicknamed me best of marys when that was my last name. the 57 part...it was a good year to be born! I gave myself the gift of tx for my 50th birthday.

[Guest guest]

It is good to know they will do regular bloodwork. They are sending me a schedule in the mail about the follow up that I haven't gotten yet. I guess it will tell me about appointments and blood work, as you say. It's nice to know that they will keep an eye on it so I don't have to worry. If I can say anything about having Hep C, I guess I can say that I'm grateful that I have genotype 2 if I'm going to have it. Gail, you've been wonderful throughout in your knowledge and support. A special thank you to you. Hugs, gail

wrote: They will be keeping a close eye on your bloodwork to make sure you remain undetectable.There is a very high success rate with genotype 2, so your chances are pretty good. Gail -----Original Message-----From:

HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of B.Sent: May 26, 2008 9:22 AMTo: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Update Yes....I am a genotype 2. However at week four of tx I was 36 points over undetectable. So, they thought maybe a year would be better at first. Now they have reevaluated and said that the 24 weeks would be okay since it was so close. Blessings, .

[Guest guest]

AMEN!!!

>

> Hello to you all today. I just wanted to ask some questions

that I know

> someone out there has the answers to. Last year I tried to do the

tx and after

> 3 months and a second trip to the hosp. They took me off. I was

undetectable

> at the time and 3 months later was still undetectable. But in

watching the

> boards I could see where I needed to plan on it coming back because

it always

> seemed to after stoping tx to soon. In my last blood work (last

Week) it showed

> that my viral load was at 405,000, and my enzymes were slightly

elavated. I am

> a Geno-type 3 and was a graded on my biopsy at 1/1. My Dr. wants to

do another

> biopsy to see if it has pogress any. Has anyone out there had to

stop tx then

> tried the tx again? Were you able to finish it the second time? Was

it

> successful. And the dumbest question of them all, Were the sides

easier to handle?

> I know there might be some article out there where somebody

did all

> this, but I would rather here it from a idividual.

> When I quit the tx I decided to try some of the alt. tx,

vitamins,milk

> thistle, etc.. So lets not even talk about that. I meet with my Dr.

Friday and

> At some point I will need to make some tough choices. After 3

months on tx

> last time I know that if I do the tx I will have to take alot of

time off from

> work.

>

> " Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving

> safely in a pretty and well-preserved body but rather to skid in

> broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly

> Proclaiming, WOW! What a ride! "

>

> Eddie Hinman

>

[Guest guest]

,

I have been waitingfor someone to mention

the mole/spots sydrome, yes indeed, I do,

but they come and go.

I have not been on treatment for a year now.

Have they recently tested your viral load

or lack there of again?

Hang in, I know you are having a rough time of it..

Sheena

My hemoglobin came back up .4 g so the doctor isn¢t going to increase my Procrit yet. I¢m at the largest dose now (40 units), but he thinks if my blood doesn¢t settle down he¢d go with 3 injections of 20 units a week. We¢ll see. It sure felt like my hemoglobin was lower.

Anyone else experience an increase of moles while on treatment? I¢m getting lots of small moles, as well as other spots (some light brown, some light red). I may need to see a dermatologist. My asthma has also been flaring a lot lately.

One day at a time.

[Guest guest]

Hey MIchael,

You sure have had your share of symptoms this go round.....I am also having trouble with my blood counts....have to do labs on the 30th....hopefully all will be ok.....I hope that yours will straighten out soon....I know it makes me feel like a drunk a lot of the time...lol...and I did have some skin issues but no moles of any kind....drs were trying to tell me I had chicken pox....of all things....and now I have developed a very annoying cough.....don't know what that's all about.....just wanted to check in with you....I do think of you as my tx buddy since we started the same day....and I hope that you get some relief very soon...and yes as you say .....it really is one day at a time with all of us.....I know I haven't been posting alot lately......but I still say a prayer for everyone......Take care

Hugs,

TinaThe shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The man who kneels to God can stand up to anything.

Subject: UpdateTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Date: Monday, June 23, 2008, 1:06 PM

My hemoglobin came back up .4 g so the doctor isn¢t going to increase my Procrit yet. I¢m at the largest dose now (40 units), but he thinks if my blood doesn¢t settle down he¢d go with 3 injections of 20 units a week. We¢ll see. It sure felt like my hemoglobin was lower.

Anyone else experience an increase of moles while on treatment? I¢m getting lots of small moles, as well as other spots (some light brown, some light red). I may need to see a dermatologist. My asthma has also been flaring a lot lately.

One day at a time.

[Guest guest]

Sorry , that was an incoherent message. I meant to say that I had a few small brown spots before treatment. After 17 weeks I discontinued treament and I noticed that I had a lot more and now I have even more. Steph Matchinsky wrote: They’re not large and they don’t have depth. Dark brown in color. Some

round, some irregular. I’ll ask my doc when I see him next month. m From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of

RuggioSent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:01 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Re: Update , I have a lot of brown spots since I got off treatment. I only had a few here and there now, but know there are a lot on my arms. No moles. I am goin to ask my Doc in Sept when I go.

I pray that you feel better..... Steph

[Guest guest]

wow michael,, I hope you wont have any further problems.. I was taking 100,000 units per week of procrit.. I develped a lot of red moles while on tx, never gave it any thought tho but Im sure it was from tx. As long as you dont have 'spider angioma's', I wouldnt be as worried. From what I've read, if one has more than 10 spider angioma's on the trunk of the body , that is an indication of cirrhosis.JackieSubject: UpdateTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Date: Monday, June 23, 2008, 11:06 AM

My

hemoglobin came back up .4 g so the doctor isn¢t going to increase my

Procrit yet. I¢m at the largest dose now (40 units), but he thinks

if my blood doesn¢t settle down he¢d go with 3 injections of 20

units a week. We¢ll see. It sure felt like my hemoglobin was

lower. Anyone

else experience an increase of moles while on treatment? I¢m

getting lots of small moles, as well as other spots (some light brown, some light

red). I may need to see a dermatologist. My asthma has also been flaring

a lot lately. One

day at a time.

[Guest guest]

Nope. Just spots. But by now there are alot of them!

brandi ( Sandie)

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ok....thanx!

brandi

> They're not large and they don't have depth. Dark brown in

color. Some round, some irregular. I'll ask my doc when I see him

next month.

> m

> From: Hepatitis_C_Central

[mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of

Ruggio

> Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:01 PM

> To: Hepatitis_C_Central

> Subject: Re: Re: Update

> , I have a lot of brown spots since I got off

treatment. I only had a few here and there now, but know there are a

lot on my arms. No moles. I am goin to ask my Doc in Sept when I go.

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They dont bother me at all, wouldnt know they were there is i didnt

see them in the mirror..

brandi

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Hmmmm, so are we saying that shingles could somehow come out before

being diagnosed, or treatment?

brandi

> > >

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> color. Some

> > > round, some irregular. I'll ask my doc when I see him next

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> Central

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> > >

> > > , I have a lot of brown spots since I got off treatment.

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> > only had a

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[Guest guest]

It can’t be diagnosed without the

rash. Many times, you will feel a tingling sensation before the rash

appears, but I doubt most people would connect that with shingles.

Since the treatment works best when

started early, it’s important to see a doctor as soon as possible after

noticing the rash.

When I called my derm the last time and

said that I thought I had shingles, they took me that same day.

I never had any symptoms such as pain or

itching except for the rash and if the rheumatologist didn’t notice it on

my back, I would never had known it was there.

From shinglesinfo.com

Shingles is caused by

the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once a person has had chickenpox, the

virus can live, but remain inactive, in your body. If it becomes active again,

usually later in life, it can cause Shingles. If you've had chickenpox, there

is no way to predict if you'll get Shingles. What's more, the inactive virus usually has no signs or symptoms. So Shingles can

appear at any time without warning.

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of nangautama2

Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 1:25

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Update

Hmmmm, so are we saying that shingles could somehow

come out before

being diagnosed, or treatment?

brandi

> > >

> > > They're not large and they don't have depth. Dark brown in

> color. Some

> > > round, some irregular. I'll ask my doc when I see him next

month.

> > >

> > > m

> > >

> > > From: Hepatitis_C_ <mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central%

40yahoogroups.com>

> Central

> > > [mailto:Hepatitis_C_ <mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central%

40yahoogroups.com>

> Central ]

On Behalf Of

>

> > Ruggio

> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:01 PM

> > > To: Hepatitis_C_ <mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central%40yahoogroups.com>

> Central

> > > Subject: Re: Re: Update

> > >

> > > , I have a lot of brown spots since I got off treatment.

I

> > only had a

> > > few here and there now, but know there are a lot on my arms. No

> > moles. I am

> > > goin to ask my Doc in Sept when I go.

> > >

> > > I pray that you feel better.....

> > >

> > > Steph

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> > > _____

> > >

> > > The i'm Talkathon starts 6/24/08. For now, give amongst

> yourselves.

> > Learn

> > > More

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hon.com?

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>

[Guest guest]

Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes Chicken Pox. It appears to lay dormant on the nerves for years and any number of things from another virus to stress can cause it to activate. It doesnt really have much to do with Hep C other than that the hep c virus can activate it. Typically middle aged and older folks seem to get shingles. Does this make sense?JackieSubject: Re: UpdateTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 10:25 AM

Hmmmm, so are we saying that shingles could somehow come out before

being diagnosed, or treatment?

brandi

> > >

> > > They're not large and they don't have depth. Dark brown in

> color. Some

> > > round, some irregular. I'll ask my doc when I see him next

month.

> > >

> > > m

> > >

> > > From: Hepatitis_C_ <mailto:Hepatitis_ C_Central%

40yahoogroups. com>

> Central@yahoogroups .com

> > > [mailto:Hepatitis_ C_ <mailto:Hepatitis_ C_Central%

40yahoogroups. com>

> Central@yahoogroups .com] On Behalf Of

>

> > Ruggio

> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:01 PM

> > > To: Hepatitis_C_ <mailto:Hepatitis_ C_Central% 40yahoogroups. com>

> Central@yahoogroups .com

> > > Subject: Re: [Hepatitis_C_ Central] Re: Update

> > >

> > > , I have a lot of brown spots since I got off treatment.

I

> > only had a

> > > few here and there now, but know there are a lot on my arms. No

> > moles. I am

> > > goin to ask my Doc in Sept when I go.

> > >

> > > I pray that you feel better.....

> > >

> > > Steph

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > _____

> > >

> > > The i'm Talkathon starts 6/24/08. For now, give amongst

> yourselves.

> > Learn

> > > More

> > <http://www.imtalkat <http://www.imtalkat hon.com?> hon.com?

> source=TXT_EML_ WLH_LearnMore_ GiveAmongst>

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

cool,, let us know what HE calls them,,JackieSubject: Re: UpdateTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 10:20 AM

okie-doke.

brandi

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>

> month.

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> > m

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> > From: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.com [mailto:Hepatitis_

>

> C_Central@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Ruggio

>

> > Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:01 PM

>

> > To: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.com

>

> > Subject: Re: [Hepatitis_C_ Central] Re: Update

>

> >

>

> >

>

> >

>

> >

>

> >

>

> > , I have a lot of brown spots since I got off treatment. I

>

> only had a few here and there now, but know there are a lot on my

>

> arms. No moles. I am goin to ask my Doc in Sept when I go.

>

> >

>

> >

>

> >

>

> > I pray that you feel better.....

>

> >

>

> > Steph

>

> >

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> > The i¢m Talkathon starts 6/24/08. For now, give amongst

>

> yourselves. Learn More

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> >

>

[Guest guest]

.. I was just talking with my mom (she has HepC as well). The

way she got diagnosed was by her thyroid doctor. He noticed red dots

on her chest/neck and told her it was a symptom of hepatitis. These

red dots weren't bothersome to her at all. But it turned out it was

HepC. Maybe its possible to have them in other areas?

Again, it always best to be on the safe side and get it checked out.

> >

> > >

> >

> > > They're not large and they don't have depth. Dark brown in

> color.

> >

> > Some

> >

> > > round, some irregular. I'll ask my doc when I see him next month.

> >

> > >

> >

> > > m

> >

> > >

> >

> > > From: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.com

> >

> > > [mailto:Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.com] On Behalf Of

>

> >

> > Ruggio

> >

> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:01 PM

> >

> > > To: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.com

> >

> > > Subject: Re: [Hepatitis_C_ Central] Re: Update

> >

> > >

> >

> > > , I have a lot of brown spots since I got off treatment. I

> >

> > only had a

> >

> > > few here and there now, but know there are a lot on my arms. No

> >

> > moles. I am

> >

> > > goin to ask my Doc in Sept when I go.

> >

> > >

> >

> > > I pray that you feel better.....

> >

> > >

> >

> > > Steph

> >

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> > > _____

> >

> > >

> >

> > > The i'm Talkathon starts 6/24/08. For now, give amongst

> >

> > yourselves. Learn

> >

> > > More <http://www.imtalkat hon.com?

> >

> > source=TXT_EML_ WLH_LearnMore_ GiveAmongst>

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[Guest guest]

Shingles have nothing to do with liver disease... many people get

them. I believe many cases are brought on my stress. Can take weeks

or even months for it to go away, which is why if you catch it right

away you can treat.

> > > >

> > > > They're not large and they don't have depth. Dark brown in

> > color. Some

> > > > round, some irregular. I'll ask my doc when I see him next

> month.

> > > >

> > > > m

> > > >

> > > > From: Hepatitis_C_ <mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central%

> 40yahoogroups.com>

> > Central

> > > > [mailto:Hepatitis_C_ <mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central%

> 40yahoogroups.com>

> > Central ] On Behalf Of

> >

> > > Ruggio

> > > > Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:01 PM

> > > > To: Hepatitis_C_ <mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central%40yahoogroups.com>

> > Central

> > > > Subject: Re: Re: Update

> > > >

> > > > , I have a lot of brown spots since I got off treatment.

> I

> > > only had a

> > > > few here and there now, but know there are a lot on my arms. No

> > > moles. I am

> > > > goin to ask my Doc in Sept when I go.

> > > >

> > > > I pray that you feel better.....

> > > >

> > > > Steph

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > _____

> > > >

> > > > The i'm Talkathon starts 6/24/08. For now, give amongst

> > yourselves.

> > > Learn

> > > > More

> > > <http://www.imtalkat <http://www.imtalkathon.com?> hon.com?

> > source=TXT_EML_WLH_LearnMore_GiveAmongst>

> > > >

> > >

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