Joanna..

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Hi,

I know just what you mean about falling apart from

reading your biopsy. I would just like to give you a

reason to remain positive even with a grim report.

My first biopsy was done 12/98, (I still can't figure

out how bad it was but it has a happy ending)

Liver tissue with distorted architecture due to septal

and portal fibrosis with nodular formation (stage 4)

CChromic hepatitis with moderate activity (grade 3)

and bridging necrosis and fibrosis with early

cirrhosis changes (stage 3-4). Ugly huh.

(now here is the good part)

Second biopsy 1/01

Liver without significant portal and lobular

inflamation and no fibrosis.

Bottom line is try as hard as you can to stay positive

this does not have to be a death sentance. Remission

happens. I truly believe in the power of positive

thinking.

Tell you girls many people get better and you have

EVERY intention of being one of them.

Just wanted to give you something to shoot for.

Joan Claffey

NJ

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Dear Joan,

My mouth is feeling a little better. The pins & needles feeling is

gone but the gums and teeth still ache. The dr. recommended that I

drink buttermilk and eat yogurt and this would help also. I am

trying it, I love buttermilk. The Mycelex lozenges aren't bad,

almost tasteless. Curious tho, I looked it up and the recommended

dose for people with autoimmunes diseases is 5 lozenges a day and my

doctor only prescribed enough for 4 a day.

Thanks for asking, I hope all is well with you.

Joanna

> Hi,

> Been busy, sorry I haven't gotten back to you. How is

> your mouth feeling? My kids have had thrush, it's

> very uncomfortable.

> I hope you're feeling better.

> Joan Claffey

> NJ

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