Hello, I haven't visited this group in quite a long time since I was treated for HCV and have been 18 months SVR. I was hoping that my cirrhosis would maintain as compensated for at least a while...
I have chronic Hep C and already had stage 4 damage before I found out so I can't answer your question. But I would like to say Congratulations on clearing the evil virus and escaping the severe...
That is funny about Mike saying that ML. My evening "mocktail" to help me stay sober is club soda with a little grapefruit juice and a squeeze of lemon. I have one sitting here right now. I saw...
Thanks for the support. I am doing everything I can to stay on track and get myself ready for treatment. Like I said I am just scared of almost everything anymore. Feel like if someone looks cross...
Actually, I am feeling kind of out of the loop (unwelcome) in this group. I am pretty sure it is because I admitted to drinking and not being worthy of talking to. I asked a couple of questions and...
Thank you Sandia! I needed that. :) doni...
OMG! I was wondering but was actually afraid to ask. :'( I'm so sorry to hear that. Thanks for the welcome back Barry. I'm happy I came out of hiding, but still having a rough ride. I fell off the...
Hey all! I have been gone for quite a while and I see a lot of new faces here, some old familiar ones, and a few who seem to have gone. For those of you who don't know me or don't remember me I'll...
ML, can you explain the ALT/AST ratio and how it is an indicator of ALD or Hep? Just curious because I have read about this but still don't quite get what the numbers mean. thx, denverdoni...
Thanks. I happen to be struggling right now so I can use some inspiration. :wink: There was one thing in that article that really bothers me though. Why do they always say that Hep C was "dormant" in...
It sounds like your dad's doctors are being compassionate and honest with you. I would really take that to heart when weighing your decision. Doctors can sometimes be a little cool and just continue...
I wish they would let me get my hernia repaired, but it is not incarcerated so they say not necessary. When I have sedation for endoscopy it takes me an awful long time to wake up. I never even...
I'm bored. I was planning to go to St. Louis for the Big Muddy Blues Festival this weekend but my daughter sent my husband tickets for a baseball game next weekend down in St. Louis. Can't really...
Yikes David! I don't blame the nurses for being very upset. That doesn't sound safe at all, sneaking out of the hospital alone! I was told no elective or non-emergency surgery when you have...
Wife, Hi, I am Doni. I don't post a lot because I am a newbie to the site, just wanted to say I am so sorry about your loss and all that you have been going through. Hoping that they will get you...
Zoarie, I'm happy to hear that things went well with your mother. Mae was right on about that. Now I hope you can relax and enjoy the rest of your visit. You'll handle everything just fine when you...
Zoarie, have a safe trip! And even though you have so much going on do try to enjoy some of the time just visiting with your mom. You are blessed to have her still. Mae, I love your comment about...
I am so sorry to hear this Connie. It just seems wrong that they are going to leave you hanging there and aren't working to get to the cause right away. You need some relief soon. I'm happy to hear...
Vickie that is good information to have. I hear about this all the time from people with problems other than liver disease too, I'll point them in that direction. thanks...
So happy to hear you are breathing again. Not breathing can really beat you down fast. So if they do figure out what is causing it will they be able to fix it or will you be having this done...
Well I am the opposite of you I guess. I hate pain meds, they make me sick and I won't take them. I am worried that eventually I will have pain that I can't handle and will have to take something. I...
I think I would trust the hepatologist if she says she doesn't need a biopsy at this point. The other tests were probably conclusive enough that the biopsy would just be an unnecessary risk as Connie...
There are many other types of liver disease too. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and NASH are caused by poor diet (sugar/carbs) and can occur even in people who are not obese. I am sure once they...
Carol, happy to hear you made it home safe and sound. Hope sis if feeling a little better now that she has someone around to help her cope. Sorry to hear Mike has something else on his plate now,...
That is a good point. I am so depressed and lonely sometimes and it does help to take your mind off your own troubles when you do something for others that makes you feel useful. When I lived in...
Well let us know if you make any good finds at the thrift store. I love thrift finds. Can't buy anything now though because I am overstuffed with stuff. I did make $166 at a garage sale 2 weeks ago....
Well a little shopping therapy is necessary every now and then! I hope you get a break and get to go to the thrift store this week....
Connie, the Zyrtec does help my itching. Before I was dx the itching was awful but I didn't know what it was. I used to take Zyrtec for it because I assumed it was allergies and it did help a lot. I...
That is wonderful news David! Sometimes all it takes is hearing a story with a happy ending to give everyone the encouragement we need to push on. Enjoy the rest of your wonderful life!!! I'm not so...
Do they know the cause of it? With cirrhosis it is pretty common. It is due to obstructed blood flow that backs up and enlarges the spleen. The platelets don't circulate into the bloodstream when...
Ang I am so sorry you are going through this alone. Your mom is so young and maybe if the meds start helping she will feel up to fighting a little harder. Her poor body is just too tired and hurting...
Some of the others will come along who are better at interpreting the lab results. But I would say that you are correct to take this dx seriously as it can progress to NASH and irreversible damage. I...
So sorry to hear about your sister and your son. I hope you can find out what is going on with her and get her a caregiver if you can't be there for her. Oh my, when it rains.... Hope they figure out...
My husband is being very supportive too and I know I can count on him. Unfortunately we have both been depressed for a while because we moved 1000 miles away from our kids and grandkids after he lost...
Connie I get what you mean about that. Now that I look back on it I can remember a certain point in time that I was just suddenly out of energy and couldn't seem to accomplish anything. I had always...
Hello Spitfire. I am pretty new around here as well and can totally relate to the things you are saying. I was diagnosed about 11 weeks ago and feel like I have been a bad roller coaster ride ever...
I have year round allergies to almost everything. I take zyrtec (ceterizine) because it is non-drowsy and I have never had any side effects from it. Before I was dx with cirrhosis my doctor had me...
Ziff and David, that is what I am trying to do. I guess I am just expecting too much of myself to change everything all at once. I can do fine without meat, maybe a little fish a couple times a week...
I am a newbie to all of this and no experience with HCC or TP, but I was thinking a lot of the same things that Connie articulated regarding the chance of them overlooking metastasis to the bones. I...
I think I need some support and advice on how to actually change my diet and eating habits. I have done tons of research and I know the things I need to do to eat healthy and get myself feeling...
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The CDC website says 1-3 weeks. In the first few weeks the person may have acute HCV and some mild sypmtoms. Antibodies will show up 8-10 weeks after exposure. 60-85% of those infected will develop...
You are so right Connie. Bryers used to be "all natural" and we always bought it for the grand kids. Then one time I bought one of the special flavors and we noticed that my granddaughter who is ADD...
It was always my understanding that quitting drinking causes sweet cravings too. Something about carb addiction and the receptors in the brain being similar. So what everybody is saying makes perfect...
I think mine are the same, but I don't have an outbreak of them, just here and there a few at a time. I think I would just use a topical ointment on the area to help with itching for now. Skin...
I am on the verge of tears again today because I am so frustrated with this situation. The pain is still there, not nearly as bad as it was, but I have a constant feeling like there is a lump stuck...
That is a very good reason Connie. I'll keep that in mind. I just hope that getting in to Barnes is going to make a difference in my outlook, I am so down right now. Wishing you tons and tons of luck...
Butterfly, I wonder if what you are describing is similar to something I have noticed just recently. They are raised bumps that are flat on top and almost look like a dried up blister, not red...
Well what he said is that he personally does not treat cirrhotics under any circumstance. He just said that if another doc was to decide to treat it would be a requirement. I have heard about the...
Congratulations! That is a lot of hard work, Enjoy the Day!...