TEST RESULTS BACK!!!!! Hepatitis C RNA NOT DETECTED IU/mL NOT DETECTED (NOTE) Reference range: NOT DETECTED THE QUANTITATIVE RANGE OF THIS ASSAY IS 43 IU/mL (1.63 log10) TO 69,000,000 IU/mL (7.84...
Thanks ML. If anyone else is interested here's the scoop: Macrocytosis is a term used to describe red blood cells that are larger than normal. It typically causes no signs or symptoms and is usually...
What does "RBC Morphology Slight macrocytosis" mean?...
NEW TEST RESULTS IN: Name Standard Range 3/7/14 4/7/14 4/24/14 Albumin 3.9 - 5.0 g/dL 4.6 4.2 4.7 Alkaline Phosphatase 38 - 126 U/L 111 97 105 ALT (SGPT) 9 - 52 U/L 44 19 26 Anion Gap 6 -...
Good morning. Today is day 30!!!! I have to complain a bit. I am having severe anger outburst (severe for me is yelling) and I have heard about Riba Rage. Coiuld this be happening to me? I am...
My liver hasn't had a break like this in 30 years. WOW! I see the doctor next Thursday. Wish he would change me from 6 mos to 3 mos Tx....
TEST RESULTS BACK!!!! HCV RNA, QUANTITATIVE REAL TIME PCR 49 years of age, the reference limit for Creatinine is approximately 13% higher for people identified as African-American. eGFR Non Afr....
DAY 22, still don't gave the rest of my blood work back. Been trying to take meds earlier so that the insomnia isn't as bad. Trying to manage without any extra meds to deal with the sides....
New test results starting to come in: WBC 3.8 - 10.8 Thousand/uL 5.5 RBC 3.80 - 5.10 Million/uL 4.23 HEMOGLOBIN 11.7 - 15.5 g/dL 13.1 HEMATOCRIT 35.0 - 45.0 % 38.7 MCV 80.0 - 100.0 fL 91.6 MCH 27.0 -...
Day 12. My mood seems to have lifted. How are my fellow travelers doing today? Steffie? Iplay? ML and Mike?...
WOW, what a great pep talk ML. Thank you. I really mean it. I am so blessed. I could be much worse or not able to obtain/pay for meds. This too shall pass....
DAY 11 and my spirits are low. I am definitely experiencing some side effects still. Want to start feeling optimistic again... Steffie - great blood work results!...
DAY 9, still having an increase in side effects. Now I have a low grade fever and "fuzzy" eyes (if you know what I mean). Also seem to be crying at movies and songs more. Any one else...
Thanks ML. I wish you and Mike good news!...
Hi Jessico, My study nurse suggested Culturelle for the bloating. I take one every morning. Hi All! Today is the beginning of week two. Overall, not many side effects. The last 2 days I have been...
Can't wait to see the results! GOOD LUCK....
So Steffiecakes and iplaycarvin, you are getting bloodwork after only one week? I'm not getting mine until 2 weeks of Rx. That will be April 7. As for my weight, they have not said anything, only...
The main reason my liver looks so good after 32 years HCV is that I quit drinking and smoking a long time ago. Now I'm just overweight!...
DAY 7, no complaints. Zantac took care of the heartburn. Hope the new starters first week went o.k. Hope steffie's not having any more panic attacks!...
BIOPSY RESULTS PRE-Rx === FINAL REPORT ======================================================= Reported: 03/21/2014 13:37:05:09 A. RIGHT LIVER LOBE BX: Chronic hepatitis with minimal inflammatory...
I'm so glad to have this forum! I REALLY appreciate seeing the comments everyday. It's helping my spirits immensely. I took Culterelle yesterday afternoon and Zantac last night and they seem to work...
I'm on 1200 mg 2x a day and weigh 180....
Spoke to the clinic nurse yesterday about heartburn. She recommends a LO-CARB DIET. She said the meds feed on carbs and produce heartburn. Also said probiotics help. I'm going to start doing both of...
Thanks for checking IPLAY because I had a TERRIBLE bout of HEARTBURN in the middle of the night last night. I am thinking about changing to an earlier schedule because 9 pm may be a bad time for...
Today begins day 3. I can't eat breakfast until around 9 a.m. so I am taking my Riba/Sovaldi at 9 a.m. and my Riba second dose at 9 p.m. Seems okay so far. My stomach is acting up a bit but I'm still...
Good morning fellow travelers. Today is day 2. I was very tired yesterday so took advantage of it being Sunday and napped. Back to work today, I will see how I feel?? "Third time's a charm" is what...
Blood tests results pre-treatment 3/12/14: Component Standard Range Your Value Glucose 65 - 99 mg/dL 87 Fasting reference interval Urea Nitrogen (BUN) 7 - 25 mg/dL 5 Verified by repeat analysis....
I'm taking my first dose right now my fellow travelers! Tracy....
Starting meds now. 9a.m. Sov/Rib. 1 each....
Hi all. As per Carol's suggestion, I will only use this Topic from now on, instead of starting different ones. I had my biopsy Wednesday and am about to start treatment for 24 weeks. Sovaldi and...
Can anyone explain the significance of my Viral Load results? Just got them as follows: HCV RNA, QUANTITATIVE REAL TIME PCR <15 IU/mL My Result: 6406075 HCV RNA, QUANTITATIVE REAL TIME PCR <1.18 Log...
BC/BS specialty pharmacy contacted me yesterday and they are sending the meds! Manageable co-pay but with a disclaimer that the price quoted is not a guarantee and that the insured (me) is...
That sounds like a plan steffiecakes. I go for my biopsy tomorrow morning then hopefully my Rx should be here when I get home Thursday. I was previously diagnosed as 2A but the last genotype came...
Thank you Vickie. I know my dr is doing whatever necessary so I should know the details soon. I just got freaked out when I heard the Rx costs $84,000 for the 90 day treatment. Tracy...
Is anyone insured by BC/BS of Florida and has a co-pay for Sovaldi/Ribavirin? I haven't been able to find out yet what mine will be and I'm anxious because I heard the meds are sooooooooooooo...
WOW ALLANM! Those are great results! I'm thrilled for you and hope to have the same response to the meds....
Hi. I am a new member looking for support. I am 57 yr. old female living in South Florida (lucky me!). I was diagnosed in 1996 with non-A/non-B and later started on one of the first protocols for...