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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Hepatitis / April 2007PING: Hi everyone..
It's good to see so many old faces still here. And good to see so many NEW ones too. I've got a question for the old timers here. It's getting close to a couple of years now since finishing treatment, (you believe that?)and a LONG time since seeing the BCLD. Now he told me at the time, that a couple/few years after treatment if I got my SVR (which as you know I did) that we might do another Liver biopsy/tests to see how the liver is doing etc.. My Question is, has anyone else had to do this? I just got a Letter from my BCLD's office, saying it was time for a followup appointment?  Signature*..· ´¨¨)) ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ .·´-:¦:-((¸¸.·´(º·.¸(¨*·.¸ ¸.·*¨)¸.·º) «.·°·. Michael .·°·-:¦:- > It's good to see so many old faces still here. And good to see so many > NEW ones too. I've got a question for the old timers here. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > My Question is, has anyone else had to do this? I just got a Letter > from my BCLD's office, saying it was time for a followup appointment? AAACK! ANOTHER BIOPSY???? I guess it would be good information towards learning about hep c related liver disease, effects of treatment and all that, but I sure wouldn't be lining up to join that study group. I got my SVR in 2001 and no one's suggested taking further biopsies. If you're having problems with your liver and perhaps an ultrasound has shown reason for a closer look, that's another matter entirely. Smiling Wickedly, Waterspider answered: >> It's good to see so many old faces still here. And good to see so many >> NEW ones too. I've got a question for the old timers here. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > If you're having problems with your liver and perhaps an ultrasound has > shown reason for a closer look, that's another matter entirely. I'm not sure if thats what he wants to do. But, he DID say that to me. Guess I'll find out. My appointment won't be until May 5th. Signature*..· ´¨¨)) ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ .·´-:¦:-((¸¸.·´(º·.¸(¨*·.¸ ¸.·*¨)¸.·º) «.·°·. Michael .·°·-:¦:- >It's good to see so many old faces still here. And good to see so many >NEW ones too. I've got a question for the old timers here. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >My Question is, has anyone else had to do this? I just got a Letter >from my BCLD's office, saying it was time for a followup appointment? Hi Michael! It's feeling like Old Home Week here today :-) I can't remember your specifics - what was the result of your pre-tx biopsy? If you're feeling magnanimous, contributing to a study would be a fine thing to do for humanity. Otherwise, it comes down to a risk-benefit thing for you. If my original biopsy score was F1 or below, I'd say the risk and inconvenience of a biopsy outweigh any possible benefit of knowledge gained. Otoh, if I was an F2 or above, there *might* be enough interest *five years* post-tx to see how well the liver has become. No point in doing anything sooner than that in any case. You're cured, only good things can happen, but they are going to take some time to be frank enough to show up in biopsy. While you're waiting ;-) I would spend some time wading through the pertinent studies that are showing SVR is associated with generally improved liver histology, and that architecturally-correct regeneration happens (!) Cheers - and good to hear from you again! /greyhackles Smiling Wickedly, greyhackles answered: > I can't remember your specifics - what was the result of your pre-tx biopsy? I was a F2 > If you're feeling magnanimous, contributing to a study would be a fine thing > to do for humanity. Otherwise, it comes down to a risk-benefit thing for you. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > /greyhackles well, I guess I'll see what the BCLD has to say. I have a little while to wait until my appointment (May). Signature*..· ´¨¨)) ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ .·´-:¦:-((¸¸.·´(º·.¸(¨*·.¸ ¸.·*¨)¸.·º) «.·°·. Michael .·°·-:¦:- > It's good to see so many old faces still here. And good to see > so many [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > from my BCLD's office, saying it was time for a followup > appointment? I asked my dr if I needed another biopsy to see how my liver is doing once I finish tx and (hopefully!) get my SVR. He said no... as long as I clear the virus and my enzymes look good they don't like to do any more biopsies. Sara Hey, Michael. Unless you were cirrhotic or close to it, I don't see any practical reason for doing it. That is, unless you like holes being punched in you. :-) Or maybe your doc's Aruba vacation is in jeopordy because he hasn't referred enough patients for biopsy and is missing his quota. :-) elmo how ya doin', good buddy? http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum > Hey, Michael. Unless you were cirrhotic or close to it, I don't see any > practical reason for doing it. What would the advantage or non-research purpose be of a biopsy for someone cirrhotic or close compared to those with other stages of liver disease? Re: PING: Hi everyone.. Group: alt.support.hepatitis-c Date: Sun, Apr 1, 2007, 12:05pm (CDT-2) From: nospam@all.com (Waterspider) <elmoemerson@webtv.net> wrote in message news:22397-460FBF9D-136@storefull-3255.bay.webtv.net... Hey, Michael. Unless you were cirrhotic or close to it, I don't see any practical reason for doing it. What would the advantage or non-research purpose be of a biopsy for someone cirrhotic or close compared to those with other stages of liver disease? ///////// Mainly because those patients that have been diagnosed as cirrhotic aren't necessarily 'out of the woods' even after obtaining SVR. Their liver status requires closer monitoring than those who had mimimal damage. elmo http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum > Re: PING: Hi everyone.. > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > damage. > elmo So they would be looking for a marked decrease in liver function? Aren't there easier tests for this? Not disagreeing with you, Doc, just wondering. Spidey Smiling Wickedly, elmoemerson@webtv.net answered: > Hey, Michael. Unless you were cirrhotic or close to it, I don't see any > practical reason for doing it. That is, unless you like holes being [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > elmo > how ya doin', good buddy? pretty freakin good Bro.. listenin to some Stevie Ray.. and suckin on some thunderfuck.. Signature*..· ´¨¨)) ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ .·´-:¦:-((¸¸.·´(º·.¸(¨*·.¸ ¸.·*¨)¸.·º) «.·°·. Michael .·°·-:¦:- Re: PING: Hi everyone.. Group: alt.support.hepatitis-c Date: Tue, Apr 3, 2007, 6:12pm (CDT-2) From: mlarends@NODAMNSPAMearthlink.net (Michael Arends) Smiling Wickedly, elmoemerson@webtv.net answered: Hey, Michael. Unless you were cirrhotic or close to it, I don't see any practical reason for doing it. That is, unless you like holes being punched in you. :-) Or maybe your doc's Aruba vacation is in jeopordy because he hasn't referred enough patients for biopsy and is missing his quota. :-) elmo how ya doin', good buddy? pretty freakin good Bro.. listenin to some Stevie Ray.. and suckin on some thunderfuck.. -- *..· ´¨¨)) ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ .·´-:¦:-((¸¸.·´(º·.¸(¨*·.¸ ¸.·*¨) «.·°·. Michael .·°·-:¦:- ///////// Freaky, man! elmo toot toot http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum Hi Michael, I don't know if you remember me but I had a blast from the past today (elmo) and decided to check in. I just get a yearly hcv screen and never actually see the doc. It's been negative each time! hc > It's good to see so many old faces still here. And good to see so many > NEW ones too. I've got a question for the old timers here. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > My Question is, has anyone else had to do this? I just got a Letter > from my BCLD's office, saying it was time for a followup appointment? > Hi Michael, > I don't know if you remember me but I had a blast from the past today (elmo) [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >>My Question is, has anyone else had to do this? I just got a Letter >>from my BCLD's office, saying it was time for a followup appointment? Hey HC, it's really good to see you again. Have been wondering how you have been. Hope you and your son are doing well. Keep in touch. Good to see Hippiechik back and know that Heppiechik is a memory. Dwight Smiling Wickedly, Dwight answered: >> Hi Michael, >> I don't know if you remember me but I had a blast from the past today (elmo) [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Dwight I second that Emotion.. Signature*..· ´¨¨)) ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ .·´-:¦:-((¸¸.·´(º·.¸(¨*·.¸ ¸.·*¨)¸.·º) «.·°·. Michael .·°·-:¦:- On Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:52:17 GMT, "hippiechik" <someone@somewhere.com>, in message ID <5tYPh.4530$u03.4235@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net>, in the newsgroup alt.support.hepatitis-c wrote: >Hi Michael, >I don't know if you remember me but I had a blast from the past today (elmo) >and decided to check in. >I just get a yearly hcv screen and never actually see the doc. It's been >negative each time! >hc Hello again. Nice to see you've dropped in. Good to see that the hEppiechick label has been dropped too :-) Glad to hear that no HCV is traceable as well. Smiling Wickedly, hippiechik answered: > Hi Michael, > I don't know if you remember me but I had a blast from the past today (elmo) > and decided to check in. > I just get a yearly hcv screen and never actually see the doc. It's been > negative each time! > hc How could I forget YOU!? Not a chance. How are ya Hon? it's SO good to hear from you. Glad to hear your hcv screenings continue to be negative. as do mine. I guess we did it for sure eh!! ( ( ( HUGS) ) ) Signature*..· ´¨¨)) ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ .·´-:¦:-((¸¸.·´(º·.¸(¨*·.¸ ¸.·*¨)¸.·º) «.·°·. Michael .·°·-:¦:- > Hi Michael, > I don't know if you remember me but I had a blast from the past today > (elmo) and decided to check in. > I just get a yearly hcv screen and never actually see the doc. It's been > negative each time! > hc Well hi there stranger-- it's so good to hear from you! Congrats on the SVR. Nice, huh? All the best, Spidey |
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