starting tx (finally!) this weekend, and I was reading the insert
that comes with the peg-intron. It says to be careful as it can
cause the blood not to clot normally.  I'm taking coumadin right
now too for atrial fib.... anyone know if I'm going to wind up

I talked to the Nurse Co-oridinator today. After 2 weeks of treatment
my alt level has declined from 185 to 142.
She says that is generally a sign that a person is responding to
treatment.

A man enters a bar and orders a drink.  The bar has a robot bartender.  
The robot serves him a perfectly prepared cocktail, then asks "What's
your IQ."
The man replies "150"  and the robot proceeds to make conversation about

Yes, I can't delay it anymore.  My doc is on to me, no more painting
delays!
I will start Monday night, I want to be positive and I hope I don't
whine too much.

another question for ya, I forgot to ask the PA, and can't get in
touch with anyone til Monday.  I want to start my meds
tomorrow...
anyway, I plan to do my shot right before bedtime on sunday

Shot 4 last night.
Side effects continue to be very minimal. Increased thirst after the
shot is about all. And some tiredness during the week.

OK, I need some Photo Shop practice. What I was thinking is putting up a
photobucket page like the hep cat page featuring those of you that have
killed the Dragon, and those that will. Giving you your own trophy like
Michael just got. If Elmo wants to link to or put up in the Family ...

 Local healthcare workers have agreed with me that it would be useful to
have a functioning face to face support circle for those who have or had
HepC, and their partners.  The reason I nosed into this idea is that I am
fairly certain that when I isolated myself from just about ...

hey you... we are supposed to do tx together!  time for you to
call yr doc and start nagging!!!
Sara

Cody, I don't express my beliefs in the attempt to change anyone's mind.
I don't criticize others for their beliefs, or lack thereof. I have
always respected your right to say what you believe, I would appreciate
 the same in return. We have both expressed our feelings on the ...

I sent an email to my nurse - here is the response.   We cannot order a
viral
load that measures the "amount" of virus in your system...however
I can order

Undetectable............................
genotype 1a
alt 28
ast 33

Hey Shawn, this is the guy who had a transplant and then did tx....remember
him? Maybe just reading this post again or getting in touch with him will
help you out in some small way?.....dort
From:  ericpass - view profile

I had HepC 10 years ago and had 2 1/2 years of interferon which cleared
the virus. I'm having symptoms again with high ALT, AST and Alkaline
Phosphate. Naturally I went to my doctor and he did a qualitative PRN
and a bunch of other tests but the results aren't back yet. What are