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Issues with exam results 6 years 1 month ago #26076
The # 0 rule seems to carry the most wisdom Like Dr James advised, getting rid of the Hep C virus as soon as possible seems like the most urgent thing to do John. Then you can worry about weight loss and the fibrosis, there is a lot of evidence that the liver starts reversing the fibrosis on its own once you get rid of the Hep C virus. Weight loss is then going to hasten that. The following user(s) said Thank You: hanknassi | |
Issues with exam results 6 years 1 month ago #26078
The wife priority was the best So, in other words, it’s not an issue to start the treatment with a 42 BMI. This won’t interfere with the treatment and with the recovery. Right? Thanks again! | |
Issues with exam results 6 years 1 month ago #26079
Hi John, No, it should not be a problem for the treatment per se. Long-term, carrying the extra weight wears out your lower back, hips and knees and we only get issued with one set per person. I'm happy to share the standard advice I give patients about how to move the needle and keep it moving. YMMV | |
Issues with exam results 6 years 1 month ago #26083
I’ve just downloaded your book and it’s certanly helping me a lot! Thank you very much for your help! | |
Issues with exam results 6 years 1 month ago #26084
First of all, congratulations for your result! It’s amazing! I’m really glad for you! I forgot to ask you if the MRI you had was a regular MRI, a gardolinium MRI or a MRA.
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Issues with exam results 6 years 1 month ago #26087
John- The test is labeled a "US Abdomen Complete". Do you have any insight as to the reliability of this test? 1970's-Bad behavior as a teenager. 2001- Insurance Company denies coverage due to HCV positive 2002- Another HCV positive reading and referral to liver doctor. 2003-Commence Interferon Combination treatment. VL 205,088 after 3 months. Doctor says stop. 2007-VL 1,045,320. 2017-VL 3,121,174. 2.5.18-Commenced generic Epclusa. 3.7.18- VL Undetected! 3.13.18-US Abdomen Complete scan reflects "Normal echogenicity with no mass detected. No dilated intrahepatic biliary ducts". 8.1.18- VL Undetected! | |
Issues with exam results 6 years 1 month ago #26088
No. I had the same exam and I'm trying to look everywhere for information. I know that doctors say it's useless for detecting fibrosis, but my guess is that could show liver alterations and perhaps portal hypertension by alterations that are signs of cirrhosis, but I don't think it could show cirrhosis stage 1 that most changes are not visible yet and it's reversible. Let me be clear that I have no idea what I'm talking about. It's just a wild guess, but I couldn't find anything for sure. The only think I know for sure is that after 40 years with the virus and an MRI like that, you're gonna be ok | |
Issues with exam results 6 years 1 month ago #26089
A July, 2002 study published in the Digest of Liver Diseases concludes as follows: "Assessment of liver echogenicity is of value for detection or exclusion of moderate to pronounced fatty infiltration (correct classification 86.6%), but cannot be relied upon in diagnosing fibrosis, not even cirrhosis in asymptomatic patients with mild to moderately elevated transaminases". So, I may just walk down to the GI Clinic and see if they will sell me a $65 Fibroscan in the next few weeks. 1970's-Bad behavior as a teenager. 2001- Insurance Company denies coverage due to HCV positive 2002- Another HCV positive reading and referral to liver doctor. 2003-Commence Interferon Combination treatment. VL 205,088 after 3 months. Doctor says stop. 2007-VL 1,045,320. 2017-VL 3,121,174. 2.5.18-Commenced generic Epclusa. 3.7.18- VL Undetected! 3.13.18-US Abdomen Complete scan reflects "Normal echogenicity with no mass detected. No dilated intrahepatic biliary ducts". 8.1.18- VL Undetected! | |
Issues with exam results 6 years 1 month ago #26091
That’s what I’ve been reading everywhere but my doctor excluded my supposed cirrhosis detected by fibroscan using an MRI. I don’t think both of our doctors would order an “useless” expansive exam for no reason. It doesn’t measure the fibrosis level but it certanly do something related to our case. EDIT: The study you’ve mentioned is related to echogenecy in ultrasound. Has nothing to do with MRI. | |
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