fitz wrote:
We are so fortunate to have Dr James, the physicians at GP2U Telehealth, and Monkmed and their physicians. No matter where we are in the world, we have a crack medical team behind our recovery, and access to the best cutting edge medications available. Taking charge of our own recovery with that team behind us provides such a wonderful and real sense of empowerment.
F....you know this already......but not being privy to your conversation and not knowing what state you
reside in, IMHO DIY is the best method. I can get labs done every day w/o doctor's orders, if need be.
FIXHEPC.com is all you need or for anyone else in the world.
For your GI to say what she said is not uncommon. Most doctors think they are on a pedestal and
we ( the patients) need to look up to them for guidance. F that if you have common sense and the
determination to get well, which you do.
My GI is a Gilead lap dog as most GI's are. I waved my 4 and 8 week lab results under his nose
when he asked "how much were the generics?"
Only you can make the decision to continue w/her or not. DIY for the win "with a little help from
your friends" (credit to the Beatles, in case some people don't know)....e.
contracted Gen 1a in the 70's, dx in 2007...ast 27 to 35...alt 43 to 96...vl 1.2 mil to 8.6 mil.
biopsy F-2 (2012)..pre tx results 1/23/16 ast 32, alt 46, vl 3.1 mil
tx started 2/11/16.... lab results 2/24/16 ast 18, alt 18, vl <15 IU/ml
28 days later.............lab results 3/9/16 ast 21, alt 21, vl UND
56 days later.............lab results 4/6/16 ast 20, alt 22, vl UND
139 days later...........lab results 6/29/16 ast 28, alt 30, vl UND...EOT
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