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  • 6 June 2016 at 11:24 pm in reply to: Matt Joins the Fray! #18538
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    Matt-Kenney-google wrote:

    I’m scheduled to see my FNP, that’s, Family Nurse Practitioner (in case you were wondering), this Thursday am. Wants fasting labs done. These results won’t provide VL levels and the important findings I’d like to know concerning tx.

    ma…Besides the VL, there are a few findings that you can get now that will show progress
    with the meds. I’m sure your FNP will order them, but just in case of miscommunication with
    whomever, make sure CMP’s (comprehensive metabolic panel) are ordered or LFT’s, if they
    can be ordered separately. The LFTs are generally included in CMPs. The CMP has other
    important results for the liver as well. You will know before July that things are working.
    Good luck….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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    5 June 2016 at 6:32 pm in reply to: Sweat smell of ammonia #18445
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    D…that article by Mike is very informative. Not to instill FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt),
    but my mom passed from liver disease with a strong odor of ammonia plus she was
    diabetic #1. Ammonia is a byproduct of liver issues.

    I’m sure your son is fine, but have it checked out. Maybe Dr F could shed some more
    light on it.

    Good to hear your son is doing great. The odds are way in your favor that everything
    is good and will be good in the future….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
    SVR24

    4 June 2016 at 4:50 pm in reply to: GT2 Honks About Generic Sofosbuvir +Daclatasvir (SOF + DCV) #18385
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    GT…..good stuff, man. Loved the 102 excuses….still chuckling…..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
    SVR24

    4 June 2016 at 6:09 am in reply to: Beaches Treatment – Harvoni (Aus PBS) #18353
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    beaches wrote:

    Final week hope it goes fast
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    B…Since you are from the land down under, your pic says it all. :P

    Good luck with the rest of your journey….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
    SVR24

    31 May 2016 at 7:46 am in reply to: Medicare benefits VL test confusion #18086
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    ”James-Freeman-facebook” wrote:

    If your pretreatment ALT was >40 and your ALT remains 1/2 or less than it was there is about 0% chance you have relapsed so bulk billed LFTs are a very useful alternative.

    This is one of many comments why you are one of the best practitioners in the Hep C field.

    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
    SVR24

    22 May 2016 at 5:25 pm in reply to: a script…for what? #17627
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    The skeptic in me says that, it appears that something is askew here.
    If I’m wrong, nevermind.

    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
    SVR24

    19 May 2016 at 4:24 am in reply to: Matt Joins the Fray! #17472
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    ma….congrats man. I’m happy to see you are ecstatic. Since I’m technically done w/ 12 weeks of Dr Freeman/
    Kingswood Compounding Pharmacy magic pills, I was advised to take the additional Hepcinat L extra tablets
    that landed in my lap a while ago unless I decide to donate the remaining unused tabs.

    There were no side effects. If I still have them, the last tablet will be preserved as a good luck charm. Sorry
    to derail your thread temporarily, but these tablets are the real deal especially from Monk Med.

    Good luck….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
    SVR24

    12 May 2016 at 6:07 pm in reply to: GT2 Honks About Generic Sofosbuvir +Daclatasvir (SOF + DCV) #17059
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    GT2 wrote:

    I’ve since reduced my coffee down to one instant coffee at lunch and have no further problems. I’m not sure if this was a coincident or not.

    Anyone else had a similar experience?

    Welcome aboard GT2…..always wanted a Porsche since I was able to drive, but Mom knew better. I drive other high HP
    vehicles at half the price of Porsches. Enough car talk. Like your caricatures of the sick vehicles…literally and figuratively.

    Moderation will be your friend as you go along. AOMF, I take my meds with coffee ever morning…..no problem. Don’t get
    too paranoid as time goes on. Coincidences will occur, but take a deep breathe, sleep on it overnight, and collect your
    thoughts.

    Good luck with the rest of your journey. You are in good hands on this website…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
    SVR24

    10 May 2016 at 5:31 am in reply to: So who are the reliable Indian suppliers? #16889
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    G….but you are second to none :P
    I said this once before to someone else…..
    you are one of the main players on this site.
    Now, back on topic…..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
    SVR24

    10 May 2016 at 3:36 am in reply to: So who are the reliable Indian suppliers? #16883
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    ”beahaven” wrote:

    I have contacted this supplier and the cost is $1495 for the generic Harvoni (full course) and $917 for delivery. The drugs are brought to the US via courier and then sent USPS.

    Here is their website: http://harvonipriceinindia.com/

    I found reviews on this site: https://greatnonprofits.org/org/soul-of-healing-inc

    Has anyone had any experience with this supplier?

    After a little research, see the attached file. Personally, I would stay away.
    They have an Iowa address in your attached website, all the reviews are
    5 stars, and on the attached file info, it appears they have a Florida address
    for their non-profit address. For all we know, that could be a storage facility
    non US postal mail box outfit, personal residence, etc.

    There are way too many scams in the world these days preying on the most
    vulnerable. Like Vororo said, stick with the proven vendors on this website.

    SOHInc.pdf

    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
    SVR24

    9 May 2016 at 6:31 am in reply to: Help with blood results? #16851
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    CJ wrote:

    I have posted before about a War Vet friend who has finally started being treated.
    He’s had two liver TP.
    He’s on tx for 24 wks.

    He’s been on Sof/Dac for about 5 weeks now.

    He’s had to fight to get some bloods done

    The good news, his AST :25 & ALT is 18.

    Platelets – 120 ( 150-450 )

    GGT – 204 ( 5-50 )

    They wanted to do a VL at 12 weeks into tx , doesn’t sound normal to me.

    By the way, J is doing really well, happy and healthy, it’s wonderful to see :cheer:

    CJ…I’m not a doctor but have had regular blood work for 15 years. How many blood tests has he
    had in the past few years. Dropping platelet count needs further review. Most doctors’ first question
    on the GGT result is ” Do you and how much alcohol do you drink?” Some Rx drugs can cause
    elevated GGT ,also. Since his ALT and AST are pretty good, the doctors might think that his VL is
    under control? Therefore, no VL test? Just guessing.

    Since a lot of doctors think they are on a pedestal( not guessing) and not being privy to any conversation
    your friend has had with his doctors, maybe there is some miscommunication.

    BTW, glad to see your son is virus free. 10, 20 years from now, if he hasn’t already, he will appreciate
    more what you did for him……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
    SVR24

    3 May 2016 at 7:04 am in reply to: TPP set to potentially block generics #16541
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    G…sorry for the derail, but people need to know generics will probably still
    be available notwithstanding any treaty which is not a slam dunk. Research
    is one’s friend…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
    SVR24

    3 May 2016 at 6:11 am in reply to: TPP set to potentially block generics #16538
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    wrote:

    J…calm down. There are bigger fish to fry than us importing generics. We are <.01%. Think of the mechanics of implementing the proposed regulations worldwide. There will always be end- arounds in life. Hillary will be the first Ms President. If you would like a wager (no limit), let me 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
    SVR24

    26 April 2016 at 7:05 am in reply to: Where are the hordes of Newbies? #16196
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    Greedfighter wrote:

    Hi Mike,

    I totally agree, the doctors are the key.

    It’s going to come down to the patient in the end in the USA to make the purchase, but the doctor could make them aware of the opportunity,

    GF…I went down this road four months ago in December with 4 doctors. At that time 2 of them knew very little of generics. The other 2 did know about generics. For legal, insurance, medical or personal reasons they did not or would not pursue the matter. It will eventually happen…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
    SVR24

    22 April 2016 at 7:54 pm in reply to: zero(12),14,16,18 or 20 weeks is the answer #16034
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    mgalbrai wrote:

    Hey Beancounter,

    That’s Mr Beancounter to you I have used that as a log-in name before.

    he has a totally unrelated heart attack?
    Then, I read about long-term effects of DAAs and how people really don’t know. How long has it been since the first person was given Harvoni?

    i know several attorneys and somewhat similar comments were brought up by two of them

    Our taxes are easy, but I bet you could still help us find another deduction or two.
    I will make a note on my calendar….
    Now, itemization for a couple……

    individual taxes are only 10% of my business, but I can still do the necessary evil 1040.
    AMOF, I do several states besides AZ…..nearest state to you I do is Missouri

    ”James-Freeman-facebook” wrote:

    94% = 17:1 in your favour

    99% = 99:1 in your favour

    It’s only 5% but in odds terms…..

    Interesting perspective, doc.

    Thanks GF, Hazel and TM for your response.

    My informal poll w/people who I know was also slanted to taking them all.
    Compromise has always been one of my strengths, but two quotes stick
    out against compromise…..”don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve
    got (Janis Joplin)” and “if you want to do anything, do it now without
    compromise or concession, because you only have one life(Gao Xingjian)”

    So, I probably will take them all unless I meet someone here in the states
    that needs assistance. I’ll cross that bridge again at week 16.

    Interesting sidenote….my GI doctor (who would not give me an RX for
    generics) was interested in my results, especially the cost. I kinda waved
    my labs results under his nose :lol: but I gave them to him.

    Due diligence and vetting is another one of my strengths. The pros
    of taking the excess outweighs the cons. Finally, after all the headaches
    and worry I gave my Mom, this decision is for you.

    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
    SVR24

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