Biopsy

topic posted Thu, October 4, 2007 - 7:40 PM by  Adriana
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So, I get my liver biopsy performed on Tues. the 9th. What am I supposed to expect? The doc says as soon as he gets the results he wants to start treatment. But...what if I don't feel like I'm ready for treatment? Is it absolutely necessary? Or can I wait a while? My VL was kind of low and honestly I'm not ready to go through the horrible side effects just yet. I'm a single mother with two young children to support and I don't want to get to the point to where I can't take care of them or can't handle working or anything like that.
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Adriana
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    Re: Biopsy

    Thu, October 11, 2007 - 4:33 PM
    Hi Adriana,

    Nice to meet you, but first of all I'd like to ask what is your genotype? That is HUGE when making the decision to treat or not. Also, having a low viral load is always a good thing as far as clearing the virus and obtaining a SVR. When you get the results of your biopsy you will be able to make a more informed decision.

    Let us know how you are doing.

    DD
    • Re: Biopsy

      Sat, November 3, 2007 - 10:42 PM
      Hi Adriana,

      Here is a hug in advance for the day of your biopsy. It's no big deal, it's over in 2 seconds.

      There are lots of factors in deciding whether to go on treatment or not. It's a good idea to get all the facts and the medical opinions and then have a serious think.

      I did treatment and really it was only difficult toward the end so it's not an automatic nightmare.

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