Hi Teri, and welcome to the forum! I`m glad you`ve joined us, you`ll find we have a very friendly and supportive group here to guide you along your way!
I`m including here what you wrote in the side chatbox, for reference..
"Hi, I'm Teri, I have been reading some of the posts. Guess I'll telll as much as I know about what's going on with me - I am very confused about the stats people are posting, so far all I know is I do have Hep C, I saw my new dr. on the 30th of Sept. and more blood work was done, I see dr. again on the 28th, there was more blood work done, and something about 4 mil., dr. explained next visit will tell me geneotype, ...; I feel really lost at this time."
Don`t worry, it`s quite normal to be feeling anxious after getting the diagnosis and all of us here know what that feels like, but it really isn`t as scary as you think. Once you have more information and the results of the bloodwork done on your last appointment then the way forward will be come a lot clearer.
There are some useful articles and fact sheets about Hep C posted at the top of this New Members` section which you might find helpful to read (`Sticky` posts), and please feel free to ask any questions.
Best of luck! ~ Jill
lilbit said
Oct 20, 2014
Welcome Teri. Finding this group was a great source of information for me and will be to you. Any time something pops up you can ask these folks and take the fear away. They never make you feel stupid no matter what you ask. So glad you found us. Will be rooting for your full recovery from day one.
wmlj1960 said
Oct 20, 2014
Welcome to the forum Theresa. Some of the abbreviations used here (especially in signatures) are unique to this forum so malani posted a list of the main abbreviations. Click HERE for that thread. Maybe it will help some.
My sister spells her name Teri. I haven't seen many others that are spelled like that.
LC said
Oct 20, 2014
Hi Teri, just don't let them talk you into any Interferon based treatment unless there is an especially good reason.
Milliganus said
Oct 19, 2014
Welcome Teri,
This a great resource and source of encouragement. More will be revealed about your condition after your doc runs all the bloodwork. With all the new drugs coming out now, Hep C may soon be a thing of the past!
Keep us posted as you get more information.
Groupergetter said
Oct 19, 2014
Hi Teri, welcome to the forum. Lot's of great folks here. Very knowledgeable and caring. Hope all goes well with your upcoming appointments and treatment. Take care.
Teri said
Oct 19, 2014
Thank you, Matt. Been doing a lot of reading already - think I'm understanding some of the stats now.
Teri said
Oct 19, 2014
Thank you for replying Tig, I know when I see the dr. on the 28th there will be more info. It was said, though, that my liver function appeared very good, (seems like I've given my fair share of blood lately), but an ultrasound indicated a small (a small -- oh gee, ok I've gone blank on that one), but that will be repeated in Dec. to check again. I'm nervous, granted, but when I think about how I have felt in the past, and to now know the probably why about it, makes me anxious to get it in control.
Matt Chris said
Oct 19, 2014
Hello Theresa
You have found the correct way to ask questions and post a topic.
BTW, Welcome to the forum you have found a good place with people who care that can give insightful information on all things HCV. Check the different areas of the forum and use the search function also for other single item interest.
matt
Tig said
Oct 19, 2014
Hi Theresa,
Welcome! You're posting just fine by the way! Looks like you've got your appointment established with your specialist and that's the first important step in the process. You mentioned in the chat section that you have a viral load of 4 million, but the genotype wasn't mentioned. It may be on the test report somewhere, if not you'll be tested for it along eith some routine liver function tests and a complete blood count following that appointment. Once you have those tests completed, you'll have a better understanding of your liver health.
It's an anxious time for you right now but do your best to relax. The new treatments are very good and much easier than ever before. It's a great time to treat. You've found a great group of people here and we will all be helping and following your progress! Good luck!
Tig
Teri said
Oct 19, 2014
New to this forum - not sure how to post, ask questions, etc... Maybe I'm doing it right? Would like some input on what I'm in for, questions to ask Dr., I guess everything right now.
Hi Teri, and welcome to the forum! I`m glad you`ve joined us, you`ll find we have a very friendly and supportive group here to guide you along your way!
I`m including here what you wrote in the side chatbox, for reference..
"Hi, I'm Teri, I have been reading some of the posts. Guess I'll telll as much as I know about what's going on with me - I am very confused about the stats people are posting, so far all I know is I do have Hep C, I saw my new dr. on the 30th of Sept. and more blood work was done, I see dr. again on the 28th, there was more blood work done, and something about 4 mil., dr. explained next visit will tell me geneotype, ...; I feel really lost at this time."
Don`t worry, it`s quite normal to be feeling anxious after getting the diagnosis and all of us here know what that feels like, but it really isn`t as scary as you think. Once you have more information and the results of the bloodwork done on your last appointment then the way forward will be come a lot clearer.
There are some useful articles and fact sheets about Hep C posted at the top of this New Members` section which you might find helpful to read (`Sticky` posts), and please feel free to ask any questions.
Best of luck! ~ Jill
Welcome to the forum Theresa. Some of the abbreviations used here (especially in signatures) are unique to this forum so malani posted a list of the main abbreviations. Click HERE for that thread. Maybe it will help some.
My sister spells her name Teri. I haven't seen many others that are spelled like that.
Welcome Teri,
This a great resource and source of encouragement. More will be revealed about your condition after your doc runs all the bloodwork. With all the new drugs coming out now, Hep C may soon be a thing of the past!
Keep us posted as you get more information.
Hi Teri, welcome to the forum.
Lot's of great folks here. Very knowledgeable and caring. Hope all goes well with your upcoming appointments and treatment. Take care.
Thank you, Matt. Been doing a lot of reading already - think I'm understanding some of the stats now.
Thank you for replying Tig, I know when I see the dr. on the 28th there will be more info. It was said, though, that my liver function appeared very good, (seems like I've given my fair share of blood lately), but an ultrasound indicated a small (a small -- oh gee, ok I've gone blank on that one), but that will be repeated in Dec. to check again. I'm nervous, granted, but when I think about how I have felt in the past, and to now know the probably why about it, makes me anxious to get it in control.
Hello Theresa
You have found the correct way to ask questions and post a topic.
BTW, Welcome to the forum you have found a good place with people who care that can give insightful information on all things HCV. Check the different areas of the forum and use the search function also for other single item interest.
matt
Hi Theresa,
Welcome! You're posting just fine by the way! Looks like you've got your appointment established with your specialist and that's the first important step in the process. You mentioned in the chat section that you have a viral load of 4 million, but the genotype wasn't mentioned. It may be on the test report somewhere, if not you'll be tested for it along eith some routine liver function tests and a complete blood count following that appointment. Once you have those tests completed, you'll have a better understanding of your liver health.
It's an anxious time for you right now but do your best to relax. The new treatments are very good and much easier than ever before. It's a great time to treat. You've found a great group of people here and we will all be helping and following your progress! Good luck!
Tig
New to this forum - not sure how to post, ask questions, etc... Maybe I'm doing it right? Would like some input on what I'm in for, questions to ask Dr., I guess everything right now.