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just an update
This is a note to let you know what went on at my appt at Duke University Medical Center yesterday 05/19.
My Dr. ordered bloods test which I took b4 I left the clinic yesterday and has me scheduled for a
sonagram(sp) on July 7th. They also referred me to a mental health professional because the medications
I will be taking will leave me more depressed than I am now and they want me started on antidepressants
before I start the medications for HCV. So I got that started today. Other than that I really have no news to report.
Appreciate all the care and concern from you all.
I understand that some people do not understand what Hepatitis is and do not understand
how this disease spreads ,, But this was toooo much
I went to the mental health office today and the LPN that was doing my intake evaluation wanted to know why I wasn't wearing a mask because hep. was an airbourne disease... well I educated her real fast. I informed her that it was blood to blood contact only.
When I was 16 yrs old I did have a blood transfussion and could have very well contracted it that way.
My Dr. ordered bloods test which I took b4 I left the clinic yesterday and has me scheduled for a
sonagram(sp) on July 7th. They also referred me to a mental health professional because the medications
I will be taking will leave me more depressed than I am now and they want me started on antidepressants
before I start the medications for HCV. So I got that started today. Other than that I really have no news to report.
Appreciate all the care and concern from you all.
I understand that some people do not understand what Hepatitis is and do not understand
how this disease spreads ,, But this was toooo much
I went to the mental health office today and the LPN that was doing my intake evaluation wanted to know why I wasn't wearing a mask because hep. was an airbourne disease... well I educated her real fast. I informed her that it was blood to blood contact only.
When I was 16 yrs old I did have a blood transfussion and could have very well contracted it that way.
Sorry you had to butt into dopes like that. When I was diagnosed, the PCP dropped me like a hot potato, his staff treated me like a junkie. Won't be going back there for sure.
My child is finishing her intern year. Following her progress through medical school has been very interesting. I learned:
1) Don't ever insist that the doctor start an IV or take a blood sample. They aren't trained to do that and will just hurt you. Trust the nurses & techs.
2) Doctors are all specialized. Unless they specialized in gastroenterology (with residency in hepatology) or infectious disease, it's only natural that they are clueless about viral hepatitis (though they should be a bit embarrassed). They should also be embarrassed that they hired such stupid nurses.
3) They receive NO nutritional training.
Things are what they are.
My child is finishing her intern year. Following her progress through medical school has been very interesting. I learned:
1) Don't ever insist that the doctor start an IV or take a blood sample. They aren't trained to do that and will just hurt you. Trust the nurses & techs.
2) Doctors are all specialized. Unless they specialized in gastroenterology (with residency in hepatology) or infectious disease, it's only natural that they are clueless about viral hepatitis (though they should be a bit embarrassed). They should also be embarrassed that they hired such stupid nurses.
3) They receive NO nutritional training.
Things are what they are.
Good for you on educating one more uneducated medical professional. It blows me away that so much misinformation is still out there 18 years after hep C was actually given a name.
Good luck with treatment. Wishing you an easy time and a rapid clearance.
Good luck with treatment. Wishing you an easy time and a rapid clearance.
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