yugandan

[zesc]

where can I buy it - "Yugandan" - A chinese herb

[snoopy272]

Thanks for the information and advice. I do appreciate all the support. I try not to dwell on this but sometimes it is overwhelming. I still might chicken out, but I know it is better I let them do the biopsy. You have helped me, thanks again.  

[fretboard]

I've had two biopsies so far and I'm getting my third at the end of this month.  I'll leave you with a clipping, but I assure you if it was any riskier for you than anyone else I'm sure your doctor would not have scheduled you for one.  You are seeing a good Hepatologist, right?  Anyways, the biggest thing about a biopsy is the time it takes, it takes the whole day usually.  You go there early in the morning, lay in a gurney.  A nurse comes by and gives you something to relax, like a valium and then you get hooked up to an IV.  I'm not sure what's in the IV.  You go into a room, the doctor says hey, drapes your bottom half throws some brown solution on you, draws or measures something then pow.  It's over before you know it and there is no reason to be scared.  Also, someday soon I hope you place your question on the green box, that way you may get more answers.  Good luck and God Bless

Although the liver has a rich vascular supply, complications associated with percutaneous liver biopsy are rare. Sixty percent
of complications occur within 2 hours and 96 percent within 24 hours after the procedure. Approximately 1 to 3 percent of
patients requires hospitalization for complications after a liver biopsy, especially if the procedure was performed with a Trucut
biopsy needle. Pain and hypotension (dangerously low blood pressure) are the predominant complications for which
patients are hospitalized.

[snoopy272]

Hi there everyone. my exact viral load is 1.69  E + 6.  I'm not sure exactly how high that is, I just know it's high. Is it possible to have such a high viral load that is not hurting the liver that much? I'm supposed to have a liver biopsy in Nov.. I'm scared to have it because it is risky. Does anyone know how risky? If my  ALT and AST are still considered within normal range or just above, how could the liver be in bad shape?  Does this itching happen before end stage liver disease. ;  Thanks  everyone for the information

[nygirl7]

" debate is so great, at least  it  gives  u lot a bit of juice to get up  each day  pick me to pieces.  "


Fortunately, there really is no debate here whatsoever.  

[Magnum]

41,000,000 Chinese people have Hepatitis C (that they know of).

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-06/27/content_343116.htm

If alternative medicine was so effective in China, there would be 0 people with Hepatitis C. I rest my case...

Magnum

[granitekonig]

I would suggest getting some Benadryl - it's over the counter and don't need a prescription. It worked for my dog who had severly dry/itching skin.

Also, you may want to pick up some Gold Bond medicated LOTION. Keep your fingernails super clean because itching those welts with your nails will only make it worse if they are dirty.