gman51
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Sometimes the blood banks run low and need donors.
The Doc called me back. July 8 final!
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HOUSTON RICK
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Good luck, maybe one of his girlfriends with a Mercedes found out that the other six girlfriends have Porsches.
joeintexas
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Jim, I've got a good feeling about this. At any rate, it's no step for a stepper, you got this. Now, call the Dr. next Friday and tell him you need to talk to him Monday about the check you wrote him for the deductible, let him worry over the weekend!
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I'm going with the "he's just amazed that anybody my age can be so healthy, "there's gotta be something wrong with this guy." " 
I get my blood drawn and 30 minutes later I'm sitting across from my doctor and he's going over the results with me.
Biopsy results take less than 24 hrs.
Radiologist brain MRI and ct-scans from my neck down to my abdomen results in less than 18 hrs. My doctors can see them within 30 minutes even if they're done across town.
It kills me that people have to wait soo long for theirs and a phone call like that on a Friday would be unacceptable for me.
Good luck.
I get my blood drawn and 30 minutes later I'm sitting across from my doctor and he's going over the results with me.
Biopsy results take less than 24 hrs.
Radiologist brain MRI and ct-scans from my neck down to my abdomen results in less than 18 hrs. My doctors can see them within 30 minutes even if they're done across town.
It kills me that people have to wait soo long for theirs and a phone call like that on a Friday would be unacceptable for me.
Good luck.
OP
Some curiosity from the lab, so they're continuing to try and pinpoint some enzyme oddity. Some connection with mild neuropathy in my feets.
More will be revealed after Independence Day break.
The doctor raised his eyebrows after he asked "have you been in any third world countries?" and I started off on the list by saying "you mean third world continents, don't you? 'cause half of those third world countries don't exist anymore."
I didn't mention the Alien abduction thing.....
More will be revealed after Independence Day break.
The doctor raised his eyebrows after he asked "have you been in any third world countries?" and I started off on the list by saying "you mean third world continents, don't you? 'cause half of those third world countries don't exist anymore."
I didn't mention the Alien abduction thing.....
It sounds like they caught it early and it doesn't sound too serious (whatever it is). You were wise not to mention the aliens! 
You're doing everything correctly at this point and worrying won't help. Focus on the important stuff, like fishing!
You're doing everything correctly at this point and worrying won't help. Focus on the important stuff, like fishing!
joeintexas
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Probably wise, I've heard the details of those can be a little embarrassing, especially in mixed company!third world countries don't exist anymore."
I didn't mention the Alien abduction thing.....
Some curiosity from the lab, so they're continuing to try and pinpoint some enzyme oddity. Some connection with mild neuropathy in my feets.
More will be revealed after Independence Day break.
The doctor raised his eyebrows after he asked "have you been in any third world countries?" and I started off on the list by saying "you mean third world continents, don't you? 'cause half of those third world countries don't exist anymore."
I didn't mention the Alien abduction thing.....
I'm glad it wasn't more serious.
Sounds like the phone call could have waited til Monday and had more blood drawn on Tuesday.
JcMack
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Mr. TexMex, I'm sure you're O.K.. I have an honorary doctor badge. I also have not so mild neuropathy.
I go to the same hospital for all tests, blood work, "procedures", operations, etc.. The hospital provides a very comprehensive result of all the aforementioned via an on line service that is sent to my email as soon as the test is complete. The good is I know when results are available to my croaker. The bad is the tests are only available in "doctor" language. So I can take the individual components of say: a blood test; and google the acceptable levels of said component. Fun indeed for a hypochondriac old fart.
I go to the same hospital for all tests, blood work, "procedures", operations, etc.. The hospital provides a very comprehensive result of all the aforementioned via an on line service that is sent to my email as soon as the test is complete. The good is I know when results are available to my croaker. The bad is the tests are only available in "doctor" language. So I can take the individual components of say: a blood test; and google the acceptable levels of said component. Fun indeed for a hypochondriac old fart.
OP
Even hypochondriacs get sick, man
They're looking for hep C. ( in my case) there's a number of different strains of it, apparently (as of 9:30 this mornin)
Even hypochondriacs get sick, man
They're looking for hep C. ( in my case) there's a number of different strains of it, apparently (as of 9:30 this mornin)
Well, if that is what it is, just watch the TV commercials, pills for that seem to be on of the more common. Just tell your doctor "As seen on TV! " ��
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Old Corp
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Wishing you all the best.
Here, with my internal issues, the Doc called me this morning to discuss yesterday's CT and blood panel results. Said everything looks normal. He had no explanation for my continuing abdominal pain (my description is 'full size Bowie knife in low-left gut').
In process of being referred to gastroenterologist.
I have little patience with all this.
Here, with my internal issues, the Doc called me this morning to discuss yesterday's CT and blood panel results. Said everything looks normal. He had no explanation for my continuing abdominal pain (my description is 'full size Bowie knife in low-left gut').
In process of being referred to gastroenterologist.
I have little patience with all this.
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Based on some of the pictures I've seen, California might soon fall into that category.
gman51
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Old Corp you might have a bad case of parasites? You might try a visit to a local Naturopathic doctor. You might be glad you did.
OP
After Genotype tests for hepatitis C, virus NOT detected.
Apparently, (as in 20% of people infected and showing antibodies for the disease) my body has beaten whichever strain I had.
Thanks for the thoughts & prayers, I appreciate it. They're not sure how this happens, but it does.
Is it Possible for Hepatitis C to Clear on Its Own? | Hepatitis Central
Apparently, (as in 20% of people infected and showing antibodies for the disease) my body has beaten whichever strain I had.
Thanks for the thoughts & prayers, I appreciate it.
They're not sure how this happens, but it does.Is it Possible for Hepatitis C to Clear on Its Own? | Hepatitis Central
Glad to hear the good news.....gotta be a relief for you.
Don
Don
Good news, God bless.
After Genotype tests for hepatitis C, virus NOT detected.
Apparently, (as in 20% of people infected and showing antibodies for the disease) my body has beaten whichever strain I had.
Thanks for the thoughts & prayers, I appreciate it.
Is it Possible for Hepatitis C to Clear on Its Own? | Hepatitis Central
Great news!!!!!!!!
So an evening cervesa is still on the agenda!
OP
That one was 15 years ago. Prolly had something to do with my not havin' liver trouble, and I'm cool with that. Pass me a topo chico, por favorGreat news!!!!!!!!
So an evening cervesa is still on the agenda!
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Out-freakin'-standing, Jim!
I need you to pick my Powerball numbers.
I need you to pick my Powerball numbers.
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joeintexas
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Jim, I'm guessing you got a lot of hard bark on you. Congrats on the good news.
gman51
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Next time tell the doc for crying out loud man wait till Monday morning to call me.
CAJUNLAWYER
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So in other words you are just a bullet proof lean mean f....ighting machine!After Genotype tests for hepatitis C, virus NOT detected.
Apparently, (as in 20% of people infected and showing antibodies for the disease) my body has beaten whichever strain I had.
Thanks for the thoughts & prayers, I appreciate it.
Is it Possible for Hepatitis C to Clear on Its Own? | Hepatitis Central
And they say that nicotine, whisky, sunshine, saltwater and strange are bad for ya! Thbbt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OP
Apparently, no self respecting microbe would live in my body....
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