Wednesday 18 August 2010

Second Appointment

Attended my second appointment with the liver specialist today and was told i have genotype 1 and a V/L 560,000, which seemed to me to be quite low and have been approved for starting tx on 6th September.

I will initially be started on 48 week tx comprising of Viraferon peg (either 100 or 120) and ribavirin (1000mg) 400mg in the morning and 600g in the evening and if 4 week test shows undetectable would have the option to continue on 48 week or drop to 24 week tx and this would be entirely my decision but there would be a 5 - 10% better chance of clearing with the 48 week.

Was also told my chlolestorol was slightly high and it is most likely nothing to wory about but to have it checked by Dr.

Not sure if i am glad i have another 2 weeks to wait or not but have my theory test next thursday so at least i will be able to do that without worrying about being on tx.