Medically Speakin'

The technical stuff on me...

MY CURRENT MELD SCORE:

**NA**
(click here for MELD info)


WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS GIRL?

Born with Hepatitis C
 
Diagnosed with Depression - 1994
Peg-Interferon/Ribavirin HCV Treatment started - 2001, ended 2002
Appendectomy - 2003,
Gall Bladder Removal - 2003
DIC, HELLP syndrome, Placenta Accreta with C-Section & Partial Hysterectomy - 2006

Diagnosed with (minor) Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation - 2008

Diagnosed with Decompensating Cirrhosis - 2009
Peg-Interferon/Ribavirin HCV Treatment started/ended 2010
Liver Transplant - July 13, 2010
-------USC University Hospital - (323) 442-5908
Inflammation & Fibrosis - Oct. 2010

Peg-Interferon/Ribavirin HCV Treatment started - Nov. 2010
Peg-Interferon/Ribavirin HCV Treatment ended - Jan. 2011 - unsuccessful
Diagnosed with Bile duct stricture - stents placed January 2011 (then removed - unsuccessful)
Biliary drain placed March, 2011 (helped some)
Poor liver function - re-evaluation for 2nd transplant underway April, 2011
Second Biliary drain placed May, 2011
Diagnosed with Gastroparesis May, 2011
Feeding J/G tube placed May, 2011 
Liver Transplant - July 19, 2011
-------USC Hospital - Biliary drains removed
Both feeding tubes removed December, 2011
Inflammation and fibrosis - 2012
Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis - 2013
Bridging Fibrosis - April 2013

Current Medications: as of 06/01/13
Prograf 1mg 1x / .5mg 1x daily (anti-rejection)

Sulfasalazine 1000mg 2x daily
Vitamin D 50000mg 1x weekly
Prozac 20mg 1x daily (keeps me sane/saner) 
Zofran 4mg when needed