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Post by puntkicker on Nov 3, 2016 4:03:59 GMT -5
A friend of mine(an actual friend, not code for me!) was recently kept out of a study and was told his bilirubin was too high for what the sponsor wanted. Apparently everything else was fine. That was his first study, and the poor SOB drove all the way from Colorado to Spaulding(Wisconsin) to miss a study because his billirubin was one point too high(that's what he told me, I am unfamiliar with the scale for this). My pal doesnt always have the most intiative, so that's why I am asking for him. What can he do, and how quickly can this be mitigated? As always, I am grateful for any replies. I wouldnt even be spiteful for a spam reply at this point. lol EDIT: I'm doing internet research as well(I dont want you to think I'm lazy), but also wanted to get some real life accountings. Thanks
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Post by FloridaGirl on Nov 8, 2016 17:17:54 GMT -5
Well in general tell him not to be discouraged. My 1st study my creatine and glucose were elevated and i was devastated. But i tried again ad got in. Screened recently got in and then the study was postponed so u just have to stay positive I always say just google how to lower bilirubin and or go to webmd. I have never thought of high bilirubin sometimes false positive
I have heard of women having uti bacteria in urine but going elsewhere screening and getting in .
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Post by respect on Nov 15, 2016 17:33:32 GMT -5
He can have biopsy of kidney to find out why!
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Post by puntkicker on Nov 17, 2016 23:54:06 GMT -5
He can have biopsy of kidney to find out why! lol! I'm not sure I want to run that option by him. He said they did mention soing about often its not drinking enough water, and he did drive about 16 hours or so, so that's possible. It's just frustrating, because I finally fot him to do a study, and he really could use the money, but he's been a bit discouraged since. Not all of us have the same internal makeup(I mean emotionally), so I'm trying to encourage him and was hoping I could find anything to make sure he'll be in the clear if he ever does try again.
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Post by FloridaGirl on Nov 18, 2016 18:15:07 GMT -5
A friend of mine(an actual friend, not code for me!) was recently kept out of a study and was told his bilirubin was too high for what the sponsor wanted. Apparently everything else was fine. That was his first study, and the poor SOB drove all the way from Colorado to Spaulding(Wisconsin) to miss a study because his billirubin was one point too high(that's what he told me, I am unfamiliar with the scale for this). My pal doesnt always have the most intiative, so that's why I am asking for him. What can he do, and how quickly can this be mitigated? As always, I am grateful for any replies. I wouldnt even be spiteful for a spam reply at this point. lol EDIT: I'm doing internet research as well(I dont want you to think I'm lazy), but also wanted to get some real life accountings. Thanks
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Post by FloridaGirl on Nov 18, 2016 18:24:11 GMT -5
I was just wondering, off topic, but doesn't Colorado have some nice study facilities. I think I saw at least three or four. Do u know of them or have you been to any of them. I am still checking out Kansas City , Baltimore, Miami actually anywhere with inpatient studies with no f/u or maybe one.
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Post by vark on Nov 21, 2016 23:42:30 GMT -5
www.jalr.org/tips_for_getting_into_a_study.htmlwww.jalr.org/lab_results_information.htmlwhen somebody is screening for the first time, it can be a good idea to go to the closest place, because some people are never going to get in, for health reasons, other people are always going to get in, other people are like me and have to screen a lot to get in some of the time. maybe he just didnt drink enough water. but maybe he's got health issues that make him not a good test subject. another way to pre-qualify is to go see if they can give plasma. if the plasma cetner won't take them, their chances of getting into a study are less good. it's still cool that he gave it a shot. there just arent many places close to colorado. maybe you guys could carpool sometime to kc or missouri, or lincoln, if he's someone you can do long road trips with. he was only one point off so just luck of the draw he might make it in another time. but its never a sure thing. right now i can't find anything to screen for. at 56, and banned from a few places, there's arent as many studies as their used to be.
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Post by mike on Nov 23, 2016 0:12:56 GMT -5
Yeah, time for you to just go home, wait to die.
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Post by puntkicker on Nov 23, 2016 15:02:41 GMT -5
Yeah, time for you to just go home, wait to die. Sometimes I really love the smiles I get on this place. I'm not sure if I should admit it for that, but good work! Dammit Vark, youre now in the same category as Travelingrat and others... like Mike says, theyve put you out to pasture, like an old race horse or soing. Or maybe an old stripper. I can semi empathize, actually. Like I do for TR, I will try to keep an eye out for studies to tip you on in your age range. I hope others on here will appreciate your solid contribution like I do, and offer help as well. I think youve earned it. If TR can do this **** at her age, I think that should be inspiration for ALL of us!!!!!!!!!!! Keep your chin up! As for my friend, it was one point on one thing per that study's requirements, but your admonishment was great advice, in my opinion. Water alone may have been the issue, but I also had him and myself googling about helping bilirubin. But yes, there are many people out there who may have problems with any one category of the MANY they screen for...I saw a guy getting an ECG same time as me, and sent home because his numbers were off! Im guessing he was local(maybe you can guess why), but one could still feel for him. Right now, my CREATININE is 1 point low....and I'd really appreciate advice on that from anyone! (Im hesitant to start a new thread so that more will see it and possibly answer, but maybe I can get some answers here first?)
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