I always thought it would be nice for someone who had all those down to make a post with them and the actual word. I still question some of them as to what they are. I even started with those not familiar with acites doing this I have a paracentesis(drainage of fluid from the stomach) comming up. I would certainly copy and save it.

Spell check can only help so much.*shrugs shoulders*

Anyone got a light bulb going off in their head for doing this for us.

I better leave this help group I not fit in now thank you man for warning me.

I had a hard time at first too.
I am a newbie as they call us(smiles big...I think that's cute) I've been here less than a month.

It gets easier ans easier as time goes on.

I looked at it as a game, you know, like break the code.

Now I realize why people use the acranims. It saves time and most people figure it out soon enough. If not, you can always ask. People are so nice here I'm sure someone will fill ya in if you can't figure an acranim out.

For the typing without spelling mistakes...well I think that one is going to be a tuffy. I am not very good at spelling and even for those who are what usually happens is people are typing along so quickly that they hit the wrong key. They don't even realize they've misspelled a word. Proof reading is something I try and do if I have time but many don't have the time.

I feel that we are not all created equal so we just have to adjust and except when it comes to spelling, punctuation, paragraph formation etc.

So that's my two bits on the post.

I understan where your coming from but hope you realize it will be something that most likly will never change.

Take care all,
Scaredrabbit

You know It can be very frustrating at times...you know what they say about to many cooks in the kitchen. Well,this is a support group...so we support each other. We all have great qualities as God gave them to us and of course we all have shortcomings too. I will work through someones spelling errors as there is a bigger picture at hand for me and that Is what PROACTIVE role am I going to take in my life and in my recovery today and in those around me. I can not get without giving. I do, however, empathize with you as I was new here about 7 weeks ago. So I will share what I have learned so far and I hope this helps.
1.DX-DIAGNOSED
2.TX-TREATMENT
3.RX-PRESCRIPTION
4.GI-GASTROINTESTINAL
5.DRAGON-IS SLANG FOR HCV
6.HCV-HEATITIS C VIRUS
7.LOL-LAUGH OUT LOUD
8.LMAO-LAUGH MY ASS OFF

I am quite positive there are more out there but that is all I have learned for now. As far as welcoming you, welcome. I hope you find all that you have been looking for here and I hope all of your prayers are answered and I hope you take a proactive role in yuor recovery as your life depends upon it! We all learn something from each other.
~Or i just use my Microsoft Office(lol)

I found this info on another Hep C site. Hope this helps. Personally I do not care if someone can spell or has problems with grammer. I just want to hear what people have to say. There are people who are ill, maybe have brain fog, or are from another culture. For me, its not how you say it, its what you have to say.
I am perfectly imperfect, so why shouldn't everyone else be too? Anyway, here's the list I found.

Common Hepatits C Acronyms
AHC: Acute Hepatitis C
BMI: Body Mass Index
Bx: Biopsy
CHC: Chronic Hepatitis C
DNA: DeoxyriboNucleic Acid
Dx: Diagnosis
EOT: End of Treatment
EVC: Early Virological Clearance (Aviremic - HCV RNA Negative at Week 12)
EVR: Early Virological Response (12 Week PCR - UND or >2 Log Drop)
G or GT: Genotype
GI: Gastroenterologist
HCV or Hep C: Hepatitis C Virus
HVL: High Viral Load (?400,000 IU) (?600,000 IU) (?800,000 IU)
Hx: History
ITT: Intent to Treat
IU: International Unit (1 IU = 2.5 VL Copies apx )
LVL: Low Viral Load (

Oh wow see I guess you do learn something new everyday :) Thanks for the great info CSick!

Here's some more terms

PCR: Polymerase Chain Reaction
RNA: RiboNucleic Acid
RT-PCR: Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction
RVR: Rapid Virological Response (4 Week PCR UND )
Rx: Prescription
SOC: Standard of Care
SVR: Sustained Virological Response (UND 6 Months post TX end)
Sx: Symptoms/Side Effects
TMA: Transcription Mediated Amplification
Tx: Treatment, Therapy (can also mean Transplant)
UND: Undetectable Viral Load
VL: Viral Load
VR: Virological Response
WHR: Waist to Hip Ratio

More Acronyms
AFP: Alpha-FetoProtein
ALP: Alkaline Phosphatase (Alk Phos)
ALT: Alanine Aminotransferase
AST: Aspartate Aminotransferase
BID: Twice Daily Dosage (from Latin "bis in die"
CBC: Complete Blood Count (almost the same as FBC)
CIFN: Consensus Interferon (Infergen/Alphacon)
EIA: Enzyme ImmunoAssay
ELISA: Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay
EPO: Erythropoietin Epoetin alfa (Epogen/Procrit), Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp)
ESA:: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent
ESLD: End-Stage Liver Disease
FBC: Full Blood Count
FDR: Fixed Dose Ribavirin
GCSF: Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (Neupogen)
GGT:: Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
HCC: HepatoCellular Carcinoma (Liver Cancer)
HDL: High Density Lipoproteins (Good Cholesterol)
HGB: Hemoglobin
IFN: Interferon (Alpha 2a/2b)
IU: International Unit 1 IU (2.5 VL Copies apx)
lakh: (100,000 from Indian English)
LDH: Lactate Dehydrogenase
LDL: Low Density Lipoproteins (Bad Cholesterol)
LDR: Low Dose Ribavirin (Same as FDR)
LFT: Liver Function Test
LLN: Lower Limit of Normal
MCV: Mean Corpuscular Volume
NAFLD: Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (Steatosis)
NASH: Non Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
Neup: Neupogen
NPIA: Non-Pegylated Interferon Alpha
PEG: PolyEthylene Glycol
PegIFN: Pegylated Interferon Alpha (2a/2b)
QW: Once a Week (from Latin quaque)
RBV/RVN: Ribavirin
RCC: Red Cell Count
RIBA: Recombinant ImmunoBlot Assay
Riba: Ribavirin
SC: Subcutaneous (Beneath or Under the skin)
SGOT: AST was called Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase
SGPT: ALT was called Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
S-IFN: Standard Interferon (same as NPIA)
TG: Triglycerides (type of fat found in blood)
TIW: Three Injections Weekly (Tri Weekly, Three Times a Week, Thrice Weekly)
TMA: Transcription Mediated Amplification
TSH: Thyroid stimulating hormone (Also called: Thyrotropin)
ULN: Upper Limit of Normal
VLDL: Very Low Density Lipoproteins (Bad Cholesterol)
WBD: Weight Based Dose
WBR: Weight Based Ribavirin
WCC: White Cell Count
WHR: Waist to Hip Ratio

WOAH...That means Woah! Way to go sister CSick! Copying and pasting right now :)

wow...thanks so much
I'm going to copy and paste these for future reference. Might come in handy for test results too.

thanks again

Im like Askye, I dont care how you spell, I just want to hear what you say. I dont want to be judged, so I dont judge..

I agree about the brain fog, some days I cant spell simple words that I have used all of my life..It just goes away for a bit..LOL.. Peter, in the realm of things that people have here to worry about, like their lives, I dont think that spelling is a priority to some.. You will pick up on the words, and hopefully you wont have to go thru the brain fogs and freezes..Thanks patti

We do not care if people have PERFECT spelling...I make mistakes all the time...we are here for support not to be judged !!!! and I don't remember ever having a post like this...I wish you well

Thank uou CSick for your input.
Nice to know these things. I'll side in with Stigmata and Patti. I may not use all the correct grammer and punctuation, but I'm here for the caring and support I get from ya'll... Teri

ugh....oh sorry that's not a word......

I apologize if I offended anyone with my post. Like I said I'm not perfect by any means and it was simply my desire to make all posts as clear as possible.

Be well.

No problem mattgar. Write it off as someone had a sense of humor and you took it well. I think Mr. Clean is back so hopefully you won't have to read that cONFUSin anymore.

I will say thank you to Csick well done lists there.