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Please sign this petition
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http://www.change.org/petitions/gilead-sciences-a-phase-iii-collaboration-for-the-treatment-of-hepatitis-c
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new DR
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went to new Dr. this morning and she wrote on my paper work hep c w/coma, acute nos what does that mean??
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pootinlady
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Hepatitis in the family
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Hi everyone, I am new to this forum. I don't know where to start, but I feel like I need to get this off my chest. I have a father who is diagnosed with Hep C, the worst type. He went through almost 1.5 years of treatment and apparently his chances were good of getting rid of it (non detectable after some time)...
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Week 12 results
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I got my week 12 results yesterday and still showing 40 copies. RN says good result and continue on to week 24. I had been informed here that I needed to be UND at week 12 to continue on but the Merkk fact sheet says otherwise. My levels are below 100 IU/ml so therapy continues. Discontinuation of Dosing B...
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Neil_Canuck
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Tx for 9 year old - go for clin trial or wait?
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I went thru pegasys/ribavarin treatment few years ago and got cleaned after having hcv for all my life (got it from a blood transfusion after my birth). Unfortunately due to labor complication with my son, he got it from me too. I have been monitoring his liver thru blood tests annually and they were pr...
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Decided to put off Tx
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God bless all of you suffering with this disease, on tx , off tx , caregivers. After alot of thought Ive decided to delay treatment. Im not as strong or as brave as all of you , and I darn well know I would stop. So rather than ruin my chances for cure in the future by developing mutant strains, Ive decided to...
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Advise needed, please
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I have appoint with VA Doctor Oct 4, 2012 . I can barely walk or talk, don't drive so. Oh yea, I don't drink or smoke. The only thing I know is I am Genotype 1a. OK saw Doctor on Oct 4, he said my ALT scores in blood tests had come down far enough that I did not need the treatment right now, and he would test my blood...
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Followup after SVR
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I don't qualify to post in the Post Treatment section, but with a numbers of members coming up, this is worth a thought. Those who are lucky enough to get the magic 'SVR' news, will rightly feel proud and optimistic about the future. The advice they get about followup will vary, and everyone will have an...
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mallani
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Anal Itching and Other Anorectal Complaints
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One of the newest medications used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is Incivek (telaprevir). Incivek is a protease inhibitor, taken with peginterferon and ribavirin, and used for HCV patients with genotype 1. A common side effect of Incivek is anorectal discomfort, including a...
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greenqueen
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Skin on fire- -suggestions?
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My skin is tingling and burning very badly on lower arms
Feels like fire, any suggestions? Triple tx w/ Invicek 7 weeks.
Took third dose Of Invicek 30 minutes ago. No rash just burning
Thanks, JoAnne
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REQ: MD on west side of Los Angeles
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looking for a good MD (GI, Hepatologist, GP) on west side of LA pref in SM/Venice areas. If you have any suggestions please let me know, thanks. C
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Fall - Negative Personality Overstock Sale
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Due to an overstock situation, we will be selling all excess personality liabilities, shortcomings and irritating characteristics. Because of a recent infusion of over $60,000 from a local pharmaceutical company we ended up with an overstock. Don't miss this opportunity to stock up. Our ove...
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question?
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Hi, I'm oon a countdown. I come off the interferon and ribaviron Nov. 2nd, ten days later I come off the ribaviron. I've been undetected for some time now but have come across a glitch, so to speak. The test I had before the last one showed absolutely no trace of the virus. The lasts test camae back wit...
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Week 8 results
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Just got an email from public health nurse who is my treatment coordinator. Your week 8 viral load showed only 33 copies of the virus were left. When you started therapy you had 4 million copies of the virus. So, that is good news. I hope you are feeling well. If there is any side effects or concerns, pleas...
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Neil_Canuck
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Please give me your advice and suggestions..not sure to start treatment or not
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Hello, I am 30 years old and 67 kg , I am sure to start treatment or not. I will share with you my test results. And by the way , I wish the best to all of you get well soon and let this goddamn HVC die : Genotype : 1b Viral load : 3662170 and here are blood results don't know if you are familier with them but here we g...
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DavidC
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really angry!
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Long story short, my daughter ans 2 year old gran daughter will be moving in with me in 2 months and her soon to be ex has been messing with her head about my hep c and passing it on to my grand daughter. While exposing anyone is always a great concern I would never think of doing that to my granddaughter! So I w...
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pootinlady
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Typical treatment of 2003
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Hey guys! I'm trying to figure out what interferon was used in 2003. I can't remember I was only 18 and left all that to my mother to figure out. I wondered if there is a better interferon being used nowadays..
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libgirl07
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The Hepatitis BBC Radio 4 Appeal - Sunday 23rd September 2012
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From the Hep C Trust........ This week we went to BBC’s Broadcasting House to record our BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Out of thousands of applications, we were one of 52 charities that were chosen this year. We are all thrilled at the opportunity - the team at the Trust have put so much work into the campaign with i...
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greenqueen
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GS-7977 (Gilead) and (Bristol-Myers Squibb) Daclatasvir Update
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(The HCV Coalition for "The Cure".) who originate the Petition against Gilead sends me updates on Progress I think They did a good job of stating the reason for the petition up front It's about Gileads greed to have it all while we wait and use Peg-inerferon and Ribaviri. Website is...
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Bills
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Do You Cover Up?
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I found out I have hep 6 yrs ago, started treatmnet back then. There is a stigma associated with hep c and as a result I told no one but my wife. Started treatment again do to Invivek, still not advertising, but have told a few more folks. Just wondering what others are doing and if you've been open, what r...
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One down, one to go...
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I had my youngest son tested for HCV and we got his results back today - negative! Such a relief! :...
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using cannabis
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i was wondering whether you can use cannabis whilst on pegasys treatment thanks in advance cobalt191
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Liver palms and liver spots
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After having HCV for 20 years or more, some of us may have developed liver palms and/or liver skin lesions. Although typically associated with alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis, they may be found in any chronic liver disease. Liver palms-' palmar erythema'. This is blotchy redness of the palms of t...
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mallani
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Very Very Depressed today!!
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my alt is 160 my ast 108 that is the most they have ever been since i have kept up with those numbers. well i would have finished treatment 2 weeks agao had i styed on it. but the tooth was killin me. well tooth is still in my mouth. decided to have all the upper (most are capped) pulled & just get dentures...
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Fatigue Question
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Hello, I have Genotype 1, 3 Million VL. I'm holding off on treatment until next year with hopes of 7977 becoming available. I'm 59 and work out at the gym 4x a week, takes vitamins, eat healthy and get 8 hours sleep a night. I can't seem to make it through the day without a 2 hour afternoon nap. My body be...
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I'm declaring Monday - Smile like the Mona Lisa Day
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Yep, your assignment should you accept it is to learn half smiling or smiling like the Mona Lisa. Why, well first its fun to do. Second it's a great way to confound others and third it's a great expression to use when someone asks you how you're doing? Have fun enjoy the day!
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Hey Lucy.. the 1st BOX arrived today
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Nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof... Was told to wait and take ALL the drugs at one party, so with said and my personality, I can't join into tonites festivities of Friday nite Dart Club I know I can't wait another week, so I guess I will do the Saturday nite Budda belly hookie pokey... Please remember I...
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How to choose your Hepatologist- if you can.
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Assessing and treating HCV is a complex problem. Ideally, we want an Hepatologist who is experienced in Rx and Sx, up-to-date, sympathetic, willing to answer questions (even if they come from forums or the internet) with adequate Pathology, Radiology and other Speciality backup. Some of us are lu...
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mallani
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T-Shirts?
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T-Shirts? I'm rethinking this. How about Jersey's like the professional fishermen wear? We could all look like Bass Fishing Pro's. With fancy embroidered patches and sponsor logos.
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12Step Guy
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Drink
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Hepatitis C (Genotype 3) treatment for 6 months, 1 week ago over
Have a drink at the moment is OK to drink
If you have a sustained virological response after 6 months after receiving a drawback temperance, will you?
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