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PDF: Chronic Hepatitis C Virus: Advances in Treatment, Promise for the Future
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(http://www.amazon.com/Chronic-Hepatitis-Virus-Advances-Treatment/dp/1461411912)
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Zlikster
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A history of HCV treatment
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I notice that a lot of forum members have only been diagnosed in the last 10 years or so. These days, Rx is fairly simple. Either try the AP's, get on a trial of the antipolymerases, or wait for new oral treatments. The chance of SVR is getting higher. Members may be interested (even amused), in the attemp...
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mallani
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For Vietnam Vets
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The incidence of HCV in Vietnam Vets is alarming. Figures of 10-20% have been quoted in combat personnel, particularly from the Medical Corps. As I am fairly sure I contracted HCV while on active duty as a Medical Officer in the Australian Army in 1969-1970, I have followed every paper and publicatio...
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I'm going to the mountains!!
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Well tomorrow is my last day of tx. I take a Riba dose in the AM & another in the PM and I'm done. I'm leaving first thing in the AM to do on a little solo(with my dog) camping trip. Nothing big, just pitch the tent in the mountains and chill for a few days. Maybe fish a little, maybe read a little, maybe slee...
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Tramadol for RUQ ache????
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I am experiencing some discomfort to my right side. The pain is getting more frequent and severe. The doctor referred to it as right upper quadrant pain. He suggested that I educate myself about Tramadol, as this would be one of the safest painkillers to take for taking the edge off once in awhile. A...
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Vitamins during treatment
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Can you take vitamins during treatment, like vitamin c or multi vitamins?
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Is treatment worthwhile in older patients?
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At 69 yo, I think I'm the oldest member on the forum. After 17 weeks on triple Rx with Victrelis, I am seriously questioning whether I should have started. My Sx are such that I'm virtually housebound from fatigue. My ability to continue to 48 weeks is uncertain. I am worried that my glucose tolerance ha...
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Does a signifiant drop in ALT/AST levels indicate anything? What can contribute to lower levels?
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Had blood test yesterday-ALT/AST have dropped almost in half (60/56) This is the lowest since 2007. Hope this means the virus is calm for the moment. Have been exploring with different foods, supplements etc. so maybe the virus is in "shock" mode... FYI, NOT on treatment
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Diabetes
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Has anyone been diagnosed with diabetes as a result of HCV? Okay, I cannot delete this post, or just don't know how if it is possible, but I think I have asked this question in the past. Sorry for repeating myself. I can't even imagine what the brain fog will be like once on treatment, because it is horrib...
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sign the hep C treatment waiting list
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I am joining the list for one of the following reasons:I live with hepatitis C and cant access treatment. I want those living with hepatitis C to receive high-quality treatment. I want my government and the pharmaceutical industry to make treatment affordable and stop the hepatitis C epidemic. Sig...
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Join the Hep_C Olympics
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Hep_C treatment Olympics Five weeks into the journey and still sailing toward the Horn of Pegasys the S.S. Incivek is planning its own Olympic events. All are welcome to compete, current, past, future, Rx folk, friends and family! Here are just some of the competition categories, suggests are w...
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forgot to take ribavarin
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my husband forgot to take his morning ribavarin pill, he never forgets this is his first time forgeting to take it and he only has a few weeks left will this affect him??
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What is cirrhosis?
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There appears to be some confusion about cirrhosis. I read posts stating 'Cirrhosis Grade 2 'etc. There are no grades to cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is either compensated , intermediate or decompensated. It is scored using a variety ofclinical and pathology tests, and may be Stage A, B or C ( using the Chil...
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did anyone else see the news today on Bristol trial? link inside..
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http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/02/bristolmyers-hepatitis-idINL4E8J20H620120802Aug 1 (Reuters) - Bristol-Myers Squibb Co said it has stopped administering an experimental drug to treat hepatitis C in a mid-stage trial due to a serious safety issue. The cause of the safety issu...
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Osteoporosis and Hep C
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Found out I have osteoporosis (spine/hips). Doc said that they are finding more and more illnesses related to hep C...any others to add to the list? Would be good to know what else is failing other than the liver and what people are doing that works. Because of liver disease, it has been recommended t...
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Someone referenced a couple sites for post transplant people on treatment. Anyone recall who that was
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Does anyone know where those links were posted
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Appointment
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Hi all
Hope everyone is well. I went for my annual appointment with my consultant today. I went in with a load of questions but left more confused and frustrated. Well after a long spiel about how treatment was now approved and they had money to treat people (tell me something I don't know!!!)and the si...
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Hepatitis C is transmitted through saliva?
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Good afternoon, guys. I recently drink a friend with a bottle, cup. He has chronic hepatitis C. It`s transmitted through saliva? Thank you.
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Feedback: Ultrasound test every 6 months
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I do not want to go to the trouble every six months to get ultra sound the rest of my life just to see if I have liver cancer!
I don't want to go thru chasing
Down and waiting on a liver transplant.
Anyone else share my opinion?
Feedback wanted
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You're freaking kidding me
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/25/health/hepatitis-c-infections/index.html
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Post treatment fever?
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WTF? I am so sick of this fever! Almost everyday since I stopped treatment, I spike a fever in the evening. It was like this on treatment too, but much lower grade, 99, 100 degrees tops. Now it creeps up to 101, 102, has even gone almost to 103! My GI says nothing to do with treatment, my dermatologist s...
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Announcement - Members Area
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Hi Everyone, We now have "Between Ourselves", a members only area, for chat, discussion, any topics....... it's up to you From all the team xx
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greenqueen
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Incivik vs Victrelis revisited
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Hi all, This has been discussed before. I would be grateful for any input. The reason for bringing this up again is to make sure my facts are correct. A number of HCV patients here are following my progress- none are cirrhotic, and are willing to wait for further trials. I have already been asked whether...
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mallani
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What is the difference between viral load and viral log?
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Is it a good sign when your viral load goes down? The doctor says viral log is more important than viral load? Can someone shed some lights on this?
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52baddog
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all test came back neg. on Hep-C
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hello all i just wanted to write a note i was diagnosed with hep-c type 1a in sept. 2012 and came on here for support. and after 9 months waiting to start treament and all the bull that cvomes with waiting, i am glad to wrtie my doctor did all labs and found out i am absolutley Hep-C free. my system cleare...
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In Menory of Ollie
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On July 6th 2009, we lost a great friend who was tireless in his work to promote Hep C awareness and support. He became the backbone of The Pea**** Project in West Yorksire, a support group for all those affected by Hep C. He also devoted much of his time to fundraising for the group and motivating others w...
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Viagravirin” the new love drug
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Viagravirin the new love drug". Guaranteed effective! Need Loving? Then get Viagravirin. Looking for a partner? Want a long term relationship? With Viagravirin you can have it all. Safe to use for both women and men. How it works: Just use Viagravirin for an extended period of time and y...
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Abnormal skin wounding
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About six years ago I began getting some nasty wounds on my forearms, from the slightest bumps or scraps. I didn't know what to think, except that I had started a [mild] blood pressure med called Hydrochlorothiazide which does list "unusual bleeding or bruising" as a possible side aff...
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signal to cuttoff ratio
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My wife was just told by her doc that she tested pos for hcv but she is does not fall in any high risk category at all. I had her call the doc back and the the S/CO value and it was 1.4. From my reading, a value of 3.8+ would indicate a 95%+ confidence rating, but a 1.4 is just 'barely' positive IMHO, consideri...
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Sex question
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Hello all
My wife had an affair with a guy who probably has HepC. His wife is a serial cheater and we know is a cocaine and pot user at a minimum. My soon to be ex wife stated to me that she and this other guy had 'vigourous' sex for several hours each night over the course of about 10 days and used condoms.
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