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Kirstin · Kirstin

What is wrong with me? Why have I gone in the complete other direction to most people & my appetite increased to almost voracious levels? I mean honestly, my legs are getting quite a work-out from my continious walks to the refidgerator. Its shocking... Today I havent stopped eating.. Startin...

beautiful_wrath · beautiful_wrath

Hello to everyone. I hope this note finds you all in a good way. Just wanted to let you know I went for my biopsy this morning at 10am. They sedated me a tad right before and it really wasn't too bad during procedure. He had to use a material to plug my puncture site in the liver to aid with clotting and sto...

william · william

I am lost and need some help understanding. I was told in the late 70's I had hep A nor B. In 1992 I was told I had hep C. I have been seen in the past by a infectious desease doctor and told I had Hep. C but my body fought it and I have a just the marker. I have been tested several times since then. I still show the mar...

beautiful_wrath · beautiful_wrath

Hello everyone. Hope this note finds everyone in good spirits and that you enjoyed your Memorial weekend. Wednesday finally got here and so did my appt. with liver doctor. I showed him how my ALT and AST had jumped up 60 more points from the reading we did last month. He voiced concern that something...

pmrad5 · pmrad5

Hi folks, What are some safe pain releivers and cough suppressants?

Killer Bee · Killer Bee

My friend just found out she has Hep C, but doesn't have access to a computer. She's wants to know if she had Hep C before she was pregnant....Can she give her kids Hep C during the pregnancy? Thank you, Bee

skeptable · skeptable

I may have been expose to hep C but I do not know for sure. I am wondering if dark under and around eyes is a symtom to early hepatitis C. I do remeber getting a yellow color to my skin for a couple of days. and now the dark color under eyes is still there. Does this sound like early hep c infection <2 months...

beautiful_wrath · beautiful_wrath

Hello everyone. This is only my second time to start a thread. Am awaiting to start treatment in June. Had some labwork done last week and compared it to my labs from 2 months ago and am real scared right now because in a short period of time, the ALT and AST have shot up over 60 more points. Why? Why...

Kirstin · Kirstin

It's been a while since I have visited the forum. If you remember I was a little down & getting very impatient with all the waiting I had to through to even start the TX program.. Well guess what?! I finally have! WOOHOO! I know it seems kinda odd to be excited about going through all of this for the next...

dity3 · dity3

Hi all, I was going to be starting tx last week. The insurance company has denied my pharmacy claim for Pegesys, even with all of the medical information they requested and my doctor sent them. I do plan on a appeal. Is this a common thing to happen? Much thanks, Nikki

pmrad5 · pmrad5

Hello, I'm going to see doc about starting tx. Is there a big difference (results wise) between these two procedures? Prob. infected 89-90 geno 1 vl=2.7 mil pmrad5

hope87 · hope87

How often do you generally go in for blood work will on tx? I went back today for my ultrasound, the tech said she thought it looked pretty good, but I go back the 15th of June to see the doc again and to discuss treatment. I drive an hour and half to the doc so just curious how often I will have to make that trip....

gbjohn2026 · gbjohn2026

I was just diagnosed yesterday May 19, 2011 with HCV. I know nothing about this and am a little frightened as to what to expect. I have known something had been wrong with me for a few months now like i am always tired, fatigued, and nauseas. I have lost around 12 lbs and just have not felt right. I am a recove...

cindy470 · cindy470

hello everyone, just wanted to know if I was at risk at contracting hep c if I made out with someone who has it and I also had a fresh oral piercing..would really appreciate some advice, thanks.

Kirstin · Kirstin

I have been reading posts about pets & the good that they do, some of us even have pics of them as our avatars. I know I would be lost without the 3 loves of my life so just wanted to share Everyone met my babies, Chicquita, Pedro & Diego (the ginger one). Went to take a pic of the birds in my yard & s...

JollyRoger · JollyRoger

I heard b4 starting that when one's on tx they might experience 'depression' or 'haziness' and similar terms. Hearing this, I made the assumption that it would be because of the sx (headaches, bone aches, nausea) that one might feel down and out. since i have a relatively good hold on my moods and how i r...

James10500 · James10500

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgwOw2q5rA4&feature=BFa&list=ULA4veK55U-Ck&index=16

estephania2182 · estephania2182

Hello to all. I am new to forum but am freaking out. A girl I know has Hep C and one day I used her gluclose meter to check my blood sugar. I knew very little about the disease but I made sure she used a fresh strip. She had just checked hers and I asked her if I could get HEP C from using her needle and she said no cau...

AlexNY · AlexNY

http://www.fiercebiotech.com/press-releases/us-fda-and-health-canada-grant-priority-reviews-telaprevir-treatment-hepati-0?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss

hatin waitin · hatin waitin

My (ex!) husband didn't tell me he had Hep C. Once I found out, I began testing every month. For six months I tested "0" on the scale used here that counts an 8 as positive. This month I tested as a "1". Does this mean I have Hep C? Can't get an answer from my doctor. Also, he did ki...

Greg · Greg

EDIT: Post deleted by Greg...oops! -- Edited by Greg on Tuesday 10th of May 2011 04:02:14 AM

Ron Gilbert · Ron Gilbert

"Peginterferon (injection) and ribavirin (pill) have been the standard treatment for more than 10 years, which Barr said achieved success only 35 percent to 40 percent of the time and required 48 weeks. Boceprevir is designed to work in combination with those two other drugs. Barr said that M...

beanie · beanie

i just recently found out that my bfs dad has hep c, he must have got it from a blood transfusion 20 years ago, before my bf was born. his older sister who is about 10 years older, just had a baby, and is negative. does my bf have any major risks? ive been with him for over a year. and we have shared tooth brushs b...

greenqueen · greenqueen

There has been a technical problem, which has meant that people have been unable to activate their membership by clicking on the email link which they will have received.This has now been rectified and if you wish to register again you shouldn’t encounter any problems.Please accept our sincere ap...

greenqueen · greenqueen

Hi Everyone, We've decided to delete this thread until we receive more info about it from the company concerned. As it's a commercial venture, we would expect them to contact Admin or Mods before posting anything along these lines as our main priority is our forum members. Love Steff xx

greenqueen · greenqueen

I came across this and wanted to share it An Incredible Tale Love Steff xx

Imran · Imran

Dear All,PCR RNA "Deducted"Genotyping "3"HCV Antibody 14.26 Cut off Value 0-1SGPT "187"Now:My treatment of HCV finished in 6 month with Interferon Alfa 2B (3 Weekly & BD Ribavarian 400 mg) what are more precaution.After 15 Injection my PCR RNA Qualitative...

cdnab · cdnab

(http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=114015&p=3&topicID=41498552),

cdnab · cdnab

Hi there, This message board has many helpful people. I was hoping someone could give me some thoughts on some test results i have been given recently. A point to make is that i live in Canada. I'm not sure if the test results show differently in any way. Had a physical for Life Insurance in December 2010....

chickenbawk · chickenbawk

We have been to regular Doctor but now waiting to see liver Doc. Wife has been told this is what her viral load is. From what I have read it's on the low of the high side. Can anyone help with some input on this.Does anyone have any knowledge of an enlarged spleen while having hep c? Thanks for any info

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	Food Glorious Food... (Preview) What is wrong with me? Why have I gone in the complete other direction to most people & my appetite increased to almost voracious levels? I mean honestly, my legs are getting quite a work-out from my continious walks to the refidgerator. Its shocking... Today I havent stopped eating.. Startin...	Kirstin	3	633	Jun 13, 2011 by James10500
	Had Biopsy Today (Preview) Hello to everyone. I hope this note finds you all in a good way. Just wanted to let you know I went for my biopsy this morning at 10am. They sedated me a tad right before and it really wasn't too bad during procedure. He had to use a material to plug my puncture site in the liver to aid with clotting and sto...	beautiful_wrath	7	778	Jun 10, 2011 by Ron Gilbert
	Need info (Preview) I am lost and need some help understanding. I was told in the late 70's I had hep A nor B. In 1992 I was told I had hep C. I have been seen in the past by a infectious desease doctor and told I had Hep. C but my body fought it and I have a just the marker. I have been tested several times since then. I still show the mar...	william	13	1221	Jun 9, 2011 by ty
	A Step Closer to Treatment (Preview) Hello everyone. Hope this note finds everyone in good spirits and that you enjoyed your Memorial weekend. Wednesday finally got here and so did my appt. with liver doctor. I showed him how my ALT and AST had jumped up 60 more points from the reading we did last month. He voiced concern that something...	beautiful_wrath	13	1324	Jun 3, 2011 by BeccaJune
	Cold and flu meds Diagnosed 1/11 geno 1 vl 2.7 mil (Preview) Hi folks, What are some safe pain releivers and cough suppressants?	pmrad5	3	644	Jun 3, 2011 by PJ
	Another Question for my Friend (Preview) My friend just found out she has Hep C, but doesn't have access to a computer. She's wants to know if she had Hep C before she was pregnant....Can she give her kids Hep C during the pregnancy? Thank you, Bee	Killer Bee	6	842	Jun 3, 2011 by Killer Bee
	Dark under,around eyes. HEP C? (Preview) I may have been expose to hep C but I do not know for sure. I am wondering if dark under and around eyes is a symtom to early hepatitis C. I do remeber getting a yellow color to my skin for a couple of days. and now the dark color under eyes is still there. Does this sound like early hep c infection <2 months...	skeptable	13	1800	May 28, 2011 by beautiful_wrath
	Scared by my Labwork (Preview) Hello everyone. This is only my second time to start a thread. Am awaiting to start treatment in June. Had some labwork done last week and compared it to my labs from 2 months ago and am real scared right now because in a short period of time, the ALT and AST have shot up over 60 more points. Why? Why...	beautiful_wrath	9	870	May 28, 2011 by beautiful_wrath
	It's been a while.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) It's been a while since I have visited the forum. If you remember I was a little down & getting very impatient with all the waiting I had to through to even start the TX program.. Well guess what?! I finally have! WOOHOO! I know it seems kinda odd to be excited about going through all of this for the next...	Kirstin	58	3703	May 26, 2011 by Kirstin
	denied (Preview) Hi all, I was going to be starting tx last week. The insurance company has denied my pharmacy claim for Pegesys, even with all of the medical information they requested and my doctor sent them. I do plan on a appeal. Is this a common thing to happen? Much thanks, Nikki	dity3	4	814	May 26, 2011 by Moocow
	Biopsy vs. Fibrosure (Preview) Hello, I'm going to see doc about starting tx. Is there a big difference (results wise) between these two procedures? Prob. infected 89-90 geno 1 vl=2.7 mil pmrad5	pmrad5	4	1402	May 26, 2011 by greenqueen
	Have a question about labs while on tx. (Preview) How often do you generally go in for blood work will on tx? I went back today for my ultrasound, the tech said she thought it looked pretty good, but I go back the 15th of June to see the doc again and to discuss treatment. I drive an hour and half to the doc so just curious how often I will have to make that trip....	hope87	2	414	May 26, 2011 by PJ
	WHAT CAN I EXPECT? (Preview) I was just diagnosed yesterday May 19, 2011 with HCV. I know nothing about this and am a little frightened as to what to expect. I have known something had been wrong with me for a few months now like i am always tired, fatigued, and nauseas. I have lost around 12 lbs and just have not felt right. I am a recove...	gbjohn2026	7	1553	May 21, 2011 by Cinnamon Girl
	am I at risk? (Preview) hello everyone, just wanted to know if I was at risk at contracting hep c if I made out with someone who has it and I also had a fresh oral piercing..would really appreciate some advice, thanks.	cindy470	1	581	May 21, 2011 by PJ
	A little off-topic but.. (Preview) I have been reading posts about pets & the good that they do, some of us even have pics of them as our avatars. I know I would be lost without the 3 loves of my life so just wanted to share Everyone met my babies, Chicquita, Pedro & Diego (the ginger one). Went to take a pic of the birds in my yard & s...	Kirstin	4	601	May 21, 2011 by missycat
	what's HER problem? (Preview) I heard b4 starting that when one's on tx they might experience 'depression' or 'haziness' and similar terms. Hearing this, I made the assumption that it would be because of the sx (headaches, bone aches, nausea) that one might feel down and out. since i have a relatively good hold on my moods and how i r...	JollyRoger	4	535	May 19, 2011 by Greg
	HCV and alcohol, weed, vaccine, and obesity (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgwOw2q5rA4&feature=BFa&list=ULA4veK55U-Ck&index=16	James10500	4	673	May 15, 2011 by Ron Gilbert
	I stupidly used my friends glucose meter and she has HEP C. What are odds I could get it??? (Preview) Hello to all. I am new to forum but am freaking out. A girl I know has Hep C and one day I used her gluclose meter to check my blood sugar. I knew very little about the disease but I made sure she used a fresh strip. She had just checked hers and I asked her if I could get HEP C from using her needle and she said no cau...	estephania2182	3	1638	May 15, 2011 by Ron Gilbert
	FDA to approve telaprevir by May 23 :) (Preview) http://www.fiercebiotech.com/press-releases/us-fda-and-health-canada-grant-priority-reviews-telaprevir-treatment-hepati-0?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss	AlexNY	2	1298	May 12, 2011 by AlexNY
	Does this mean I have Hep C? (Preview) My (ex!) husband didn't tell me he had Hep C. Once I found out, I began testing every month. For six months I tested "0" on the scale used here that counts an 8 as positive. This month I tested as a "1". Does this mean I have Hep C? Can't get an answer from my doctor. Also, he did ki...	hatin waitin	5	802	May 11, 2011 by Cinnamon Girl
	My next goal has been set! (Preview) EDIT: Post deleted by Greg...oops! -- Edited by Greg on Tuesday 10th of May 2011 04:02:14 AM	Greg	0	611	May 9, 2011 by Greg
	Boceprevir (Preview) "Peginterferon (injection) and ribavirin (pill) have been the standard treatment for more than 10 years, which Barr said achieved success only 35 percent to 40 percent of the time and required 48 weeks. Boceprevir is designed to work in combination with those two other drugs. Barr said that M...	Ron Gilbert	7	1382	May 9, 2011 by DGiga
	do i need to be worried? (Preview) i just recently found out that my bfs dad has hep c, he must have got it from a blood transfusion 20 years ago, before my bf was born. his older sister who is about 10 years older, just had a baby, and is negative. does my bf have any major risks? ive been with him for over a year. and we have shared tooth brushs b...	beanie	7	1102	May 7, 2011 by Greg
	Problems Activating Membership (Preview) There has been a technical problem, which has meant that people have been unable to activate their membership by clicking on the email link which they will have received.This has now been rectified and if you wish to register again you shouldn’t encounter any problems.Please accept our sincere ap...	greenqueen	3	817	Apr 26, 2011 by greenqueen
	Hep C Casting Thread (closed) (Preview) Hi Everyone, We've decided to delete this thread until we receive more info about it from the company concerned. As it's a commercial venture, we would expect them to contact Admin or Mods before posting anything along these lines as our main priority is our forum members. Love Steff xx	greenqueen	1	797	Apr 17, 2011 by Moocow
	A really heartwarming story (Preview) I came across this and wanted to share it An Incredible Tale Love Steff xx	greenqueen	2	784	Apr 17, 2011 by cloudguard
	After Completion of Treatment HCV Very Important for me (Preview) Dear All,PCR RNA "Deducted"Genotyping "3"HCV Antibody 14.26 Cut off Value 0-1SGPT "187"Now:My treatment of HCV finished in 6 month with Interferon Alfa 2B (3 Weekly & BD Ribavarian 400 mg) what are more precaution.After 15 Injection my PCR RNA Qualitative...	Imran	6	1913	Apr 15, 2011 by Imran
	Updated Results - Indeterminate HCV Antibody Test, Negative PCR RNA (Preview) (http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=114015&p=3&topicID=41498552),	cdnab	2	3147	Mar 27, 2011 by sunny77
	Positive RIBA, Indeterminate Antibody, Negative PCR RNA (Preview) Hi there, This message board has many helpful people. I was hoping someone could give me some thoughts on some test results i have been given recently. A point to make is that i live in Canada. I'm not sure if the test results show differently in any way. Had a physical for Life Insurance in December 2010....	cdnab	12	7549	Mar 25, 2011 by bethland
	Wifes viral Load 5,100,000 On way to Liver Doctor. (Preview) We have been to regular Doctor but now waiting to see liver Doc. Wife has been told this is what her viral load is. From what I have read it's on the low of the high side. Can anyone help with some input on this.Does anyone have any knowledge of an enlarged spleen while having hep c? Thanks for any info	chickenbawk	4	907	Mar 25, 2011 by doviine
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