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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

dity3 · dity3

Hey all, I was ready to start tx in April (so I thought) My GI called and said I had to wait 3 months (june) to start treatment. They had me rushing all week to get lab done and eye exam done. I wonder why the change of heart. I was told my lab was fine. I wasn't told to follow up with them or told to do anything bef...

Mano · Mano

not feeling any better still on my supposed acute stage.. constant headache, yellowiss eyes, constant abdominal pain. stomach cramps. Drs dindnt give me any call regarding my bloods last week not sure why Im still waiting for those as no one seems to believe i can clear this thing by myself at this s...

missycat · missycat

Hey guys, iv been looking on the internet to find out more about ribavirin,but all i can really find is the side effects which i already know...so wondered if anyone has any useful links on this drug as to what it is and how it hepls???? just want to know more about how its helping not scary sides thanks in a...

hope87 · hope87

Has anyone ever tried this? Or know if it's good? Would this be okay for the liver? Any help is appreciated! Thanks so much, Hope

cdnab · cdnab

Hi everyone, Further to my original post on my situation i was reading the various topics in the discussion forum looking to similar situations to mine for advice. In the linked discussion below, the original poster is quoted as saying "So after reading it looks more like a possibly that I have a...

Mano · Mano

COARSE??!! so not many answers there.. the radiologist (or whatever they call themselves) said its not cirrothic. ... Great! i mean.. can u tell more than that?! is there any damage?.. because it hurts i said.. her answer: ur liver looks "coarse".. Coarse?! -yes.. looks like its a bit st...

Mano · Mano

i am sleeping 15hrs per day.. i mean the Drs told me i was fighting an infection so I would be tired but im starting to ythink it has more to do with depression and not wanting to deal with what my symptoms daytime and my new situation.. last night went to bed at around 2am (always been to bed late) i slept to...

Mano · Mano

... feeeling a bit down to be honest. looks like everytime i go in they give me more and more bad news. im particularly down because the specialist nurse told me chances of clearing it at 4 weeks were very small and the target is more realistically to clear at 12 weeks. Dr. last time i saw him said that if i wa...

Mano · Mano

and had a lot to think of this weekend after my appointment one Friday.. got my starting day of treatment and that will be the 11th March also I got myself a new job, which is going to be a bit of a demanding one as im working in hospitality.. Now thats the big thing.. I havent signed a contract yet expect to do...

Mano · Mano

getting really anxious now.. will take blood and get briefed on treatment, side effects, etc.. next week i will know for sure if im to treat and if so will start str8 away.will probably write down a few questions tonight as i got plenty..been probably a month since i got diagnosed and its probably been t...

missycat · missycat

Hello, this site is still all new to me But iv found myself popping on when i have spare few mins. I was wondering if any of you have put off treatment? I had to put off treatment for a few reasons, When i was told i had hep c of course it was a shock and i would have need time to deal wiv that alone,but sadly 6 mo...

greenqueen · greenqueen

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/feb/22/new-disability-test-is-a-complete-mess

Mano · Mano

Hey guys.. my Dr. called me today with my new viral load. Apparently went from 1.300.000 to 700.000 so she says its half o what it was 2 weeks before..as you know im not on treatment yet.. just waiting to find out next week what the plan of action is..does anyone know if this means anything?..is it just my i...

Mano · Mano

is everyone in winter hybernation mode?

LaurieBluesGuy · LaurieBluesGuy

Hello to all, as you may have seen - over the coming months, I have been just too busy to log in much. After starting the forum with Greenqueen(Steff) and Minerva(Heather), my time has just gotten too busy to allow me to attend to the Forum on a regular basis. The Forum ownership will now be passing over to...

Mano · Mano

just checking in..not feeling good at all at the moment.. my liver really hurts, have headaches and sore muscles all day and havent started treatment yet!...got my 1st hiep c appointment next week should know then what is going to happen treatment wise..really down right now how come i feel like crap...

sharlot50 · sharlot50

im 7 yrs informed of my hepc it seems to not matter to the drs. they discount my viral load 50million , im sure with the imune system this low. i should be taken seriously, in dec 21 2010 i was addmitted in the hospital with strep pnuemoina . i spent over a year asking for a strep test to 4 different drs. this ho...

espaeddie · espaeddie

Hi all, I am really proud of what you are doing and how well you are coping,however i need to say that 12 days clean off chemicals after a life time of abuse and i think i am going nuts not really sleeping at moment so i suggest you disregard what i say (or have said) in future correspondence because...

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	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	1564	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	1034	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	824	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	1644	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	1339	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	1044	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	1030	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	1024	Apr 17, 2011 by cloudguard
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	Updated Results - Indeterminate HCV Antibody Test, Negative PCR RNA (Preview) (http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=114015&p=3&topicID=41498552),	cdnab	2	3652	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	8226	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	1175	Mar 25, 2011 by doviine
	Need input (Preview) Hey all, I was ready to start tx in April (so I thought) My GI called and said I had to wait 3 months (june) to start treatment. They had me rushing all week to get lab done and eye exam done. I wonder why the change of heart. I was told my lab was fine. I wasn't told to follow up with them or told to do anything bef...	dity3	4	1181	Mar 13, 2011 by Catie
	symptoms are getting worse (Preview) not feeling any better still on my supposed acute stage.. constant headache, yellowiss eyes, constant abdominal pain. stomach cramps. Drs dindnt give me any call regarding my bloods last week not sure why Im still waiting for those as no one seems to believe i can clear this thing by myself at this s...	Mano	14	2473	Mar 12, 2011 by James10500
	hep c info (Preview) Hey guys, iv been looking on the internet to find out more about ribavirin,but all i can really find is the side effects which i already know...so wondered if anyone has any useful links on this drug as to what it is and how it hepls???? just want to know more about how its helping not scary sides thanks in a...	missycat	2	1233	Mar 10, 2011 by Fnzol
	Acai Berry Diet? (Preview) Has anyone ever tried this? Or know if it's good? Would this be okay for the liver? Any help is appreciated! Thanks so much, Hope	hope87	3	1832	Mar 8, 2011 by angel452
	Hep C Results vs Automimmune Blood Disorder (Preview) Hi everyone, Further to my original post on my situation i was reading the various topics in the discussion forum looking to similar situations to mine for advice. In the linked discussion below, the original poster is quoted as saying "So after reading it looks more like a possibly that I have a...	cdnab	1	1088	Mar 5, 2011 by BJ
	GOT MY ULTRASOUND TODAY AND THE LUCKY NUMBER IS... (Preview) COARSE??!! so not many answers there.. the radiologist (or whatever they call themselves) said its not cirrothic. ... Great! i mean.. can u tell more than that?! is there any damage?.. because it hurts i said.. her answer: ur liver looks "coarse".. Coarse?! -yes.. looks like its a bit st...	Mano	3	1148	Mar 5, 2011 by Minerva
	i got hep L (for lazy) (Preview) i am sleeping 15hrs per day.. i mean the Drs told me i was fighting an infection so I would be tired but im starting to ythink it has more to do with depression and not wanting to deal with what my symptoms daytime and my new situation.. last night went to bed at around 2am (always been to bed late) i slept to...	Mano	3	1111	Mar 2, 2011 by Mano
	"not a walk in the park" (Preview) ... feeeling a bit down to be honest. looks like everytime i go in they give me more and more bad news. im particularly down because the specialist nurse told me chances of clearing it at 4 weeks were very small and the target is more realistically to clear at 12 weeks. Dr. last time i saw him said that if i wa...	Mano	13	1588	Mar 2, 2011 by sunny77
	hey everyone today was Sunday (Preview) and had a lot to think of this weekend after my appointment one Friday.. got my starting day of treatment and that will be the 11th March also I got myself a new job, which is going to be a bit of a demanding one as im working in hospitality.. Now thats the big thing.. I havent signed a contract yet expect to do...	Mano	4	1104	Feb 28, 2011 by BJ
	got my 1st official appointment tomorrow (Preview) getting really anxious now.. will take blood and get briefed on treatment, side effects, etc.. next week i will know for sure if im to treat and if so will start str8 away.will probably write down a few questions tonight as i got plenty..been probably a month since i got diagnosed and its probably been t...	Mano	9	1318	Feb 25, 2011 by Mano
	Life gets in the way? (Preview) Hello, this site is still all new to me But iv found myself popping on when i have spare few mins. I was wondering if any of you have put off treatment? I had to put off treatment for a few reasons, When i was told i had hep c of course it was a shock and i would have need time to deal wiv that alone,but sadly 6 mo...	missycat	16	2499	Feb 25, 2011 by Minerva
	New disability test 'is a complete mess', says the man who designed it (Preview) http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/feb/22/new-disability-test-is-a-complete-mess	greenqueen	0	1099	Feb 22, 2011 by greenqueen
	Viral Load drop before treatment (Preview) Hey guys.. my Dr. called me today with my new viral load. Apparently went from 1.300.000 to 700.000 so she says its half o what it was 2 weeks before..as you know im not on treatment yet.. just waiting to find out next week what the plan of action is..does anyone know if this means anything?..is it just my i...	Mano	5	1448	Feb 21, 2011 by Cinnamon Girl
	this forum is very very quiet.. (Preview) is everyone in winter hybernation mode?	Mano	2	1090	Feb 20, 2011 by greenqueen
	NEW FORUM OWNER ! (closed) (Preview) Hello to all, as you may have seen - over the coming months, I have been just too busy to log in much. After starting the forum with Greenqueen(Steff) and Minerva(Heather), my time has just gotten too busy to allow me to attend to the Forum on a regular basis. The Forum ownership will now be passing over to...	LaurieBluesGuy	14	3184	Feb 17, 2011 by KAB
	hey everyone (Preview) just checking in..not feeling good at all at the moment.. my liver really hurts, have headaches and sore muscles all day and havent started treatment yet!...got my 1st hiep c appointment next week should know then what is going to happen treatment wise..really down right now how come i feel like crap...	Mano	8	1304	Feb 16, 2011 by Hep Me
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	To whom it may concern thats everyone ive posted to (please read) (Preview) Hi all, I am really proud of what you are doing and how well you are coping,however i need to say that 12 days clean off chemicals after a life time of abuse and i think i am going nuts not really sleeping at moment so i suggest you disregard what i say (or have said) in future correspondence because...	espaeddie	12	2102	Feb 7, 2011 by Steve-o
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