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The Dragon's Half Dead
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Got my 12 week post TX results, Still Undetected !!! Woo Woo. Victrelis is a powerful drug. Now praying to stay that way.. ~Bob~
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Need your advices !
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Hi all, I am 3 months EOT now, will have a blood test next Tuesday to know if I am still UND 12 weeks EOT. However, things are not for the best : I ended the Turquoise Trial (30 June 2013) with a nice 210 plaquettes (I had only 131 when I started the treatment). Then about 10 days after EOT, I started to have pet...
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12 Week Post TX
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Just got some good news, still UND 12 weeks post tx. ALT 45 High AST 43 High Platlets 139 Low All other CBC normal. Thanks again to this site and all the members for the support.
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Possibly reinfected
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Hi again, all! I am about a week away from my EOT + 6 months blood test. I've been UND so far, but maybe not anymore. About a month ago, I was stuck in the thumb by a dirty needle belonging to the person who originally infected me, my ex-boyfriend. I know it can take months for the antibody test to show posi...
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Any word on new treatments?
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I am stage 2.5 with moderate fibrosis. any word on new treatment dates? I failed telaprivar last time around. I can't seem to find a study in Los angeles!!
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I'm one of the lucky ones!
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Hi Guys, Just got my EOT + 28 week results. Still <15 TND (Undet. for my Lab.) so I'm now happy to call that SVR baby. My doc was happy to call me SVR after my EOT + 12w. Undet. but I'm a bit old-fashioned. My heartfelt thanks to all my fellow Forum Members and my gorgeous wife who helped me get through Rx and...
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New Grand Daughter
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Grand baby number three, baby Charlotte. Carol's son and daughter in law Katie new baby.
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12Step Guy
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RIBA rage post tx
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I didn't experience RIBA rage on treatment. Has anyone experienced it post tx? As I mentioned in a prior post, I've been overwhelmed lately and experiencing feelings / frustration that make me wonder if it isn't a little bit of RIBA rage. What do you think? I know RIBA lingers in the blood cells for abou...
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EOT Ribavirin Con Predicts HCV relapse
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Sorry I just read this but I can't find it again, got so excited I lost my spot.... Stupid drugs are making me stupid...I want this blood test, and adjust my riba intake if necessary. Such good news!!!! Timothy
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Good News!!!!!
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Renee finally made it back to her liver doc 10 months after her first post-tx appointment a couple of weeks ago. Our finances were really tight, and she had moved over 2 hours away from her doctor...otherwise we would have been there much sooner. The doctor's office called and all her levels are back to...
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6th week after treatement
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Hi everyoneI am sorry i couldn't post before. I took vacation to travel to national park in canada that is banff and jasper. I am really free from treatment and enjoy the Hep c free life.I am now in 6th week post tx. Today, Iget my blood test result.I feel good. A lot of energy is back. I am feeling better an...
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week 3 (UND!)
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Hi folks! reporting in recovery mode at beautiful Dubrovnik. Feeling still most of the time tired, but overall situation is better. Still have some bronchitis from infection (i guess) that prematurely ended my therapy. Tinnitus is still present:/, tho trying to find a good audiologist to do full t...
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Life Insurance
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Hello, does anyone know if it is possible to get mortgage/life insurance if you have been diagnoised with Hep C?
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One year out- Peripheral Neuropathy
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Hi all, hit my 12 month blood work clean and feel fantastic. Thought I'd drop in and talk about the peripheral neuropathy for those who have any lingering symptoms. The Interferon can cause a little bit of nerve damage. For most of those people it affects, it manifests as sensory, typically as ting...
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Hep c FREE 3 month post treatment
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Yes I am Hep C free 3 month post treatment. I am so humbled, and touched to my core. i had Geno type 1a with cirrohis hardest to cure so doc kept me on triple for 48 weeks KEEP FIGHTING! You are worth it
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Good News
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Yes today was especially special, got notification that I cleared the virus from blood work August 19 AST level was 35 and ALT level was 69. Also got letters from Specialists that they never detected state where I was going to cause harm to me or others, was just sufferring from lack of support and med...
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Impact of stress on recovery
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Hi everyone, So I am 6 weeks post. Went back to work full time 3 weeks ago. Overwhelming stress and pressure. I've been doing this job for almost 30 years and while some stress, it was never anything I couldn't handle. Stress magnified right now due to husband and I am actually staying at hotel this weeke...
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A year and clear
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Well I made it to a year post and all's well. All blood #s are normal, und and looking forward to my 60th birthday. I'm commuting 9 miles one way on my bike to work, climbing again, all the stuff which I put on hold to get through treatment. Life is blessed if we are willing to receive the blessing.
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8th week
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Hi everyone! sorry i couldn't post more before. i had some family issues and was mainly on the road. I am now in 8th week post tx. Seems i have stabilized around 68kg and i hope to get to 73kg (my normal weight), but i still eat and enjoy food a lot. Seems like interferon was reducing my taste/smell senses a l...
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Good News About Husband, But Have A Question
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Husbands's EOT plus 1.5 week viral load came back as undetectable, so we are that much closer to SVR! All of his other liver function tests came back normal as well. However, his white blood cell count is still a bit low, like it has been the duration of the treatment. Does this result tend to take some...
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What are the chances my husband will relapse?
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If my husband was undetectable at 4 and 12 weeks, what are the chances he could relapse at 1.5 weeks after his EOT? He gets tested tomorrow, and I am feeling a bit nervous. Thanks, Carol
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3 months after treatment
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Hy guys ! time fly by ....im feeling good,its taking while to my body to recover.. having some dificulties getting back in shape..,some injuries lifting wheights,for the rest life goes on ,im not taking any kind of medicines. wish you guys all the luck and happiness for the future!!greetings BAUHAU...
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failed treatment again
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Hi all, boy I'm I disappointed with TX. today i went to the doctor and he informed me, i have to stop TX. My VL went up to 86,000 from less than a thousand 12 weeks ago. I made a post about how i wanted to drink again after 25 years of being in 12 step program a couple of days ago but just for today i think i can handl...
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Post TX protein
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My protein has increased to 8.3 now that km done w TX. Is this bad?
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3rd day post TX haha
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I just want to know what to expect. I am 28 years old. How long till the anemia goes away. When do I start to feel better. When does the brain fog stop I'm tired of people at work thinking I'm an air head. When does my hair grow back.. I think that's all
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Month 5 post treatment
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Hi every one! Been quite awhile since I last posted. I was busy helping my Dad as I had mentioned before that he had cancer. He passed away on June 27th. His pain and suffering is over. I am 5 months UD and go in September for a final VL check. I am feeling great and it feels good to be rid of this disease. I hope t...
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Finally EOT VL Results!
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I am very happy to say I have my results for my EOT VL and............................I am undetectable! Thank God, I very thankful! It was a journey getting through treatment but definitely worth it! Messed my thyroid up but all in all am willing to make the sacrifice. See reports below! Thank you a...
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When Does Someone Do An EOT Plus 6 Month Test?
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Is this date determined six months from the day after one stops all medications? My husband's last day of pills was Aug. 15, 2013. So when will his 6 month test be? Thanks, Carol
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EVERY BAD SIDE EFFECT HAPPENED TO ME - TX STOPPED
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Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum, and like many of you I came in search of hope and answers after having to stop treatment at week 16. I developed aplastic anemia, peripheral neuropathy (severe case), was in early renal failure, and started having over-the-top, terrifying, indescribable pa...
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Fibroscan Question
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Hubby and I went to see the specialist today. He is 5 weeks post treatment now. As I mentioned on a previous post, he got his UND result 1.5 weeks post treatment. Today was a follow up. Hubby asked for a fibroscan so that it could be compared with the one done pre treatment. The specialist squeezed hi...
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