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Forum abbreviations
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Here are some useful Forum Abbreviations: A0-4: Used in liver biopsies to grade inflammation, where A0 is normal, and A4 is severe inflammationAFP: alphafetoprotein- a tumour marker. normal range 0-12 ug/L. Often used for HCC diagnosis.AHC: acute hepatitis CALP: alkaline phosphatase, a liver...
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New Members and Lurkers READ THIS
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There have been multiple new member registrations recently. I welcome each of you and we look forward to providing support and friendship. I would like to mention that before I activate any new membership, there must be a searchable and deliverable email address listed on your registration. You wi...
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Directions for Starting a new thread for anyone new to this type of forum layout.
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Welcome to our forum! Sometimes we have newcomers to the forum who have questions about Hepatitis C but who are not familiar with posting on this type of forum. There are many different formats for message forums and other social media venues online these days so for anyone who is new here and wishes to...
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Forum Fund Raising
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This is a community funded forum. The contributions of our members help towards the running costs and keep this forum ad-free. If anyone wishes to make a donation, however small, just click on the link. Thanks to all those who have contributed, we appreciate your support. Tig - Forum Administrator...
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To the new folks here and those who may be lurking
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Greetings, we are glad you are here. This morning I felt compelled to write this. I have been reading and noticed a few very old threads, some better than 10 years old have have been brought to the top via recent responses to them. Generally this happens when a new person seeking information uses certai...
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Fact sheet - What does a positive HCV antibody test result mean?
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This a question which crops up fairly frequently on the forum and I hope the information contained in this updated HCSP fact sheet will be helpful.Testing positive for antibodies doesn`t necessarily mean that you have an active Hep C infection, it just means that you have been infected by the virus a...
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Welcome!! All new members please read!
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Hi and a warm welcome to the forum! We hope you will find this site helpful, informative and easy to use. This is a very friendly and supportive group so do feel free to start a new topic to introduce yourself and join in with the discussions if you so wish.If you`d like to have a look around the forum you`...
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First Steps with HCV for the Newly Diagnosed
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First Steps with HCV for the Newly Diagnosed, from the Hepatitis C Support Project.A helpful and informative guide that offers suggestions for managing the early phases of living with an HCV diagnosis. Thanks to the Hepatitis C Advocate website.Includes: Hep C FAQs, choosing a medical provider...
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Hepatitis C Fact Sheets
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Hepatitis C Fact SheetsA series of very useful fact sheets, thanks to the Hep C Advocate website. Easy C`shttp://hcvadvocate.org/publications/fact-sheets/easy-cs/HCSP Series, more comprehensive fact sheets...http://hcvadvocate.org/publi...
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Need advice on epclusa
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Hey everyone, Ive had hep c 1A for 12 years. I currently have fibro, I work a very physical job 14 hours a day. Four kids. Iam 35, iam here because I need advice about epclusa, Ive read good things and bad things, getting cancer post treatment is what scares me the most! In my blood work I have the hep b antib...
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New member - Treatment one week Hep C
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Hello everyone...ok first post. I like some others was told I had Hep B & my body had cleared it. Years later when pregnant with my son again told the same thing that I had had Hep B. In 2003 I had a Hep C test the first & it was positive. Family were sick so I just put it on the back burner. I must hav...
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Waiting game!!!
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Hi all. Been fairly quite for me the last few months - the old waiting game!!!! Had a fibroscan finally just before Xmas - haven't seen the full results but at the time the nurse said my score was 11.5 - she said above 12.5 would mean cirosos but mine would be early signs of. Am on the waiting list for treatme...
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I'm new to the group
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New member/starting treatment
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Hello everyone, thanks for having me here. -- Edited by Tig on Thursday 13th of May 2021 09:19:43 PM
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New member technically but old member actually
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Hellooooo to all of you! I was a member of this forum about 6 years ago. I forgot my login but wanted to check back with all of you! I was HilLaryOus I went through treatment and got through it with the help of all of you! I was so scared of what my future held, if I would ever be able to have kids or if my Hep C would...
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Hello new here, needing advice;
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hello friends i'm a 63 year old male i have had hep c for over 30 years, thought it was no big deal as i was feeling fine up until recently, so a little back round is in order first, i must of contracted hep c from home grown tats many years ago, so bout 10 years ago i asked my Dr. how the hep C was doing' he ordered...
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I'm back again, 7 years later.
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Hello, I was on this forum for all of 2012 during treatment, and it was the only reason I held on for as long as I did. I was on the 48-week tx, with PegIntron, Riba, and Victrelis. I also had to do weekly injections of Neupogen and Epogen for the loss of white and red blood cells and platelets. I was horr...
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India harvoni equivalent
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I am in stage 2 my insurance refuses to pay for harvoni or the equivalent. I heard that India has the same treatment for 1500 or less. Anyone have experience ??
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New (old?) member
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Hello people I was previously on a HepCUK forum which no longer seems to exist - or am I misremembering? This one seems new but strangely familiar! I was diagnosed with Hep C about 2008, went on two courses of Riba and Interferon (12 months then 18 months) in subsequent years, neither of which worked lon...
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Newly diagnosed
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Hi all! I am recently diagnosed with hep c, found out after donating blood for the first time. Have so far had the diagnosis confirmed by my primary and met with my GI. Had some initial blood tests for liver function, have a Fibroscan scheduled for this Tuesday and am waiting for an ultrasound appointm...
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Vote NO on Hep C
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New here. Nice to meet you all. Diagnosed in October and completely stunned. I've wracked my brain to figure out how I could've contracted this.By the way, I'm trying to figure out where and how to post and it was suggested I start a new thread. So some of you have already read this entry from me on Annie's...
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Hello from a new member
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Hi, Glad to be a part of the community. I have been living with Genotype 2 HCV at least since 1990 when testing was developed. I have been very fortunate that until the past year the progress of the disease was slow for me. Because I was not confident in success of treatment regimens until Harvoni was intr...
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New Member Missusb
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Hi to All: I have chronic hep c (genotype 1a)with a previous hep b. I am a polio survivor and MD suspects I contacted both virus during polio corrective surgeries as a child. I only became aware of the hep dx about a year ago. Have had all the bloodwork and liver ultrasound (mild to moderate fibrosis...
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I am elated to have found this forum! I will work on my signature line as I gather my facts, by no means do I have that information memorized. I am a 52 y/o male from Texas. Doctors believe that I contracted the virus via blood products administered while in the hospital due to burn injuries suffered as a ch...
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Vosevi
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Went to see a new doctor yesterday and he immediately fast tracked me for Vosevi. I know I do not post often but wanted to thank everyone on this board for their encouragement last November when I got the news that I failed on Harvoni. I felt more than a little disappointed and this board was a source of h...
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New Member
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Greetings, I very recently found out I have Hep-C. I also had my Thyroid removed over 3 years ago, so this makes treatment a challenge. I have not sought out any medical advice yet. I am researching all options including Holistic / Homeopathic alternatives. I welcome any advise and thank you for letti...
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Hep c genotype 3
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Hi Im just about to start Epclusa today is there side effects as 5 years ago I had the old meds was worst 12 weeks of my life! Am worried as still got to go work as normal and see family etc..can cope with bit a sickness tiredness it last time was horrific no sleep weight gain and hair loss.. thabks guys xxx
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Day one Epclusa
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Hey all! Thanks for having me. âș
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Recently diagnosed but hopeful
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I'm new to all this and just looking for information and support. From what I've read this should be a relatively easy ride but not looking forward to side effects anyway, probably Epclusa because that's what my Doctor has written about.
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I Was Recently Diagnosed and A New Member
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Hello everyone. My name is Jody. I am a healthy active 65 yr old male and I live near Salem, Oregon. Physically and mentally I feel fantastic.I was diagnosed two weeks ago after a routine annual exam. I cant believe this is the first time a doctor had my blood tested for hepatitis. I figure Ive had it since...
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