Thank you for all of your responses. This Forum and Members have helped get me through this treatment, and I am eternally grateful for all the support. Treatment may get quicker and easier soon with fewer side effects, but this Forum will be needed for those who don't have access to the new DAA's, and for those seeking advice and support. I'm not an Internet person and came across the Forum by accident, but it was a Godsend.
Bills said
May 8, 2013
Way to go Malcom
Your souding and looking better every time
Your gona get the valedictorian I can bet on it
Bill S
I had to research how to spell that lol
Bloomster said
May 8, 2013
Hi Malcolm - such great news. I am so pleased for you.
hrsetrdr said
May 8, 2013
Malcolm,
Congratulations on your improving labs, and continuing progress! I'm glad to hear that your walks are getting better. I don't understand the "-ve" reference regarding your RF, but I take it that it signifies a desirable value.
mallani said
May 8, 2013
Hi Karen,
Thanks. As you probably know, albumin is the commonest protein in blood serum, and is manufactured in the liver. The albumin level is part of the Child-Pugh Score, used for assessing cirrhosis severity. The level is very sensitive to liver function, and as long as the level remains over 3.5 (or 35) your liver's working OK. Your levels look good. Cheers.
britlitkaren said
May 8, 2013
It is great news overall. I'm wondering about the albumin thing tho. Mine ranges 3.8 to 4.3. How does that correlate with how you read your numbers? The labs always confound me, but like you - I'm looking for fibrosis reversal. Albumin is part of total protein, right? And has something to do with the vessels? With portal vein hypertension that is something to watch. Again, bravo! Cheers! Woohoo! You've got this... Karen:)
Uval951 said
May 8, 2013
Malcom, congratulations! I am very happy for you and believe in your SVR!
Greg said
May 8, 2013
Congratulations mate well done, now relax and enjoy.
nikcoh1 said
May 7, 2013
Malcolm - fantastic news. I am so pleased for you.
JIme said
May 7, 2013
It is great to see some "normal". Numbers for the first time in years. I don't remember when my aches and pains went away but they did. (. Around 5-6 months? ). Keep walking if u can. Congrats on those numbers.
Michaele said
May 7, 2013
Great!
LUV2RYDE said
May 7, 2013
Malcom I am so happy for you. Now it's time for a celebration!!! Congrats my friend.
Biggyb said
May 7, 2013
I am hoping to join it in july.
12Step Guy said
May 7, 2013
Good news. I'm hoping to join the post Rx UND club in June.
Loopy Lisa said
May 7, 2013
Congratualtions, seems a lot of good news on here lately. Wishing you all the luck in the world for the 24th week! :D
Karen said
May 7, 2013
As Jill stated-Can hear you sigh of relief from here, and there...:) Smiled too!
Caryn said
May 7, 2013
GREAT news!!!
Biggyb said
May 7, 2013
Wooo Hooo, great news !! keep it up..
mallani said
May 7, 2013
Thanks Jill and Zlikster.
My Rheumatoid Factor was -ve. I did another 5 km walk today and the stiffness is a bit better? ALT elevation in cirrhotics is very common, but usually not more than 100, and relates to the constant regeneration of hepatocytes. This may settle down as the fibrotic progress will hopefully be subdued. I'm more interested in my albumin which has increased from 34 to 42 (normal range 35-50). Albumin is a very good indicator of cirrhosis severity. Cheers.
Zlikster said
May 7, 2013
looking good Malcolm ) next PCR at EOT +24w?
why are ALT levels still that elevated? is that ok with cirhotics? when do u expect RF blood test results?
all the best!
mallani said
May 7, 2013
Hi all,
Just got my EOT + 12weeks results.
My Hb is up to 15.5, WCC up to 7.5 and platelets to 137,000 (still a bit low). My GGT is normal at 47- first time since 1990. ALT still up a bit at 69. Everything else normal.
The VL is still <15 TND (Target Not Detected) which is my Labs way of saying Undetectable.
I did not post my 8 week ALT as it had gone up from 48 to 88, which smartass me (and my doc) took to be a sign of relapse. This disease continues to confound.
Needless to say I'm pretty happy. Thanks to all of you for your support. Cheers!
Cinnamon Girl said
May 7, 2013
Oh Malcolm, what excellent news, many many congratulations to you!!!! I can hear your sighs of relief from here! I couldn`t be more pleased for you... go out and celebrate in style!!
My goodness, you have well and truly earned this! Big hug to you X
Thank you for all of your responses. This Forum and Members have helped get me through this treatment, and I am eternally grateful for all the support. Treatment may get quicker and easier soon with fewer side effects, but this Forum will be needed for those who don't have access to the new DAA's, and for those seeking advice and support. I'm not an Internet person and came across the Forum by accident, but it was a Godsend.
Way to go Malcom
Your souding and looking better every time
Your gona get the valedictorian I can bet on it
Bill S
I had to research how to spell that lol
Hi Malcolm - such great news. I am so pleased for you.
Congratulations on your improving labs, and continuing progress! I'm glad to hear that your walks are getting better. I don't understand the "-ve" reference regarding your RF, but I take it that it signifies a desirable value.
Hi Karen,
Thanks. As you probably know, albumin is the commonest protein in blood serum, and is manufactured in the liver. The albumin level is part of the Child-Pugh Score, used for assessing cirrhosis severity. The level is very sensitive to liver function, and as long as the level remains over 3.5 (or 35) your liver's working OK. Your levels look good. Cheers.
It is great news overall. I'm wondering about the albumin thing tho. Mine ranges 3.8 to 4.3. How does that correlate with how you read your numbers? The labs always confound me, but like you - I'm looking for fibrosis reversal. Albumin is part of total protein, right? And has something to do with the vessels? With portal vein hypertension that is something to watch. Again, bravo! Cheers! Woohoo! You've got this... Karen:)
Malcom, congratulations! I am very happy for you and believe in your SVR!
Congratulations mate well done, now relax and enjoy.
It is great to see some "normal". Numbers for the first time in years. I don't remember when my aches and pains went away but they did. (. Around 5-6 months? ). Keep walking if u can. Congrats on those numbers.
Great!
I am hoping to join it in july.
Good news. I'm hoping to join the post Rx UND club in June.
Congratualtions, seems a lot of good news on here lately. Wishing you all the luck in the world for the 24th week! :D
As Jill stated-Can hear you sigh of relief from here, and there...:) Smiled too!
GREAT news!!!
Wooo Hooo, great news !! keep it up..
Thanks Jill and Zlikster.
My Rheumatoid Factor was -ve. I did another 5 km walk today and the stiffness is a bit better? ALT elevation in cirrhotics is very common, but usually not more than 100, and relates to the constant regeneration of hepatocytes. This may settle down as the fibrotic progress will hopefully be subdued. I'm more interested in my albumin which has increased from 34 to 42 (normal range 35-50). Albumin is a very good indicator of cirrhosis severity. Cheers.
why are ALT levels still that elevated? is that ok with cirhotics? when do u expect RF blood test results?
all the best!
Hi all,
Just got my EOT + 12weeks results.
My Hb is up to 15.5, WCC up to 7.5 and platelets to 137,000 (still a bit low). My GGT is normal at 47- first time since 1990. ALT still up a bit at 69. Everything else normal.
The VL is still <15 TND (Target Not Detected) which is my Labs way of saying Undetectable.
I did not post my 8 week ALT as it had gone up from 48 to 88, which smartass me (and my doc) took to be a sign of relapse. This disease continues to confound.
Needless to say I'm pretty happy. Thanks to all of you for your support. Cheers!
Oh Malcolm, what excellent news, many many congratulations to you!!!!
I can hear your sighs of relief from here! I couldn`t be more pleased for you... go out and celebrate in style!! 
My goodness, you have well and truly earned this! Big hug to you X