Just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to the board. My name is Tim. I live in NH. I'm 38 and was diagnosed about 15 years ago. I just started treatment yesterday. So far, so good. Only 12 weeks for me, I almost feel guilty seeing some others with much longer tx times on here. Good luck to all!!
Hi All, I have G1a, prior non responder (to a very early protease inhibitor trial about 5 and half years ago), am now resistant to protease inhibitors, compensated cirrhosis, live in the UK. had HCV since the late 70's. I'm awaiting confirmation for a place on a Gilead trial, sofusbuvir, ledipasvir a...
Dear All, My anti HCV test Positive with value 2.69 but my PCR test negative (Report says "Not detected"). I have few questions. 1) I am clear from HCV ? 2) Can i transfer HCV to other as Anti HCV test positive. 3) I need the treatment? 4) I need to take any special care regarding relationship w...
Hey guys, I went Tuesday to get bloodwork done; first time seeing a liver dr.; my next appt. is in April, but they provided me with a link to access the results of the bloodwork that was done. I know the ALT AST are important; I'm not sure which test is the viral load test, and which other tests results are i...
Hi, I'm a new member here. I'm in week 20/48. I was a non responder 12 years ago, but currently responding to Pegasis, co-pegasis and Victrelis. I've developed serious hip pain that runs down the front of the femur, and at times I cannot stand. I've read this is considered a serious side effect. I've bee...
Hi all,Came upon this forum yesterday and thought I'd contribute as well as read and learn. This is treatment day 13 for me using Sovaldi/Olysio/Riba combo. Lots of useful info here, btw. Thanks all!Thus far, minimal side effects. I would say increased insomnia has been the most noticeable fea...
Hello everyone! New to this forum, although not necessary to HCV. Original DX was in October 2000. I had just turned 17 years old the month before, although I probably had the virus for at least 5-7 years prior, if not more. Still not completely sure of how it was acquired though, but I can recall being...
Hi Guys, The Documents for Sovaldi have a Drug Interactions warning: Drugs that are potent intestinal P-gp inducers (e.g., rifampin, St. Johns wort) may alter the concentrations of sofosbuvir (Sovaldi). Is there anyone here that can have a stab at explaining what "intestinal P-gp inducer...
Just today I was checking in my profile,... and in the posts section, I noticed the "member posts" and "topics started" are switched. Am I the only one experiencing that? thanks, Iris
Thought some of you might be interested in this information. This was likely the way I was exposed to our friend the Dragon. A year of raising hell, shooting pool, running with some unsavory characters and the weekend tatt parties. Makes me shudder to think how many people were exposed during that per...
I'm Mike. I'm 54 and live alone in Mississippi USA. I've been on dissability for 2 years for multiple health issues. I get out and do stuff occasionally but I usually camp out in my bed watching TV or on my computer. I was diagnosed with HepC and HIV in 1994. I've done good on the HIV taking my meds. But I...
AbbVie Announces Completion of Phase III Program of All-Oral, Interferon-Free Therapy for the Treatment of HCV Gen. 1 Jan 31, 2014 NORTH CHICAGO, AbbVie announced the completion of its phase III clinical program and released results of four additional studies designed to assess AbbVie's invest...
Hi everyone, I would just like to introduce myself. I'm a new member and have had Hep C I guess about 30 years now. I've been clean and sober since 1989. Tomorrow is my first visit with a hep Dr. to get information on treatment, which I plan on doing. My husband will be coming and joining me as well. He'...
hi all, I read every day the news in this forum to keep me informed, and I want to express my empathy with all who are on treatment, fighting. You are doing really good, step by step. Today I want to share with you my mood. I feel that I would like to treat me as soon as possible. As you know, I must wait until...
I went to the Dr today.. and as expected all of my Blood counts are very Low... My Dr suggested that I take a multi vitamin and Iron supplement to help maintain my levels ( even Low) so she doesn't have to reduce my Riba dose.... I only have 2 1/2 months left... Dose anyone have any suggestions on vitamins th...
Hi everyone, my name is karen and I recently got diagnosed with hep c genotype 3 in october 2012. It came as a complete surprise to me and I was shocked. I got diagnosed by accident because I went to my doctor for a physical and he did some blood work and came to find out my liver enzymes were slightly elevate...
Hi, Here is a note I just sent my NP (perhaps I should have posted here 1st LOL). I do have some degree of Cirrhosis. ******************************** Question: When I came to see Dr <name>I believe I was quoted either 80-85% SVR for my case. (Can't recall which). (Link to gilead data provided b...
Hi Everyone, It's been awhile since I've been on this forum. Life got very busy! I'm glad to announce that I achieved SVR on the Abbvie drugs and I'm still clear. I think we need to help those behind us as the latest results are very promising although I realize that not everyone was successful in beatin...
Happy Monday Everyone - As some of you know I went to the doc on Thursday afternoon to start the process on treatment. The specialty pharm called me the next day to let me know the Riba went through and they were forwarding a form to the doc for pre-auth on the Sovaldi. They told me to expect a call back "...
http://www.natap.org/2013/HCV/111813_01.htm Abbvie hopes to have this drug combo on the market q2 2014 Follow the link to find some of the study results... Worked for me with minimal side effects svr 14 weeks will hope and pray april brings svr 24
Hello, I have been at it about a month. (Soldavi and Ribivarin). My Hemoglovin has dropped 2 points to 10 ish. Can anyone explain in a simple an concise way why Ribivarin lowers Hemoglobin? Do any know if eating an iron rich diet might help? Thank you much in advance.
I did everthing by the book,and went though hell and back. Just got my 5 month results and I have a recurrence. Off to Boston soon to get latest on new treatment.
Hello, I just joined this forum looking for some help/advice. My husband (25 yrs old) was diagnosed with hep c in September 2013 (traced back to tainted blood scandal and an in utero blood transfusion). We have yet to see a specialist. I have been tested and am hep C negative (we have been in a relationsh...
Hi, I just got my viral load results back, HCV RNA 207,952 and my HCV log 5.32 iu/ml Is there a link explaining viral loads on the forum?Unfortunately due to my location I have to wait another week to see doctor, just anxious to know. thankyou liam
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