`Dried spots of blood contaminated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) can remain infectious for up to six weeks at normal room temperatures, research published in the online edition of the Journal of Infectious Diseases shows. Commercially available antiseptics reduced the infectivity of the blood...
Hi everyone, and a happy new year to all. Its been a while since I was on the forum. Many thanks to everyone who helped me through. Just had my 6 months post treatment viral load bloods done. UND!! Going through the triple therapy was worth every 20g of fat, headache, itchy and scratchy, sleepless night,...
To my friends this a very sad subject, one of which if I could I would remove from the world but I can not. I only post this because MJ sent it to me as she is sitting next to me. We are tiring to understand why this happens to those we truly love, and try not to blame everybody including ourselves. As many have m...
I guess the enzymes show she was exposed to the virus and her immune system is fighting the virus but we are concerned about the future. Does anyone know if having enzymes can possible turn into obtaining the virus ? What does being positive for the enzymes actual mean ? Medical definition an...
Dear All, I am on treatment on Peg Interferon and Ribavarin. My doctor ha asked me to to get weekly cbc and bilrubin tests. My bilrubin level was above normal before treatment. After the first week, it dipped to 0.77 (total) After the second week, it has risen to 1.24 - direct 0.97, indirect 0.27. Does t...
I was very lucky to have gotten the two new drugs Sovadi and Olysio and I am now on day two and could not be happier almost no side effects. I have gotten a mild headache this evening but thats it. Compared to the interferon and rib treatment I had three years ago it,s like a miracle if it works. I just can not b...
Found this video about the COSMOS trial of the two newly FDA approved drugs now available in the US. Good information to share with your doctor and MAYBE you can get this. Of course, there is still insurance to worry about. Very short--just a little over 2 minutes. Eric J. Lawitz, MD: Digestive Dis...
Hello Everyone, I'm new to this website, and excited to be able to connect with you all. I am a living success story of Hep C recovery and a liver transplant. I hope to be able to help others on their journey. Looking forward to connecting, Matt -- Edited by MattStarr on Wednesday 8th of January 2014 07:20...
When I began treatment, I was to start on Bocep. but after 4 week lead in doc decided I would do better on Incivic., so I started it at end of 4 week. Got my vl results today for 2nd week of Incivic, it showed undetected. Woo-hoo,lol. Question is, ... Is this a RVR,? Cant really find any info of any one else do...
Liver CT guided needle biopsyChronic hepatitis CGrade 2 of 4 (mild portal hepatitis without limiting plate necrosis and rare necrotic hepatocytes).Stage 1 of 4 (negative for fibrosis and cirrhosis)Three levels show liver with intact lobular architecture. Central veins are present and intact...
Hey all Thought this was a easily understandable article from Liver International ISSN about the current DAA's that will be coming to market in the next year. Remembering all the DAA's and what part of the protein they inhibit (whether they are a NS5a or NS5b , NS3, etc) is always confusing. This art...
I was sent this link today from a newsfeed that I occasionally receive information from. I found it interesting and thought it might be informative for some interested in cancer research. As we all fight so hard to rid ourselves of a deadly virus, information like this can serve to both impress and con...
Hi Everybody! I have my Sovaldi and Ribaviron in hand and will begin the required genotype 3 6-month treatment this week. I was diagnosed with genotype 3a around 1995 and went through one year of daily alphaInterferon a injections, which was pure hell; obviously, I relapsed. My labs last week were...
Does anyone know if marijuana use has any effect on the liver. I have researched potential effects on the body with its use and other than minor lung irritation and temporary mind alteration, as well as a very euphoric feeling, I see where it has no impact on the human body. It would seem to me its use woul...
Greetings, Not sure what alt's are but can't be good if doc and nurse are concerned? Any reader's digest on what may be going on? I know it's tough given no back ground but I haven't been drinking alcohol and could have slackened off on my water intake. Definitely not exercising enough but plan to start a...
Dear all,I have started treatment for Hep c.I am GT 3.I took my first shot on 31st December. So far side effects have been minimal. I have had fever a couple of times. I am otherwise feeling good. I am active on Medhelp and have been silently devouring information about Hep C treatment on this site as wel...
Hi, Just spoke to a friend of mine who is geno type 1 who started triple therapy this week- peg interferon, ribavarin and incivo (incivec). His nurse has told him he only needs to take the Incivo twice a day(3 tablets). I was wondering if anyone else has come across this new regimen for incivo? Cheers, Ad...
TORONTO, 17th Dec - Health Canada has approved Sovaldi (sofosbuvir), a once-daily tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C that could transform treatment of the disease for thousands of Canadians.Gilead Sciences Canada said on Monday the cost of Sovaldi to consumers won't be available un...
The final day of AASLD Liver Meeting, recently held in Washington, DC, featured an overview of the status of new hepatitis C therapies, similarities between HCV and HIV, and a look towards the future of hepatitis C treatment. The development of next-generation HCV drugs has been remarkably rapid...
I have been reading lots of the threads on here regarding treatment and it seems that often poor post treatment health gets discussed more than good health. I will be discussing treatment options with my specialist in a couple of weeks and was hoping to hear from post treatment people how long before y...
I have had this smoothie every morning and am really becoming quite attached to it. It's yummy and has the required 20 grams of fat. Try if you like peanut butter. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie 1 cup milk 1/3 cup Rocotta Cheese 1 TBSP Peanut Butter (natural preferably) 1 banana About 3 ice cubes You ca...
Hi all, I got a call from a trial center in Florida that I might be able to get into for a triple combo of IDX719, sofobusvir & ribavirin. It is a 12 week trial. I'm excited, but trying to hold back cause I haven't been accepted yet. Do any of you know what the IDX719 is? How can I get more information?...
I do have a question.....I am at dart 11 of 24 on Friday. My hair has thinned out some and have been losing more hair than usual, but I had a thyroid issue before tx so I am use to shedding. Do most people lose all their hair on Inter/Rib tx? I guess I have always figured that if it gets to thin and if I am showing b...
Hello everyone! So great to be here! I was diagnosed with Hep C Genotype 1 and a viral load of 51,000 in 2012 after going through a procedure for a lung condition. I have to be honest and i say i had no clue what Hep C was. After a lot of research i decided to start treatment as soon as i could, as i could just visu...
I just had 2 units of blood 4 weeks ago. My hemoglobin has already dropped from 96 to 84 inside of 2 weeks, & my platelets are at an all-time low of 60. Blood pressure is 100/58 and I am having flashes of dizzyness. The hepa just returned my call and ordered more blood and to reduce my ribavirin to 1 pill t...
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