Hi all, I went to see my DR today. Had a long talk with him about my TX. The DR re-explain to me how it work with TX. At 12 WK if under 1000 you stay on riba and peg and re-test at 24 WK and if {by the grace} I finally become UND then I continual for 48 WK of TX. Anyway thats info i got today. I've posted in the past abou...
Hi Friends!, Kellie here, wow, what a horrible last 5 days. I'm finally starting to feel like writing again, let alone eating, breathing, talking, and the simple act of brushing my teeth. My nausea and messed up digestive system really whacked me good. Tip: Do not take Zofran for nausea (Unless you ha...
I was in for my standard blood test and checkup and have still been declared undetected so I hope it stays that way. The ALT and AST are now normal and my Platelet count that started at 108 has now made it to 149. I have been so busy with work and baseball that I haven't had time to post. That Ribavirin sure can...
i got lite fever for 2nd day, i thought it was usual peg biz, but it's Mon nite (getting peg on Sat) and i still got fever. Went to my mom's for a dinner and she noticed i was shaking, measured body temp t was 39C (102F)! Measured it couple of time mores, all in +-0.2 range. I dont feel like i am on that high body t...
I have come to find out that if it wasnt for my knowledge of my treatment schedule and what labs are needed when and what scripts my Dr had sent to the lab I would have been getting the WRONG labs drawn at the WRONG times... here is what I mean: My two week labs and four week labs were sent to the lab office.... m...
I'm nearing the finish. I'm in week 40 undetected and feeling all the ups and downs. This hot humid weather is really kicking my energy in the ass. I had the summer cold thought I was dieing but made it though. Hang in there peeps! brian
I went for my baseline blood test today and the plan was to start the peg/rib on Friday 7/5.....ok then the insurance company is giving a hard time about the victrellis because my doctor was on vacation and the office staff did not provide the info that the insurance co requested....ugh ugh ugh...so th...
I think I read somewhere that tx can flare psoriasis. .I currently have a very mild case of it and was wondering if anyone else has it and is experiencing a worsening of the condition during or after treatment. I have not begun tx yet..just wondering.
Just got back from my fourth week blood draw, and got my first week VL results, which was 47. I had a baseline VL of 4 million. Clinical research asst said my two week labs should be coming in tomorrow or so, and she would call me. I'm genotype 1A. Feeling very hopeful!!!!
the good news is it's day 10 and 2 darts down. also i didn't get the tingles at all during the nite for 2nd shot also my rash has abated ,it's on 2/3rds of my body. here's what i need help with;burning scalp,nausea, &extreme constipation. for the burning scalp i use olive oil in my hair....
I am concerned about the treatment causing Jaundice. Does any one have experience with this one? I so hope to continue some level of working and social activity during treatment.
Friday has come and gone and still no phone call. I was told I'd have the test results by Friday. Aaahh! I'm trying really hard to be patient! I'm waiting on the results from my VL test so that's why this is so important. They said 2-3 days. The lab is open 24/7 so I didn't know if I could just call them or does i...
Did anyone on the incivek triple therapy get a baseline eye exam prior to starting the treatment? My GI Dr said that his partner just got back from a conference and they were recommending one prior to treatment. Has anyone on treatment have/had eye/vision changes during treatment?
The therapyis successfullycompleted, UND after 24 post Tx weeks and SVR.I thank all theforum membersfor their support, help andassistance, especiallyguru Malcolm.Health and luck for everyone!
Hello Folks, I am starting my tx therapy in 8 days and I am thinking seriously about starting an antidepressant prior to starting so I will know if I get any symptoms and I won't be confused about if the symptoms are from the HCV meds or the antidepressant. Anyone out there on an antidepressant? What ki...
Hello folks, Been doing some homework today, I start my meds in 8 days and I am very anxious and just want to stay busy and I discovered if you google the name of the med you are on with coupon savings after it example " Peginterferon coupon savings" in google you will find a link to sign up for th...
Hi all, This tx has been hard for me because i never stop working. Some times i think of taking a leave of absence but life is calling and responsibility are in front of my eyes. The first 12 wk were brutal and now I'm allway tired and aching all over my body. what do you guy deal with this part of this thing ca...
I know that someone needs to get viral load tests done after treatment to test for SVR, but did anyone else have to continue doing other blood work after treatment, such as CBC's or CMP's? Thanks, Carol
Well getting ready for week 40 shots, blood work and results. the rib sharpness, and brain fog along with an a hole personality resulted in me going out to camp for a few days and coming home to nothing, my wife anita had enough I guess and left. Had to deal with OPP as she was in a shelter and they confisca...
Hi everyone,With so many of our members now taking part in clinical trials, we think it makes sense to keep this section of the forum for trial participants from now on. We`ve changed the name to `Clinical Trial Participants` and anyone who is on a trial, or about to start one, is welcome to start a new t...
Hi I took my last interferon shot 3 days ago and will take my last riba pills in 2 days. I finished incivek 12 weeks ago. It was really hard, still is. Does anybody know how long does it take to get rid of the side effects? I have a bad anemia, itching, severe hair lost, depression...... thanks
WBC : 3.3 3.8-10.8 RBC : 4.37 4.2-5.8 HGB : 13.4 13.2-17.1 AB LYMPH: 795 850-3900 The rest are WNL HCV RNA : 16264 <43 IU/mL Down from 4.95 million HCV RNA : 4.21 <1.63 Log IU/mL i was hoping for an UND but these were the 4 week Peg/Riba results. Next results will include the first 4 wee...
Hey guys, Just wanted to share that my husband took his last pills this afternoon and has finished his treatment. Whew - what an absolute relief! It felt like that finish line was so teasingly close these last few weeks and it's just so good that the meds are now done. I immediately disabled all the a...
Just got results back from follow-up thyroid tests. Hair falling out, seriously in hand fulls can now see scalp and I've lost 6 lbs this week alone. I have four more shots left, this week was bad. Not sure if I had food poisoning or stomach flu but didn't get out of bed for 2 1/2 days. Couldn't keep anything...
Hello friends! Well I just got home from seeing a NP and getting blood drawn. The NP ordered a test for VL and also hep a and hep b. I should know the results by Friday! During my exam she said she didn't feel an enlargement of the liver. Yay! She did say the hep Dr wouldn't see me unless it's been at 6 months sin...
Tomorrow I'm driving down to SF for my four week draw. Still haven't gotten any labs back, but will undoubtedly get some tomorrow. Eager to hear and let everyone know what it is. RH and Li'l eddie, eager to hear what happens with you in the course of all this, as the three of us are on the 12 week sof/led...
I know I have not been around lately ,but I have not forgot about my friends going through battle. I am 6 months done with treatment and feeling great. I am walking again and playing softball. I feel like I have never been sick at all. So those of you still fighting this battle hang in there. There is a light...
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