Greetings. New here. I've had Hep C for probably 40+ years. I DO NOT drink a drop of alcohol, and faithfully take milk thistle. Thank God, I seem to be cruising with elevated levels, but not dangerously elevated. About two years ago I was also diagnosed with iron overload...1500+! I'm heterozygous f...
Today I went to see my RN. Depending on my week 16 blood result. HGB:102 RBC:2.97 WBC:2.9 PLT:100 NEUT:1.5 My RN ask to add 1 pill RIBA to 2 pills in the morning, 1 pill in the evening. keep the pegasys 180. Keep watching on my weekly blood test. Bad thing is ALT:62 is higher than normal (<50). I...
Hi all, I'm new to the forum and wanted to intro myself. I was diagnosed 2006 w/genotype 2, a stage 1 (biopsy). Quit all alcohol then and hadn't used drugs in 35+ years. Did all my blood work faithfully and fell thru the medical cracks, now stage 4, cirrhosis stage 1, plus auto immune hep C (2nd biopsy). F...
Hi Into seventh week of treatment of triple (Bocep 3rd week), previous 2 attempts on double, genos 1 and 2. Bloody hell this is tough. My life feels like its on hold and consists of tacking meds at 6.30, hour travel to work = travel sickness, get to work = feel sick. more meds, go home = feel sick, no diet, a...
Hi everybody! I got my 12 week results today. Boy was I nervous to hear what doctor had to say, but the news was good...no sign of virus. The thyroid is still off, white cells still low, and potassium levels need increasing. So, meds for that will continue until its corrected. I too am getting my streng...
I have not started treatment yet, but will in the next month. To get myself ready I have been trying to do the 20+ grams of fat diet to ensure that my body can process it. I have belly problems with too much fat at one time. Not only that, but I also am NOT a breakfast eater . While doing some research online I f...
Type 1 8 weeks into triple therapy treatment Viral load undetectable at 4 weeks. At the end of six weeks on triple therapy I developed a burning in my urinary tract. My Dr. had me get a UA which showed no problem. The problem continues through my 7th and now into my 8th week. Has anyone else encountered or h...
Hi everyone! I am a 29 year old man living in the UK and in September 2012 I was diagnosed with both Hep C (1a) and HIV, both contracted from my previous partner. To hear such shocking news was an understatement, when the health adviser told me about my diagnosis, I just homed in the words HIV, the Hep C wen...
The journey to a new life has begun! Side affects not to bad so far. Looking forward to one month viral load test. After one week my liver enzyme levels are back in the normal range. Powerful drugs and a mighty God. So grateful to be moving in the right direction. Thanks to all for your support and knowledg...
I am about 6 weeks into treatment, still waiting for my last med since the insurance is being slow. My side effects have increased lately, and I noticed that the heat really gets to me. Anyone else get this?
My husband had a TSH test a few months before starting treatment, which came back normal. Now his doctor wants him to do a TSH test after 12 weeks of treatment. Is this really necessary? The TSH test can be quite expensive. Thank You, Carol
anyone knows does taking antihistamine pills to treat hay fever can reduce effectivnes of peg/riba therapy? will ask my doc on Friday...but already i am feeling, beside interferon sx, miserable from pollen. thanks
Just started treatment last Thursday. I've been Type II diabetic since my first treatment with Riba and Interferon back in the 90s. My fasting level is normally around 130. I take 100 units of Lantus every day. Yesterday my fasting level was 260 and today it is 340. I'll be at my docs office on Tuesday m...
Praying for undetectable! Sure would like to do only 24. Reading all your posts has been a inspiration for me. So many courageous folks out there! I haven't been around long but sure admire Vern! You are the MAN!! Thanks everyone,Fred
Day 1 of Sapphire phase III trial, had my first dose of 'meds'. After bloodwork, ECG, weight and Questionaires, the nurse explained the dosage routine and side effects (which i was mostly aware of). I felt at ease there, they're a friendly lot and my nurse was great in answering any questions i had. Bec...
I was wondering if working out aka lifting weights especially would be harmful while on treatment? Im overall healthy but get tired pretty easy...Im on peg\telep iba and about 2 and a half months in.. plz let me know thanks!!
I got 2 letters in today about the apprroval of my meds. I was approved for Incivek for a one month time period and for Peg for 16 weeks. Does anyone know what that means? Am I going to have to pay full price after the approval dates end? They also have denied the use of the specialty pharmacy that my physicia...
I just started the triple therapy tonight. I'm as ready as I can get. Anyone else doing the Peg on Thursday? My doc wanted me to do it on Thursday because I see him on Thursday mornings. My preference was Friday, but oh well. Let the journey begin! Ted
My Name Is jessie. i am at week 4 of triple therapy treatment for genotype 1 and doing very well with all the physical side effects, headaches being my only one and some slight anal itching. all that has been tolerable. however, i have been so irritable and had terrible mood swings and i dont know if youd c...
just out of curiosity do most hepc doctors help managing side effects or send people to specialists or their primary dr. ? i requested a lower dosage of my blood pressure meds due to the interactions with incivek and was told to go to my primary. also i asked the nurse for a prescription for anti-nau...
European Medicines Agency Validates Gilead`s Marketing Application for Sofosbuvir for the Treatment of Hepatitis COnce-Daily Sofosbuvir will Receive an Accelerated Assessment by EMA - Designation Granted to New Medicines of Major Public Health Interest.May. 21, 2013-- Gilead Sciences, In...
Well things seem to be working better then expected because I was UND after two weeks ! So I still have 21 weeks to go and a lot of liver to try and rebuild so that should be enough to get focussed and see how far I can go. I was told that some that had participated had an average of 90 -95 platelets count and I h...
So Ive debated on whether or not to post this. After some consideration I have decided that I need advice so Im going to get over my reservations and post. My question is about sex after achieving SVR. Im finally undetectable @ week 10 so Im being optimistic about my chances for SVR. To get the right advic...
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