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Greetings, When I say I know of what I speak, I know of what I speak. I would say "trust me" but the fact is, you don't know me. To PROVE that you don't know me I ask you to take pause... ... think to yourself and ask the question; "Do I know this guy?". In fact; "Do I know anyone living in Texas?" OH and if so, "Do I...
Howdy folks! Wednesday, 14th June was my celebrated half century mark!! Woohoo!!, I even won a prize at work that day. But the best prize came a day late when I got a call and was told I have been approved for HARVONI treatment at the whopping cost of a 5$ copay (due to coupon). Shipment should be here on Mon...
Should I get tested?HEPATITIS CTalk with your healthcare provider about being tested if any of the following are true for you.If you:Wish to be tested Were born between 1945 and 1965Have ever used a needle to inject drugs, even if once and long ago Had a blood transfusion or organ transplant befor...
Glad I found this site. I've no idea where to begin except well I think I may have had Hep C for over 30 years but was diagnosed 10 years ago. Seeing a Hepatologist at the Texas Liver Institute and set to begin Harvoni within next few days. Fortunately my insurance is covering 100% of the cost. I was also dx w...
Hi everyone,
I have recently finished epclusa and came out undetected!
Now that summer has approached, I have noticed that the skin pigmentation I once suffered from when my skin begins to tan has completely gone? I have had it since I can remember, it appeared as many freckle-like dots down my stom...
Hello Everyone! I have not logged in for over a year. I just want to say thanks for the support during the meds. Quick update, I am still undetectable, YAY. I still have a lot of nausea in the morning and pain in my right upper quadrant which sucks. I was only F3 with some scarring. So, I have to d...
I found a website that can help US patients determine fair medical costs based on averages. I wish I had this a long time ago. This will be very helpful in determining what's fair and what needs to be renegotiated! Healthcare Bluebook
On this type of message / support forum, each member has some HCV related information which pertains to them specifically. For example, each of us may have different genotypes, fibrosis stage, HCV medication, treatment start / end dates, etc. When you start a new thread or respond to another member...
I cmpleted 12 weeks of SolvadI and Daklinza 15 months ago. Genotype 3. The new drug is Solvadi wit 2 others I believe. I have stage 3 cirrosis. I'm not sure how to read the ultrasound report but am concerned about the elast reading of 216 with 271 being failure. Any advise or info will be much appreciate. ...
So, 2 weeks ago I started a trial for 8 weeks of ABT 493 ABT 530. Today was my fourth visit/blood draw - the doctor got my lab results back for Day 1 and Day 3. Results showed that on day 1 my viral load was over a million, and on day 3 of medication, it had dropped to 700ish. She said this is good news and exactly t...
I am hearing conflicting reports about svr and the increase of HCC. Can someone give me some stats/thoughts or news on HCC post svr? I have been SVR for almost 2 years - but i do have cirrhosis. Hope everyone is well!
Hmm, seems a litle brief to me, this little "brief". Perhaps a wee bit short on numbers and shy on data and details, but good that they announce they are "looking into things"! We shall see how the info grows and what more and all is revealed. Dejavu all over again, smacks of the tainted blood scandals in...
Hi all. First time on the forums. I have been on Epclusa for 5 days. I wanted to know if anyone has experienced sever changes in taste. Things that I am accustomed to eating and drinking taste dramatically different and unappetizing. I am also experiencing some gnarly diahrrea and wondered if an...
Hi everyone, Im 35 and about to begin Epclusa. I'm very happy to finally begin treatment. I've had this condition for over a decade. I've read about and watched videos regarding the side effects of this treatment, but Id really like to speak with some people who have taken or are currently taking this...
I am on my 4th day of Epclusa - I felt alright until the middle of the night last night. Terrible diarrhea, major heartburn, stomach pain. I have always had stomach acid problems, but it was under control with Prevacid. Cannot take Prevacid with Epclusa, so was switched to Famotidine. Last night...
Happy July 10 everyone! I know it's not an official holiday, but it's Monday so it's a start to a new week I just began week five on Zepatier BUT here is my dilemma: Last Monday, 3 July I only had one pill left of week four, I go to the doctor where I assumed my new box was waiting I get there and I'm told i...
I found an organization that assists individuals in finding available clinical trials in their area. The section I am providing, deals with HCV specifically, but you can go to the homepage and find information on everything under the sun. I hope this is useful and encourage anyone interested in par...
C-Crest trial data on new Merck coformulation. This is one to watch in the future. We need to pay attention to the Phase 3 results and trial opportunities. C-CREST DATA Coming Phase 3 Trials/EU (Scroll down)Efficacy and Safety of the Fixed-Dose Combination Regimen of Grazoprevir/Ruzasvir/Uprif...
On this type of message / support forum, each member will have some specific HCV related information which pertains only to them. For example, each of us may have different genotypes, fibrosis stage, HCV medication, treatment start / end dates, etc. When you start a new thread or respond to an existi...
Today a nurse called on behalf of the NP that is handling my Hep C case; she reports that the recent ultrasound showed no change, just some suspected "mild cirrhosis". I pressed her to define "mild cirrhosis" in real medical terms,asking her if that was like stage 1 cir...
Can somebody please tell me if its okay to drink lemon juice while on treatment. Also, what, if anything, is possibly considered helpful to you while your on the treatment. RIBA, Sol, Daklinza.....I drink plenty of water and a daily kale, spinich, beets, pineapple, blueberry smoothie......Anyt...
How is hepatitis C treated?Hepatitis C virus is treated with all-oral medications. These pills, called antiviral medications, are usually taken once per day. These antiviral medications are extremely good at attacking the virus and preventing it from multiplying.Antiviral medications wer...
Hi everyone! I posted on Epclusers corner at the beginning of my treatment. I have 8 weeks to go . The virus was undetectable after 2 weeks of treatment. Then the same at 4 weeks. I just had lab drawn last week and have an appt next week to find out those results. I have insomnia, headaches and fatigue which...
Clearing Hepatitis C Linked to Better Diabetes Control - Veronica Hackethal, MD, July 06, 2017(Excerpts from article)Eradicating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with new antiviral medication may improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study publis...
Here's an update on the ongoing medical position regarding pregnant women and the unborn, as well as addressing the current pediatric dilemma and trials. Pediatric HCV
HI people My story is good and very bad, Yeah !! I am cured I took a 12 week treatment with Viekera & Ribavirin. I instantly felt a calm when I joined this site, a place where I can relate, ask those questions and feel like that I not judge for my past as a wild child of the 80s, dealing coke passing th...
Hello, i'm Chloe. I have had Hep C since birth and today was my first day taking Epclusa. I have had a series of stomach aches throughout the day so far but nothing too serious. What side effects have others had with this medication? I have severe anxiety about starting this treatment and I was wonderin...
Hi everyone, I have Hep C GT 1 which I likely contracted in 1970 or so but was diagnosed in 2000. I opted not to treat at that time since my liver tests were only slightly abnormal and a biopsy showed grade 1 stage 1. I decided to wait for an option with less side effects and continued to monitor through live...
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