I've noticed I'm covered in bruises on my arms and legs. Dont recall hitting anything hard. I've read that interferon and incivek may reduce platelets. Has anyone experienced anything like that and if yes what was done for it? This is my week 5 and I took a blood test Thursday, I hope for good results. Th...
Our friend Otto passed away a few years ago today after a battle with cancer. The Big Man was known for his generosity both amongst his peers and the charity work he did. One quote he was known for was "Give Thanks" (for what you've got). It became a rallying cry amongst his friends during t...
(NaturalNews) Low white blood cell counts are indicative of a suppressed immune system and can have many causes. Emotional state and stress, an unhealthy diet and lifestyle, and nutritional intake can all cause lower immune system response and low white blood cell counts. Low immunity can...
Had my 12 week visit with my Dr. today and he told me I'm still undetectable. Actually, have been undetectable since week 3. He is not sure if I'm going to remain on the ribaviron and peg for 12 or 24 weeks. I had my last dose of incivick last week and have been itching like crazy. Dr. perscribed some hyd...
Hello, I was hoping that the GS-7977 drug would do better in the third clinical trials. From what I read today, they were saying that they experienced a high relapse rate and as such didn't feel that it would be commercially viable to continue GS-7977 development. Is this what everyone else is hearin...
At Last they have taken the blood yesterday for the SVR test, should know in 3 weeks. I have also put on 2 pounds since Christmas. Good news also, if I fail to acheive SVR they will Retreat me although I am type 3. There have been apparent new discoveries and The Consultant is quite exited about them, and wo...
had to quit at 32 weeks. the tooth that i broke off into the gum has been hurting like hell. along with whole side of right face & head hurting. doc not pleased. so.... i did do 32 weeks. so keep fingers crossed that i stay undetectable.. Taz~ __________________TazKat
Hello all, Can anyone suggest what vitamins I should start taking besides my multivitamin when treatment ends? I also use to go to the gym at least 5 days a week but havent been in long time...does anyone have an eta on energy level or just advise on how to get healthy again
I'm getting towards the end of treatment (3 weeks,2 shots) . I've been very compliant, only forgot maybe 2 RIBA doses total. All shots, neupergin , procrit etc. went for all blood tests. But for some reason I am not wanting to take the neupergin 2 x a week. I've been taking that shot twice a week for months...
First, my apologies for seeming to show up daily with a new question but y'all have probably saved me from insanity. My husband is on week 8 and I literally can't beg, plead, whine, wheedle or cajole food down him. He just can't do it. Almost gagged just now eating a little ice cream to take the nightly...
Its my 30th week been off incivek since january . This is my 7th month and all tests came back undectable. Went to dr today and viral load was reported as Detected even though the viral count was under 12.
Has anyone had experiences like this
Also stated Hepatitis C Without Mention?
Submitted by: GI
Date Obtained: May 14, 2010
Specimen Recieved: May 14, 2010 Liver Biopsy
Brief Clinical History: HCV x 30 years
Pre operative Diagnosis: HCV
Post-Operative Diagnosis: Evaluate Grade/Stage
Grading
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Hi guys, I had labs today and exactly 2 hours after the blood draw, I got a call from my dr's nurse that my WBCs have fallen really low and I have to go immediately to pick up my Neupogen from pharmacy and inject right away. The call came in Just as I was reading my labs online, looking at my WBCs. 10 mins late...
I've been done with triple therapy for 10 days now and I've never been so hungry all the time. I can eat, be full and 20 minutes later be starving again and not have room in my stomach to eat. Is this normal? Is my thyroid blown? Thought I'd ask on here before I talk to the doc. -Derek
So last thur I did shot 19 of 24. This is worse than shot 1 because it is lasting longer and max temp is higher. I am starting to think dr needs to change dosage because I have lost 20 pound since I started. Anyone go through something like this and wanted yells opinion.
Hi all, has anyone kept a track of their liver enzymes during treatment? I would have assumed that the ALT in particular should drop, particularly after getting an undetected. I am now at week 10 on SOC + Victrelis, and got an undet. at Week 8. My ALT has been elevated since 1983. During SOC in 2000, my ALT...
One more thIng I've noticed...
I decided to gO on antidepressants for my family's sake. Primarily due to anxiety and some phobias I developed in the first weeks of treatment.
My doc prescribed Citalopram, I developed headaches and it took me a week to realize something was wrong with me. Change in b...
Is there a correlation between my viral load count and cirrohsis? When I first discovered I had hep c my viral load count was 54 million IU/ML's. That was in 1998 now in 2012 my viral load count is 537,000. MY doc seems to think I'm going to need a liver transplant soon. On what basis is he coming to this conc...
Are there any over-the-counter sleep aids that are actually effective? I would like "something" to help me drift off to sleep, and [hopefully] stay asleep for the better part of the night.
So I did a round 3 years ago of just the Pegasys with Ribaviran. I cleared my Hep C but in the very end after treament was over, it came back. This past saturday I started treatment with Telaprevir. Compared to last time...this is kicking my butt...literally! Everyday side effects. Last time I had some b...
My online pharmacy sent me a "sharps container" to use for the safe disposal of my used syringes. But what do I do with that container when I'm done with it?
I'm new here, Was going to throw this out ... I have the Hep C 2a, IL28B genotypes TT, like 5.9 million VL, stage 1-2 liver fibrosis (by blood testing). 38 yr old male, drug free (past / present), non drinker, no other med issues, ever. Contracted the HCV from "on the job, career". K, enough a...
just got call from my gp nurse, i asked yesterday if the viral load had come back... she said, ya got all your results last week. i said, NOOOO, i got all the blood count but was waiting to see if its still UNDETECTED... IT IS AND IM BLOODY STOKED.... scuse the pun about blood lol... happy kiwi today :) this c...
Just left the doctor's office after a nice visit with the nurse practitoner. She had this to say: Viral Load - UND AST - 38 ALT - 37 Hematocrit - 37.7 Neutrophils (abs) - 1.3 So basically, I have to stop complaining now . Also, the liver ultrasound came back as completely normal. All of this make...
I have just been advised to stop taking ribavarin ( but keep on Telaprevir and interferon shot. Hemo count is 7. Anyone else had to stop for this reason? Thanks
Just wondering if anyone has advice or experience with air travel and the meds. My doctor said that maybe --probably--I can visit my daughter & granddaughter in AZ which means flying half way cross country. He wants to check next batch of labs in a couple of weeks before saying for sure. My WBC has d...
as i have mentioned before i will start treatment end of May and i will get support and help from family but still i will be great part of the week by my self,i was wondering if theres more people on my situation is it possible to manage on your own..? -- Edited by bauhaus76 on Monday 14th of May 2012 04:31:1...
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Submitted by: GI
Date Obtained: May 14, 2010
Specimen Recieved: May 14, 2010 Liver Biopsy
Brief Clinical History: HCV x 30 years
Pre operative Diagnosis: HCV
Post-Operative Diagnosis: Evaluate Grade/Stage
Grading
...