Just took my first Epclusa after staring at the box on and off all night. My special alarm to remind me went off at 7.50 am and I nearly cried as I opened the bottle. Great big tablets to swallow lol but I got it in one without gagging cause I've waited so long for this moment. A little wave of anxiety but mostl...
Wow it took forever but I will Pick up my Zepiter on 7/5/2017 . Sorry I have had no energy to post been workin 55 hours a week @ 28 degrees then the 5 mile bike ride @ 90 degrees it really kicks my ass . So I can't wait to start this battle . I think I will take it after work and then sleep ??? Any thoughts ??? I do h...
Just to let everyone know, because a couple of people in Washington sued the makers of Harvoni I believe and they won a settlement and now in this state you cannot be denied treatment because of your viral load or any other factors concerning your levels... Just thought this may be useful info. If you li...
Has anyone developed CIU (chronic Idiopathic Uticaria) post Harvoni tx? Finished Harvoni 8weeks tx in May 2016. January 2017 severe hives (daily), itching (daily), angioedema (x2) Currently taking 360mg of Allegra twice a day plus Zantac, (prednisone 40mg -Dr took me off, replaced with Zanta...
I found an interesting article, not good, just interesting. Strange stuff! In the water? I hope they run out of Hepatitis Types before they run out of alphabet...Five French patients infected with hepatitis E strain found in rabbitsIn a rare finding, researchers in France discovered five cases of...
We have a name for the latest and greatest triple DAA from Gilead, it's called "VOSEVI". The trial name(s) of the three drug combination that comprises Vosevi, should ring a bell for you. We have a few good folks here that have traveled this path, Canuck being one of them. She'll be happy to know they've...
The Hepatitis C Trust will be celebrating World Hepatitis Day on July 28th 2017, with a free conference for everyone affected by or interested in hepatitis C. The programme for the day and details for registering your place are available here http://www.hepctrust.org.uk/blog/jun-2017/hep...
C-Kat 1969 underwent the old Interferon treatment for a year ('03 -'04) and it was apparently successful despite although it having been physically rough. I appreciate Jimmy K's remarks regarding the changes that have improved the quality of treatment in the last few years. My only regret is the s...
Dr. told me today. Cancer, right lobe. Rest of the liver looks actually very good and my bloodwork looks good. cholangiocarcinoma as opposed to hepatocellular. Talked to me about interventional radiology/targeted radiation or targeted chemo.
Hello there I am a 27 year old female. At 19 I found out I had contracted Hep C from my mom. I did pegasus treatment and since then have tested negative for a viral load. However I still test positive for the antibody. Can I still transmit the disease to others? I am concerned that my 9 month old daughter and m...
Hello there I am a 27 year old female. At 19 I found out I had contracted Hep C from my mom. I did pegasus treatment and since then have tested negative for a viral load. However I still test positive for the antibody. Can I still transmit the disease to others? I am concerned that my 9 month old daughter and m...
Just yet another helpful tool in judging fibrosis. Published inGastroenterologyJournal Scan / Research · June 09, 2017Mac-2 Binding Protein Glycosylation Isomer Effective for Identifying Liver Fibrosis in Patients With Hepatitis CBMC GastroenterologyTAKE-HOME MESSAGE - Patient...
I have been living with Hep C that I received in 1985 from a blood transfusion due to an eptopic pregnancy that ruptured. I am excited yet scared to death to start treatment which will begin on June 26. I guess what I have read so far on this forum is that drinking a ton of water is the best way to combat the pot...
Another resource of guidelines and practices from the US Veterans Administration. Topics range from HBV, HCV, coinfection to HCC. HCV Tx Considerations Guidelines and Practices
Hi all, I live in England and am concerned after watching a documentary today on Contaminated Blood and the major cover up that's gone on. Donated blood wasn't tested for Hep C until late 1991. I gave birth to my first child in 1990, and due to a massive bleed and collapse after birth I was given a blood tr...
Hi, I'm Christine. I've been hiding in the closet of Denial with this dragon for 32 years. It's been so spooky in there that I'm coming out. I snuck to the out of town Hep C clinic incognito (Ha) and was quickly approved for Zepatier based on my F3 fibroscan result and cryoglobulinema. I think that means...
I just took my 1st ZEPATIER pill a few hours ago. So far so good. Honestly, I'm feeling a little drowsy, but I'm always tired. That's the next health issue I need to tackle head on. I swear I could drink the strongest coffee ever then take amphetamines THEN fall out for a six hour nap- like I didn't miss a be...
Hi all,To eliminate HCV from the world, we need an affordable drug or drug combination with a 100% SVR rate with minimal side effects. We are not there yet, but 80-90% SVR rates are now possible. NS-5A RAVs seem to be the holdup.I've had some questions about RAV's so I'll do a short post with the latest in...
All aboard! Hello? Heeeeellllloooooo? Oh boy this is going to be a long boring nobody to talk to or anything kind of ride. Hello? Booooooooooaaarrrd!<sigh> Ok I am wearing my Pioneer hat here. Let's do this. Onward upward and tallyHo gonna kill me a lizzard!JimmyK
good morning everybody! This is my first post, this is my first day of treatment, this is the first of a lot of things, or I should say a lot of firsts are coming my way! My name is Fran or Meow76 I am 41 years old, in a relationship with my boyfriend of 12 years his name is Luis, I was diagnosed arou...
Hi all,For those who have access to Fibroscan, this is a useful chart. My doc has changed the numbers slightly, but you can see why I was not impressed by my score of 30 kPa!Fibroscan Info updated link -- Edited by Tig56 on Thursday 30th of June 2016 06:52:56 PM
Went on a a little vacation last week before I was scheduled to be biopsied for a mass in my right lobe. Came home with the FLU. Had to reschedule the biopsy because I wasn't comfortable with the idea of someone rooting around in my liver with a needle while I cough! So, thought I would try to fix the probl...
Hello, I have been lurking on the side lines and finally have the courage to say hello. I am so new to this and very distraught. But I see all of the positive feedback everyone is receiving. Hope to get the same.
Started feeling very sick towards the end of my program in school. I decided to get tested for Hep B/Hep C and the Hep C test turned out to be positive. Right now am really bothered about health care the providers i've been sicking advice from telling me to wait until am treated before recieving Hepatiti...
I have been feeling tired for years , My doctor kept telling me watch your sugar and lose weight and you will feel better . I kept seeing the Harvoni Tv ad and told my doctor I wanted the test and sure enough I have it I think for a long time I am 56 years old in 3 weeks married with 3 little girls 2 , 7 , 11 years old...
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good morning everybody! This is my first post, this is my first day of treatment, this is the first of a lot of things, or I should say a lot of firsts are coming my way! My name is Fran or Meow76 I am 41 years old, in a relationship with my boyfriend of 12 years his name is Luis, I was diagnosed arou...