Hello... I have just finished treatment. For chronic hep c ... I was first diagnosed in 1994 /95. I was treated with Interferon at the time.. Although it did reduce the virus it didnt clear it and I was considered a non responder. In 2001 I had a liver biopsy to check things out and things were ok so I...
Hi Everyone,We would like to welcome Cinnamon Girl (Jill) as our new Moderator With her unique way of putting people at ease and offering support and understanding, it's great to have her on board! Love Steff xx
The last time (first time) I snorted cocaine was several years ago. After that, I didn't do it again, after last night. We were at a club and a friend of mine came up to me and asked if I wanted to do a line. I passed on that occasion. I was happy with the music, company and drinks. So I guess he went with a few oth...
Hi Everyone, Cate and I are planning a small holiday in October. The CSIRO's Parkes Observatory is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Commissioning on 31 October 1961. Hoping for a hayride. (a ride on the Dish), may even get to play cricket in the dish as well, as seen in the movie, "The Dish&...
I got tested a while back for HCV and my results concluded that I have been exposed. My test results are as follows: HCV Ab w/Rflx to RIBAHCV Ab >11.0 H s/co ratio 0.0 -0.9 01 Does this mean that there is a strong posibilty that I may have an acti...
so i knew about this monster even before i was diagnosed.... i missed the big HIV, thank God.. i was a needle drug user for years, quit it all... (heroin, meth) now, i'm 2 years clean, feeling the hurt from that ****ty lifestyle choice.. diagnosed with HEP C, havent started any type of treatment...h...
Hi Everyone, Just had a call from my GP and was told that I'm still detected. Rang nurse Roz and spoke with her and told her, she was not happy that my GP told me, but it was my request that he did, anyway I can stop taking my meds as of now, which is great. Cate is going away for a week so will have the Dance around...
I created this account to maybe inspire some of you to live healthier and understand that the benefits of physical exercise are well worth pushing yourself to stay active. I was diagnosed with Hepatitis C genotype 1A in December of 2009 and have no idea how long I have had it before then. A life in the fas...
Hi Everyone. Is this where I should be posting as I am a nonresponder, I guess? I'm not on treatment anymore, as most of you know. I was responding to treatment but my Platelets, RBC's and WBC's got all too low so I was taken off tx last Dec. Two months later I went from undectable to detectable. So what I wan...
Hello to all, as some of you know I finished treatment at the end of June and left a week later for a very long vacation in Europe (6 weeks). I have never felt this good and can report that about 2 weeks after the last RIBA I was already feeling much better with a lot of energy. As a matter of fact i was able to wal...
Hi All,Is anyone aware of a way to obtain VX-222 without being in a trail or is anyone aware of a treatment program outside the USA using VX-222?I would like to add it to my upcomingtelaprevir regime.Thanks for any information.Marc
So went and took my 6 month post tx test today alt=16 ast =15 alk = 116 since I have got off treatment the alk has been going up not sure what it means normal range is 30~110.. Hemoglobin 14.3 and my wbc is 10.3 which is alittle high they say normal is 3.5-10.1 should I be worried about the alk or high wbc? Eve...
Hello to all. I hope my note finds you at peace and in good spirit. I admit to not being around lately because I couldn't read anymore about my disease because it was more than I could take for a bit. Have had a hard go of it since biopsy in June. Had some complications that set me back a few weeks for treat...
I SVR'd this week......
To those on tx, it was tough, I hated tx ! But you can do it, and it's all worth it !
To those who were taken off tx Greg, and Dee you are the true heroes. The ones who are going to get up off the mat, take IP's and win !
Thanks to everyone here for your help, support, and und...
I was wondering if a ct scan would be a good idea. I go to a free clinic here in my hometown. They said that they could arrrnage for a no cost ct scan of my liver, if I wanted to have it performed. I have had hep c for many years and no tests other than blood work done. I don't have insurance so I can't afford muc...
This is my first post and the reason I am posting is I'm concerned with some supplements I take or plan on taking and if they'll effect me negatively. First some backgound might be in order. I have had HepC for at least 10 years and I've only had my levels checked twice, the last being about 2 years ago. Bot...
Today was my first appointment at the University Medical Center. I am SO thankful. As I mentioned before (I know I haven't posted in a while) the doctor I had didn't want to do anything for me just because I was "too young". So I saw my new doctor today and had about 10 vials of blood taken so he co...
Hi. I am trying to find anyone who has tried this, or any information about this treatment... mistletoe extract (Viscum album)Mistletoes are parasitic plants with a root-like system imbedded in their host to extract food and water. The extracts used were mistletoe extract (Viscum album), and ora...
Hi. I am trying to fine anyone or any information about this treatment... mistletoe extract (Viscum album)Mistletoes are parasitic plants with a root-like system imbedded in their host to extract food and water. The extracts used were mistletoe extract (Viscum album), and oral extracts of green...
I learnt about a Danoprevir trial being conducted in my city and have emailed them about possible participation....however, does anyone know about SVR rates? Is it as high as telaprevir?
Hi guys, just wanted to pop in a share some good news... Don't know who remembers me but I was infected with Hep C 1A after an unruly patient threw a bloody IV insertion needle into my thigh. I was just about to start treatment but then got very acutely ill and my doctor said to hold off becaue it was consista...
Welcome to the forum! Not sure what hemachromatosis is.. But I'm mad too that you're facing the struggle again. With the new tx offered, I hope ur Dr will have a good plan to get you cleared once and for ever! Was ur iron high during ur tx, or did that develop later? What genotype are you? Look forward to wal...
Spoke to the Dr today at the clinic that I attend. Asked about when we could expect Televipar/Incivek to arrive in Australia. He wasn't that certain but he said by the end of the year at the very latest. So thats great news but I am confused? .. When I asked him about it he was adamant that I didnt need to...
As some of you all know i am a Geno 1a 30 years old With normal Utrasounds and 1.6 AFP >Normal VL 21Million No biopsy was ordered Per dr instructions starting triple therapy this week (Tuesday i think) with Victrelis. Finally got all meds in and the victrelis will arive tuesday. I am a little scared...
Hello Everyone, I didn't post in the introduction thread not because i am rude but because i'm at a stage where i don't know yet if i have Hep C but i am really scared. Here's my story. I am 32 and i (used to) do a lot of medical trials to help support myself. That means that everytime i went for one i am tested...
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To those on tx, it was tough, I hated tx ! But you can do it, and it's all worth it !
To those who were taken off tx Greg, and Dee you are the true heroes. The ones who are going to get up off the mat, take IP's and win !
Thanks to everyone here for your help, support, and und...