This was meant for the 'Disagreements on the Forum' thread, but it is now closed. So I shall post what I wanted to say here.. Disagreements are one thing, some comments that have been made go far beyond that. For me, I have just let most of the smartass comments slide. I just prefer that some people don'...
I got approved for pegasys and co peg and the meds will be here tommorow. The dr was asked to attach a script to the victrelis app so they can approve that one aswell this was on friday and all he had to do was send a measly fax. The last few days ive been in contact back and forth with victrelis and they have re...
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to let people on the forum know that I will be doing a presentation of some of my findings from the interviews with people with Hep C, as part of an event for WHD held by Renaissance at The Cornerhouse in Blackpool (102 Dickson Rd, Blackpool t: 01253 311 431) on Thurs 28th Jul...
My Dr told me i will be on victrelis and soc for up to24- 48ks! Anyone have exp w/ victrelis? Why did he chose this over incivek? 30 yrs old type 1a tumor marker 1.6 (normal) Vl 20 million ultrasound norm no symptoms I asked him and all he said was "You will be using victrelis" However i rea...
Got a call from pegasys on approval for patient assistance which was good! Got back my Vl 20.2 mil : So as it breaks down Vl 20.2 mil geno 1a Afp Tumor marker 1.6 ultrasound normal 30 years old maybe had for ten years??? No symptoms Pegasys will be here wed still waiting on victrelis
I heard from the pharmacy today and the insurance finally approved my rx for the triple tx, after my doctor sending in the paperwork to appeal the denial. My doctor appointment is on the 29th of July, and I am NOT supposed to start tx until I see him. My 10 day vacation is alrealy scheduled, so I will probab...
I have my iPhone alarm all set w what to take... And this morning I knew by the packaging I'd messed up on Telaprevir. I called the pharmaceutical RN n she said not to worry n gave me a tip. Here's my regime:
6 am - 2 Telaprevir n 3 Ribavirin
2 pm - 2 Telaprevir
6 pm - 2 Ribavirin
10 pm - 2 Ribavirin n interfero...
Hi friends for ever i got my test results virus UNDECTED 6 mths post treatment pretty gob smacked actually .................... elizabeth -- Edited by bethland on Monday 11th of July 2011 11:55:46 PM
Hey guys, i need help and advice on wheather or not i should start treatment with the interferon etc. I have heard nothing but horror stories about the side effects and the long term side effects. My fear is that i will be worse off with the treatment than if i dont do treatment at all. please help!
Hi all, I was wondering where to post, since i'm not on treatment. Would like to exchange the aches and pains of this virus as well as information about remedies and other alternative health care while in limbo land. Any ideas? Thanks, Iris
Hello there. I hope this note finds you all in good spirits and feeling well. Had some new input on my situation and just wanted to bounce it off of ya'll and see what real people had to say about it. Have gone over it all with the good doctor and then did some research myself online, now just wanting real...
Gail has been banned because some people have been receiving some very disturbing pm's from her, which we have been made aware of. If people are being intimidated in this way, then we have to put a stop to it.Hi all, don't drop by here that much anymore, life, work, an incredible wife and children, dema...
hello everyone i had my final PCR yesterday .........it came as a surprise as it was 2 wks before the date i had in mind ,when i recieved the slip in the mail it was already days past the date the doc had set so i rushed off to Fremantle and had the last blood work to mark the end of this long long epic journey tx....
Well it's official, I got my 6 month pcr NEGATIVE test results! Even though I tested negative at 2 weeks before the introduction of Boceprevir at 4 weeks, every blood test after that and at the 12 week post tx mark...I always had that teeny nagging feeling in the back of my head ...what if..I would try an...
Hi everyoneI wanted to give some positive feedback for people that have Hep C and were blessed enough to respond to treatment.Im not sure if this is a new room but it doesnt matter if we are all here to receive love and support.My PCR and liver alts have been normal after doing combo treatment in 1999 an...
...a question that probably has no answer for most, but I've been asked several times: "when did you get Hep C?" Is there a way to know? Perhaps some folks can connect the dots, and point to a specific incident, such as a needle prick in the medical lab, but otherwise- who would know "...
My stomach hurts all the time. From a small ache, to instant puke in a blink of an eye. Some thing is always churning in there. I don't usually throw up. Just feel like I might. Does anyone else suffer through this UUggggh blaaaaaaaaa, Iris
Hi Everyone,Feeling have been running high on the forum recently, culminating in escalating verbal abuse, particularly regarding the use of marijuana.I would like to say this:Tx is a potent mix of drugs that can cause extreme mood swings, anxiety and lots of other psychological problems. For som...
Hi everyone and a warm welcome to all our new friends. My Pc is finally fixed. I think I got a virus from playing pool, online. I hope everyone is well and hanging in. I see Greg and Moocow are gone. I read some of the posts that were leading up to a blow-up. It is sad. I don't have too much to say about it, everyo...
Hello everyone! My partner is Hep C positive and has been for about 27 years now. Although he has taken many steps in that time to improve his lifestyle and take care of his body, his health has gone down hill rapidly this past year. We are both currently unemployed and find it hard just to keep a roof ove...
Hello I have been on the treatment for 6 weeks and all of the sudden I am so depressed and short tempered and have lost all of my drive. I am a full time student and I have to keep my drive so I can graduate. I did take on too many classes... but now i am in it so I hvae to just hang on. But anyway I feel miserable and u...
Im posting in post treatment! how bloody weird is that Aw missed you all so much! il be having a look though your posts later whn i got my littlen to bed. Im doing good.finished my tabs sunday night,such a weird feeling.and i thought id feel weird not doing my shot monday but i didnt,is a bit weird not takin...
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