I am very sorry if I offended anyone by saying this.My immune system has never been the same after the Tx.Mabey having hep c for so long has some unexpected friends and guests like,MSRA (staph infcection),Exema,among others.No one likes to think let alone talk about what its like to get sick and have n...
She says it is highly addictive and definetly not advisable to be for 48 weeks on it. she says maximum 2 weeks. She says she doesn't see the why curing hep C has to involve getting myself addicted to a very powerful substance, when there are alternatives. i have read about Zopiclone's addictive propert...
Hi guys and gals, This may be a dumb ? but has anyone out there drank heavy for 30 yrs. and been infected for 20 and had minimal to moderate fibrosis on bx. I'm hoping for that myself. Should have bx in next 2/3 weeks.Had ultrasound and blood work in Jan. showed OK but I've heard bx only sure way to diag. cirr....
Hi to all my friends on here,iv missed this site only been 2 days!! my laptop has broken at home im in the libarary at the moment,which is a pain just want to say im thinking of you all! il be back around soon stay strong,my last shot in few days. my times running out as they closing now.but il be back to catch u...
With only one shot to go I should be relieved and happy right now but for some reason I feel confused and SCARED... The meds kept the virus under control and my AST and ALT in the normal range...in a way that felt very safe although it was a tough ride.
Everyone is so excited for me, they want to celebrate an...
I have Genotype 2 Hepatitic C and have not been treated for it. I have had an ultrasound done with no detectable scarring. I live a clean life and only contracted the disease about a year ago. I live in Canada. I have heard Boceprevir could be approved in Canada by the end of the year. I only asked abo...
Thought this was interesting as it highlights many of the issues faced by people post-txhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2003214/Cancer-survivors-Depression-exhaustion-anger-downside-beating-disease.htmlLove Steff xx
I have a bestfriend whom I have known since we were 5 years old. I have been through ups & downs with her, always there to lend an ear, a shoulder & do whatever I can to be the best friend I could be.. I am feeling let down by her atm.. Her 40th birthday party was on last night. I truly didnt want to go, fo...
bonjour à tous, je suis à la recherche d'une assurance qui me rembourse bien,j'ai effectué des recherches sur internet afin que je puisse choisir une assurance adéquate,on m'a conseillé assurance mutuelle sinader mais j'hésite toujours, c'est pour cela vos avis m'intéresse. -- Edited by greenq...
What is wrong with me? Why have I gone in the complete other direction to most people & my appetite increased to almost voracious levels? I mean honestly, my legs are getting quite a work-out from my continious walks to the refidgerator. Its shocking... Today I havent stopped eating.. Startin...
Hiya I'd like to help Greg maintain good nutrition if possible - to that end ...Anything with fats/oils or any spice (fresh herbs are ok) seem to have a disastrous effect on his digestion - both things are easy to cut out but I wondered if anyone has some comments on what kinds of foods are best tolerated...
Hello to everyone. I hope this note finds you all in a good way. Just wanted to let you know I went for my biopsy this morning at 10am. They sedated me a tad right before and it really wasn't too bad during procedure. He had to use a material to plug my puncture site in the liver to aid with clotting and sto...
I`m trying to maintain an increased level of activity but am in a lot of discomfort at night with cramps and muscle spasms. Mostly in my legs but also in my body. Am taking painkillers but still having frequent disturbed nights through it. Anyone else had/having this prob? Thanks, all the best to you a...
I am lost and need some help understanding. I was told in the late 70's I had hep A nor B. In 1992 I was told I had hep C. I have been seen in the past by a infectious desease doctor and told I had Hep. C but my body fought it and I have a just the marker. I have been tested several times since then. I still show the mar...
I am hep c genotype 1a with chirrosis. 55 Y.O. male and a non responder to peg-interferon/ribavarin treatment in 2002. I also had terrible side effects. The newest coctail is out now and my Dr. is excited, but she doesn't have to tolerate the drug. I am now following holistic treatments in San Francisc...
Hi All, Before I went onto treatment I was using a product called "Monavie". It is a fruit & berry juice made up of exotic ffruits & berries from the Brazilian rain forest mainly with other more common ingredients all known for their antioxidant properties. It really did me good as...
Hi Folks! I have no time for details but Hep C did not cause me any liver damage. It caused brain damage! Symptoms included Manic Depressive symptoms non responsive to any know medications for bi-polar disorder, loss of memory, loss of intelligence, dementia, psychosis, rage, extreme pain head to t...
I did peg/rib 24 weeks 6 yrs ago but did not clear, (G-2). I seemed to feel like hell 6 months post tx. Am considering retreat w/added telaprevir. I'd like to hear from as many clear post tx'es as to how you feel 6 mos a year + out. I can't see going thru this again if I may never feel better. Please reply. hopel...
Hello everyone. Hope this note finds everyone in good spirits and that you enjoyed your Memorial weekend. Wednesday finally got here and so did my appt. with liver doctor. I showed him how my ALT and AST had jumped up 60 more points from the reading we did last month. He voiced concern that something...
My friend just found out she has Hep C, but doesn't have access to a computer. She's wants to know if she had Hep C before she was pregnant....Can she give her kids Hep C during the pregnancy? Thank you, Bee
Just had my 6 month post tx appointment at the hospital on Thursday, and have been experiencing a resurgence of riba- rage since then, directed at my doctors. I was expecting the appointment to be nothing more than routine, as I am still free of the virus, and had been told that all my blood tests were nor...
I may have been expose to hep C but I do not know for sure. I am wondering if dark under and around eyes is a symtom to early hepatitis C. I do remeber getting a yellow color to my skin for a couple of days. and now the dark color under eyes is still there. Does this sound like early hep c infection <2 months...
Hello everyone. This is only my second time to start a thread. Am awaiting to start treatment in June. Had some labwork done last week and compared it to my labs from 2 months ago and am real scared right now because in a short period of time, the ALT and AST have shot up over 60 more points. Why? Why...
It's been a while since I have visited the forum. If you remember I was a little down & getting very impatient with all the waiting I had to through to even start the TX program.. Well guess what?! I finally have! WOOHOO! I know it seems kinda odd to be excited about going through all of this for the next...
Hi all, I was going to be starting tx last week. The insurance company has denied my pharmacy claim for Pegesys, even with all of the medical information they requested and my doctor sent them. I do plan on a appeal. Is this a common thing to happen? Much thanks, Nikki
Hello, I'm going to see doc about starting tx. Is there a big difference (results wise) between these two procedures? Prob. infected 89-90 geno 1 vl=2.7 mil pmrad5
How often do you generally go in for blood work will on tx? I went back today for my ultrasound, the tech said she thought it looked pretty good, but I go back the 15th of June to see the doc again and to discuss treatment. I drive an hour and half to the doc so just curious how often I will have to make that trip....
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