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...
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...
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