NICE has published new draft guidance which recommends sofosbuvir-velpatasvir. The NICE appraisal committee concluded that sofosbuvir-velpatasvir was clinically and cost-effective, and should be routinely available on the NHS.Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir - a tablet taken once daily - works...
Hi everyone, I have finally been approved for treatment. I have been waiting for a treatment that would not make me sick. I am an cancer survivor, so I am praying for no horrible side effects. I beat the odds on that and now I want this gone! I was told in the beginning by my insurance company that they woul...
I found a good website with some information I think will prove helpful to a new member, as well as the veterans among us. The side menu is full of additional links. Grab some popcorn and add to your knowledge base! These are ways to stay on top of the current guidelines and ideas. Hep C - Beyond the Basics ...
This is for the new stuff, nicknamed ABT 493 and ABT- 530 for now. I have found one more person so far (on facebook) who participated- I am hoping there are others, or soon will be, as the Phase 3 trials are currently under way. We could compare experiences and share information... Today was my first day....
There are improvements after 4 weeks of Harvoni. My viral count pre treatment was 950,000. ALT was 132/ now 46 reference = 50. AST 112/37 ref=30. Gamma GT 132/56 ref=55. MCH 31.1/29.3 ref= (27-31). Platelets 85/103 ref= (150-400). I am unable to compare the viral load until week 12. Iron saturation =...
Hi - i have had Hep C running around my body for around 30yrs, after having tried both interferon ribavirin and telaprevir (both failed) i am now finally looking at being clear of the virus after 6 months Harvoni treatment. At present i am 4 months after treatment and still SVR. Due to the Hep C, i now a...
This will hopefully be an interesting and factual look into the Hep C epidemic facing so many countries today, as sufferers try to obtain life-saving treatment."Deal with it: Untold Stories of Hepatitis C in Canada", at least, addresses the issues. Take care all- [video=https://www.youtube....
So I had my return appt. the other day. This was because he suspected my insurance would deny my rx for Harvoni, and they did. However that hasn't stopped the pharmacy from calling me AGAIN to say they have my drugs but I can't have them. That was on Monday, my hepatologist is only there on Tuesdays. I don'...
Hi Everyone, Hope you're all well - thanks so much for all your help and support during this past summer! It was a really difficult one for me as I received my diagnosis in April, and I had to endure a summer away from both my home and my partner. I'm back home now and just wanted to let everyone know that I was...
Fairly recent, fairly widely inclusive overview of "Drug to Drug" interactions (DDI's) for almost all the DAA's drugs out there, including the newest - but NS3/4A VOX was not included.download - 11th Residential Course on Clinical Pharmacology of ...www.fcarvturin.it/download/2016/22jan...
I was told on Sept 2nd the day before my 24th birthday that I am hep c positive. I am three years sober and have no idea how I got the disease. I got my two year old tested and she is negative my husband who already has fatty liver disease is waiting to be tested. My husband and I separated for a few months and I sa...
I just found out that I had Hep C last month. July 20th. I am not sure the reality of the diagnosis has hit me yet. I went to my regular doctor because my ankles were a little swollen ( one more than the other) and one hurt to walk on it. She went crazy on the blood work, ordered all kinds of different things. Tur...
I just found out that I have type 3 hep c. I am still waiting to see the specialist. I haven't done any research yet, I decided before I start flooding my head with useless information I would bring it to the pros on here first. Can you guys suggest any useful readings/websites or anything you feel helpful...
Hi all, i just wanted to let you know that I recieved my golden pass yesterday. POST 12 SVR. it seems like half a life time since I joined this forum last December and it probably would have been half the time I had left on this Earth without treatment. What a journey - I feel like I just stumbled out of a boxin...
I have been reading various discussions, here and on other forums. There seems to be a lot of conversation going on regarding problems with joint and muscle pain developing during and following treatment. That concerns me and I want to provide a single location where our Sovaldi protocol patients c...
This is a scale that does NOT show a "F2/F3" category - it's just either F2, or F3, or F4, etc., with slightly differing cut-off numbers from other scales - i.e. F 3 ends at 12.5 kPa and F4 starts at 12.6 kPa. There are a large number of differing reports, studies, images of scales out there (older and newer...
The good news is I finally cleared HCV in my blood and my inflammation numbers are normal! I'm glad, BUT can't help but wonder if it is odd that I still don't feel well - I still have fatigue. My hepatologist feels I'm an exception - that most feel better within a week or two. Last week I started to turn the co...
Hi got fibro scan score of 15.1 kpa cap 353 large fatty liver on US Ct scan mri scan does mean mild cirrhosis due to fibroscan ? -- Edited by Tiger on Monday 5th of September 2016 01:33:17 PM
Hi Everyone, It's been a number of years since I last posted, and a lot of great and wonderful things have happened to me since then. Now it's time for a re-match with my particular Dragon I am a non-responder finished TX back in 2011. I have a new Doctor the last one retired, (no great loss....a long story...
With flu season coming, the question of flu shots arises. I figure I'll get my shot after Sept 16th when I take my last pill (yea!!!). Would anything show up in the post treatment bloodwork? Should call Gilead pharmacist?
Hey All, Jus flew to Bangkok to get my Viral load tested and it came back non-detectable! My understanding is that according to the folks that believe EOT + 12 is the valid time to test, then i do believe I am cured! Its a good day to be alive boys and girls and thanks to TIG and the crew for all of your support d...
I found this first article interesting, just on principal, but even more intriguing (to me) was everything they had to say about "super-clearers", thanks to their captive study group of subjects (so to speak!), and interesting as well, (once again, dredging up the old subject, that high loads are...
Although I've had the virus for only a year or so, I am already noticing that I float through my days and get nothing done. I know about brain fog with HCV, but it seems it is generally only with long-term infection or during tx. And many people never have it at all. I have a long-term prescription for a low d...
It is so uplifting and encouraging to read all the positive posts and the sharing of everyone's journey. Thank you! I haven't posted in a while because I was waiting for approval of Sol/Dak, which did happen on August 9th. I was happy and a little anxious at the same time. I believe the anxiety is a re...
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