What are the things that you can do to give yourself the best chance of success during treatment? Some are probably the common sense ones: don't drink alcohol, eat a healthy diet, stay hydrated...but maybe there are other, less obvious ones? For example, I was told not to drink grapefruit or other ac...
Hi I am new to his forum. I was diagnosed with Geno 2 in 2002. I do my yearly blood tests and so far all have been normal. I did have a biopsy in 2007 and showed stage 1. I probably contracted Hep c in 1970 so it is progressing very slowly. I am looking at the new pill option but the cost is extremely high. I...
Hi All, I am a new here, M, 58. I have been reading the board quite a lot, this was very helpful for my sanity, thanks to all of you. I am/was a little paranoid about anonymity and such, but I would like to join the forum now. My background: diagnosed in Juli 14, I had heard that boomers should go get tested, an...
Hi Everyone! I am so glad to get back to this group. Hadn't had much to talk about before this. I started on Harvoni yesterday. I don't have cirrhosis, so my treatment is 12 weeks. I did find out that if a person takes Prilosec they have to take the 2 meds together after fasting. This means overnight to me. B...
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12 weeks...Boom! Finished!Permalink Reply Quote More That was quick. I finish tomorrow. Blood test on Thursday. I'm sure it will come back HCV undetected since that was what I got at 4 weeks. Anyway, just wondering, how long to cleanse the Harvoni from my body? To those just starting....t...
I discovered that posted in my Health Manager on the Kaiser Permanente site, after my routine labs yesterday. Today I had my biennial endoscopy in the Gastroenterology dept. My gastro doctor make mention of the ALT rise, and told me that he's ordering a VL, which I'll go get drawn shortly. I did...
Hi all, Ribavirin has been around forever, and has been part of HCV treatments since 1996. Many of has have been on it several times, and it is worth re-emphasing some facts.Firstly, Ribavirin has a long half-life, so dosage schedules are pretty loose. You just need to take it twice daily in whatever...
I started Harvoni 6 weeks ago. I had a RNA Viral load of Just over 1 million my SGOT was 33 and SGPT 35. After week 4 weeks on Harvoni my Hep C virus RNA is now 16 and SGOT 17 and SGPT 12, I am a Genotype 1a never had any other treatment I've had HepC since 1987 after a transfusion. I've had two liver biopsy's I was t...
Hey y'all need some help. I just did my 4 week blood draw, through my primary care giver. He would then forward to my Specialty Doc but I does not look right. Can someone who knows advise? Thanks JimmyK
That was quick. I finish tomorrow. Blood test on Thursday. I'm sure it will come back HCV undetected since that was what I got at 4 weeks. Anyway, just wondering, how long to cleanse the Harvoni from my body? To those just starting....this was a piece of cake. I managed to go to work everyday no pro...
I am not making a genotypeist sect or anything just wonder if anyone from GT 3 folks is willing to share their stories regarding therapy and GT3 particular conditions like liver steatosis. I am also curios has anyone shorten their therapy or reduced Ribavirin dosage cause of RVR? thanks
12 weeks post treatment with Viekira and Ribavirin (undetectable at 4 weeks post). Currently waiting on 12 week blood work to come back. Having post treatment side effects (wicked insomnia) and joined forum to get a handle on these post treatment issues. Good luck to all with your treatment.
I'm 55 yrs, male, married, 2 grown up children, retired city Firefighter and also have a photography business. Fit and active, love the ocean and go surfing most days and overall have been generally well living with HCV, although have had recent pain in the gall area for 6 months prior to starting tre...
Hi: Has anyone been to India for treatment or imported drugs from there to the U.S.? I'm interested in ledipasvir and sofosbuvir (for genotype 1a). What can you tell me about distributors or things to be aware of? (PM me if that's best.) Thanks a bunch!
Newly diagnosed with Chronic Hep C Gen Type 1a - Result Value 6.34 - Ref <1.18 -- I've been checking out the forums and THANK everyone for some great info. Checking out treatments now and will return with questions and info. Thanks again for all the great info, Rick
Well all, what else is new. It's been a few weeks, but Tom couldn't have the radio embalization. When he went to get maped a few weeks ago, The doctor couldn't map him as he is filled with too much plaque. After much discussion, they decided they would try the ablation of the liver. He had this complete...
Hello! Anyone know how to get Sovaldi approved by your insurance company? I have Genotype 3 and need Daklinza, which was approved by my insurance, they will not approve Sovaldi. I have tried through Gilead but they wont help because my insurance company recommended Veikira Pak, which is not for G...
Hi All, I will get my viral load test back next week (24 week) and feel confident it will be negative.I got all my other bloods back and my alt/ast etc. are within range.I just wished i was jumping for joy! I was starting to get more energy back, but the last month it has really dropped.My platelet count a...
I was diagnosed last year. On a routine blood test enzymes were elevated. Waited 6 weeks for re-check someone ordered hep-c test by accident! To my surprise - positive? No history with any needles or anything close. I have a fibrosis 0-1. Dr says I can wait, since it is not bad. I do not want any virus de...
Anyone have any suggestions of good food to eat with bloat. It is too uncomfortable for me to eat but I am hungry still. I have cut a lot of my salt out of my diet which is super hard because I crave salt like no other. Sweets jack me up too. Just if anyone has figured out what they were able to eat when like...
I found an app that is free for individual use, you just have to register to use it. It's a pretty incredible program that allows you 2 and 3D interactive models of everything related to the human body. You definitely need to take a look at it. I think it will be able to answer many questions you might have a...
Hi all...haven't checked in lately and wanted to give an update. I am on week 21 out of 24 week tx. We moved to Wyoming in September and I was already short of breath and had to pace myself. Thing is...we went from an altitude of 13 ft. to 6,700 ft. There are days I can't even brush my hair without having to cat...
hot diggity! had to post this and hope it encourages those just starting treatment (even though i haven't been in treatment very long myself) i started my med. (sovaldi/riavirin) on oct. 1st. if i remember correctly...two weeks ago i had my enzyme level checked and they have dropped to...
When I think about my experience with interferon/Ribivarin vs. Harvoni it is amazingly different. I can remember the extreme loss of memory to the point where I would be driving in my car and be on the freeway and completely forget why. I took no time off from work and I worked 6 days a week. Have no idea ho...
From the blog of Greg Jeffreys, good news on the importation of generic medication for personal use. I hope this is a signal of equal opportunities for people everywhere. UK Generics Hep C Medication Importation
Hi all,I did a post on peripheral neuropathy a few months back.http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/t60802131/peripheral-neuropathy-and-hepatitis-c/ Since then, I did have an EPP (plasma electrophoresis) and nerve conduction studies. They were both normal. In view of my cirrhosis I was a...
To all of my old friends I hope you are well and life is good. I'm still Hep-C free after 2 years. All my ALT's are normal and my liver is slowly coming back from end stage 2 sclerosis. I still get a ultrasound every 6 months to check for cancer. Other than my COPD killing me I'm very healthy. LOL Oh well life is...
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just wonder if anyone from GT 3 folks is willing to share their stories regarding therapy and GT3 particular conditions like liver steatosis. I am also curios has anyone shorten their therapy or reduced Ribavirin dosage cause of RVR? thanks