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mavenchick


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*Raises hand*

Yep, yep admits to being a bit of a forum junkie :)

I think it's part of the whole 'you are not alone' appeal... and it also satisfies my curiosity!



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Genotype: III, Treatment started: 5 March 2012, Peg-Interferon + Ribavirin for 24 weeks, Viral load at start of tx 6.9 million, 4 week UND WOOT WOOT!
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Dave, My liver has progressed to mildly corrohis. Have had it over 30 years. You are almost finished w Invicek! 8 weeks ahead of me. Glad to see someone making it. I am rooting for You to be cured!!!! JoAnne

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Genotype 1a, Triple therapy w/Invicek started May 19, 2012

DET 4 wk. UND 2,6,12,24 48 treatment. Achieved SVR 2013!
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Hi JoAnneh,

I'm in week 8 on the Incivek combo.  This is my first TX attempt during my 20 years.  I've been lucky to have low viral and liver enzyme counts so it's been a constant watch while I waited for the meds to get better.  Decided that an 80% chance was worth a shot this year.smile  Although, I think I've decided there's only two types of side effects:

1) Those you've had, and

2) Those you haven't had...yet

I'm anxiously awaiting the end of the purple devil pills furious



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All Done Poisoning the Dragon that Used to Poison Me

Genotype 1b  Incivek Combo
K2


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AAAhhhggg, I'm at work and since this tx started and I'm on here I have not been very productive *tisk Tisk*. Must do worrrk!!wink



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genotype 1a. started pegasus and riba on 25/03/2012 added victrelis after 4 weeks, treatment naive. CHC. 4 weeks UND & continue to be so far. Finish tx 6/10/12. Fingers crossed for SVR.
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Me too, me too!

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JoAnneh


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Dave, R u taking tx? I start in few weeks on Invicek. I was a null responder when I tried 10 years ago. I appreciate this formun very much too! :)

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JoAnne

Genotype 1a, Triple therapy w/Invicek started May 19, 2012

DET 4 wk. UND 2,6,12,24 48 treatment. Achieved SVR 2013!
K2


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Hi kmiller, it is a Freddo Frog

 (Freddo (sometimes called Freddo Frog) is a brand of chocolate bar currently manufactured by Cadbury. It is sold in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.)

They're nice chocolate but I must say I'm more of a cheese than chocolate kinda girl. cry Usually cheese bickies and Red wine....... ho hum.



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genotype 1a. started pegasus and riba on 25/03/2012 added victrelis after 4 weeks, treatment naive. CHC. 4 weeks UND & continue to be so far. Finish tx 6/10/12. Fingers crossed for SVR.
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Welcome,

It's great to have a forum like this.  When I was first diagnosed there was no Web.  I remember driving an hour to a university to read research articles in their medical database.  It was lonely, there was not a lot of info, hope, or communal support.  This is one of the two forums I check into daily.  The other is at hcvsupport.org  It really helps to know you're not alone and you've got a team to support you emotionally and by pooling our knowledge.  Dave



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K2


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Thanks for the warm welcome.I just told hubby about this place and he too is impressed that you are all here suporting each other. I still feel ok except just A bit weird in the head. I've known I've had this thing for nearly 20 years but with consistently normal lft I never thought it would come to this, oh well I guess the party is over

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genotype 1a. started pegasus and riba on 25/03/2012 added victrelis after 4 weeks, treatment naive. CHC. 4 weeks UND & continue to be so far. Finish tx 6/10/12. Fingers crossed for SVR.
Hep Me


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Welcome k2, glad to have you on the forum.

I know what you're saying about hanging out here on the forum as I did the same when I joined. I actually kept reading this forum for about two weeks before I joined because I had never been on a forum before and was a bit apprehensive about it. Anyway, it's a good place to pick up ideas that will help you through the treatment and make a bunch of friends that are in the same boat. Good info here.
Take care,
Randy

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what a site for all us guys.
I am not the biggest talker but it is so much help as we go through this.

thanks to all

pamigo

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Geno 1a, 30+ yrs, Non-Responder 3 times intron/ribo TX in 90s and 00s. Triple Incevik on 2/9/12. ~stopped treatment due to side effects. Started Harvoni 11-18-14 VL @ 6.8m reduced to 70 @ wk 2..so far so good. 4 wk Undected! whew! SVR 4, 3/23/15
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K2 we are glad you are here I too look forward to the success of my friends here and I get sad when it's not so good. I read this everyday to see what is going on today. But more important is that a picture of a bunny without ears? Who got the ears?

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Me too! I just don't know what I would do without this forum! Gives me a place to get it out there and to people who will listen and get it.
Thanks to all!!

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Diagnosed 1996 genotype 1b VL alot tx starting 12/23/11 Victrelis UND week 8!!! 28 weeks of tx

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Ditto, Isis. 

I've never been much on forums, but this has been an amazing journey. 

Because of the diversity of the people here, their knowledge (practical and academic), and their empathy, along with the fact that I'm actually on this TX, I have gotten somewhat obsessed too.

And I am thankful.

Brad



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(Geno 1a, Incivek Triple Tx, 6 month post TX - 9/20/2012 = SVR!!!)
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I hear ya K2.  It is pretty fascinating stuff and also there are so many good people here.  I've never been a forum joiner myself but this place is pretty special. So much good information too. 

Aside from my brother, who doesn't like to talk about it much, I am the only person I know who has HepC.  This forum really does become a home away from home for many people as they go through their journeys. I find myself checking in throughout my day just to see what is happening with everyone's journeys.  It is heartbreaking when things don't go well but incredibly inspiring when they do.



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Diagnosed in 2011, Incivek triple in 2011, tx discontinued, Genotype 1a, CT, VL 7mill, cirrhosis dx in 2012, age 67, waiting for new DAAs.
K2


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Joined yesterday. started tx day before. I can't stop logging on to read what people are posting. I get comfort to see that sooooo many good people can support each other through this rather nerve racking experience.hmm



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genotype 1a. started pegasus and riba on 25/03/2012 added victrelis after 4 weeks, treatment naive. CHC. 4 weeks UND & continue to be so far. Finish tx 6/10/12. Fingers crossed for SVR.
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