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Sed3


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Geez. I had bursitis for the first time a few weeks ago, but shingles are a whole different ball game. Good luck!

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Type 1B - Unknown for 30 years, diagnosed September 2011, started treatment February 2012

8 weeks Incivik - stopped early due to rash.

Continuing Pegasys and Ribavirin until January 2013 - 48 weeks

Undetectable from week 4 --> present
Iris Dragonfly


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So sorry you are enduring this B-****.

 Ok ...here I go again with the homeopathics,  Renee, go to the health food store and get Rhus Toxicodendron and Hypericum Perforatum by Boiron (or some other homeopathic co.) They should be ok to take with ANY meds, HURRY, you want this gone yesterday! Blessings, Iris



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60 years on planet, Female, diagnosed 1978 as non-a non-b, VL 8mill+, Fibro f-1f-2, Genotype 1a, treatment naïve....UNTIL 7-01-18  !!!! started Harvoni 12 weeks. :)

4 weeks=UND, 8 weeks=UND, 12 weeks=UND (EOT= 09-23-2018)
LadyAlaise


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Thanks guys I will keep you posted.....

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Genotype 1A, Genotype (from parents) CC, Viral Load=7,514,000 (as of 12/6/11) Started Triple Therapy TX: 12/17/2011.UND @ 4-48 Wks Taken Off Incivek @ 6 wks due to Rash Response. Finished TX 11/17/12. SVR year 1
Scout


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Shingles are the WORST!! I really feel for you. I went through that about 2 1/2 years ago. It was the weirdest, most unreal sensation and hurt like hell. I really feel for you. Manage the pain and it'll go away with some time.  Really crappy timing though, hmm? As if you're not already dealin' with enough.



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Geno 1a, Viral load at 2 4, 8, 12 and 16  weeks, UND, Triple therapy Incevek done,   Peg & Riba Done, UND and making plans for the future!!
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Oh no, Renee, really sorry you`ve got shingles now on top of everything else, I really feel for you having such a tough time.  hmm

As you say, having a low immune system while on tx can give rise to all sorts of infections...glad you`ve got meds to take for it and hope you get some relief very soon.

You must be so thankful to have Lindsay there by your side, stay strong, you`ll get through this together!  

Take care, and let us know how it goes, Jill xx



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Jill 

(71 yo, lives in UK)

Was Gen 3a, 

24wks Peg Ifn/Riba, Sep 2010 - Mch 2011

UND @ Wk.4, UND @ EOT, 

SVR Nov 2011 --> Still UND @ EOT + 4 yrs.

 

 
Kellyw


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Damn! Just what you wanted!! So sorry. You are tough you went through the dental stuff. Not an easy trip for you! I know you will make it

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Kelly 2b dx 8/11. Tx begun 12/30/11. Apparently had it for decades.
K2


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ohh poo that sucks. These things present themselves when our bodies are under duress. At least you have Lindsay close now to give you comfort.

Take care

Kristy



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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.
LadyAlaise


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Thanks love and again sorry I woke you so early

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Genotype 1A, Genotype (from parents) CC, Viral Load=7,514,000 (as of 12/6/11) Started Triple Therapy TX: 12/17/2011.UND @ 4-48 Wks Taken Off Incivek @ 6 wks due to Rash Response. Finished TX 11/17/12. SVR year 1
Lindsay


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At least you know what it is now and hopefully I can get my 4:30 AM time slot re-devoted to sleep ;) You know I'm here for you, even at 4:30 in the morning. I hope the meds work to clear the shingles soon and with little side effects!



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LadyAlaise


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And my arm hurts plus tonight I take my Nuepogen shot (whine) argh. can't wait for this to be done; and yes I was given anti viral meds that won't conflict with my tx meds

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Genotype 1A, Genotype (from parents) CC, Viral Load=7,514,000 (as of 12/6/11) Started Triple Therapy TX: 12/17/2011.UND @ 4-48 Wks Taken Off Incivek @ 6 wks due to Rash Response. Finished TX 11/17/12. SVR year 1
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evileye
So admist treatment and all the lovely side effects it entails (ie: Immune system suppressed/wbc's loooow etc) I noticed my arm hurt and kinda burned from my elbow up under the arm to my wrist. About a day or two later I had red bumps show up along the path of pain, a day or so after that; it spread and the original bumps seemed to blister; and my arm pain got worse. I went to the doc today to have it checked out and their response;

"You have Shingles" (facepalm~oi wth batman??) I had a bad case of chicken pox when I was 12....and come to find out that it is ONLY contagious to those who have never had Chickenpox; I can't give someone Shingles but can give someone Chickenpox; up to two weeks before I even show symptoms of Shingles (again, wth?). And come to find out one of Lindsays brother's friends that helped us move has never had it >,<
 Not too happy....furious.... and my arm



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