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Materbob


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Thanks everyone. I'm trying not to freak out and after plenty of reading here I'm feeling better. I'll keep you posted.

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Yes you may not even have active
Hep C! My husband was exposed
35 years ago to Hep C and the virus
Has never become active.
Keep us posted and glad you found the
Forum for support.
If you are active, there are treatments
Available to beat Hep C! What a blessing!


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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!
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Take it a step at a time I found out I had Hep. C over 25 yrs. ago. I was told the longer I waited the better the treatment.  Big new one pill cures are on the horizon. 



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25 yrs HepC. type 1a geno. 6mill viral load,3.5 out of a 4 liver biop.started Sept.19, 2012,Tx.Rib.,Incivek, Peg,4wk. Vl 61,undetected @12 wks,undetec.Wk 24
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Hi Bob, and welcome.  First of all, please don`t panic!  Testing positive for HCV antibodies means you`ve been exposed to the virus at some point but it doesn`t necessarily mean you have an active infection now.   Wait until you get your viral load test result back and then take it from there.  If it turns out the virus is present in your blood stream then you can start talking about treatment options.  I know it must be scary for you right now but take it step at a time... we`ve all been there ourselves, you`re in good company here.

Best of luck, let us know how it goes!  smile  ~ Jill



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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.

 

 
Materbob


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Thanks, that's what I'm hoping for.

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Biggyb


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Hopefully a successful treatment hep c free, if you even have the virus loading.

 



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58 yo..Relapsed in 99 and again in 2004. Started triple therapy with Victrelis July 22,2012.  genotype 1a. week 8,12,16,24 VL Undetectable..E.O.T -- 6-22-2013,,,EOT + 24., UND. 

SVR !!!

 

~Bob~
Materbob


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Just found out I had hep c antibodies and yesterday had blood test for viral loading, still waiting for results.  I was tested due to a persistent pain in my upper right quadrant.  so far, it is scaring the hell out of me; my brother died about 10 years ago from liver disease.  What should I expect next.



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