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DJ


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I was wondering, do you like cranberry juice? I had heard it helps to keep from getting those urinary track infections. Maybe a glass each day might help you not get another one after this one. I figure it couldn't hurt. I hope things get better. I also don't mind the tired so much, but pain is another thing. I don't do pain well. So I understand. And I try to just look towards the next injection. Don't think too far out. It can be over whelming. But summer will be so much better! I still have 16 weeks to go, so mine will go into summer, but you will be done by summer. Doesn't that sound wonderful! :) Hang in there!

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I love your tenacity! You're almost at the finish line. I remember how tired and awful it felt starting around week 40. Your body is amazing for hanging in there. The hcv is probably about gone, now you're just making sure that every last bit is DEAD. xoxoxo Karen:)

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JoAnne:

You are almost there, you can do it.



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I am with you Butchboy!
No way will I quit either!
I am giving this 100 percent.
We are fighters. I can remember
When it was 7 MONTHS so
7 weeks is doable.
Getting out some helps my attitude
A Lot and Gods grace is amazing
Keeps me smiling.
You are almost finished. Way to Go!

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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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JoAnneh wrote:

These last weeks are wearing on me. I have been all

about going 48 weeks but tired of wear and tear.

my lymp notes are swollen my left kidney hurts

I felt great yesterday! Friday I had an awful headache and neck ache now

its another unitary infection. i just had UTI last month.

7 more weeks of this.... I can handle the shortness of breathe

and lack of energy but its the pain that is doing me in.

7 weeks feels like a long time to me right now.

i know I will endure the weeks but I want quality of life.

I have had UTI frequently since my 20's and these rrecurring infections

concern me

 

 

 



-- Edited by JoAnneh on Sunday 24th of February 2013 07:46:42 PM

You hang in there! Just think how good it will feel when you start to 'be yourself' again.

I did shot #46 last nite and can't wait to finish March 20th

Dr. asked me if I wanted to stop because of side effects, HELL NO! We have come this far.

 



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I love this forum and the support!
Thank you to everyone!!!
I just want to go full speed ahead and as
You all know I need to rest.
Working 2 days thus week so will see if
It's working that drags me down if so, I
Will need to rethink work till finish med.
Thanks a million everyone.
I am back to ONE DAY AT A TIME. Not thinking
7 weeks:)
Xxoo

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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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Coming to the end now Jo, hang in there. Times like this the recovery cliche's really seem to mean something....This too shall pass, a day at a time, easy does it. You are an inspiration to all on the forum, take caresmile



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Your posts have always been a wonderful thing to read over the last 4 months.

Your spirit has been an inspiration to many.

One day at a time, rest and know that you can do this.

Prayers to you for strength in these last weeks!

Ronna



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Day at a time, JoAnne, day at a time!  I know it must feel like an ordeal to you at times like this, but we all know how determined you are and you can get throught this...and it will be so worth it when you get to the finishing line!   Rest and more rest, do whatever it takes, girl!  smile

Big hug, Jill xx

ps - I hope your doc sorts out the UTI for you...



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

UND @ Wk.4, UND @ EOT, 

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

 

 
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hANG IN THERE, JUST DID 6 MONTH POST TREATMENT AND STILL UNDETECTED SVR ATTAINED. TRIPLE THERAPY INCIVIK UNDETECTED BY WEEK 4 CHIROSIS STAGE 3, GENOTYPE 1A

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Oh JoAnne--you have reached the home stretch and it's a stretch all right. Know you can do this. Hope the doc can help with the UTI & kidney. Those alone will drag a body down. You have come so far and it won't be long. Hang in there! We are all hanging with you!!

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Hey Jo Jo... no matter how long the race getting to the finish line seems harder the closer you get .. & we know some days are better than others..  Rest.. take care of YOU, hope everything is ok with the kidneys..

I'm whippin out my glitter pom poms and cheering you on gf...  as we all say here in dragon land...breath... hugs all the best MJ  wink.gif



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Exactly MJ! If I was 7 weeks from 24 I 

would be just as anxious to finish.

slow and steady is the way to go---counting my blessings 

all day will  keep me content

 



-- Edited by JoAnneh on Monday 25th of February 2013 01:51:38 PM

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

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JoAnneh


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Well put Malcomb! I feel its grinding me down to pulp.

i am determined to keep going but often lately I cry.

 



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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 JoAnne,

I found the last weeks of Rx very difficult. Mentally and physically you have been ground to a pulp by 48 weeks. I broke it down into days, then broke it down further eg 5 more Sundays etc. That helped a bit. Really, it's just a matter of getting through a day at a time, knowing the end will come. You've proven to be tough, so you can do this.



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Geno 1b, IL28B CT,  x3 prior relapser,  ex-cirrhotic, 75 yo, did 48 weeks with Victrelis/Peg./Riba.  VL 1.28m at start, UNDET. at 8 ,12 ,16 ,24 ,30  and 48 weeks.  EOT 15 Feb 2013 , UNDET. at EOT + 28 weeks. SVR!  Still Undet. at EOT +5 years

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Thank you Marty, I am calling my doctor in the morning for check up!

thanks for wise feedback. 



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

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Swollen kidney should be discussed with your doctor/nurse.  No sense winning the battle but losing the war.  The idea is to rid yourself of the virus while maintaining the health of both your kidneys.  Please be smart.



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A 5 hour nap helped! Thank you for your
Kind words. I do need to stay in today and
Thank you Guys for encouragement.
I will go to the end, stopping early it not
A consideration. I just ready to reach the finish line.
But my soul is determined, steadfast and thankful


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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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All I can offer you kiddo:

Just for today,
I will try to live through this day only, and not
tackle my whole life problem at once. I
can do something for twelve hours that would appall,
discourage, or overwhelm me if I felt that I had to
keep it up for a lifetime.

Thinking and praying for you right now.





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GT1a, St2 Lv2 last biopsy 2002, VL  11.4m,  start triple tx 9/30/11

VL 470 @4wks.....VL 22,000 @8wks  stopped tx

Round 2-  Started 3/16/12   PSI-7977, BMS-790052, Riba Undetectable day 14

Did 24 weeks Still UND 12 weeks post tx, SVR24!!!!!!! 2/14/13

 

 

 

 

 
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 JoAnne, i hope you make it, but if you don't your still awesome.

I been ready to quit since about week 4.



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SVR !!!

 

~Bob~
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Aches and Pains? This to will pass!

I've been lucky only the fatigue, SOB, rash and nausa LOL. And lets not forget to mention the grumpiness, depression and truck loads of resentment. All of these I'm sure you have also had. You can do the next seven weeks standing on your ear. Piece of cake. Now you can cash in all the positive posts and encourgement you have given to others. Karma.png



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Hang in there girl!  I know it has been a tough ride, and I can only imagine going the full year, but you have this. You are getting close and your quality of life will be back before you know it!  



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4/2014 - tx with Sovaldi/Olysio/Riba. VL 39 mil. - VL 230 @ 1 week, VL 40 @ 3 weeks, 5 weeks UND, EOT - UND, EOT @ 4 weeks UND, EOT @ 12 weeks UND!
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These last weeks are wearing on me. I have been all

about going 48 weeks but tired of wear and tear.

my lymp notes are swollen my left kidney hurts

I felt great yesterday! Friday I had an awful headache and neck ache now

its another unitary infection. i just had UTI last month.

7 more weeks of this.... I can handle the shortness of breathe

and lack of energy but its the pain that is doing me in.

7 weeks feels like a long time to me right now.

i know I will endure the weeks but I want quality of life.

I have had UTI frequently since my 20's and these rrecurring infections

concern me

 

 

 



-- Edited by JoAnneh on Sunday 24th of February 2013 07:46:42 PM

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