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Loopy Lisa


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Hi Ouchie,

I am only diagnosed recently, after the inital shock you realise you're still the same person, just you have a squatter! Don't worry, they give you time to digest, read and let you decide what you want to do with lots of information.

A lot of people have had it many years unknowingly as it is a slow progressive disease. It is a good time to get diagnosed with so many new treatments in clinical trials and people are getting better results than ever.

It is a good thing to get results from a specialist, as the general Doctor does not have specialist knowledge of this disease.

Wishing you a good week.

 



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Genotype: 3b

VL.�over 15, 000 000

Failed TX 2014: Interferon/Riba.

Cured using Sof/Dak combination.

I can eat cake again! <3 
Ouchie


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I've just chosen a specialist .... She seems to be the best choice. I make the appointment in the morning. Things are moving far too slow.

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Hi Ouchie, well at least you know what you`re dealing with now and can start moving forward.  Have you got a date to see the specialist yet?  I`m sure he will tell you all you need to know and talk you through your treatment options, depending on your genotype.  You might find it helpful to make a list of questions you want to ask, it`s easy to forget once you`re there. 

Best of luck, keep us posted.  smile  ~ Jill



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(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.

 

 
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Ouchie wrote:
Thank god I have insurance - this officially sucks. 

 Thank God indeed, 1 month riba, peg and victrelis =  $11,850.00. then i had to add Neupogen which is $7,740.00. Thats $19,590.00 a month total..wow



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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~
Ouchie


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My confirmation test was positive - my primary dr doesn't want to give me the viral load information etc but wants to send me to a specialist to have it explained to me. I understand it is high enough to start therapy. I'm hopping all this body ache and joint pain and being tired etc will go away after therapy. Thank god I have insurance - this officially sucks. 



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