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Greg


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Hi Brenda,

Welcome to the forum, you have found a great site with a whole bunch of fantastic people to help and support you on your journey. I wish you all the very best.

Cheers,

Greg



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Genotype 1a, started tx 1st Feb 2011, for 48 wks. Week 24 PCR 26/07/11 Non-Responder
New TX start date 12th Sept 2016 Harvoni x24 weeks.  VL 7.4 Mil. Week 4 "Undetected"
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Do the shot, live through the uncomfortable sides, repeat. It'll be over before you know it. Good luck.



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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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Welcome Brenda, I am on same drugs your getting, peg, riba and victrelis..I do my shot Sunday morning,,then i don't work till Thurs-Sunday. Then start over again. 38 weeks the same routine. Side effects bad some weeks and ok others. You will be fine...



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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 !!!

 

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Hi Brenda, welcome!  That`s good to hear, you`ve got off to a great start then!  So you`re doiing the triple therapy with victrelis (boceprevir) then, if you`re adding the 3rd drug after the first 4 weeks.   Some of our members are doing the triple with incivek (telaprevir), and they start all 3 drugs at the same time, but only have to take the incivek for the first 12 weeks of treatment.

All the best of luck, your young age is on your side!  smile  ~ Jill



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Was Gen 3a, 

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

UND @ Wk.4, UND @ EOT, 

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

 

 
Brendalee333


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I actually feel alright after the injection last night.  My doctor told me at 5 wks I start the 3rd medication.  Do some people get all 3 meds right away and then some people have to wait? Only thing that makes me nervous is that I work every other weekend, so im hoping when I do the shot next wk I feel ok for work!!

 



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Started treatment 4/12/13 with ribavirin and peg-intron. Started Victrelis 6/19/13. (triple therapy)
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Brenda, my experience is that it was a gradual thing. Others had immediate reactions. LOL did they mention your toes falling off and growing a new head LOL?

You might keep in mind that many have gone before and had success. While there may be some seasickness, the journey can still be a trip. Its important to stay in touch with the things you are passionate about. Your energy might dampen some of your enthusiasm but the joy can still be there. One of my passions is being involved in legislative issues surrounding hunting and fishing. Im a frequent flyer at fish and game hearings. And while Ive had to cut back I use other means to stay involved. Figure out a way  to enjoy the voyage (at least 80% of time).

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Not too bad for me. Took my shots on Friday night around 8:30 and went to bed by 10. Up for work Saturday morning with a little stomach upset but nothing too bad. I ate my banana every morning and kept moving. Took a nap when I got home from work. It's doable!

Things seemed to level off a little after 2 or 3 weeks.

Good luck!

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jim

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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I hope it went well. It hasn't been too bad for me. I do always take two tylenol on the night I do the injection. That seems to take care of any issues that come up with it. Then I feel very tired for the next two to three days. Then I wait and do it again. Some weeks have been a little worse than others, but it hasn't been too bad. Hope you are doing alright.

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Genotype 3.  Treatment started on 1/11/2013 with Ribavirin and Pegatron.  Week 4 UND.  Week 12 UND.  Ended treatment on 6/28/2013.  Six months post treatment 12/04/2013 SVR.
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imagine worst case flu with some headache/fever, just try to fall asleep before first sx kick in (5hrs after injection)...first shot is always worst with sx, but i guess it's pretty much individual

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01-2016 Sof+Dac+Riba UND from w8, SVR24!
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My first injection was last night, Friday at 10pm. It was scarier in my mind than in reality. As many times as I have been poked in the last year, I figured I could do it... and I did, and hopefully yours was easier too.

How are you feeling today? Are you on triple treatment or dual? Hope your side effects are minimal and your results are outstanding.

by grace,
Oral



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Brenda

Hello and Welcome to the Forum

You have found a good place to find people that understand what your going through.

Make sure you check the search engine for quick response to your questions.

With the forum members you can talk with others that have experienced the very same problems and can really help You cope.

Just log on and open up your thoughts and frustrations.

Wishing the best for you.

Matt



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61 year old Geno type A1, F4 Cirrhotic, started 24 weeks on Harvoni 12-17-14 ,EOT-5 week = UND, 8-31-15 =UND , SVR-24 Baby YES! 
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It's different for everyone. The first few shots are the scariest. Not knowing what to expect can be worse than the sides themselves. A lot of people experience flu-like sides. Aches and chills are the most common short term side from the shots. They do get better over time and even get to the point of being a nuisance more than a SX. Drink plenty of water and take a Tylanol before injecting, it helps to manage the sides. But dont take more than a few a day, they can be hard on the liver you're trying to heal.



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Hey and welcome to the forum!
I took Tylenol with my first few shots!
You are young u should do well!
We are here to help you thru!
The forum has been a world of
Information and support.
The sooner you get started the sooner
It ends. I did fine w my first few shots!


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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!
Brendalee333


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I am sitting here scared as hell to start this injection, cause I don't know how im gonna feel!! Can I get some feedback on how the first week or two of treatment is?



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