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nurschic


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tonib wrote:

Hope your doing ok, your starting week 2 right?  thinking of you wishing you luck...

 Yeap...week 2 is almost complete! So far so good. I go in for my 2 week labs on Monday, just a cbc, tsh and liver function. I'll get a VL after week 4. But for now...it's one day at a time smile



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Hope your doing ok, your starting week 2 right?  thinking of you wishing you luck...



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 geno 1, started peg and riba 7/5/13, now 29th day is vicrellis ***tonib VL started 6 million, after 5 weeks 374,000, after 8 weeks 150,000....the big test for VL is 9/27 at 12 weeks  TAKEN OFF THERAPY JUST NOT WORKING FOR ME...12 WEEKS STILL HAVE 9000 VL
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I used to have hot flashes and feel cold too after the injection when I first started. I am on week 22 and haven't had that in a long time. I don't feel much other than tired now. Very tired. But not sick to my stomach any more nor temperature changes. So hopefully it will get better for you. Congrats on starting treatment!

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tonib wrote:

Ok I think I am finally ready after years and years of denial, I will start the triple therapy July 2.  I am scared, and worried.  And this has to all be a big secret because no one can know, so I think I will just tell people I have anemia, or something that is not at all contagious.  My biggest fear is that I cannot NOT work.  Anyway thanks for listening/reading and God Bless!

 I know how you feel. I am in the same position....only my husband and 4 friends know. I dont want anyone at work to know. Keep thinking strong and positive! THe month before I started treatment I went out and bought some side effect meds and also some vitamins. I started taking the vitamins at the time that I am to take my treatment meds so that I would get into the routine of eating and taking meds. The week before starting was all mental....I can do this! I will control my side effect, the side effects will not control me...live for today, we will deal with tomorrow later. 

This Forum has a LOAD of information and you can ask ANYTHING! Please keep us informed and PM me any time if you want!



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tonib wrote:

And this has to all be a big secret because no one can know, so I think I will just tell people I have anemia,

 Welcome tonib, i hear ya. I been on triple for 46 weeks and no one knows, just medical people and my elderly mother. This is a good forum with great people. Try using the search on top of page for things your interested in...Good luck



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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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Good luck to you, I start in about a month...yikes....God Bless you!



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 geno 1, started peg and riba 7/5/13, now 29th day is vicrellis ***tonib VL started 6 million, after 5 weeks 374,000, after 8 weeks 150,000....the big test for VL is 9/27 at 12 weeks  TAKEN OFF THERAPY JUST NOT WORKING FOR ME...12 WEEKS STILL HAVE 9000 VL
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Ok I think I am finally ready after years and years of denial, I will start the triple therapy July 2.  I am scared, and worried.  And this has to all be a big secret because no one can know, so I think I will just tell people I have anemia, or something that is not at all contagious.  My biggest fear is that I cannot NOT work.  Anyway thanks for listening/reading and God Bless!



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 geno 1, started peg and riba 7/5/13, now 29th day is vicrellis ***tonib VL started 6 million, after 5 weeks 374,000, after 8 weeks 150,000....the big test for VL is 9/27 at 12 weeks  TAKEN OFF THERAPY JUST NOT WORKING FOR ME...12 WEEKS STILL HAVE 9000 VL
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Well week one is almost done! Had one day that I was not feeling on top of my game, but was able to work all week. I do have a mild rash and emailed my Dr last night just to give him an FYI. He says I'm doing all the right things and if it gets worse to call the office for an appointment. If it wasn't for everyone here giving tip and suggestions I wouldn't know how to stay on top of it, so thank you everyone!



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Good luck !



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 1b, start triple treatment(incivek) on Feb 5, 2013.  UND@ 4,12,24 wks. EOT Aug 6, 2013
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nurschic,

     sounds like you're doing well for your first shot! hopefully you will only have to do 24 weeks.

     i start next thursday and just pray it goes that well for me.

     good luck!

sandy,ucbgal



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good luck nurschic & Ted

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I have started Incivek. My Dr and I are hoping that I  will only do 24 weeks, but the whole 48 isnt off the board yet.



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Way to go Nurschic. I took my 2nd one on Thursday. Get some rest, you'll be glad you did.

 

Ted



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Hi Nurschic, you're off to a positive start on treatment.  What are you on Victrelis or Incivik?  My husband has 3 weeks to go of 48 weeks triple therapy with Victrelis and we are counting down the days.  It's been hard, but is doable.  All the best with your treatment.  Caroline



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My husband had genotype 1a, 46yo, started triple therapy (peg/rib/vic) 23rd July 2012, VL prior to treatment 14 million, UNDET 12, 24 weeks, EOT 24th June 2013, EOT +1.5 weeks UNDET, EOT +12 weeks & EOT +27 weeks UNDET; SVR January 2014
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Well today was day 1 of treatment and my first shot is complete! The only odd thing that happened today was about 3 hours after taking my first dose of meds was I had a huge heat flash... it only lasted for about 15 mins and then I became really cold.  I was scared that the shot was going to hurt, but it didnt hurt at all! Gonna do a lot of resting tomorrow cause I have to go back to work on Tuesday. One day down, and one day to go at a time :)

 



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