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Cinnamon Girl


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Hi Angie, if it turns out you do have genotype 1 (a or b), there are 2 different triple therapy treatment options...with incivek or with victrelis.  Did your doctor specifically mention incivek?  If you have any other genotype you would only be required to do the double combo of interferon and ribavirin.

Anyway, you`ll soon know for sure exactly what you`ll be doing, and when.

Best of luck...keep us updated!  smile



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Jill 

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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.

 

 
AngieV123


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The doctor implied that I will be doing triple tx..yes...he thinks I have 1a since it came back. I will know in a couple of days what I really have. Yes, everything is falling into place now! I'm as ready as I will ever be.

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Cinnamon Girl


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So you`ll be doing the triple therapy with incivek then, Angie.  It does usually come with some additional side effects, and you`ll need to keep on top of any skin rash that appears, but there are loads of tips and suggestions for dealing with it here on the forum, and you`ll get plenty of support from people who`ve already been through it.

Well, things are starting to fall into place for you now anyway!  smile

 



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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.

 

 
AngieV123


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Thanks for the input you guys. I guess I better be prepared for some rash or condition or another while on tx. Yippee. I will likely start triple tx by the end of the month. I did read further into the psoriasis thing and 70 percent get flare ups with it...but after tx it goes back to normal. I had no terrible side effects with my first round in the early 2000s but the incivek will be new to me.

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angie,

     i've always suffered from severe dry skin and allergies my entire life. until the age of 18 i had weekly allergy shots. as an adult i've always been on some sort of allergen meds. on day 3, 2/3rds of my body came down with the extreme rash. therefore i'd proceed knowing you're going to get the rash sooner or later. most females of slimmer proportions get it quite rapidly. don't forget we're taking the same meds as a 200/300 lb. male.. i personally have side effects w/any meds i take,for they hit me like a truck. like jill said we're here for you and are an excellent  source of advice and comfort.

     i wish you the best ,especially knowing you have 2 children to care for as well! keep on moving,never give up and stay strong!

    finally i found out i had it while donating blood just like you. i was never an iv-drug user,don't have any tats,but shared the snow straw in the 80's. in addition  my younger sister has it as well. we both went to the same allergist&dentist in the 70's. she never partook in the snow straw. i imagine that's my source of entry.

sandy,ucbgalsmile



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Hi Angie, I`ve seen other people on treatment here who`ve mentioned that they have psoriasis, and as you only have it mildly I should imagine that you`ll be ok to go ahead.  Tell you doctor about it though and he will advise you.  Most people find they need to pay extra attention to their skin while on tx anyway.  You`ll have a much clearer picture of things once you`ve spoken to your doc.

Good luck with your appointment, let us know how it goes!

 



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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.

 

 
AngieV123


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Yes, tomorrow morning I see the doctor. I am nervous and yet glad that I can get this ball rolling. I use regular lotions to manage the areas..I have only a couple very light patches. My dad has it very badly and it doesn't respond to any meds that are out there for it. I just hope I don't get it full blown from tx. I came across something on the Internet saying tx isn't recommended for people with psoriasis. ...since it's an autoimmune disorder I suppose. I really hope that isn't true.

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Cinnamon Girl


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Hi Angie, the tx meds can make most existing conditions worse, including psoriasis, and it`s best to to take extra care of your skin when you start tx, whichever combo you`ll be doing. 

Dry, itchy skin is a common sx and the usual advice is to keep yourself well hydrated, use plenty of moisturising skin lotion, take cool baths rather than hot, wear loose cotton clothing, and avoid strong sunshine on your skin.  And don`t scratch! 

Do you usually use a cream or lotion on the patches of skin affected?  It`s probably best to mention the psoriasis to your doctor...is it tomorrow you have your appointment?




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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.

 

 
AngieV123


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I think I read somewhere that tx can flare psoriasis. .I currently have a very mild case of it and was wondering if anyone else has it and is experiencing a worsening of the condition during or after treatment. I have not begun tx yet..just wondering.

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