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hrsetrdr


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Hi Nathan,

You have certainly been though a lot, I  applaud your strength and courage that got you through this ordeal. I hope that you will return here and become part of our community, as you progress on to achieve SVR. Best wishes to you, for your continued recovery, and plans for future life.



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Treatment halted on Aug.8,2012 due to vision problem.  6 month post tx labs

Aug.2013 SVR

Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared, and humble when you are victorious.
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Hi Nathan,

Thank you for sharing your story, it is inspiring to say the least. Sometimes it is easy for us to forget what this disease can do and how fast it can act in some people. I am very sad that you have had to endure a living hell, but I am so happy you fought back to share this wonderful story. I hope this is the last of the nightmares for you and you can begin a wonderful and very happy life, you deserve it. Congratulations on undetected, I will think of you when I have bad days on treatment and know that I face nothing compared to what you have been through. I wish you the best that life has to offer!



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Genotype: 3b

VL.�over 15, 000 000

Failed TX 2014: Interferon/Riba.

Cured using Sof/Dak combination.

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Hi Nathan, a warm welcome from me too!  I`m so pleased you found us, this is a very supportive place to be while you`re on treatment and beyond, with lots of friendly and helpful people sharing the same journey.

Very well done for getting through your triple therapy treatment with incivek and taking your last shot, that`s fantastic, and congrats on your Und results so far!  You`ve already had to endure and cope with tremendous difficulties in your young life and I`m sure you`re going to come out of this a winner. 

You`re an inspiration to us all, and I wish you all the best of luck with your end of treatment results and recovery. 

Do stay in touch, we`re all here for you! 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.

 

 
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Hi Nathan,

Welcome from me as well. Thanks for your inspiring story. You've been through the ropes. I hope you stay Undetected. Best of luck.



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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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Hi Nathan,

Welcome to the forum young man! I'm very glad you found your way here and look forward to getting to know you and your hard fought battle to beat this disease. You've impressed us all already with your story and the obvious positive outlook you have on life and your future. I'm sorry you have had these struggles almost your entire life and am hoping you will finally be free of all those restrictions. I have a daughter that is just a few years older than you and like her you sound older than your years. Your maturity and desire for a full and productive life is apparent to me and everyone. Keep fighting the good fight Nathan, you've been through a battle that most people will never experience in two lifetimes and you met the adversity face to face and showed it who's Boss. Good job and good luck going forward! You've got a great group of friends here and look forward to hearing from you again.

Tig

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68yo GT1A - 5 Mil - A2/F3 - (1996) Intron A - Non Responder, (2013) Peg/Riba/Vic SOT:05/23/13 EOT:12/04/13 SVR 9+ years!

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OldenSlow


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Wow, Nathan. What a story! You are obviously a fighter to have withstood everything life has thrown at you at such a young age.  I think you would have much to contribute here.  Looking forward to following your progress.

Welcome to the forum! smile

Wayne



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66 y/o male - Geno 1b - F4 cirrhotic dx 2001 - 16 wk treatment w/ Sovaldi/Olysio/Riba - Und @ EOT+24 SVR

 
newmex


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Nathan,
Welcome. Sorry to see you have to struggle with hep c at such an early age but sounds like you are on an easier path now. I have probably had it 35 or so years and now am almost 3 months on the Incivic. You have fought a heckuva fight for your age and am happy you are doing well. I know you have a lot of knowledge to share with some of us on the road behind you so hang out a while

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Welcome Nathan!

You have certainly been to the moon and back.

Congrats on being UND!

 



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Geno 1A, since 1981. SOT 1/2013   TX stopped 11/2013 in week 45/48 due to Myositis & Interstitial Lung Disease. Completed 94% of Peg-Inter dbl TX, UND since week 4.  SVR 4/2014!  Still SVR after 4+ yrs!

"Day by day, step by step, breath by breath"
Hep-C Dragon Slayer


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Glad to meet you Nathan. 

Congrats on last shot and UND for 3-4 months.

Stay Strong and good luck in school. 

What is your major going to be ?

 



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GT 1A:  VL: 4,695,000, started treatment 1/6/13 with off label Sovaldi/Olysio/Riba     No Interferon due to Sarcoid  in liver and lungs.  Recent biopsy shows Cirrhosis level 5/6.  EOT 3/30/14. SVR 8 on 5/30/14
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Hi Nathan, welcome to the forum.  Glad you found us as you will find out tonnes of information and get a lot of encouragement. 

Wow - you've been through the wars!  All the very best with keeping undetected - I hope this is a new start for you.  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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Hi Nathan! Welcome. I too am happy you are here to be writing that! And I too contracted the virus at birth but did not have to go through what you have, i have been lucky enough that my body has kept it in check for 30 years. I am genotype 2, diagnosed at age 13. I'm glad it seems your latest combo is working and I wish you the best. Please keep us posted - this is a great place.



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Born HepC + in 1983 ... diagnosed @ age 13 ... GT2 ... 12 wks of Sovaldi/Riba from 2/11/14 to 5/5/14  #ribazombie

1/30/14 - Starting VL 1,922,967 * 3/11/14 - UND @ 4 wks * 7/29/14 - SVR12 * 11/6/14 - SVR24 * May 2015 - SVR52 * MAY 2016 - STILL UND * FEB 2018 - STILL UND

 
nathan


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Hello my name is Nathan i am 21 years old and was diagnosed with Hep C genotype 1 when i was about 8 or 9 years of age. I contracted the virus at birth and my mother has no clue how she got it. When i was about the age on 17 i started noticing swelling on my feet. I then went to a doctor specializing in hep c and he said i was at the point that i needed a liver transplant. I was transplanted Oct. 11 2010 , everything went fine with no complications. Then about 1 1/2 years later i started building a lot of Ascites in my stomach and the virus was destroying my new liver and was already at stage 3. So then they started to treat me with incevek, interferon, and riboviren. Today is my last shot and the virus has been undetected for about 3- 4 months. I am planning to start school next semester and i am glad to be here still writing this.



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