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Gracie


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That's awful Sally... Stupid infection popping up while away from home. How did you make out on the plane? I'd be nervous flying for that long with sick people in a comfined space. I have a chance to go to Hawaii in August as part of Team Diabetes, but am nervous for the flying part. And sun... Aren't we suppose to stay out of the sun while on RIBA? And the shortest distance I could do is a 6k hike so that might be unattainable as well.... Sigh .... Sorry for jumping on board the pity train, but sometimes we just gotta rant..lol.

fI sure hope the infection clears up quickly. How are yoir blood counts? Have they been low making you susceptible to infections?

Someday in the not too distant future we won't have to worry about blood counts, viral loads and mega pills.... :)

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1A. Previously treated non responder Rebetron in 2000 And Incevik in 2014 with a breakthrough at week 12. Fibroscan 15.5. VL 6,000,000. Finished 24 weeks harvoni on Dec. 19, 2015. SVR. Latest Fibroscan 8.8.
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Hi Globetrotter,

Bummer! I can relate with your problem. I had trouble with ear infections during and post treatment that required antibiotics and pain medication. The good news is, they worked! It will take a day or two for the antibiotics to start reducing the inflammation and infection but by this evening, hopefully you'll be feeling much less pain. Why is it that these things seem to happen when you're on vacation or on holiday? I've got this habit of developing dental problems while on vacation. I almost expect it anymore! I wish you the best and please don't consider yourself whiney in any respect. We're here to talk, whatever and whenever it's necessary!

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P.s. Hero pants can't be worn everyday unfortunately! But just because you may not feel the part today, doesn't mean your not one! Keep fighting the good fight!

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Sally, Sorry to hear that! Tx is tough enough, especially with travel plans ahead! Hoping the ABX kick in quickly and Vicodin help relieve some of the pain until they do! Best wishes, Tim

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Genotype 1a. Triple therapy Interferon/Riba and Solvaldi. Initial VL 37.6 mil. Week 2 138. Biopsy 2/2. pre tx AST 37. ALT 60. 
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MoM

Thanks my post does seem a little whiney in retrospect smile 

 

Sally



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51 year old Geno type 1A,  possibly 30 years HCV. HBV detected but currently dormant. viral load over 1,000,000. Started triple with Telaprevir Nov 2013 for 48 weeks.

VL week 4 -179,

VL week 12 -50. 

VL WEEK 24 -UND
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You will be okay, Sally. The medicines will kick in and relieve you of the pain.

We all have to fight our battles. And hopefully, when the treatment is over, you will be cured. And you would be able to live a happy and a disease free life.



-- Edited by mindovermatter on Thursday 27th of February 2014 08:20:38 AM



-- Edited by mindovermatter on Thursday 27th of February 2014 08:21:23 AM



-- Edited by mindovermatter on Thursday 27th of February 2014 08:22:14 AM

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Thanks for your kind words.....waiting for it all to kick in and taking your advice as another cold snap on its way!!

 

Sally



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51 year old Geno type 1A,  possibly 30 years HCV. HBV detected but currently dormant. viral load over 1,000,000. Started triple with Telaprevir Nov 2013 for 48 weeks.

VL week 4 -179,

VL week 12 -50. 

VL WEEK 24 -UND
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I'm so sorry to hear that, globetrotter :( That sounds very painful. Have the meds been helping at all with the pain level? It sounds like tonight is a great night for cuddling up with a hot cocoa, under a warm blanket (if you like chocolate) :) Take good care of yourself!



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To add to my triple therapy I have now got an abcess on my jaw bone. Im still in the USA visiting my son and had to go to an emergency drop in clinic  who have prescribed ABX's and Vicodin...the Dr assured me they would be ok to take for pain whilst on treatment.....the pain is immense...grrrrr

not wearing my hero pants today cry



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51 year old Geno type 1A,  possibly 30 years HCV. HBV detected but currently dormant. viral load over 1,000,000. Started triple with Telaprevir Nov 2013 for 48 weeks.

VL week 4 -179,

VL week 12 -50. 

VL WEEK 24 -UND
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