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Sierrajen


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I came back to say I just received my results from my 12 week post TX Labs. Undetected. I am Cured!!. I am so happy. I am still crying the happy tears. Thank you everyone for your support through it all.

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Now I'm off to live my life. The whole thing!



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Hey Jen,

Brain fog is definitely part of HCV in general and while in the IFN protocols it was very pronounced. I hope you're provided a bit of a break on the new meds. It was one of the more pronounced SFX of that Tx. It all clears up following completion.

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Wow Jenn that could explain why I always felt like I had ADD.  Also, over the last year or so I have noticed that my memory is getting even worse and perhaps that is a symptom of the disease progressing. 

Another thing to be grateful for...... I lost my mind..... but I am getting it back!! lol



-- Edited by julia1065 on Thursday 13th of November 2014 08:40:20 PM

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I saw/read that there is indeed a Brain fog factor. check it out

http://www.hepctrust.org.uk/Hepatitis_C_Info/About+Hepatitis+C/Symptoms+of+chronic+infection+with+hepatitis+C.htm

Jen



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started Harvoni 11-06-2014   for 12 weeks

13,000,000 VL to 50 VL in just 4 weeks- 

Post TX Labs 5/5/15 Undetected! CURED!!

 
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Sierrajen wrote:

Julia I think you are right about the mood brightening. I am feeling clearer at times. the Brain fog is coming and going. I want that gone after experiencing the brightness.

Clear Thoughts and a hug

Jen

 

We have seen quite a few people who experience this--almost a euphoria--on these new DAAs.  A few became downright giddy.  biggrin  Probably a combination of things happening.  I'm thinking they may do a little somethin somethin to our brain chemistry that causes mood elevation in some people.  The happy drugs.  



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Julia I think you are right about the mood brightening. I am feeling clearer at times. the Brain fog is coming and going. I want that gone after experiencing the brightness.

Clear Thoughts and a hug

Jen

 



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Jen,

hope you are taking time to rest that hand!

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I am so glad so many of us aren't having sides. I am willful and stubborn so I'm good? you?

Jen



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Post TX Labs 5/5/15 Undetected! CURED!!

 
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Day7 and no problems . Today I was trying to get a headache and I just wasn't trying hard enough and it went away. LOL

My surgery incision is not doing great but it's not really infected. I got new bangages this morning.

Keflex is on day 3 and it's not bothering me either.

Cheers and a big hug

from Jen

 



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Post TX Labs 5/5/15 Undetected! CURED!!

 
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Day #6 for me, and a bit of insomnia but it is nothing like past  treatments!  I too have been in "good spirits"



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Jen congrats on starting your treatment.  I have been on Harvoni 2 weeks now.  I was worried about side effects especially the headaches but so far I haven't had any recognizable side effects.

My mood is definitely improved probably because I have alot of confidence that I will obtain SVR.  

I am wondering if anyone has been experiencing adverse effects.   



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No `like` button..but try the `More Emoticons`!    



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hmm Where's the LIKE button?confuse

 



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Well said, Jenn!



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-- Edited by Sierrajen on Saturday 8th of November 2014 03:34:05 PM

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Post TX Labs 5/5/15 Undetected! CURED!!

 
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B161, yup, we are saving a seat for you!   Being on the long trip (24 weeks), I am hoping for a full train.  Don't want to travel alone

Just took my pill day #2... Slept well last night, woke up a few times but was able to go back to sleep!  That is on the plus side for me!  Maybe just trying to be be positive brings a person some peace...maybe coincidence, but I will take it!

166 days to go!



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Congrats Jen, Whoo, Whoo  biggrinbiggrin your ride to SVRland has begun awwaww  How great it is.



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for B161,

Welcome back. I'm sorry your last go around was not good for you but I have a seat saved for you. right next to me and Ro.

Hugs. Jen



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started Harvoni 11-06-2014   for 12 weeks

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Post TX Labs 5/5/15 Undetected! CURED!!

 
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B161 wrote:

Hi, I haven't been active on the forum for a long time. I think my Dr. is going to want me to start Harvoni so I'll be curious to see how it goes for you. I'm geno type 1A and did the triple TX back in 2011. At 13 weeks I had to stop because of side effects (interferon is nasty stuff). So goos luck w/the new treatment!!

 Hello B, good to see you around again!  Welcome back, and good luck!  smile

 



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Jill 

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Best of luck to Jen and Ro with your Harvoni treatment, great that you`ve both started within one day of each other!

Hope your hand is healing well, Jen, keep us posted!  smile

 



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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.

 

 
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Jenn, hope your hand is doing well!   Ro



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Day 2. So far so good. Welcome to the healing train Ro

I hand surgery on my last week so I am healing from that also.  It's all good. ;)

Jen



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I am on the train!  Just picked up my medication and took first dose... 167 days to go! 

Prayers and positive thoughts for us all!

Ro

 



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seat saved Ro. we are so ready for this



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Jenn, I  will be getting on the train tomorrow! Save my seat Sending all positive thoughts your way! Ro



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Go Jenn Go!

Can't wait for that dragon to be gone for good! Best!

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I hope you have a smooth train ride on Harvoni, and it leads you to the promised land of a HCV cure!

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Hi, I haven't been active on the forum for a long time. I think my Dr. is going to want me to start Harvoni so I'll be curious to see how it goes for you. I'm geno type 1A and did the triple TX back in 2011. At 13 weeks I had to stop because of side effects (interferon is nasty stuff). So goos luck w/the new treatment!!



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Good luck Jen!!! First day of your new journey towards a Hep C free life! 

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Today I took my first pill. I took it with food "breakfast" as the pharmacist suggested. She said it might cause sleeplessness so not to take it at night. There is a long list of medication not to take with it. 

Here's to all of your first days on Harvoni.

Dragon? take THAT!

Jen



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