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Cinnamon Girl


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Hi again, King, great to hear you`re getting no side effects so far.  It does vary quite a lot from person to person but not everyone experiences sx from Harvoni and you may well find that you don`t either.  Drinking enough water is certainly a good thing to do but please don`t feel you have to force it down, but take enough to keep yourself well hydrated. 

Keep us posted and best of luck!



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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.

 

 
hepcinohio


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Thanks so much Mugsy, Cinnamon Girl, Gator Man, Greg D, Matt Chris, Tig 56 and Firemen Rob. I really appreciate you all taking the time to help me. So I should drink a lot of water? Will have to work at that. Day4 and not 1 side effect. I will continue to post over under treatment. Talk to you all later.



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Welcome King,

You're starting an excellent tx and will likely kill the virus this time! Good luck and keep us posted.

Best,

-Rob



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Hi King,

I didn't get the opportunity to say hello, so hello! You've got to be your own best advocate when dealing with people like your Dr., that seem to always be in a hurry. Keep on them if you need or have something to say. They work for you, period. If you feel you need extra time at an appointment, tell them that when you make the appointment. They often forget their bedside manner when they're an hour behind. It's important to get all of your questions answered, especially when you're going through life changing treatment.

I want you to look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself, "I'm going to slay the Dragon this time"! Attitude is important while you're going through this. Do your best to stay positive and BELIEVE this is the time. The chances for SVR have never been better! I know you've read the posts here and have seen how many have succeeded on this new protocol. You won't be any different, because this is your time. When the flowers start blooming in May and June, you'll be Hep C free, count on it my friend! My Magic 8 Ball says so....

Tig



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hepcinohio


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What a bunch of nice people. Thanks all, day 2. Doctor said I do have cirrhosis but didn't say it was bad. idk Doctor was in a hurry and didn't have time talk. I had to make an appointment to go into his office so he could tell me to take 1 pill a day. He could have done that over the phone. Also said he is positive I will be cured. Okay that sounds good, we'll see though.



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Hello King

Welcome to the Harvoni Train, its a short smooth ride with some small bumps on the way, In no time the weeks will pass and SVR will be yours.

matt



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61 year old Geno type A1, F4 Cirrhotic, started 24 weeks on Harvoni 12-17-14 ,EOT-5 week = UND, 8-31-15 =UND , SVR-24 Baby YES! 
Greg D


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Hi King and welcome back. All the best to you on this treatment. Looks as though you are determined to slay this demon and I wish you all the very best my friend! You must be a little apprehensive starting again after previous medications lol. I think we all admire the people who get back up and battle hard.

Keep in touch.



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60 yo (2013), genotype 2b, started 28 week tx Sept.14, 2013. Triple Therapy (ribavirin, victrelis, peginterferon), VL 235k prior to tx, UND right through. EOT March 29, 2014. EOT24 Sept. 15, 2014 and EOT + ONE YEAR April 1, 2015 UND.... SVR!

 
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Hi King,

I only made it 6 weeks on Peg/Riba many years back, not enough time to really feel that sick from sx. There have been few complaints from the S/O crowd and even less with Harvoni.  Mugsy is absolutely correct that hydration is extremely important and a sensible diet will contribute to overall better health.

I'm not sure how advanced your liver fibrosis may be at this point, but it is amazing how quickly liver enzymes fall back into the normal range after only a few weeks of tx. Many people have commented on improvement in energy and well being after just a short time on Harvoni.

Good luck and glad to have you back!



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Geno 1b, compensated cirrhotic, 54 yo, prior null responder. Pre tx VL approx 595,000, tx with Sovaldi/Olysio (no Riba) started 1/8/14. VL 40 @ 2 weeks, UND @ 4 weeks. Still UND @ EOT + 1 year.

Gator Man SVR12, Dragon 0, Final Score.
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Hi there, King, welcome back! 

I remember you from back in 2013 when you were hoping to start another round of treatment.

Great news that you`ve started Harvoni now, I`m sure you`ll find it a piece of cake compared to the Peg/Riba you were on in 2008, and you stand an excellent chance of success this time around.

Good advice from Mugsy to keep yourself well hydrated as it helps to stave off any side effects, although many people find they don`t have any at all on this tx.

Best of luck and do keep us updated! 

 



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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.

 

 
hepcinohio


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Thanks Mugsy glad to have a buddy on here, sure will help



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I am on the 12 week treatment, too, and I have only 5 more pills to take until I am finished!  I would encourage you to drink more water than you normally would to keep yourself hydrated. Relax, this treatment is easy for most people, not at all like your previous treatment. You should do well. Try to keep active, eat healthy foods and take good care of yourself. Can't wait to hear you celebrate UND status in a few weeks. Keep in touch.

 

Mugsy

 

PS  I know someone else whose first name is also King. Great name!



-- Edited by Mugsy on Thursday 12th of February 2015 12:07:49 AM

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62 y/o F     Genotype 1b  for 40+ years    cirrhosis    Started Harvoni  on 11/23  for 12 weeks       UND  12/22/2014     Ended treatment on Feb 15th.

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hepcinohio


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I said 4 years ago I did the Interferon, it was more like 8 years ago.

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hepcinohio


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Did the Interferon tx like 4 years back. Made me extremely sick only could take tx for 30 weeks. Unsuccessfull. Been waiting for new tx and now its here. 12 weeks and I start tomorrow. Is this stuff as good as they say?



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