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Matt Chris


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Hey Stormy

Well it use to be, but now its all over the place some Docs are EOT 4-weeks, 12, weeks and other crazy times.

I would just ask and see what happens

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! 
Stormy


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is 4 week EOT lab work standard protocol?  my next blood test is in November....hmmmm

 

thank you all for your kind words, what a difference you have made during this journey.

Stormy



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Hey Stormy

Congrats on your EOT lab results (UND) the next goal is UND at four week post treatment.

Enjoy the feeling you will have more happy ones to come.

matt 



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I'm happy pinching >>>ouch<<<!! Congrats Stormy, SVR is in your future!



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Congrats to you Stormy, that was what we were waiting for!

Nothing beats seeing `Not Detected` on your lab results, I can hear your sighs of relief from here!  smile

It`s all looking good, next stop  >>> SVR! 



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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.

 

 
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Really great news Stormy!! So happy for you. Amazing.



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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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Someone pinch me... Results are in

Hepatitis C RNA Qnt by PCR Interp

Not Detected

 

Hepatitis C Qnt by PCR Log

<1.2 Log Unit

 

Hepatitis C Qnt by PCR IntUnit/ ml

<15 IntUnit/ml



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Stormy,

Your BUN-creatinine ratio is just a bit high, as the upper limit of normal is 20. Just being a bit dehydrated can cause this. The worry is when your ratio is low, as that may indicate decreased lived function.

Many patients with a chronic viral illness have a slight decrease in absolute lymphocytes. It may also be due to the drugs. Don't worry about it. Cheers.



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Thanks.. myself, like so many others really count on this site when treatment time arrives. It really makes it so much easier to have people to talk to who know what your talking about. Im ready to rock it! 

And Stormy, your platelets don't really look very low. Just slightly low. Mine were well under 100 during treatment. Not sure about the other three markers. I'm sure somebody with more medical knowledge can comment on them.



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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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You`ll be fine, Gracie, I`m sure you`ll take Harvoni in your stride after your previous treatments. 

We`ll all be rooting for you!  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.

 

 
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Well that's good news as my counts went quite low. This shouldn't be too bad, at least thats what I'm hoping!



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  1. Gracie

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 Gracie,

With the telaprevir (incivek) triple therapy it`s the interferon that usually effects the platelet count and the ribavirin that causes anemia.   Harvoni can come with side effects but they`re really not as vicious as the ones you would have experienced on your triple therapy, don`t worry!

 



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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.

 

 
Gracie


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I am curious - does harvoni cause low platelets or anemia?

Wouldn't be as bad as the teleprivir crap would it?

 

I'm sure if your just finished, you will need some time to get your strength back. Its a very powerful drug. Exercise if you can and eat well. You'll come around and probably feel better than you use to not having to worry about that nasty dragon on your heels.



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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 Stormy, well done for finishing  your 8 weeks, good to see you in `Post Treatment` now!

Your lab results look fine, I don`t think you have anything to worry about there.  Your platelets are on the low side but i expect  they will improve as your body recovers, and the same with your other numbers.  Your HGB is good at 14.1. 

It`s quite usual to be feeling tired and generally `off` after being on such strong drugs for that long, just give your body (and mind) time to readjust and gradually you`ll notice the difference in your energy levels. 

Let us know when you hear your viral load results and best of luck!  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.

 

 
Stormy


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just finished my 8 weeks of harvoni and had a blood test yesterday. Some results are in, viral load isn't. Some of my numbers are off and wanted some feedback

PLT. 135. Low

HGB. 14.1. High

Auto lymphocyte absolute.   .9 low

BUN/ creating ratio.  27.4.  High

of course the doc won't be back till next week and probably won't getback to me until viral load is in.. 

i just feel so funky and tired, not sick, just off.

thank you   Stormy

 



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