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What About After Treatment?
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Something occurred to me today. Since November 20, 2011 I have been involved in the most intense process I have ever imagined. Multiple daily doses of several drugs, at least one injection every week, refrigerated medicines, fatty meals and snacks at medicine time, side effects management to beat...
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relationship dilemma anyone?
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Hi guys, I feel stupid i wrote this whole thing, but if not You, then who can help better. I need your opinion please. Currently I'm on 12th week of tripple tx (8 with Victrelis) and it isnt going that bad, but of course I'm not 100% physically or mentally, like i get days where I just want to be left alone, an...
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Difference between Incivek and Victrelis....
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Hi all, I have been reading how some of us are on Incivek, others on Victrelis. Whats the difference? Is one more effective than the other? My doctor picked my treatment, I didn't know there are two kinds. Anyway I am just wondering.....
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Diet.
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Diet A healthy and well-balanced diet is essential for general good health. The food we consume is responsible for providing us with energy, as well as maintaining and repairing our bodies. It also influences our immune system and our body's response to disease or illness.A bad or unhealthy diet c...
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UNDETECTABLE, Baby! 12 Weeks of 24 Down!
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My man in the little white lab coat called today to say I am indeed undetectable at 12 weeks and will finish my thereapy at week 24! As much as I have complained about the past few weeks of illness and side effect agony, this news makes it all so much more worth it... in hindsight. I do realize how fortunat...
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Stopped Incivek early - now on 48 week course
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As I mentioned somewhere else here, I was having a really bad reaction. My entire body, with the exception of my head, hands, and feet, was breaking out in an itchy rash that prevented me from sleeping. I was absolutely miserable. At a support group I go to, a doctor there thought it was from the ribav...
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"Acting Normal"
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Sent from Site #105 on Deer Spring Circle, Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmond, MD, Easter wishes and much love to my dragon slaying buddies around the world. Temps in the twenties (F) last night, slept like a baby in my mummy sack inside another sleeping bag. Lots of good cooking going on, will smel...
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new drug tegobuvir+gs-9256+standart theraphy just started !
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hi friends,
Im 38, female,diagnosed in 2008, have been contracted hepc since 1995.
I had my first shot 3 weeks ago. I will do my 4th shot to myself this friday.
How i feel so far, actually i havent much side effects yet. first shot i felt mayalgia, muscle pain it was so awesome and intense but it wasnt...
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Interpreting week 4 results
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Interpreting week 4 results. I had 2 viral load test at week 4, one came back detectable <43, the other undectable <5. what do you make of this?
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Green tea is beneficial if we drink during tx
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Hello everyone hope you be doing fine...i have this question is it healthy to drink green tea during tx and even after...is it herbal or not?..i heard its made from leaves so its not herbal..i started taking it a month ago and i am on last month of tx so i am kind of scared should i continue it or not...pleas...
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Best news!
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Hey fellow threaders! I am sooooooooooooo stoked! I got my viral load bloods back early, the nurse rang me today to reassure me regarding my Neutrophil count (which was nice) but also also to pass on the news that *drum roll* I AM UNDETECTABLE!!!!!  I was really hoping for and EVR and luckily th...
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Need Suggestions for High Fat Snacks
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My husband has totally lost his appetite since starting tx 10 days ago. Any suggestions for the high-fat snacks he's supposed to eat other than the obvious ice cream / cheese / mayo / bacon? He wants the smallest snack possible with the required 20 gr of fat. Thanks for any ideas.
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Ideas for getting 20g of fat (Incivek)
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Hi all, I found myself putting together this list for myself, so I thought I would share it here with you too. I am diabetic so eating things like donuts and ice cream doesn't really work for me, hence my own list. Just be sure to check the labels on the food you buy to make sure it contains the same amount of...
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Which drug???
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I am a non-responder x2. My last bx (biopsy) was approximately one month ago. Bx reveals stage 3. Genotype, of coarse, 1a---gene, CT, of coarse, CC has a much better response than CT. My dilemna-----My insurance is refusing incivek {d/t price difference}. Yet, everything I read indicates that...
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High Blood Pressure
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Does anybody know if Interferon or Ribo gives you High Blood Pressure? My pressure is up and down.
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Hep C's effect if any on Heart, as well as Meds effect.
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Was wondering if there is any info out there on Hep C's effect and or Interferon & Robaviron's effect on other conditions namely any Heart Conditions (Preexisting or possibly caused or worsened by Hep). I was on a blood pressure med to control my heart before starting treatment and had to stop ta...
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When you first receive a diagnosis telling you you have HVC
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I can only draw from my personal experience but, my philosophy was to keep my mouth shut about HCV. It's no ones business but mine, I felt. The only person I have ever told I had HVC was my girlfiend, now wife of 6 years. I gave myself shots Friday nights and by Monday I was well enough to go to work and perf...
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How long does it take to feel normal after finishing treatment?
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Hey, I'm at the point where I only have 4 weeks left of treatment. I've had VERY low energy though this. To the point where I can only clean out one drawer (even half of one) and get rid of old things before I get to exhausted to finish. I'm a photographer and carry heavy gear for work so I'm trying to figure ou...
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Neutropenic... Should I be worried?
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Hi All! Was hoping for some wisdom/experience! So far treatment has been pretty cruisy going... until now? I got some of the results from my 4 week bloods which are as follows: ALT.......36 down from 232 (yay!!!!!) AST.......29 down from 157 (double yay!!!!) White Cell count..... 2.1 down from 8.3 (...
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6 months
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What a day had my drs visit today 6 months undetected so happy shot 26 tonight
22 more to go YAHOOO
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2 more injections to go
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hello everybody is there anyone who has few injections to go..i was 24 weeks interferon n 2 more to go...so far i m feeling same but ok...hows you guys experiencing?take cares
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Extra Pegasys and now stuck with it...
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Vertex, what you are suggesting is illegal, highly irresponsible and is not allowed on here!! These are powerful meds, that should only be used under close medical supervision, not sold on to others who may suffer dangerous side effects. I wish you all the best for SVR. -- Edited by greenqueen on Sund...
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1 Month Doctor Visit
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Hello Everyone, I went to the doctor today, which I thought I was getting my 4 week lab results and he told me he is still waiting on the levels test to determin how much of the virus is in my system. The doctor said that if test comes back more than 1,000 of Hep C is still in my system, he would recommend I st...
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Headaches/Migraines Everyday
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I'm just past the 4 month mark, so I'm not on Incivek anymore, Just Peg and Interferon. I've been having crazy headaches and Migraines through the whole treatment but they're getting more often and more painful. I have them atleast 5 days a week and the pain is never fully gone. Does anyone else have thi...
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Protein in urine
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Hoping some of you gurus or otherwise knowledgeable people can tell me if protein (high) is par for course in tx? Was looking online but can't find clear info.
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Decrease in meds
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I found out today that red blood cell count or whatever is now 8.8, down from 10.2 5 weeks ago. Am decreasing ribavarin from 1000 to 400/day and Pegasys from 180 to 135. I am at 29 1/2 weeks of 48 so I hope I'll be OK. Added bonus- need a breast biopsy! Cross fingers (and toes) please!
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Got my labs back this morning!!!!
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I AM UNDETECTABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't even believe this!!!!!! Oh I am so happy. It will be so much easier to take these nasty meds knowing they are actually working!!!
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24-week Telaprevir-based Treatment - Anyone Here Completed it?
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I am looking for anyone here who has completed a 24-week Telaprevir based treatment who was also placed on a lowered Ribavirin dose at some point. If this is you can you tell me the following: What was your Riba dose lowered from/to? At what week was it lowered? For how many weeks did it stay lowered?...
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New here..
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Hi, I started treatment a week ago. Incivek, peg, ribavirin. It's been a little tuff at times but hanging in. Would like to hear from others doing this treatment....
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24 vs. 48 Weeks for Genotype 1?
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What is the criteria for who goes 24 or 48 weeks? My Google research indicates that you should be UND at weeks 4 and 12. But I seem to remember someone saying that your baseline VL had to be under a certain level? However I can't seem to find that info now. I've been planning to go the distance as my doc to...
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