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Tess1971 · Tess1971

Does anyone know at what point the relapse window closes? 3 months, 6 months, 12 months. I have a doctors appt tomorrow and will find out the results of my 3month blood work. I am being positive, but, still have some fears lurking in the back of my mind. Since I am geno 2 I have no other options availabl...

Bob54 · Bob54

Well they're finally in. UND at EOT, Mar 2, 2015. AST/ALT at 39/54 however I have more recent results of Mar 13 of 30/37 so I don't know what happenned there. Fasting prior to testing maybe? All other readings normal. If anyone has any questions about a particular measurement, don't hesitate to ask, j...

Tess · Tess

Finished 12 weeks on Harvoni a few weeks ago and 4 week post tx Viral Load test is coming up on Wednesday. I had to ask a couple of times before the doctor (or the NP - - not sure who makes the decisions) agreed to a 4 week post tx VL test. They wanted to wait 6 months! Viral Load at the end of treatment was UND,...

Michaele · Michaele

Hi All , Got part of my labs : EOT for the 12 wks, UND !!! For some reason the lab isnt posting all the results to the Dr or myself . All we have is CBC and Viral load. My platelets have dropped to 124 , but Dr isnt concerned. We are now waiting on Liver profile and Tumor markers . Im very pleased . It pays to pray...

smccune · smccune

During tx I was told blood tests were 3, 6 and 12 months post tx. At my 3 month post visit, I was told the 6 month was not necessary but I requested a test and all were undetected. March 7th was 1 yr post but now my doc refuses to do a blood test and will not do another blood test until September which will be 18 m...

angelseven · angelseven

Yes connie relapsed but don't get all down in the dumps...I did 8 weeks of treatment, virus undetected after 4 weeks, barely detected at 2 weeks... at 4 week post treatment viral load test... viral load 6,000 or so... whatever... my liver got a 2 month rest.... if I had done 12 weeks it would have only inc...

Rubye · Rubye

Does anyone know if a move from 1.11 to 1.22 INR means anything serious? Everything else is perfectly normal and Alk Phos, AST, and ALT are all mid-range normal. But, it's always been below 1.20 previously.

dragonfly · dragonfly

I went for an ultrasound today and it appears that I have lost the fluid from my abdomen. I know that my bilirubin level is down so I'm hoping that I have made the step back from decomensated to compensated. I know I have gone down a stage on the Child-Pugh level anyway. So far, so good!

basser · basser

had 12wk blood test results. virus undetected.am so pleased.been a long time with virus 25 yrs.found out i had it in 2007.but i had not felt well for quite a few yrs before i was diagnosed.had type 1b.was put on 48 wks of interferon ribavirin.but was taken off after 12 wks as i was inteferon intolerant.s...

fourlocos · fourlocos

I have been on 300mg Zantac for my heartburn since two days after I stopped Harvoni. I am still suffering here. Sleeping very well, better than ever. Achy still but different than before treatment. It's better for sure than it was. My foot issues if you all recall that... are gone! Whew that was...

Tig · Tig

Hi All, Just a bit of history so you understand my question. About 10 years ago, I began to notice the skin on my feet, ankles and calves beginning to turn dark. It stopped at my knees. I saw my GP at the time and asked her about it and she immediately said I was developing venous insufficiency. I was 48 at the...

Mopey · Mopey

Hello everyone, Just thought I'd post an update on how my treatment went. I started treatment (interferon + ribavirin) on June 3rd, 2014, and finished a 24 week course on November 17th, 2014. My initial VL was 469,838. I am also co-infected with HBV. After 12 weeks on tx, I was undetected, and I was also...

Miss B · Miss B

When can I start taking vitamins after EOT? I saw on my last labs that my vitamin D is low. thanks

Tess · Tess

Hi all, I finished 12 weeks on Harvoni last week (2/17), and today the nurse practitioner said my Viral Load test on 2/18 came back UND. Woohoo!!! But then this has me confused: When I started treatment in November she gave me a standing lab order for blood work for 6 months. The first three months...

Fireman Rob · Fireman Rob

Hey Everyone, Doing my blood work yesterday was extremely stressful and felt exactly the same as my EOT and SVR 12 tests. I felt better about the outcome after seeing my quick to post CMP as my ALT/AST were both 27. Today it was confirmed with the golden standard viral titer that I'm officially SVR 24 (No...

dragonfly · dragonfly

Hi everyone, I know this treatment has worked - I have been left with severe anaemia but am able to cope with work. I don't know how to describe it but in my clumsy way I will try. I just feel brighter, I smile more (am moving onto laughing).Everything in this house is not just about me and my illness, I al...

angelseven · angelseven

Yes connie relapsed but don't get all down in the dumps...I did 8 weeks of treatment, virus undetected after 4 weeks, barely detected at 2 weeks... at 4 week post treatment viral load test... viral load 6,000 or so... whatever... my liver got a 2 month rest.... if I had done 12 weeks it would have only inc...

mallani · mallani

Hi all, I've just got my EOT + 2 year Labs, so I'll post them. Not of much interest except to me, but they show liver function can improve. EOT EOT + 1 year EOT + 2 years ALT 81 46 36 AST ...

RonH · RonH

I received the results from my 24th week blood tests, UND!! when I started this treatment back in August of 14 I was very hopeful that these new meds would take care of things. 1st blood test at 5 weeks UND, 2nd blood test at 12 weeks UND, and my 3rd blood test at 24 weeks UND!! WAHOO thank you Giliad for your m...

Rickk · Rickk

Hi Folks, My Name Is Rick and my second Hep C treatment failed. First treatment was 6 years ago. Last treatment (tripple treatment with Incivek) started in Jan. Load went from 750.000 down to 47 first month. Then my docter called with bad news. Levels went to 13.000. I asked for new labs in case of mixu...

sandypsych · sandypsych

We just got labs back for my husband who had been on Solvaldi/Olysio and they came back UNDETECTED!!! We are excited beyond belief. So for everyone fighting the good fight...keep going. The fifth time was the charm! Thanks for all the words of wisdom, encouragement and advice. It was invaluable...

mallani · mallani

Hi guys, It's hard to believe but it's 2 years since I finished my 48 weeks of the Victrelis triple. I really don't think I have any residual effects from the drugs and it's hard to know if I have any long-term HepC problems. At my age, it's hard to know what's normal-for-age. My contempories (who have no...

FishFace · FishFace

Just went in for my 6 month blood work after treatment .FREE AT LAST BABY ! I went through treatment 4 times since 2001 ,The first two were hell on me and my body but the last one was the trick .I guess I will have to start paying into my 401k now again since I may just hang around long enough to spend all my mon...

Gator Man · Gator Man

I had to wait until this week to have my 3rd ultrasound. The doctor called today with the results: no fluid on the liver, no HCC, and otherwise unremarkable.

Caryn · Caryn

24 week test came back UND! I have been so exhausted lately that I was beginning to wonder if all was still okay. I have continued to read the forum here and there, but have been super busy with life these days. I too have been dealing with muscle aches, tendonitis in both arms, heartburn that started du...

rblood · rblood

Hello, Is it possible to reinfect yourself with toothbrush, razor, hearing aids? I wear hearing aids and I have some problems with my ears that make them bleed a tiny bit once in a while. After treatment would it be possible to reinfect myself wearing the hearing aids and with toothbrush?.....Roger

Tess · Tess

Hi all, Since Harvoni is so new and with lots of people now reaching/post EOT, it would be great to hear from those who have completed their treatment. How are you doing? Any changes, good or bad, that you think are due to coming off the drug or to being HCV free? Thanks - Tess

drexelpbp · drexelpbp

30 weeks EOT with S/O and still Not detected!!!!!!!!Hopefully this is it!!!!!Thank God!!!Anyone know what the chances for relapse are at this point? Hopefully Zero!Relapsed after several months on Peg Interferon and Rib in 2005.Wishing the best for every one!!!

Rubye · Rubye

I know most folks are sharing their 3 month or 12 week SVR's but I'm so thrilled with being undetected at 3 weeks after eot that I had to say something. I honestly thought I'd never be one of the winners in this game because having Hep C was such a part of who I am, but it looks like it may happen. All I can say is I...

Harvoninme · Harvoninme

Yes, it's an odd time stamp for a viral load test (5 weeks) but it's NEGATIVE! I am still undetectable! CURED! NO HEP C! YEAH! Harvoni kicked that bug's butt.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	How long for relapse window to close? (Preview) Does anyone know at what point the relapse window closes? 3 months, 6 months, 12 months. I have a doctors appt tomorrow and will find out the results of my 3month blood work. I am being positive, but, still have some fears lurking in the back of my mind. Since I am geno 2 I have no other options availabl...	Tess1971	14	1849	Mar 22, 2015 by RudiRoo
	HARVONI EOT Test Results (Preview) Well they're finally in. UND at EOT, Mar 2, 2015. AST/ALT at 39/54 however I have more recent results of Mar 13 of 30/37 so I don't know what happenned there. Fasting prior to testing maybe? All other readings normal. If anyone has any questions about a particular measurement, don't hesitate to ask, j...	Bob54	8	1975	Mar 18, 2015 by Gator Man
	Harvoni Post Tx (Preview) Finished 12 weeks on Harvoni a few weeks ago and 4 week post tx Viral Load test is coming up on Wednesday. I had to ask a couple of times before the doctor (or the NP - - not sure who makes the decisions) agreed to a 4 week post tx VL test. They wanted to wait 6 months! Viral Load at the end of treatment was UND,...	Tess	8	2473	Mar 17, 2015 by Tess
	Another EOT (Preview) Hi All , Got part of my labs : EOT for the 12 wks, UND !!! For some reason the lab isnt posting all the results to the Dr or myself . All we have is CBC and Viral load. My platelets have dropped to 124 , but Dr isnt concerned. We are now waiting on Liver profile and Tumor markers . Im very pleased . It pays to pray...	Michaele	24	1577	Mar 12, 2015 by Michaele
	Post tx blood tests (Preview) During tx I was told blood tests were 3, 6 and 12 months post tx. At my 3 month post visit, I was told the 6 month was not necessary but I requested a test and all were undetected. March 7th was 1 yr post but now my doc refuses to do a blood test and will not do another blood test until September which will be 18 m...	smccune	2	929	Mar 11, 2015 by Rubye
	Relapse following 8 weeks of Harvoni at 4 weeek post treatment labs (Preview) Yes connie relapsed but don't get all down in the dumps...I did 8 weeks of treatment, virus undetected after 4 weeks, barely detected at 2 weeks... at 4 week post treatment viral load test... viral load 6,000 or so... whatever... my liver got a 2 month rest.... if I had done 12 weeks it would have only inc...	angelseven	11	4083	Mar 11, 2015 by angelseven
	INR (Preview) Does anyone know if a move from 1.11 to 1.22 INR means anything serious? Everything else is perfectly normal and Alk Phos, AST, and ALT are all mid-range normal. But, it's always been below 1.20 previously.	Rubye	9	1501	Mar 10, 2015 by Dzdayscomin
	scan (Preview) I went for an ultrasound today and it appears that I have lost the fluid from my abdomen. I know that my bilirubin level is down so I'm hoping that I have made the step back from decomensated to compensated. I know I have gone down a stage on the Child-Pugh level anyway. So far, so good!	dragonfly	2	878	Mar 10, 2015 by Tig
	post tx (Preview) had 12wk blood test results. virus undetected.am so pleased.been a long time with virus 25 yrs.found out i had it in 2007.but i had not felt well for quite a few yrs before i was diagnosed.had type 1b.was put on 48 wks of interferon ribavirin.but was taken off after 12 wks as i was inteferon intolerant.s...	basser	5	1093	Mar 9, 2015 by Gator Man
	5 weeks post treatment and still not feeling well (Preview) I have been on 300mg Zantac for my heartburn since two days after I stopped Harvoni. I am still suffering here. Sleeping very well, better than ever. Achy still but different than before treatment. It's better for sure than it was. My foot issues if you all recall that... are gone! Whew that was...	fourlocos	6	2012	Mar 9, 2015 by fourlocos
	Skin discoloration question (Preview) Hi All, Just a bit of history so you understand my question. About 10 years ago, I began to notice the skin on my feet, ankles and calves beginning to turn dark. It stopped at my knees. I saw my GP at the time and asked her about it and she immediately said I was developing venous insufficiency. I was 48 at the...	Tig	18	1775	Mar 8, 2015 by Rubye
	3 months post-tx results (Preview) Hello everyone, Just thought I'd post an update on how my treatment went. I started treatment (interferon + ribavirin) on June 3rd, 2014, and finished a 24 week course on November 17th, 2014. My initial VL was 469,838. I am also co-infected with HBV. After 12 weeks on tx, I was undetected, and I was also...	Mopey	6	1757	Mar 6, 2015 by Mopey
	Vitamins after EOT? (Preview) When can I start taking vitamins after EOT? I saw on my last labs that my vitamin D is low. thanks	Miss B	3	993	Mar 4, 2015 by Miss B
	My doctor isn't asking for followup Viral Load test after Harvoni??? (Preview) Hi all, I finished 12 weeks on Harvoni last week (2/17), and today the nurse practitioner said my Viral Load test on 2/18 came back UND. Woohoo!!! But then this has me confused: When I started treatment in November she gave me a standing lab order for blood work for 6 months. The first three months...	Tess	10	2183	Feb 28, 2015 by RonH
	SVR 24 for Me Too!!! (Preview) Hey Everyone, Doing my blood work yesterday was extremely stressful and felt exactly the same as my EOT and SVR 12 tests. I felt better about the outcome after seeing my quick to post CMP as my ALT/AST were both 27. Today it was confirmed with the golden standard viral titer that I'm officially SVR 24 (No...	Fireman Rob	20	1685	Feb 27, 2015 by RonH
	Reasons to be cheerful (Preview) Hi everyone, I know this treatment has worked - I have been left with severe anaemia but am able to cope with work. I don't know how to describe it but in my clumsy way I will try. I just feel brighter, I smile more (am moving onto laughing).Everything in this house is not just about me and my illness, I al...	dragonfly	2	1139	Feb 26, 2015 by Matt Chris
	failed treatment with Harvoni... 4 week post treatment labs .. virus detectable ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Yes connie relapsed but don't get all down in the dumps...I did 8 weeks of treatment, virus undetected after 4 weeks, barely detected at 2 weeks... at 4 week post treatment viral load test... viral load 6,000 or so... whatever... my liver got a 2 month rest.... if I had done 12 weeks it would have only inc...	angelseven	51	7894	Feb 26, 2015 by angelseven
	EOT + 2 year Labs (Preview) Hi all, I've just got my EOT + 2 year Labs, so I'll post them. Not of much interest except to me, but they show liver function can improve. EOT EOT + 1 year EOT + 2 years ALT 81 46 36 AST ...	mallani	9	1535	Feb 24, 2015 by Matt Chris
	24 weeks later...... (Preview) I received the results from my 24th week blood tests, UND!! when I started this treatment back in August of 14 I was very hopeful that these new meds would take care of things. 1st blood test at 5 weeks UND, 2nd blood test at 12 weeks UND, and my 3rd blood test at 24 weeks UND!! WAHOO thank you Giliad for your m...	RonH	13	1709	Feb 21, 2015 by Matt Chris
	Whats Next? (Preview) Hi Folks, My Name Is Rick and my second Hep C treatment failed. First treatment was 6 years ago. Last treatment (tripple treatment with Incivek) started in Jan. Load went from 750.000 down to 47 first month. Then my docter called with bad news. Levels went to 13.000. I asked for new labs in case of mixu...	Rickk	22	7021	Feb 21, 2015 by Tig
	6 months post treatment labs-UNDETECTED! (Preview) We just got labs back for my husband who had been on Solvaldi/Olysio and they came back UNDETECTED!!! We are excited beyond belief. So for everyone fighting the good fight...keep going. The fifth time was the charm! Thanks for all the words of wisdom, encouragement and advice. It was invaluable...	sandypsych	6	928	Feb 18, 2015 by TazKat
	EOT + 2 years (Preview) Hi guys, It's hard to believe but it's 2 years since I finished my 48 weeks of the Victrelis triple. I really don't think I have any residual effects from the drugs and it's hard to know if I have any long-term HepC problems. At my age, it's hard to know what's normal-for-age. My contempories (who have no...	mallani	15	1708	Feb 15, 2015 by Millercollaborative
	6 months after treatment (Preview) Just went in for my 6 month blood work after treatment .FREE AT LAST BABY ! I went through treatment 4 times since 2001 ,The first two were hell on me and my body but the last one was the trick .I guess I will have to start paying into my 401k now again since I may just hang around long enough to spend all my mon...	FishFace	8	1279	Feb 11, 2015 by FishFace
	HCC screening (Preview) I had to wait until this week to have my 3rd ultrasound. The doctor called today with the results: no fluid on the liver, no HCC, and otherwise unremarkable.	Gator Man	10	1692	Feb 9, 2015 by Barnacle
	24 week test results (Preview) 24 week test came back UND! I have been so exhausted lately that I was beginning to wonder if all was still okay. I have continued to read the forum here and there, but have been super busy with life these days. I too have been dealing with muscle aches, tendonitis in both arms, heartburn that started du...	Caryn	10	1644	Feb 9, 2015 by Caryn
	Reinfecting yourself? (Preview) Hello, Is it possible to reinfect yourself with toothbrush, razor, hearing aids? I wear hearing aids and I have some problems with my ears that make them bleed a tiny bit once in a while. After treatment would it be possible to reinfect myself wearing the hearing aids and with toothbrush?.....Roger	rblood	5	1260	Feb 8, 2015 by Tig
	Harvoni Post TX (Preview) Hi all, Since Harvoni is so new and with lots of people now reaching/post EOT, it would be great to hear from those who have completed their treatment. How are you doing? Any changes, good or bad, that you think are due to coming off the drug or to being HCV free? Thanks - Tess	Tess	0	1016	Feb 7, 2015 by Tess
	30 weeks EOT with S/O and still Not detected!!!!!!!! (Preview) 30 weeks EOT with S/O and still Not detected!!!!!!!!Hopefully this is it!!!!!Thank God!!!Anyone know what the chances for relapse are at this point? Hopefully Zero!Relapsed after several months on Peg Interferon and Rib in 2005.Wishing the best for every one!!!	drexelpbp	9	1295	Feb 5, 2015 by Scruffy
	3 Weeks EOT and Undetected (Preview) I know most folks are sharing their 3 month or 12 week SVR's but I'm so thrilled with being undetected at 3 weeks after eot that I had to say something. I honestly thought I'd never be one of the winners in this game because having Hep C was such a part of who I am, but it looks like it may happen. All I can say is I...	Rubye	14	1550	Feb 5, 2015 by Scruffy
	SVR5 (Preview) Yes, it's an odd time stamp for a viral load test (5 weeks) but it's NEGATIVE! I am still undetectable! CURED! NO HEP C! YEAH! Harvoni kicked that bug's butt.	Harvoninme	3	1151	Feb 3, 2015 by Cinnamon Girl
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