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End of triple TX and back to training!
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(http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/t50653908/get-dumped-by-my-fiancee-because-of-hcv/)
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One Year Post!
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Wow! Today is the anniversary of finishing tx--it has been quite the year! And I am very happy to report that I am feeling pretty darn good. Have a few aches and pains, an on-going eye infection (really not a big deal), and minor thyroid issues. But overall--I'm good. Been painting rooms, moving furnit...
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Undetected 1.5 weeks after EOT
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Hi there, Our nurse informed us that my husband's VL test came back as undetected which is great news. His VL test was done 1.5 weeks after finishing treatment and we are seeing the specialist in about 9 days to discuss everything. We are going to see if we can get another VL test done at 12 weeks. One q...
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Worth the wait
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I finished triple therapy with Victrelis on June 12th. Received email today from the nurse: Good news! You were undetected at the end of treatment. So we will do this test again 6 months after treatment, if we get same results, you are considered cured. Have a great day, Also went to see my hematologi...
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1st week EOT
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Hey folks!  i had blood drawn 3 times today! yay! (blood counts, PCR and thyroid test) i feel bit better, but still very tired and sleepy during day hours. good thing is WBC numbers are back so are thrombocytes! tho RBC/HGB/HCT are still low and i look really pale (c'mon Riba get out of my body!). Ferum...
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post tx.
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Just got back from doctor. I am six months from treatment. Dr. said I am HCV free. So for you new people on this board there is a light at the end of the tunnel. He also stated that if I did not go on to this treatment that I would of been dead in 5 years. So now that I have this problem almost behind me I can go on to f...
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Clinical trials
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Now that I'm a non-responder to triple therapy after viral load to high after 1month how do I get into a clinical trial?
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Post Treatment Update
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I finished a 36-week treatment (Incivek for twelve weeks then just peg/riba for 24 more) last July. Got my SVR late January this year. Last June I rode in the MS 150 Bike Tour for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. After 63 miles on the Saturday run, I gave myself a Pegasys injection at the camp site. I didn'...
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Alisporvir(Debio 025) Clinical trial FDA stopped April 2012
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Hi Everyone Need to communicate whith others who were on this trial, I am very aware of Abbott and Gilead developments. This incredibly difficult jouney is getting more mystifying as I emailed Abbott and they maintain that their protocol will not allow anyone who has been on a tripple therapy trial t...
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Finished Sapphire trial June 3 2013
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Hello I finished my 90 day trial on June 3. They wont give treatment numbers till everyone is finished with the trial in the US. I did receive my bloodwork back from last tx day June 3 And two weeks post tx June 17. I was undetectable at both visits. I broke through after the peg/interferon at 2 weeks post t...
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E.O.T. Blood results
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Still undetected, now wait !!
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SVR after 45 weeks triple Tx with victrelis
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The therapy is successfully completed, UND after 24 post Tx weeks and SVR. I thank all the forum members for their support, help and assistance, especially guru Malcolm. Health and luck for everyone!
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48 Weeks Victrelis - Done
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Hey guys, Just wanted to share that my husband took his last pills this afternoon and has finished his treatment. Whew - what an absolute relief! It felt like that finish line was so teasingly close these last few weeks and it's just so good that the meds are now done. I immediately disabled all the a...
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checking in
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I know I have not been around lately ,but I have not forgot about my friends going through battle. I am 6 months done with treatment and feeling great. I am walking again and playing softball. I feel like I have never been sick at all. So those of you still fighting this battle hang in there. There is a light...
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Just checkin' in!!
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Haven't been around much over the past 4 months. I'm now 10 month post treatment, all my blood levels are in the normal range and I feel better than I have in 15 years. I'm climbing, biking and hiking daily. Life is good for this 59 year old Hep C survivor. All the best to you all still on the journey. It gets b...
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Treatment over
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Today was the first day in 11 months I didn't have to get up to take pills to start the day. 17 pills a day was hell plus the weekly shot. To all the members starting Tx, just remember that it is doable and perseverence will get you to the end. Good luck to all !! 
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12 weeks post update
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Well, it's been a while since I've posted, been quite busy getting my life back in order after finishing therapy. Today I got my 12 weeks post-tx results and I'm still UND so things are looking good so far... all my bloods are back to normal also. Post therapy effects? Well, first month post main proble...
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six weeks after treatment
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hi guys ...so today went to my md for the results...UND!! well those 48 weeks of meds did the job!! i asked her if i need to chek it over a couple of months and she said no!!(strange) she did found some activity on my liver and asked me if i have been sick or drinking(i dont drink),i wonder why my liver values a...
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Four months post treatment
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Hello to all! Here is my update post treatment. I'm feeling great, my balance is a little off because I've noticed that I fall a lot more than I use to. Guess this is a sx of treatment. Doc says virus is still UND, but thyroid is still too low...taking meds for that. All in all I'm bouncing back. Worst thing...
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Alisporvir DEBIO 025 Triple therapy trial
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Hi Is there anyone on this support site that has been invlolved with the Alisporvir trial for geno 1 ?
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SVR ACHEIVED WOO HOO
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LONG TIME NO SEE PEOPLE... but really want to say im so stoked and happy to have acheived SVR... still undetected 6 months post treatment... so ITS WORTH IT PEOPLE.... all the struggles and hard work is so worth it to have this result.... keep up the good work and good luck to all... love from the kiwi :)
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Post treatment - not fun
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My ast went from 100 to 246. I wonder if that is the result of this nasty cold I have?
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1 year after tx
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Just had my one year after treatment blood work done. Thank God I am still undetected! Triple therapy is rough but one needs to do all they can to stay on treatment. Most sx cleared up but still having brain fog some skin problems and GI issues. Doctors don't seem as worried about them as I am. My doctors...
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12 weeks post treatment
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Hi everybody! I got my 12 week results today. Boy was I nervous to hear what doctor had to say, but the news was good...no sign of virus. The thyroid is still off, white cells still low, and potassium levels need increasing. So, meds for that will continue until its corrected. I too am getting my streng...
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Sex after achieving SVR?
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So Ive debated on whether or not to post this. After some consideration I have decided that I need advice so Im going to get over my reservations and post. My question is about sex after achieving SVR. Im finally undetectable @ week 10 so Im being optimistic about my chances for SVR. To get the right advic...
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Blood count recovery?
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My red blood counts rocketed up by 4 weeks, but at 12 weeks my WBC and absolute neutrophils are still a little below the floor of normal range. Anyone know what normal recovery time tends to be? Thanks, Dave
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virus still present
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My husbands 6 month post treatment test came back showing VL of 8400. The nurse gave him the call and he will talk to doctor on Monday. The nurse said they may test again and it will be ND??? His viral load was 17 mil. at the beginning and he has non-hodgkins lymphoma so it is more complicated. He feels fi...
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12wk test results
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I got my 3 month post treatment test results back and I'm showing svr. I know I've had more energy these last couple of months than I can remember. So much has happened so far this year, we bought a new home on three acres and are assuming a rural lifestyle. I've planted a huge garden, started rasing hogs, g...
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SVR!!!
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My doctor just called me and 6 months post tx I am still undetectable!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy right now, thank you so much everyone for the information and support! I couldn't have made it without you guys.
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1 week after treatment
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feeling good guys i guess the worst its gonne ,in a couple of weeks going for blood labs and 19 june for the results,hoop al goes well.
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