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It's Official - made it through the finish line!
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Well it's official, I got my 6 month pcr NEGATIVE test results! Even though I tested negative at 2 weeks before the introduction of Boceprevir at 4 weeks, every blood test after that and at the 12 week post tx mark...I always had that teeny nagging feeling in the back of my head ...what if..I would try an...
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Just an Update
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Hi everyoneI wanted to give some positive feedback for people that have Hep C and were blessed enough to respond to treatment. Im not sure if this is a new room but it doesnt matter if we are all here to receive love and support. My PCR and liver alts have been normal after doing combo treatment in 1999 an...
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Itching
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When does the itching stop, my last shot was March 18th last dose of ribavirin was March 24th. Its driving me crazy (crazier)
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Hello Guys :)
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Im posting in post treatment! how bloody weird is that Aw missed you all so much! il be having a look though your posts later whn i got my littlen to bed. Im doing good.finished my tabs sunday night,such a weird feeling.and i thought id feel weird not doing my shot monday but i didnt,is a bit weird not takin...
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Does the Tx ruin immune system?
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I am very sorry if I offended anyone by saying this.My immune system has never been the same after the Tx.Mabey having hep c for so long has some unexpected friends and guests like,MSRA (staph infcection),Exema,among others.No one likes to think let alone talk about what its like to get sick and have n...
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Mixed feelings...
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With only one shot to go I should be relieved and happy right now but for some reason I feel confused and SCARED... The meds kept the virus under control and my AST and ALT in the normal range...in a way that felt very safe although it was a tough ride.
Everyone is so excited for me, they want to celebrate an...
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A question for the post tx`ers...
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I`m trying to maintain an increased level of activity but am in a lot of discomfort at night with cramps and muscle spasms. Mostly in my legs but also in my body. Am taking painkillers but still having frequent disturbed nights through it. Anyone else had/having this prob? Thanks, all the best to you a...
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new treatment as of May 2011
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I am hep c genotype 1a with chirrosis. 55 Y.O. male and a non responder to peg-interferon/ribavarin treatment in 2002. I also had terrible side effects. The newest coctail is out now and my Dr. is excited, but she doesn't have to tolerate the drug. I am now following holistic treatments in San Francisc...
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need experiences of post tx'rs clear please
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I did peg/rib 24 weeks 6 yrs ago but did not clear, (G-2). I seemed to feel like hell 6 months post tx. Am considering retreat w/added telaprevir. I'd like to hear from as many clear post tx'es as to how you feel 6 mos a year + out. I can't see going thru this again if I may never feel better. Please reply. hopel...
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Macrocytosis - Not out of the woods yet.
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Just had my 6 month post tx appointment at the hospital on Thursday, and have been experiencing a resurgence of riba- rage since then, directed at my doctors. I was expecting the appointment to be nothing more than routine, as I am still free of the virus, and had been told that all my blood tests were nor...
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another treatment
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i went through the pegassys treatment ,i did not work ,my doctor told me that there was a new treatment coming out within the next 8 months ,does anyone know what this is or is there any other hope for me ,,thank you all to those who respond
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So my doc wanted me to go have a colonoscopy after treatment I went and had it done and now they think that I have chrons :/ I now have to go for more testing
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1 year post tx
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1 year post tx and still UD. All side effects of tx are completely gone. Just got tennis elbow and that is probably totally unrelated. Considering, I think I had hep c for around 35 years, " the girl ain't done bad" :) Wishing everyone the same successful outcome. Jan x -- Edited by ja...
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Takara's 12 week labs
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Takara's labs are in and she is Undetectable!
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SNAKES AND LADDERS
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Hi to all my old friends and all the new forum members! Just got back to my home in France after 6 weeks away following the death of my beloved Dad. He was a lovely, broad-minded, generous man, and a wonderful Dad. Thank-you to all the dear friends here who sent me private messages, much appreciated, I jus...
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flu symptoms
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worried........... has anyone been getting flu type symtoms post tx?? elizabeth
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onwards and upwards
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Hi everyone, Havent posted for quite a while so thought i would finally say hi. I have spent a few weeks feeling quite despondant after the disappointment of not responding to treatment. However, I cant sit around feeling sorry for myself forever.................so, I am now on a mission to take as g...
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having a odd day....
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oh im going to have a moan,iv not been able to shake off this awful mood today,everything is bugging me the phone,people grrrr,every seems to be in a good mood cause the sun is out and im annoyed with myself that im not happy!!!iv tried loads to get out of it,its my 3 day from shot day and i normally feel bit c...
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i am sure you can relate to this
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Hi Everyone something i wanted to share with you all...i have permission from the author to do so.. http://networkedblogs.com/gcIG4 enjoy love eilzabeth
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2 weeks post TX
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Hi all I am now two weeks post tx and am starting to get my enery back which is a plus :) kinda nervous about tomorrow my doc want's bloods done 2 weeks post 3 months post and then at 6 months out of all my blood test's to date tomorrow's for me is the scariest this far but on the other hand atleast I will know mos...
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EOT
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I am very happy to tell everyone that my nurse just called me to report that I am und at eot. Thyroid is still shakey but we can handle that. Cloudguard
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UND @ 24 wks....
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Hi folks, hospital just phoned with the good news - my 24 week results showed still UND. That`s it for 6 mnths now! I`m feeling a lot better in my head now but physically no significant change yet, except that my breathing is easier already and my legs have finally stopped aching. Also I`m sleeping so m...
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playing on the swings
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Hi Everybody the last few days i have been feeling much happier and stronger..my skin is rehydrating , washed and brushed my hair today and barely any fell out, skin colour and fingernails all improving..i am living in Bibra Lake at the moment and walk every morning around the lake about 7 kilometers...
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12 week viral load negative
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Hi everyone, haven't been around for a long while, been getting back to the business of living that I so missed while on tx. As a matter of fact I think the body groove on my couch is starting to disappear lol. My energy is back to pre tx, the only strange side effect I had post tx was a strange sound in my he...
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all good
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Hi evertbody i tried to post over in "post treatment" but it wouldnt work....... i got my week 48 blood results .....UNDETECTED hemoglobin 9.9 WBC'S 1.46 yeah a bit low still but they will bounce back, i am already feeling better apart from some stubborn sx's /insomnia and achy body.the wo...
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Job Searching
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I have been diagnosed with HCV for 5 years, I had treatment 3 years ago and was a non responder to Type 1. I am now looking for work and would like to work for the railroad, the position is a critical safety position and after the interview the medical will be the last step before an offer. Does anyone know...
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18 months post tx
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Hello Everyone, Hopefully some of you still remember me, and for those of you who do not I am sorry for being a stranger,and for those of you that I have not met yet, a sincere Hello. To begin with I was a regular here 2 plus years ago, was diagnosed with hep c 2b, chose to do tx after much research, mainly on m...
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results
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Unfortunately my test came back positive. For anyone undergoing tx please don't get discouraged, this is just me! Whatever happens it has given me some more time and there are new drugs coming. It's probably the cirrhosis but there is no way of telling. I'm lucky that I feel ok and have my pretx lif...
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Six months post Tx and the results are in
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Hi guys, I haven't really been around this forum very much, but you may recall that I embarked on the treatment journey in February 2009. Genotype 1a, so 48 weeks of fun on the drugs. I seemed to respond fairly well to treatment right from the start. My viral load dropped from astronomically high before...
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3 month tests
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Hi everyone, Just checking in. I've got my 3 month results tomorrow morning and I am very nervous about it - I can't sleep and keep thinking 'what if'. This is silly really as there is nothing I can do if they are positive! It's just the waiting. On a lighter note I now walk into college 3 days a week (3.5 m...
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