1A(tt) Seattle 3rd battle, strart 6m first week on incivek went to 1250
Is it decrease to 1250 in a week?
millie dswn said
Sep 24, 2012
1A(tt) Seattle 3rd battle, strart 6m first week on incivek went to 1250
Nick82 said
Sep 24, 2012
Mexico, 1B
Michaele said
Sep 24, 2012
1B Infected in Chicago
-- Edited by Michaele on Monday 24th of September 2012 06:10:56 PM
ArtiesGarden said
Sep 17, 2012
Wow, nice to hear from you. I'm from Galveston, TX, decided to get as far away as I could and stay in the south. Landed in T-Town got an accounting degree, worked around B ham until I retired 3 years ago. Now I find out I have this bad boy and have had it for around 40 years. Another WOW!!! Anyway, waiting for an appointment at UAB or Kirklin Clinic. Will let you know.
Scout said
Sep 17, 2012
Hey Artie, I grew up in Birmingham. Let when I was 18 or so and went west. Did most of my debaucherous activity on the South side of B'ham in the early 70's. Seems that there were a number of us from that time that ended up with 1A. Welcome to the forum.
LUV2RYDE said
Sep 17, 2012
I am Genotype 1A and lived in Aurora CO but been in Tampa FL area since 97.
cmerduran said
Sep 17, 2012
1b , Turkey
mallani said
Sep 12, 2012
Hi and welcome Artie. Probably if you post this in the New Members Section, you'll get replies. There is no straight answer to your question. Each patient needs a thorough workup before treatment. As you've had HCV for 40 yrs., you'll want a liver biopsy or fibroscan to assess the degree of liver damage. A Google search shows most hepatologists are in Birmingham- there are at least 19 at different clinics, so surely you don't have to wait until Feb.? There are a battery of blood and other tests to be done before treatment is contemplated. Try to speed things up.
ArtiesGarden said
Sep 12, 2012
I'm from Alabama
C 1a, VL 13MM
In the US, what is the normal time between diagnosis and start of treatment. There is only 1 Hep clinic in Alabama, and it may be as late as February before I see the Drs.
Zlikster said
Sep 8, 2012
HCV Genotype 3 (no subtype) Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Europe
LaBajista said
Sep 7, 2012
I'm in NY, genotype 2.
Daook said
Sep 6, 2012
LI,NY 1A
Tattoo Bear said
Sep 1, 2012
Picked up genotype 1B in North Dakota.
LC said
Aug 29, 2012
I am in Illinois, in the US and I am 1a. I have a couple months before starting treatment.
Mary Jane said
Aug 29, 2012
Grew up 1/2 in Maryland and the other 1/2 here in Georgia ....
Geno type 1a seems to be the popular brand... getting ready to start triple theapy trx in about 2 weeks.. best of luck to you...
Stephanie plan on being a " Was" soon
ordinary said
Aug 27, 2012
NYC 1a
6 weeks post tx, still und
Neil_Canuck said
Aug 27, 2012
Ontario, Canada 1b
Biggyb said
Aug 27, 2012
Michigan, USA here..1A
AURIANNA said
Jul 23, 2012
USA PHILADELPHIA PA 3A
gonnabhepcfree said
Jul 23, 2012
Washington State, genotype 1 A. 4 1/2 weeks into treatment.
packerfan24 said
Jul 23, 2012
Born in New Jersey live in SW Florida now. 1a
kirkroad said
Jul 23, 2012
British Columbia, Canada. I am the ever popular 1a. Starting treatment in late August.
Karen said
Jul 22, 2012
Michigan genotype 1A
Zowie said
Jul 22, 2012
I am from Ontario , Canada , genotype 1 and starting Pegasys treatment tomorrow morning, getting very nervous
64flutterby said
Jul 7, 2012
Wow...I sure didnt realize how many types of hep there are. I am new to this whole thing, and i just started my treatment this week. so far so good. type 2 is all i know, I think its time to dive in and learn all i can. Not to mention that i would appreciate the support and meet new friends. Carpe Diem! from Connecticut
chatterbox said
Jul 7, 2012
So Cal. 1a1b mixed
hrsetrdr said
Jul 7, 2012
Geno 1a, living in So. Cal.; not sure where I met the dragon, possibly Vietnam or in jail(where I worked for 26+ years).
Uval951 said
Jul 6, 2012
1b, Fort Lee, NJ (infected in Russia 20+ years ago, probably)
davesf said
Jul 6, 2012
And then there are the subtypes as well. I couldn't find it but someone else had posted a similar geographical breakout with the subtypes. In North America 1a is much more common than 1b.
SF is San Fran yes. I live halfway across the Bay Bridge on Yerba Buena/treasure Island.
Best, Dave
bc61949 said
Jul 6, 2012
Hey there Dave, great information. Thats why I prefaced my info as hearsay. I didnt even realize that there were any strains past 2-OMG. I had really ignored my diagnosis thinking I could cope. So now its time to become informed and overcome this little bugger. Probably start tx next friday, just waiting for the pharmacy to call about shipment. Davesf=Dave , San Francisco?
Cinnamon Girl said
Jul 6, 2012
Cinnamon Girl wrote:
Here`s an interesting map I found showing the world-wide distribution of genotypes -
P.S.- Just realized that you are just down the street from me.
nohcvforme said
Jul 3, 2012
Texas, 1b
bc61949 said
Jul 3, 2012
1A from San Lorenzo, CA> San Fran Bay area----------I had heard that the 1 a@b strains were european and the 2@3 strains were asian varieties, just hearsay and dont know the relavence
Judy S said
Jun 23, 2012
I was diagnosed with 1b back in 1998, but then Kaiser tested me last year and said it's type 1a. My dr says I may have both. But you're probably talking about someone else. My viral load went from 4.7 million to 371 to UND to <43 to UND to <43 to UND. Just got back from dr appt. Last Monday's lab showed UND.
davesf said
Jun 23, 2012
I vaguely remember reading a post from someone whose genotype "switched" during treatment. Something along the lines that the test only declares the dominant genotype. So when the first one got knocked down to UND, the test then showed the second one.
LadyAlaise said
Jun 23, 2012
I was told by my Liver doc's office that a person can be infected with more than just one Genotype of Hep. (ie: having Genotype 1A does not preclude one from contracting Genotype 2b etc.)
LadyAlaise said
Jun 23, 2012
USA; Massachusetts. Genotype 1A.
Barbara Lee said
Jun 22, 2012
Me too, six months from ending tx I'm still UND.
From the east coast of Florida.
AlexNY said
Jun 19, 2012
1a Russia, but living in New York since 2000, got it either right before or just after came here , not sure. Good luck everyone
sungoddess said
Jun 12, 2012
1a, from west coast of Canada.
mallani said
Jun 6, 2012
Australia. 1b. Probably caught in in Vietnam as medical worker 35 years ago.
kr said
May 28, 2012
1a Canadian - probably got it in Montreal. On week 33 of triple (4 week lead in, 44 week victrelis/peg/riba) - defnitely ready to be done - hope I have some hair left.
B161 said
May 28, 2012
NH, genotype 1a, Bad side effects so stopped triple Tx at 13 1/2 weeks-hummm, 1 month later "undetected", who knows!
suey said
May 24, 2012
Amazing to see where everyone is from. I'm originally from Oregon, but living in Canada now. Genotype 1, from a blood transfusion in Oregon over 30 yrs ago.
JoAnneh said
May 17, 2012
I am a Mississippi Gal!
Geno 1a mildly chirrois
Tried tx 11 yrs ago
Start triple w/ Invicek
This Friday! Thankful
For formun
bison said
May 17, 2012
1b viral load 5m attempted treatment 1999 but had to stop due to thyroid complications...am attempting treatment again soon with triple therapy and close monitoring of thyroid levels..anyone else out there have Hashimotos thyroiditis and on treatment?
Derekrex said
May 14, 2012
1a
Portland, OR Originally (where I got it...I think) Los Angeles, CA (currently)
-- Edited by Derekrex on Monday 14th of May 2012 07:17:14 AM
-- Edited by Derekrex on Monday 14th of May 2012 07:17:33 AM
Is it decrease to 1250 in a week?
1A(tt) Seattle 3rd battle, strart 6m first week on incivek went to 1250
Mexico, 1B
1B Infected in Chicago
-- Edited by Michaele on Monday 24th of September 2012 06:10:56 PM
Hey Artie, I grew up in Birmingham. Let when I was 18 or so and went west. Did most of my debaucherous activity on the South side of B'ham in the early 70's. Seems that there were a number of us from that time that ended up with 1A. Welcome to the forum.
Hi and welcome Artie. Probably if you post this in the New Members Section, you'll get replies. There is no straight answer to your question. Each patient needs a thorough workup before treatment. As you've had HCV for 40 yrs., you'll want a liver biopsy or fibroscan to assess the degree of liver damage. A Google search shows most hepatologists are in Birmingham- there are at least 19 at different clinics, so surely you don't have to wait until Feb.? There are a battery of blood and other tests to be done before treatment is contemplated. Try to speed things up.
Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Europe
I'm in NY, genotype 2.
LI,NY 1A
Picked up genotype 1B in North Dakota.
Grew up 1/2 in Maryland and the other 1/2 here in Georgia ....
Geno type 1a seems to be the popular brand... getting ready to start triple theapy trx in about 2 weeks.. best of luck to you...
Stephanie
plan on being a " Was" soon
NYC 1a
6 weeks post tx, still und
Michigan, USA here..1A
3A
Washington State, genotype 1 A. 4 1/2 weeks into treatment.
Born in New Jersey live in SW Florida now. 1a
British Columbia, Canada. I am the ever popular 1a. Starting treatment in late August.
Michigan genotype 1A
I am from Ontario , Canada , genotype 1 and starting Pegasys treatment tomorrow morning, getting very nervous
Wow...I sure didnt realize how many types of hep there are. I am new to this whole thing, and i just started my treatment this week. so far so good. type 2 is all i know, I think its time to dive in and learn all i can. Not to mention that i would appreciate the support and meet new friends. Carpe Diem! from Connecticut
1b, Fort Lee, NJ (infected in Russia 20+ years ago, probably)
And then there are the subtypes as well. I couldn't find it but someone else had posted a similar geographical breakout with the subtypes. In North America 1a is much more common than 1b.
SF is San Fran yes. I live halfway across the Bay Bridge on Yerba Buena/treasure Island.
Best, Dave
Hey there Dave, great information. Thats why I prefaced my info as hearsay. I didnt even realize that there were any strains past 2-OMG. I had really ignored my diagnosis thinking I could cope. So now its time to become informed and overcome this little bugger. Probably start tx next friday, just waiting for the pharmacy to call about shipment. Davesf=Dave , San Francisco?
Hi Dave, I think this is the map you mean, with the gen 1 subtype breakdowns. I posted it on the first page of this thread.
~ Jill xx
-- Edited by Cinnamon Girl on Friday 6th of July 2012 11:13:35 PM
Hey there Bob,
Here is a link to a map that shows worldwide genotype distribution.
http://www.who.int/vaccine_research/documents/ViralCancer7.pdf
P.S.- Just realized that you are just down the street from me.
1A from San Lorenzo, CA> San Fran Bay area----------I had heard that the 1 a@b strains were european and the 2@3 strains were asian varieties, just hearsay and dont know the relavence
I was diagnosed with 1b back in 1998, but then Kaiser tested me last year and said it's type 1a. My dr says I may have both. But you're probably talking about someone else. My viral load went from 4.7 million to 371 to UND to <43 to UND to <43 to UND. Just got back from dr appt. Last Monday's lab showed UND.
I vaguely remember reading a post from someone whose genotype "switched" during treatment. Something along the lines that the test only declares the dominant genotype. So when the first one got knocked down to UND, the test then showed the second one.
Me too, six months from ending tx I'm still UND
.
From the east coast of Florida.
1a, from west coast of Canada.
Australia. 1b. Probably caught in in Vietnam as medical worker 35 years ago.
1a Canadian - probably got it in Montreal. On week 33 of triple (4 week lead in, 44 week victrelis/peg/riba) - defnitely ready to be done - hope I have some hair left.
1b viral load 5m attempted treatment 1999 but had to stop due to thyroid complications...am attempting treatment again soon with triple therapy and close monitoring of thyroid levels..anyone else out there have Hashimotos thyroiditis and on treatment?
1a
Portland, OR Originally (where I got it...I think)
Los Angeles, CA (currently)
-- Edited by Derekrex on Monday 14th of May 2012 07:17:14 AM
-- Edited by Derekrex on Monday 14th of May 2012 07:17:33 AM