Carl, congratulations, good luck for next VL tests.
You posted ones very useful chart for Hemoglobin levels after 12 weeks. Can you updated it for your 18 weeks? Thanks
Sunrise747 said
Apr 28, 2012
Thanks all! ! appreciate the support. We are all in this together!
-- Edited by Sunrise747 on Saturday 28th of April 2012 10:29:55 PM
LanaiSurferGirl said
Apr 28, 2012
great to hear!! I was also on reduced riba for a while (2 weeks of no riba, 4 weeks of just 200 mg, 2 weeks of 400 mg, and 1 of 600 mg before going back to my normal dose of 800). I am inspired to hear that you are still negative. I am going to try for a total of 36 weeks to wipe this thing out but keep having new side effects pop up so am taking it a little bit at a time. :)
As i said before and now its posted , Wishing you the best!Riba Reduction doesnt affect SVR
AlexNY said
Apr 26, 2012
great news )))!!!!!!!!!!!
greenqueen said
Apr 26, 2012
That's wonderful news, Sunrise!
Wishing you the success you deserve
Love Steff xx
Cinnamon Girl said
Apr 26, 2012
Excellent news Sunrise, congrats! Hearing that result must have been so reassuring for you.
Keep going, you`re doing great!
~ Jill xx
innerview said
Apr 25, 2012
Sunrise!!! GREAT NEWS!!! Yea for us 600mg riba eaters! I am so happy to hear your report! and I wish you continued success on your journey!!!
Mark
Minerva said
Apr 25, 2012
That's wonderful news Sunrise, and i'm sure a very welcome boost to help you thru the rest of your tx.
Keep on keeping on and everything crossed you get your result this time.
Hugs
Heather xxx
jwmaher said
Apr 25, 2012
My hearta reacahes out to you. I'm also sooo happy for you. It's such a tortureous thing to go through. Let me know how things go for you and again I'm happy for you and will say a couple of prayers for you
Best To You,
Mike
Sunrise747 said
Apr 25, 2012
I must confess I always hold my breath when I am about to hear the results of my viral load test. I suspect this is particularly true for those of us relapsers who lived through 48 weeks of combo treatment (as I did in 2001) with an undetectable viral load -- only to be told "It's back" six months post treatment.
The fact that I have been on a 600mg Riba dose since week 11 has made me worry how that might impact my success. After all, why would they prescribe 1,200mg if 600mg produces the same results?
So I asked for an 18-week "Heptimax" viral load test (normally they are only done at 4, 12 and 24 weeks) for peace of mind. I held my breath yet again when the Dr called this morning. Phew...My viral load is still negative! Just two more calls like that I am home free.
Maybe I should allow myself to imagine that this treatment really will work this time. I have been afraid to entertain such thoughts.
-- Edited by Sunrise747 on Wednesday 25th of April 2012 04:10:24 PM
Thanks UV! Updated chart attached. Click below.
Carl, congratulations, good luck for next VL tests.
You posted ones very useful chart for Hemoglobin levels after 12 weeks. Can you updated it for your 18 weeks? Thanks
Thanks all! ! appreciate the support. We are all in this together!
-- Edited by Sunrise747 on Saturday 28th of April 2012 10:29:55 PM
great to hear!! I was also on reduced riba for a while (2 weeks of no riba, 4 weeks of just 200 mg, 2 weeks of 400 mg, and 1 of 600 mg before going back to my normal dose of 800). I am inspired to hear that you are still negative. I am going to try for a total of 36 weeks to wipe this thing out but keep having new side effects pop up so am taking it a little bit at a time. :)
Some info on riba dose reduction>
http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/t48822605/study-evaluating-anemia-management-strategies-used-with-vict/
As i said before and now its posted , Wishing you the best!Riba Reduction doesnt affect SVR
great news )))!!!!!!!!!!!
That's wonderful news, Sunrise!
Wishing you the success you deserve
Love Steff xx
Excellent news Sunrise, congrats! Hearing that result must have been so reassuring for you.
Keep going, you`re doing great!
~ Jill xx
Sunrise!!! GREAT NEWS!!! Yea for us 600mg riba eaters! I am so happy to hear your report! and I wish you continued success on your journey!!!
Mark
That's wonderful news Sunrise, and i'm sure a very welcome boost to help you thru the rest of your tx.
Keep on keeping on and everything crossed you get your result this time.
Hugs
Heather xxx
My hearta reacahes out to you. I'm also sooo happy for you. It's such a tortureous thing to go through. Let me know how things go for you and again I'm happy for you and will say a couple of prayers for you
Best To You,
Mike
I must confess I always hold my breath when I am about to hear the results of my viral load test. I suspect this is particularly true for those of us relapsers who lived through 48 weeks of combo treatment (as I did in 2001) with an undetectable viral load -- only to be told "It's back" six months post treatment.
The fact that I have been on a 600mg Riba dose since week 11 has made me worry how that might impact my success. After all, why would they prescribe 1,200mg if 600mg produces the same results?
So I asked for an 18-week "Heptimax" viral load test (normally they are only done at 4, 12 and 24 weeks) for peace of mind. I held my breath yet again when the Dr called this morning. Phew...My viral load is still negative! Just two more calls like that I am home free.
Maybe I should allow myself to imagine that this treatment really will work this time. I have been afraid to entertain such thoughts.
-- Edited by Sunrise747 on Wednesday 25th of April 2012 04:10:24 PM