The fact you responded well to the 2 drug Rx bodes well for you on the triple tx.
I too did the incivek, and although the Sx are what I would call "quite uncomfortable" , it was certainly "doable"
For me the itching was the worst, and I found out near the end, it was mosly the riba.
The two other kind of tough things were the anemia (I just had to learn to slow way down and pace), and the anal burning, which was quite intense a few times.
If you run into these and other side effects, ask around here. We have been there, and can offer a few suggestions.
Best of luck to you,
Brad
Bloomster said
Jan 22, 2013
Welcome - my husband on a second try also although he's on Victrelis. All the best as you start therapy. Caroline
onabugeisha said
Jan 22, 2013
Good Luck on your second round and welcome. Cathy
GodsGrl said
Jan 22, 2013
Welcome! I know your area, where are you by St. George? Love the red rock there! Keep your head up and again welcome!
mallani said
Jan 22, 2013
Hi John,
Welcome to the forum. We are gathering a good group of cirrhotics and we need all the help we can get. Good luck with your treatment.
Slick Rock Red said
Jan 22, 2013
Thanks for the warm welcome. Commonality can build strong hands. And that is a blessing to all. I hope to be able to help others also.
Greetings from chilly Northern Utah
Glad to have found this board. This is my 2nd round with treatment. The first time was 2005. I responded well to the Peg and Riv but the bugs came back. I'm really looking forward to the use of the Incievk (does that sound crazy or what?) I mean I'm excited with my odds being so much better for a cure. This is week 2
I look forward to learning and sharing.
John aka Slick Rock RedÂ
Im HVC Geno I stage 4 cirrhosis
JoAnneh said
Jan 22, 2013
John, Welcome to the forum! Invicek is great Opportunity for us to beat Hep C as I am cirrhotic too. My 1st tx was 2001, never cleared. This time I am UND! I have 12 weeks to go. Ask any questions and use SEARCH button On web page. You will find lots of great advice.
Mary Jane said
Jan 22, 2013
all the best to you John second go around... MJ
bauhaus76 said
Jan 22, 2013
hi slick! mabe some itching will be present the first 12 weeks! good luck.
Neil_Canuck said
Jan 21, 2013
Welcome Slick. Quite a few people here on incivek so feel free to ask questions. Quite the knowledgeable bunch here.
Slick Rock Red said
Jan 21, 2013
Greetings from chilly Northern Utah
Glad to have found this board. This is my 2nd round with treatment. The first time was 2005. I responded well to the Peg and Riv but the bugs came back. I'm really looking forward to the use of the Incievk (does that sound crazy or what?) I mean I'm excited with my odds being so much better for a cure. This is week 2
I look forward to learning and sharing.
John aka Slick Rock Red
Im HVC Geno I stage 4 cirrhosis
-- Edited by Slick Rock Red on Monday 21st of January 2013 07:38:08 PM
Welcome aboard!
The fact you responded well to the 2 drug Rx bodes well for you on the triple tx.
I too did the incivek, and although the Sx are what I would call "quite uncomfortable" , it was certainly "doable"
For me the itching was the worst, and I found out near the end, it was mosly the riba.
The two other kind of tough things were the anemia (I just had to learn to slow way down and pace), and the anal burning, which was quite intense a few times.
If you run into these and other side effects, ask around here. We have been there, and can offer a few suggestions.
Best of luck to you,
Brad
Welcome - my husband on a second try also although he's on Victrelis. All the best as you start therapy. Caroline
Good Luck on your second round and welcome. Cathy
Welcome! I know your area, where are you by St. George? Love the red rock there! Keep your head up and again welcome!
Hi John,
Welcome to the forum. We are gathering a good group of cirrhotics and we need all the help we can get. Good luck with your treatment.
Thanks for the warm welcome. Commonality can build strong hands. And that is a blessing to all. I hope to be able to help others also.
Greetings from chilly Northern Utah
Glad to have found this board. This is my 2nd round with treatment. The first time was 2005. I responded well to the Peg and Riv but the bugs came back. I'm really looking forward to the use of the Incievk (does that sound crazy or what?) I mean I'm excited with my odds being so much better for a cure. This is week 2
I look forward to learning and sharing.
John aka Slick Rock RedÂ
Im HVC Geno I stage 4 cirrhosis
Welcome to the forum! Invicek is great
Opportunity for us to beat Hep C
as I am cirrhotic too.
My 1st tx was 2001, never cleared.
This time I am UND! I have 12 weeks to go.
Ask any questions and use SEARCH button
On web page. You will find lots of great advice.
all the best to you John second go around... MJ
hi slick! mabe some itching will be present the first 12 weeks! good luck.
Welcome Slick. Quite a few people here on incivek so feel free to ask questions. Quite the knowledgeable bunch here.
Greetings from chilly Northern Utah
Glad to have found this board. This is my 2nd round with treatment. The first time was 2005. I responded well to the Peg and Riv but the bugs came back. I'm really looking forward to the use of the Incievk (does that sound crazy or what?) I mean I'm excited with my odds being so much better for a cure. This is week 2
I look forward to learning and sharing.
John aka Slick Rock Red
Im HVC Geno I stage 4 cirrhosis
-- Edited by Slick Rock Red on Monday 21st of January 2013 07:38:08 PM