Hello JA, welcome to the forum! I'm so sorry to hear about your pelvic fractures and pray that you've mended well. I can't imagine what the pain must've been like. I'm glad there wasn't a baby attached to that box of wipes! Lord knows what would've happened then! I have never had problems like yours but have had ongoing aches and pains in my joints and long bones since taking Interferon in 96. What this round of treatment provides, in addition to SVR hopefully, remains to be determined. I'm thankful that you were able to clear the virus years ago and odds are you will continue to stay that way. As Malcolm said, I see you're in the States now, welcome. I would love to see your previous land of Ireland, what a beautiful country! I'm glad you've joined our group!
mallani said
Dec 2, 2013
Hi Irish Lass,
Welcome. I see you've crossed the pond to the USA. You're lucky to have had Genotype 2- it's easiest to treat, and usually runs a fairly benign course. You must have had treatment in about 2003-4 as Peginterferon was only available after 2002. I remember being asked whether I wanted to try it back then- foolishly I said 'no thanks, I'm going to retire and go sailing'. I had relapsed after 48 weeks of the old interferon, and 2 lots of Interferon and Riba.
Sorry to hear you've got osteoporosis. It's probably not related to HepC or the Interferon but who knows. There are some good treatment options now, so I hope you get it treated. Best of luck. Cheers.
DeRanger said
Dec 2, 2013
JA,
Wow, an amazing story. I can't begin to answer your questions, but there are some people here who I bet can. Or at least can point you in the right direction. Welcome and good luck in your search and possible remediation of your bone condition.
Bill
-- Edited by DeRanger on Monday 2nd of December 2013 05:55:37 AM
Irish Lass said
Dec 1, 2013
Hi All,
Just an intro from my biography....contracted HCV in Feb 91 (from anti-D, I'm Rhesus Negative), told in UK in 95 (it was non-A/non-B then.)
Moved to Ireland in 97, treated by Prof. Hegarty at St.Vincent's hospital Dublin. Was one of the first people in Europe to use Ribavirin/Pegylated Interferon Combination Therapy (genotype 2, minimal scarring, no cirrhosis) was cleared after 1 month of treatment, but protocol then was 12 months. Did the full year. PCR still clear, however over the past few years bone pain / issues happening. Then on 01 Nov. 2013, I fractured my pelvis (upper & lower) by just turning to pick up a box of baby wipes at the store....lots of MRI, basically, I have the bones "of an anorexic 90 yr old). I've been trying to see if others have complained of joint / bone issues, even this long after treatment (10 yrs clear in 2014). Hence my joining this forum
Hi again Irish Lass,
Osteoporosis and chronic HCV are well documented. I've enclosed a couple of references.Cheers.
http://www.natap.org/2008/HCV/022008_02.htm
Hello JA, welcome to the forum! I'm so sorry to hear about your pelvic fractures and pray that you've mended well. I can't imagine what the pain must've been like. I'm glad there wasn't a baby attached to that box of wipes! Lord knows what would've happened then! I have never had problems like yours but have had ongoing aches and pains in my joints and long bones since taking Interferon in 96. What this round of treatment provides, in addition to SVR hopefully, remains to be determined. I'm thankful that you were able to clear the virus years ago and odds are you will continue to stay that way. As Malcolm said, I see you're in the States now, welcome. I would love to see your previous land of Ireland, what a beautiful country! I'm glad you've joined our group!
Hi Irish Lass,
Welcome. I see you've crossed the pond to the USA. You're lucky to have had Genotype 2- it's easiest to treat, and usually runs a fairly benign course. You must have had treatment in about 2003-4 as Peginterferon was only available after 2002. I remember being asked whether I wanted to try it back then- foolishly I said 'no thanks, I'm going to retire and go sailing'. I had relapsed after 48 weeks of the old interferon, and 2 lots of Interferon and Riba.
Sorry to hear you've got osteoporosis. It's probably not related to HepC or the Interferon but who knows. There are some good treatment options now, so I hope you get it treated. Best of luck. Cheers.
JA,
Wow, an amazing story. I can't begin to answer your questions, but there are some people here who I bet can. Or at least can point you in the right direction. Welcome and good luck in your search and possible remediation of your bone condition.
Bill
-- Edited by DeRanger on Monday 2nd of December 2013 05:55:37 AM
Hi All,
Just an intro from my biography....contracted HCV in Feb 91 (from anti-D, I'm Rhesus Negative), told in UK in 95 (it was non-A/non-B then.)
Moved to Ireland in 97, treated by Prof. Hegarty at St.Vincent's hospital Dublin. Was one of the first people in Europe to use Ribavirin/Pegylated Interferon Combination Therapy (genotype 2, minimal scarring, no cirrhosis) was cleared after 1 month of treatment, but protocol then was 12 months. Did the full year. PCR still clear, however over the past few years bone pain / issues happening. Then on 01 Nov. 2013, I fractured my pelvis (upper & lower) by just turning to pick up a box of baby wipes at the store....lots of MRI, basically, I have the bones "of an anorexic 90 yr old). I've been trying to see if others have complained of joint / bone issues, even this long after treatment (10 yrs clear in 2014). Hence my joining this forum