Thanks Alison,

I couldn't find any information on it. When I looked it up I used "Moderba". I spelled it wrong. Thanks for getting back to me on that!

Hi Tig,

No worries,

I guess Modreiba must be Abbvie's Canadian ribavirin.
It says Moderiba in big letters and ribavirin in small letters under it.

Cheers

Alison

Hi Alison,

I totally missed your intro here last month and came across it this morning, sorry about that! You're well aware by now how effective this protocol is and you should do very well on it. 

I was reading your signature and wonder if you could tell me what the "Moderba" component of your treatment is? I tried to find some info and came up blank.

Welcome to the group! I'm glad you're here 

Welcome Alison. 

You've found a great place with wonderful, knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate people.  Lot's of good info and experiences in dealing with health  issues and treatment of hcv.  Glad to hear you're getting started.  As you can in my signature line I recently found SVR after numerous tries.  You'll be there before long. :)    Btw. my wife also teaches art in elementary school and is a really gifted artist in many different mediums when she has time. Over the years she has done pottery, stained glass, painting/drawing, silk screen, beautiful hand embroidery, beautiful woodburning, calligraphy, and many, many different crafts. She will be retiring this year and may actually find time to pursue her gifts.

The new tx's aren't too bad and "cure" rates are high.   Best wishes for a speedy course of treatment and renewed health. :)

Hi Alison, so glad you found this safe harbor.  Read the treads, ask questions, take a seat on this train of people headed for health, and relax.    Marsha

Hi Alison,

Welcome to our little group.  As others have said, you'll find much knowledge and support here.  I'm on week 9 of a 12 week program of viekira pak and riba.  Everyone reacts differently, but for me, the first couple weeks were the hardest, and even that was pretty manageable.  

This is a very safe place to ask anything.  Even if you just need a little sympathy cuz you feel crumby, here's the place to get it - we've all been there and want to help you through it.  

 Penny

Hi Alison, welcome...I`m glad you`ve taken the plunge and joined us here!

Great news that you`ve just started your Holkira Pak, you should do very well on this excellent treatment.  You may find you have some side effects from the ribavirin, for example tiredness and irritability, although as you`re only doing 8 weeks you probably won`t experience much difficulty.  I expect it will go by very fast.

I sympathise with how sick you`ve been for such a long time and had to leave a job you loved.  I also suffered badly with chemical intolerances for many years and  know how difficult and unpleasant that is.  Since I successfully cleared the virus and reached SVR that problem has improved immensely, as well as my general health and energy levels. 

You`ll find this is a very friendly and supportive group, so keep in touch and we`ll be with you on your journey. 

Wishing you all the best of luck! 

Thank you for the welcomes, Matt and Mike

I am pretty excited to be on treatment and to finally get rid of this virus.

I've been pretty sick for a long,long while, having bad liver function led to me developing immune problems and food/chemical allergies.
I've had to give up my beloved job of 24 years, teaching art at a really cool elementary school.

I am so glad that forum members have made it clear how important drinking water is with treatment.
I never really eat much, so that's being a challenge, but I'll get it sorted.

Anyhoo Thanks for listening

Alison

 Hi Alison.

 Welcome to the forum. I'm glad you decided to join us. Since you've already had a look around the site I'm sure you already know that there is plenty of information for you here as well as plenty of helpful and supportive members. And I imagine you've already found the thread dedicated to those members treating with Holkira Pak, (`Viekira Pak` in the US):

All Aboard for the "Viekira Pak" Treatment Train: Enjoy the Ride for 12 or 24 weeks!

And for information on creating your own signature to help with accuracy when other members reply to your post click here:

Forum Abbreviations Link and Help with Creating your Signature

There will be more members stopping by to welcome you also so make yourself at home and fire away with any questions you have. Good luck with your treatment and an SVR result.

Hello Observer

Welcome to the forum, you have found a good place. We are very happy you have come out of the shadows, the forum can help you on your treatment journey because we have traveled same road you will travel. Ask us questions or use the query box, we are happy to help.

The protocol you have chosen is a good one for GT1a patients, try to stay active and hydrate during the day. Hoping all goes well

matt  

Hello,
I just joined the forum although I have been a lurker in the past.

I am level 4 fibrosis/ cirrhotic and am/was treatment naive
I started treatment yesterday.
I am taking the Abbvie "Holkira" pak as well as rbv.
Dr wanted me on a 12 week treatment but here in BC the pharmacare will only pay for 8 weeks of harvoni.


anyhow, thanks for all the great information
Alison