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TimS44


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Thanks Dustbear and Biggyb,

 Seeing so many people on here become undetectable is very inspiring. Particularly seeing/hearing what they had to go through to get there. I am deterimined to give this thing my best shot and join the ranks of UND. Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!



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Genotype 1a. Triple therapy Interferon/Riba and Solvaldi. Initial VL 37.6 mil. Week 2 138. Biopsy 2/2. pre tx AST 37. ALT 60. 
dustbear


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Welcome aboard Tim!

Sounds like you are a positive dragon slayer already.

Good luck and I wish you the best.



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Geno 1A, since 1981. SOT 1/2013   TX stopped 11/2013 in week 45/48 due to Myositis & Interstitial Lung Disease. Completed 94% of Peg-Inter dbl TX, UND since week 4.  SVR 4/2014!  Still SVR after 4+ yrs!

"Day by day, step by step, breath by breath"
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Welcome Tim, very good luck to you on your TX.

12 weeks, its getting better all the time.



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58 yo..Relapsed in 99 and again in 2004. Started triple therapy with Victrelis July 22,2012.  genotype 1a. week 8,12,16,24 VL Undetectable..E.O.T -- 6-22-2013,,,EOT + 24., UND. 

SVR !!!

 

~Bob~
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Tim

Welcome. Hope every thing goes by before you know it. Good crew here with a lot of knowledge and always an ear if you just wanna scream and vent,  Wish all the best for you.



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Agree with Malcolm so glad term of
Treatment is reducing for many as he and I
Were 48 weekers.

 Its those first few weeks
That are so scary for not knowing what
To expect! I was ready to stop at three months.
It's long enough!
Best wishes!
I achieved SVR and hope to see you all
Make it too! I will be keeping up with your progress



-- Edited by JoAnneh on Sunday 9th of February 2014 02:47:20 AM

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Genotype 1a, Triple therapy w/Invicek started May 19, 2012

DET 4 wk. UND 2,6,12,24 48 treatment. Achieved SVR 2013!
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Hi Tim,

Welcome from me as well. You should do well and don't feel guilty about only doing 12 weeks. We're all happy to see treatment becoming easier. Best of luck and let us know how you progress. Cheers.



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Geno 1b, IL28B CT,  x3 prior relapser,  ex-cirrhotic, 75 yo, did 48 weeks with Victrelis/Peg./Riba.  VL 1.28m at start, UNDET. at 8 ,12 ,16 ,24 ,30  and 48 weeks.  EOT 15 Feb 2013 , UNDET. at EOT + 28 weeks. SVR!  Still Undet. at EOT +5 years

Malcolm
TimS44


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Hi cinnamon girl, Thanks for the welcome! Everyone here has been real nice. Feeling a little bit drained and tired this eve, but I guess that's to be expected. Hopefully with only 12 weeks of treatment the side effects won't be too bad.

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Genotype 1a. Triple therapy Interferon/Riba and Solvaldi. Initial VL 37.6 mil. Week 2 138. Biopsy 2/2. pre tx AST 37. ALT 60. 
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Hi Tim, welcome from me too! I can understand why you put off doing treatment till now, 12 weeks is a far less daunting prospect than a longer stretch, and with the addition of Sovaldi you should do well. 

I hope it all goes smoothly for you and you experience minimal side effects.  Being young and fit at the start is a big help and many people find that keeping active is the best way to get through treatment, for those who are able to. 

As you`ve already seen, this a very friendly and helpful group and you`ll soon feel at home here!  smile

Best of luck, keep in touch!

 

 



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24wks Peg Ifn/Riba, Sep 2010 - Mch 2011

UND @ Wk.4, UND @ EOT, 

SVR Nov 2011 --> Still UND @ EOT + 4 yrs.

 

 
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Thought it rang a bell. Been there a few times, all at the North Rim. Magical place!

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TimS44


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Hi Wayne,

Thanks for the well wishes! Sending you the same!

The picture was taken at the Grand Canyon in 2010. Friend and I spent several days camping and hiking there. Beautiful place!

Tim

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Genotype 1a. Triple therapy Interferon/Riba and Solvaldi. Initial VL 37.6 mil. Week 2 138. Biopsy 2/2. pre tx AST 37. ALT 60. 
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Hi Tim,

New here as well. Wishing you nothing but the best as you begin your journey. Positive thinking! Amazing, the power of the mind.

Just curious, your avatar? Where was pic taken?

Wayne



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66 y/o male - Geno 1b - F4 cirrhotic dx 2001 - 16 wk treatment w/ Sovaldi/Olysio/Riba - Und @ EOT+24 SVR

 
TimS44


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Thanks Tim,

I usually drink a ton of water already so I'm on top of that. Just hope the appetite keeps up. I'm hoping staying at work keeps my mind occupied. Staying positive that I'll be ok and get through this finally!

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Genotype 1a. Triple therapy Interferon/Riba and Solvaldi. Initial VL 37.6 mil. Week 2 138. Biopsy 2/2. pre tx AST 37. ALT 60. 
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Tim,

Welcome to the forums. Take good care of your physical condition, get as much rest as you can, drink unimaginable amounts of water and eat like a body builder. I wish I had stayed working while on tx, it would have surely been trying, but I think it's the better way to go. Best of luck with your treatment.

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Treatment halted on Aug.8,2012 due to vision problem.  6 month post tx labs

Aug.2013 SVR

Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared, and humble when you are victorious.
- Unknown

 

 
TimS44


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Thanks for the welcome Tig. I had a biopsy done last year I was stage 2 fibrosis and stage 2 scarring? I don't have the paperwork here but I remember it was stage 2 for both. My AST have been normal and my ALT have been slightly elevated for years (4-10 pts high). My viral load was 3.7 million. I took my first "dart" last night and actually feel pretty good today. I know some of that is because I am just happy to start the treatment. This has been on my mind for years. I have put it off over fear of Inter/Rib therapy, but with the Solvaldi and a 12 week treatment course, I knew that was time to take care of it. (possible negative changes in health insurance at the end of the year helped with the decision as well! Grateful to feel this good so far and hope it satys mild. I work outdoors in construction so hope the energy stays up!

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Genotype 1a. Triple therapy Interferon/Riba and Solvaldi. Initial VL 37.6 mil. Week 2 138. Biopsy 2/2. pre tx AST 37. ALT 60. 
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Good Morning Tim,

Welcome to the forum! I'm glad you introduced yourself and look forward to seeing you on the boards. There is a host of friendly, knowledgeable people here. We have a mix of people undergoing Tx, some through and successful as well as those giving it another go. We welcome everyone, including those important caregivers! It's a great group. Be sure to avail yourself of the search function at the top of each page. It's chock full of useful stuff and if you can't find it there, just ask and we'll do our best to provide prompt, informed opinions. Please feel free to add any information such as tests you've had done, like a biopsy, liver function studies (AST/ALT), etc. That all helps us provide better informed opinions. Talk to you soon! Good luck on your treatment!

Tig



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TimS44


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Just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to the board. My name is Tim. I live in NH. I'm 38 and was diagnosed about 15 years ago. I just started treatment yesterday. So far, so good. Only 12 weeks for me, I almost feel guilty seeing some others with much longer tx times on here. Good luck to all!! 



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