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Huey


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Hi, glad you are on board, The geno-type 2's are being treated with Sovaldi here in

USA i don't know whare you are, But 2's respond to the Sovaldi well. good luck.

We are all in this together Keep your stick on the ice. Red Green Show



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Aloha Jerseygirl,

as has already been stated you found a forum with members who are experienced with different treatments, a fountain of info on side effects and lots of support. you and I share the same genotype. luckily it's one of the easiest to treat so your outcome is promising. There are some amazing new drugs out there with high success rates. When you do treatment let us know if you are having side effects. This is a good place to rant and rave. As for biopsys I'm not going to comment except to say find a good doctor, my experience wasn't good but I don't think my doctor was very compassionate. 

Gigi



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JerseyGirl


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Thank you so much everyone.  As I am able to get information, I will add it to my profile.

 



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Hi Beatrice,

Welcome to the forum! We're all glad you found your way here. As Duane mentioned, this is a great time for treatment. The new protocols have never been better and it seems like each new season brings with it another opportunity and improvement for those affected by this disease. Genotype 2 has been one of the easiest (successful) to treat and the success rates are most promising. The current recommended course of treatment using Sovaldi and weight based dosing of Ribavirin, is over a 12 week period. You should do very well on this treatment.

When you have some additional information, as Duane mentioned, add a short bio in your signature line. It helps people respond to your posts and gives us a quick reference to your current situation and history. Please check out our Search function at the top center of each page. You'll be able to find answers to most of your questions there. Use it to find out more on the subject of biopsies. Anything you can't find, don't hesitate to ask. 

Tig



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Welcome JerseyGirl.

 You've found an excellent source for information and understanding from many who have been through and are going through the process of beating this illness.

It was suggested to me, and I now understand why, to become involved in my treatment and to get educated about what's happening and why.

There is an enormous amount of information here in order to answer most questions you will have, and I found that the 'Search" function key is a really good tool to use for that purpose.

Also, if your like me, I had no idea what some of the abbreviations mean that are used often on this forum. To help with this I use the "List of Forum Abbreviations" posted by mallani HERE.

  So come on in and join our family where we all have a common bond - 'beating the hepatitis C virus'. smile

 



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JerseyGirl, I've had about seven or so liver biopsy's, it's not so bad.  The worst part is the anticipation.

During my third, the nurse mentioned to the Doc that I seemed tense and suggest Versed, kind of like Valium.

It took the edge off, so now like the American Express card (never leave home without it), I always ask for Versed.

I think it's what they call a twilight drug.

I've been through many, many studies: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Penn State Medical Center, and finally University of Pennsylvania, I live in South Jersey.

I had great success with Sofosbuvir and Ribavirin (undetected from day 3 through 48 weeks and post week 12) until that is, Post Week 24, when the beast came back.   And I'm hearing others are reaching SVR.

Trying another study shortly with the same 2 meds, plus a third Ledipasvir.  I'm a sucker for these studies.

So don't be nervous about the Biopsy and ask for a little something to take the edge off.  In fact the worst part of the Biopsy was the laying on my side for an hour or two after...  I was ready to go right away, but you know those Doctors.

P.S. this forum is a great place to read about various treatment, side effect, and get support.

All my best, your in our prayers.  



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Welcome, and I understand what you are feeling being just dx with this virus.

You have found the right place to get lots of support and answers from people that have all been thru the whole process.

First fear not...........No better time in history to treat the HCV than this fall, you could very well be cured in 6 moths depending on tx and your condition.

Update your sig. line in your user profile to give as much info as you can and people here will jump right in and help you.

 

Hang in there !

 

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Thanks for having this forum.

 

Hello Everyone, I was recently diagnosed. I have Genotype 2. Ultrasound came back good, sending me for liver biopsy next. Trying to get on new treatment plan. Any insight to the liver biopsy which sounds scary and the new treatment?



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