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Brian1412


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Can you drink prom j  juice?       I atribute that a huge part of my recovery.  Hang in there



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Hi Observer,

You've probably got low platelets and the Prothrombin Time may be increased. All part of cirrhosis. We live with it. 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

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Observer wrote:

I am on day day 4 Holkira pak with Rib, I have noticed I seem to be getting very dark, rather large and random bruises, mainly on my legs and without obvious cause.
Is that something forum members have seen before from treatment? 

thank you

Alison

 I'm soooo tired of easy shallow bruising.  Happens mostly on my arms, makes me look like a decrepit old fart. Doc says it's cirrhotic and should have been looked into years ago.  I choose to believe it's going to improve after SVR, I hope yours does too.



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Age 64 Geno 1a  Diagnosed 11/14/14 with 6.3 mill VL after 40ish years of infection.  Harvoni tx started 8/15.  SVR12 Feb 4, 2016  Last appt with specialist was told to have my gp order metabolic testing once or twice a year because his services weren't needed any longer.  Still happy dancing.
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thank you, I will.
I have avoided iron rich foods in my diet, perhaps now that my liver will function again and actually process iron, I will be able to eat pomegranates and spinach again.
That would be awesome

Alison



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61 y/o, Infected via transfusion Oct'83, GT-1a, F-4 cirrhotic,
tx Holkira pak/moderiba 12 weeks

4 years.... successful dragon slayer 
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Hi, get your doc to check your blood clotting screen as this can cause brusing also - there is no need to be worried and as has already been stated just a platelet issue. Good luck,

Nirmalee



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I think that`s the best thing to do, Alison, and your doctor will be able to advise you.   You don`t need to worry about an Advil or two now and then, that`s fine, and keeping up your water intake is very sensible.

Do let us know you get on after you`ve spoken with your doctor. 



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Jill 

(71 yo, lives in UK)

Was Gen 3a, 

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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Thank you Cinnamon Girl,
I am not taking anything at all except the holkira pak and 600 mg of ribavirin (twice daily)
...well I have taken an advil twice for headaches but find water works so trying to avoid that.
I will call them tomorrow, I don't have bloodwork scheduled for 10 days.

Alison



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tx Holkira pak/moderiba 12 weeks

4 years.... successful dragon slayer 
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Hi Alison, it sounds like you could have a reduced platelet count, as that can can lead to bruising easily.  Are  you taking any other medications, which might be interacting with the Holkira Pak drugs?  People with cirrhosis tend to have low platelets anyway, and it`s possible that starting treatment has made this worse.

I would let your treatment doctor know what`s happening as soon as you can, and in the meantime please be careful not to hurt yourself!  smile

 

 

 



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Jill 

(71 yo, lives in UK)

Was Gen 3a, 

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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I am on day day 4 Holkira pak with Rib, I have noticed I seem to be getting very dark, rather large and random bruises, mainly on my legs and without obvious cause.
Is that something forum members have seen before from treatment? 

thank you

Alison



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