Hello,

This patient has high fibrosis and definite cirrhosis so would benefit from more than 12 weeks treatment – 24 is ideal. If treatment length is 12 weeks then using Ribavirin should be viewed as important.

4 week result is ok. Undetected would be better but <12 is undetected for test that does <25

Low platelets are expected. Other results are within expectations.

We do see some degree of fatigue in some patients on treatment. Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D seem to have helped some people.

Blood pressure is nothing to worry about.

Water, food, and exercise sound fine.

The need for extended treatment is to increase the success rate.

The cirrhosis will continue to get worse if the disease is not cured.

Yes, adding Ribavirin now could be of use.

With 4 weeks to go it is possible to get medication to you within that time.