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I've been hearing about the new HEPC treatments that have been coming out these last couple of years (and the prices!); it looks like I may be giving treatment another go. My GP is getting me hooked up with an associate who knows all about grants, etc. So I go for labs Friday and then the HEP doc next week.

I don't know how I contracted HCV, but I found out I had it back in '01, and started the (one. whole. year of) combo Pegintron/Ribavirin the first of '02. The chance of successful treatment was a coin toss back then. Failed, and what's worse, there is a hole in my memory where that whole year should reside.

But. The future is here, and looks to be much brighter. No more "no better than a coin flip" success rates it seems. I'm ready to go, assuming I can afford it, that is.

I found my way here looking at the HEPC Magazine forum (which I found via Lucinda Porter's page), where I read this forum's user mgalbrai advising someone to come here and sign up. So here I am. Lots to absorb here.

I haven't given HCV much thought in the last few years, as there didn't seem to be much I could do about it anyway, especially after seeing Harvoni ads on TV and looking it up ($$$!!!). But lately doctors are telling me it's getting much better, so here we go - I'm in! I hope.

And if it doesn't work out, then the dude will continue to abide.

Glad I found this place, and I wish everyone here the best of success.

Well, I don't know how long it will take to get answers about your grants and all, but if you have your blood work, your fibroscan score, and your info on other medical conditions and current medications along with about $1400-1600 you can be on the REDEMPTION eTrials within a couple weeks. If you have a cooperative doctor who will write you your prescription you can order your own meds and be on treatment within 5-10 days for as little as $850 plus shipping (Sof/Dac) or ~$1200 (Sof/Led). There are lots of options to fit everybody's particular situations. Read about the REDEMPTION eTrials and look through the Pharma's Market.

Read the "Getting Treated" tab above and then start working through the relevant parts of the forum. The "Patient Stories" section should give you all the confidence you need to go forward. And if you have questions just ask.

You're at the right place. This is the site to find your treatment.

Yes, I recommend going for it. I started today.

Hello,

a good indicator of assessing what is going on here on this site, is to look at people's "signatures" below their posts.

People often post their treatment journey and will comment about VL (viral load). - Look for the 'UND' - you will know what it stands for.


Yours


J.

Hey Dude

I'm on Redemption 3 - All went very smoothly, Licensed meds (Hepcivir -L for me) arrived 3-5 days, no sx to note, apart from a 'speedy' morning & and brain-fooged evenings . Feeling great ! - Free yourself

On Redemption 3 you get Free online Dr access too, from the lovely people at MonkMed.

Best wishes to you, you've arrived at a good time.

Welcome The 1B Dude Abides - Wow that's a mouthful! You will find heaps of info and support here.
Good Luck! I started Sof/Dac yesterday - G3a - having 16 weeks Tx.

klhilde wrote: Well, I don't know how long it will take to get answers about your grants and all, but if you have your blood work, your fibroscan score, and your info on other medical conditions and current medications along with about $1400-1600 you can be on the REDEMPTION eTrials within a couple weeks. If you have a cooperative doctor who will write you your prescription you can order your own meds and be on treatment within 5-10 days for as little as $850 plus shipping (Sof/Dac) or ~$1200 (Sof/Led).

That sounds very good!

Yes, I'm playing a waiting game here. I've only just had my blood drawn this morning (lost count after 6 vials) and I'm to see the Hep doc week after next. He has a long waiting list but my PCP sort of fast-tracked me; I assume maybe because of some very bad liver numbers at my last blood test, and/or because it's been 13 years since I failed the peg-int / riba. I dunno. Somewhere along the line I assume I'll need a liver scan as well before I get prescribed.

I imagine the Rx will be highly expensive here in the US, but I just don't know. If it turns out not to be, then that may be a silver cloud in a dark lining - cirrhosis. But it's good to know that there are better options now. The last treatment set me back pretty well, and that was with good insurance! The new treatments (y'know, the ones that actually work?) would wipe me out financially, as I am now retired.

Anyway, thanks again.

splitdog wrote: Yes, I recommend going for it. I started today.

Good deal! I imagine you're feeling relieved already.

sabrecat wrote: Hello,

a good indicator of assessing what is going on here on this site, is to look at people's "signatures" below their posts.

People often post their treatment journey and will comment about VL (viral load). - Look for the 'UND' - you will know what it stands for.

Well, this is my second rodeo, so yes I do know what UND stands for!
Thanks for the info; I may have to dig out my last bloods and compile a sig. of my own.

ETA: Sig

LondonGirl wrote: I'm on Redemption 3 - All went very smoothly, Licensed meds (Hepcivir -L for me) arrived 3-5 dats, no sx to note, apart from a 'speedy' morning & and brain-fooged evenings . Feeling great ! - Free yourself

That's great to hear; hope you keep sides-free for the duration. The brain fog? I've had it for so long I'm not sure I'd know how to act w/o it.

LondonGirl wrote: Best wishes to you, you've arrived at a good time.

Yes, I am encouraged this time. Thanks Best wishes to you too.

Chejai wrote: Welcome The 1B Dude Abides - Wow that's a mouthful!

Heh, yeah I went back to try and change it, but no good.

Chejai wrote: You will find heaps of info and support here.
Good Luck! I started Sof/Dac yesterday - G3a - having 16 weeks Tx.

Good for you! I hope you'll keep us up on how it's going.
Thanks