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Honker Heads for Hobart in 4 Days 8 years 3 months ago #9646
How exciting for you Honker! The countdown is on and what a beautiful place to go and commence Tx. Ariel has given an awesome tour guide there, makes me want to go back, it really is a stunning part of the country. Unfortunately, an ex of mine held me captive and then tried to throw me off the Lyell Highway above Queenstown! But hey as long as you have no Psycho travel companions you should have a Great time All the best Honker QLD Australia ☀️ G3a HCV 35 yrs Tx naive Started Sof/Dac 13/01/16 Dec '15 AST 70 ALT 89 GGT 124 Fibroscore 8.5 F1-F2 13 Feb'16 VL UND AST 24 ALT 26 GGT 50H | |
Honker Heads for Hobart in 4 Days 8 years 3 months ago #9656
Hi Chejai, Fortunately, the only psycho om this trip is me. Thanks for the support. I will be posting. Honker Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment, Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015) Fibroscan F0 Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016 Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman Feb. 29 Week 5 of tx ALT 23 Undetected May 26 4 EOT ALT 25 AST 28 Didn't test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT August 1 Liver enzymes in normal range HCV UNDETECTED The following user(s) said Thank You: Chejai | |
Honker Heads for Hobart 8 years 3 months ago #9676
| Lol Honker - Nearly ready? I'm really looking forward to hearing about your experience of getting well GT1a Dec14 F2/8.7 VL 900000-2.5M Jan16 Hepcivir-L MonkMed/Redemption Baseline: VL 913575 Alt 76 Platelets low Wk2 VL1157 Alt 23 DET Wk 8 VL 32 Alt19 'In the slow lane' June16 Fibro 5.7 F0/1 LIF 1.5 Wk 11 VL<12 Alt 13 Det/Unq Extending tx 12 wks Mylan Sofo/Dac MonkMed Wk 14 VL <12 Det/Unq Wk 16 VL UNDETECTED Wk 22 + 4 Wks Sunprevir FixHepC Wk 24 UNDETECTED Alt 13 Wk 12 post tx SVR12 Wk 26 SVR24 Thank-you Tim, Dr Debasis @ MonkMed & Dr Freeman @ Fix HepC |
Honker Heads for Hobart 8 years 3 months ago #9677
Yes, I moved from my flat and now in traveling mode. Will leave on Sunday night. I will be posting. Very excited. Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment, Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015) Fibroscan F0 Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016 Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman Feb. 29 Week 5 of tx ALT 23 Undetected May 26 4 EOT ALT 25 AST 28 Didn't test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT August 1 Liver enzymes in normal range HCV UNDETECTED | |
Honker Heads for Hobart Really Soon 8 years 3 months ago #9678
And thanks again to Tim, Greg, Dr. Freeman and the people at the Buyers Club. I look forward to meeting you. Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment, Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015) Fibroscan F0 Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016 Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman Feb. 29 Week 5 of tx ALT 23 Undetected May 26 4 EOT ALT 25 AST 28 Didn't test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT August 1 Liver enzymes in normal range HCV UNDETECTED The following user(s) said Thank You: MonkMed | |
Honker Heads for Hobart 8 years 3 months ago #9680
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Personally, I cannot thank thank them enough, especially Tim at MonkMed who has offered daily support continuously from day 1 beyond the call of duty. I have now got GP and consultant support here in the UK too - Can't mention names on here, but if you are reading - Thank you too!. HepatitisC patients are so under-supported - to the level of discrimination against us compared to other ailments. You guys have made positive change - Awesome ! Safe, happy travels Honker GT1a Dec14 F2/8.7 VL 900000-2.5M Jan16 Hepcivir-L MonkMed/Redemption Baseline: VL 913575 Alt 76 Platelets low Wk2 VL1157 Alt 23 DET Wk 8 VL 32 Alt19 'In the slow lane' June16 Fibro 5.7 F0/1 LIF 1.5 Wk 11 VL<12 Alt 13 Det/Unq Extending tx 12 wks Mylan Sofo/Dac MonkMed Wk 14 VL <12 Det/Unq Wk 16 VL UNDETECTED Wk 22 + 4 Wks Sunprevir FixHepC Wk 24 UNDETECTED Alt 13 Wk 12 post tx SVR12 Wk 26 SVR24 Thank-you Tim, Dr Debasis @ MonkMed & Dr Freeman @ Fix HepC |
Honker Heads for Hobart 8 years 3 months ago #10052
Started treatment Tuesday Feb. 2 I am writing this to describe my experience and the healing process in hopes that it will be helpful to others and I will have a record. Day 1 - opened the first bottle, filled my 7 day pill case and stared at it for a few minutes. A little bit hesitant as I have shied away from taking any form of medication for many years. Then I took it. It was a gorgeous day, so after getting set up with SIM card and Bus pass, I went for a walk along the Hobart Rivulet. By the time I got to Cascade Gardens I was a little tired, so I took a short nap. Only side noticeable side effect was vivid dreaming and waking up with a start. Otherwise, sleep was normal. Day 2 - spent today at the Botanical Garden. Lovely and I felt very energized. I noticed some sensitivity in my left eye when I got back to the hotel, but it went away quite quickly. Fortunately, I have some very dark sunglasses that I will wear tomorrow. I feel upbeat and energetic tonight. Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment, Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015) Fibroscan F0 Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016 Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman Feb. 29 Week 5 of tx ALT 23 Undetected May 26 4 EOT ALT 25 AST 28 Didn't test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT August 1 Liver enzymes in normal range HCV UNDETECTED The following user(s) said Thank You: mgalbrai, Chejai, Ariel, Gaj, Lynne-Francis-facebook, Tina-Hill-facebook | |
Honker Heads for Hobart 8 years 3 months ago #10054
I recommend the breakfast at Mures fish restaurant on the waterfront in Hobart, have you tried it yet? M, 57, Live in Wellington,NZ. Genotype 1a diagnosed in 2013. Treating for the first time since October 31 with Buyers Club Sof/Led. Thanks so much guys. Minimal side effects apart from sore throat at the start.. Viral load 5.4m when treatment started, Undetected at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, End of Treatment and 12-weeks post EOT. Yay! The following user(s) said Thank You: honker | |
Honker Heads for Hobart 8 years 3 months ago #10059
Welcome to Oz Honker Wonderful news that you have started and are enjoying beautiful Hobart isn't it pretty I'm on sof/led and also have sore eyes I like Tinas idea about carrying an eye liquid Yes the sun here is very strong even on cloudy days, I am across Bass Straight in Victoria but Tassie is as burny on the skin So great to hear you have arrived and are on tx I'm looking forward to your tx travelogue Love from Ariel Gen 1a Peg/inf/riba 2012(!) stop @ Wk 43 potassium low +issues (rlps week 4 post tx, VL120,000) scnds eg. adenomas. pre sof/led VL 240,000 Fibsc F0 Day 25 <30 Day 32 UND Week 10 UND EOT UND ALT11AST17GGT19 SVR4 UND ALT10 AST16 GGT13 SVR8 UND ALT <9 AST16 GGT15 SVR12 UND ALT14 AST19 GGT12 Bili 5 EOT +18 ALT13 AST20 GGT9 Bili 5 EOT +21 ALT11AST15 Cured SVR12 Dysplasia Adenomas RemvdAug '16 SVR24 UND ALT11AST16 ColonoscopyClear Nov17 LumpectomyClear ‘18 LithotripsyCytoscopyBiopsy 4/18 The following user(s) said Thank You: honker | |
Honker Heads for Hobart 8 years 3 months ago #10069
Congrats on finally starting your tx. Good wishes to a speedy recovery and minimum sides. Enjoy Oz while you are there, a great place and great peeps. Keep us posted. Kind regards, CC GT2b diagnosed 10/2015 since: unknown 11/20/15 VL= 214,070 12/4/15 ALT=18 AST= 24 1/16/16 started sof/dac 2/13/16 @4wks VL=UND ALT=13 AST=22 3/12/16 @8wks VL=UND ALT=10 AST=18 4/9/16 EOT VL=UND ALT=11 AST=19 9/23/16 SVR24 ALT=11 AST=22 The following user(s) said Thank You: honker | |
Honker Heads for Hobart 8 years 3 months ago #10197
Thanks. I'll give that a try. Day 3 and 4. Feeling great. Doing yoga or hiking everyday. Sometimes I get a bit tired after exercise and take a nap. I wake up very energetic. Went to 7 mile beach with Chester. And now dinner on the waterfront. Perfect day. Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment, Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015) Fibroscan F0 Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016 Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman Feb. 29 Week 5 of tx ALT 23 Undetected May 26 4 EOT ALT 25 AST 28 Didn't test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT August 1 Liver enzymes in normal range HCV UNDETECTED | |
Honker Heads for Hobart 8 years 3 months ago #10200
Honker, don't forget to try the scallop pie if the opportunity arises. Only in Tassie! There is also MONA for contemporary art. www.mona.net.au/ wishing you a sides free trip EOT UNDETECTED Week 8 all bloods within normal limits Week 4 Undetected 2016 - 28 January started Harvoni & Riba treatment VL pretreatment 639,000 alt- 77 2015 fibroscan - 6.6 2 x non responder peg interferon & riba geno 1a The following user(s) said Thank You: honker | |
Honker Heads for Hobart 8 years 3 months ago #10203
| Glad to hear your side effects are very few. I also felt my energy levels come back very quickly. Insomnia was my main side effect but for about the last 4 weeks I have been able to go back to sleep again when I woke up. Enjoy beautiful Hobart Lives in Bendigo, Victoria No prior treatment Genotype 1b Fibroscan 0 (only showed a bit of a fatty liver) Diagnosed in February 2015 Currently on my last week of treatment taking led/sof Last LFT normal Insomnia the only side effect Undetected at 4 weeks SVR4 - undetected - all bloods good and GP very happy SVR12 bloods to be done at end of April 2016 SVR12 - undetected!!! The following user(s) said Thank You: honker |
Honker Heads for Hobart 8 years 3 months ago #10211
Thanks for the tip. Murs is very close to my hotel. Will give it a try. Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment, Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015) Fibroscan F0 Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016 Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman Feb. 29 Week 5 of tx ALT 23 Undetected May 26 4 EOT ALT 25 AST 28 Didn't test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT August 1 Liver enzymes in normal range HCV UNDETECTED | |
Honker Heads for Hobart 8 years 3 months ago #10212
MONA on Monday. And I'll watch out for scallop pie. Sounds yummy. Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment, Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015) Fibroscan F0 Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016 Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman Feb. 29 Week 5 of tx ALT 23 Undetected May 26 4 EOT ALT 25 AST 28 Didn't test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT August 1 Liver enzymes in normal range HCV UNDETECTED The following user(s) said Thank You: magpie | |
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