Okay thanks, I take meds every night before I go to bed so have just taken the plunge and taken them

Hi MW – am sure all will be well- I completed over a year ago after 6 months of treatment-( i had varices and cirrosis — the treatment went well with minimal sides – in fact it was the benefits I started noticing – on lots of different levels– more energy,less depression etc — the time flew by and here I am clear of hep c
good luck — maybe have a look at dietary threads on the boards , i let go of sugar and carbs and that was a blessing

Bob in ireland

Hi MWILLIAMS, To answer your general question: Those with cirrhosis require 6 months treatment in order to improve their chances of reaching sustained virological response (SVR)

Hi Vivcus,

Welcome and congratulations on starting the treatment. It sounds as if you are right on target as a few weeks into treatment seems to be the time when people start to feel some improvement. It also sounds as if you are not experiencing too many side effects which is also the experience of many people. Sometimes people can experience headaches and sleeplessness but this too passes in time. That was my experience.

I have been officially cured (SVR24) for about a year and having had HepC for many decades, it literally feels as if I have my proper life back. The biggest difference for me was the lifting of the insidious brain fog that had increasingly affected so many aspects of my life. Mixed in there was a constant fight against heaviness and depression along with general tiredness. This was really hard because I am, by nature, pretty optimistic.

It doesn’t mean I still don’t have some flat days but they are now due to the normal ups and downs of life and not due to a frigging virus.

I really wish you well. You are already feeling some good effects and I can guarantee that this will continue.

Coral

Hi Vivcus
Thanks for sharing your story please keep updating us exciting times for you. I love reading you feel better in many ways already and that you are organised for bloods soon! I was like that right onto keeping an eye on things and after all we emotionally dealt with from the virus and it’s issues I think it’s cool to keep a close eye on progress it certainly helped me through the DAAs but I was an interferon relapsed so maybe that also pushed me toward vigilance in every way on DAAs. I found the best GP the best lab and the best support (which was right here on the forum)
When the brain fog starts to lift it’s such an awesome revelation. I think we deserve a medal for living full lives many of us working professionals and parents etc whilst actually being unwell. I did not even know I was unwell until 2011! Big shock!
Regardless the cure is almost done for you already, just starting out and these awesome reports of good health you have felt are great I look forward to hearing your clearing the virus and finishing your tx!
Good wishes to you for the future
Happy Splashes
Ariel

Hi there!

Went Yesterday for bloodtests and got some results today.

Bilirubin total was 1,7 now 0,6
ALT (GPT) was 54 now 14
AST (GOT) was 33 now 19

All was on the red now normal!!!! After 4 weeks of Epclusa!
I’m so very happy that my feelings are true I’m gettin better
Still need to wait for the virus count etc.
Have to say that few hours before taking the meds I start to feel tired and light headache etc. so after taking the medison about hour I’m getting upbeat and back in good feelings.
Anyways have a nice day and thank you!

Best wishes,
Vivcus

Hi Vivcus wow awesome labs way to go! Those LFTs must have made you feel so happy. I was a keen LFT and GGT and Bili watcher during tx it was a stoke watching the numbers drop indeed yes a good feeling that I will always remember.
I’m very happy for you and look forward to your posts
Happy Splashes
Ariel