Thank you so much for your response, Dr. Freeman. I was becoming nervous but your explanation made me feel a lot better. It’s almost comforting to feel a bit sick because that means it’s working! I’ve had a hard time lately balancing work and my own health. Thankfully I am done with this job on the 13th and will be able to focus more on my treatment!

Thanks again. I will be able to rest easier tonight.

Ok that sounds like a good plan. Thank you for the advice! I currently have a gastroenterologist. My last contact with them a few weeks ago they told me the form I submitted to Gilead’s free Harvoni program was the wrong form…and the correct form is currently in revision…and will not be completed for the foreseeable future. Seems like very convenient timing.

Thank you so much for your response!

I have been researching even more heavily since the House of Reps passed Trump’ s healthcare plan here in the states. I may soon be denied basic coverage simply because I have several pre-existing conditions, including HCV. I have begun considering jumping ship and moving to another country where I could receive affordable treatment, however I would like to remain in the states for now, at least until I finish college.

I have sent in my test results and scheduled a telemed appointment via MonkMed. Next step will be to raise $1600; not the easiest feat on my broke-US-college-student budget

I was crying this morning reading through the forum, learning about others experiences with this group. I have a newfound hope that I may be “reborn” as a relatively healthy young person. The idea of coming back Undetected fills me with joy.