Hi. I hope things have settled a little for you and that a reduced dose it easing the symptoms a bit. It looks as if your sensitivity to things is going to give you a rougher time than most as one of the good things about the new range of medications is the usually minimal side effects.

It sounds as if you are remaining positive despite the additional hurdles. I hope you’re able to take it easy for the next few weeks.
You’re already closer to being cured.

Hi Heather,

I can see that people have reassured you that this is all legitimate and one of the best decisions you will ever make. So many people around the world have been cured through this process. I have had 3 prescriptions through Fix HepC without an issue and have now cleared the virus.

Having said that, I can relate to your concerns because it is a financial and personal commitment. The stigma of the disease and the affects on our health way heavily. I remember how impatient I was waiting for those tablets so that I could get started. You absolutely won’t regret it.
Coral

Hi Carol,

I have a mental image of you with a sledge hammer from ACME trying to split that damn pill. Hope you can get one of those pill cutting thingies!

Yes I breed them tough! I was a slow responder to the initial medication (12 weeks on Sof/Led) so I did an additional 12 weeks on Sof/Dac. I did clear the virus but I was one of the small percentage of people who relapsed, probably about 8 or 9 weeks after the end of treatment.

I waited a few months and then Dr F recommended 24 weeks of the Viekira Pak, Solvadi and the bigger gun that is Ribavirin. I had minimal side affects on the first treatments but Ribavirin gave me a few more sides such as headaches and insomnia but ofcourse nothing compares to the debilitating affect of having the virus.

I am about to have my 12 week SVR blood test and I think it’s going to be fine this time. Even though it was pretty rough to have the relapse I never lost faith in the generic medication. The evidence is in the number of people that have been cured because of these life saving, affordable drugs.

We’ve all had our weepy times throughout this Carol. Weep away…you’re in good company.

Hi 2bornot2b,

You’ve been getting medical advice from the best so this is just to say welcome. It makes me sad and mad to hear about the way you were treated at the hospital by the consultant. They continue to ignore the life saving and evidence based success of the generic medications.
Well done for finding your way to this life affirming site and your treatment.

Sorry to hear you’re having a rough time with the side effects and hopefully Dr F’s advice will help to ease that a little. Like you I had the virus for a very long time and it is such a relief to not be carrying that burden anymore. Hang in there – all fingers and toes are crossed for you but really the medication works. It’s just a matter of time.
Coral

Quick work Mnem! You’re off to a flying start….

Hi Bogdan,

Congratulations on pursuing treatment. As others have mentioned the side effects for these medications are generally mild. That’s not to say that people haven’t experienced them to a greater or lesser degree. Generally they seem to involve headaches, fatigue and insomnia (sometimes related ofcourse) but it would be unusual for them to affect your ability to work. The key seems to be to focus a little on your general health, eat well, drink lots of water and try to rest when possible.

Good luck Bogdan.

That was really good and a very impressive drum intro….let us know if you start you world tour….