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4 May 2017 at 9:57 am in reply to: Real World Generic Cure Rates in a Nutshell #25965
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Hello Kathleen and Welcome……
4 May 2017 at 9:54 am in reply to: Options for retreatment #25964
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Hi J,

I can see by your profile what you went through to beat this virus. I’m so so happy that your story has had a happy ending.

The cost of treatment that you relay is obscene and prohibitive to so many.

Coral
4 May 2017 at 9:42 am in reply to: Blood tests on Week 2 #25963
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Hi Elena,

Congratulations on your great results.
You will benefit from medical advice on this but my personal view is to continue for the whole treatment. Relapse occurs in a small percentage of people and a few extra weeks (i.e. the full treatment) will give you the very best chance of being cured forever as well as peace of mind in the weeks following cessation of treatment.

Best wishes for the remainder of your treatment.

Coral
21 April 2017 at 11:51 am in reply to: Genotype 3’s info, updates corner #25894
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Hi Gypsy,

Good to see that you are heading towards your start date. I know what you mean about not wanting to wait. Once I heard about the treatment and how quickly, easily and cheaply I could access it I couldn’t wait to just do it. Good luck and I’m looking forward to hearing about how you are travelling.
21 April 2017 at 11:41 am in reply to: EOT Day #25893
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Claude you are cured! Fantastic news.
19 April 2017 at 6:13 am in reply to: Side effects for sofosbuvir/Daclatasvir combo. #25881
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Hi Neil,

I was one of the very small percentage who relapsed on the new DAAs. I started on Sofosbuvir/Ledipasvir then Sofosbuvir/Daclatasvir (due to an initial slow response) so even though it was devastating I didn’t have to go through the horror of interferon like you. I also knew that there were new drugs coming down the pipeline for relapsers. During my second treatment I also took Ribavirin which caused a few more side effects like headaches, skin/hair issues but a small price to pay.

My recent blood test at SVR6 looks great so the next test at 12 weeks will be a good indicator of good news at 24 weeks.
It was around this 8 week post treatment period that I realised I had relapsed last time so just hanging in there with a few things crossed. I have absolute faith that the cure is there for all of us. Some of us just have different pathways.

Hope things are settling down for you. I did find that I became hyper sensitive to how I was feeling and as Dr F said sometimes we do just get normal illnesses during treatment. Hope things have settled down for you. Coral
17 April 2017 at 10:26 am in reply to: I don’t understand my bloods results, or my viral load…. #25874
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Great results Donna. Congratulations!!!!

I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. It’s so important that we get the word out and pay this forward.

I look forward to seeing your SVR24!

Coral
17 April 2017 at 10:22 am in reply to: Contingency Plan #25873
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Hi Janet,

I’ve just caught up with your posts and I’m really pleased that you’ve been able to extend your treatment to 16 weeks. We’re so lucky to have Dr F’s advice.

I can see you have a few other complications to deal with. Hopefully getting rid of this virus and finishing treatment will give you the opportunity to concentrate on those. Wishing you well for these final few weeks.

Coral
17 April 2017 at 10:08 am in reply to: Side effects for sofosbuvir/Daclatasvir combo. #25872
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Hi Neil,

I had milder versions of your side effects, although the headaches could be quite bad and I could usually trace them back to not drinking enough water. Disrupted sleep was also a biggie for me. Over time I have seen all of your side effects on this forum and more, so you’re in excellent company and on your way to being cured.

I see you are a relapser from interferon so all kudos to you for getting onto the new treatment and finding this site. The treatment can generate a bit of anxiety especially for those of us who relapsed so I found making my best attempt to eat well, exercise and drink lots of water did help. I am not 7 weeks post treatment and it’s all going well.

Post any questions or thoughts you have. You couldn’t wish for better companions than the people on this site.

Coral
10 April 2017 at 4:59 am in reply to: FDA approves Sovaldi, Harvoni for kids with HCV #25803
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This is really good news to see in the public arena. Hopefully it will increase diagnosis and access to treatment for young people before the virus starts to impact in a major way on young bodies. In addition to broadening general access I hope that the treatment can be incorporated into an aid program in developing countries.
10 April 2017 at 4:45 am in reply to: SVR24 #25802
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Hi Jimmy,

It’s great to see your SVR52. It really is the gift that keeps giving.
6 April 2017 at 9:58 am in reply to: SVR24 #25777
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That’s such great news Matt. Congratulations on the magical SVR 24
4 April 2017 at 10:05 am in reply to: Fibrosis F4 #25766
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Hi Sonja,

I was just catching up on your posts. It’s so good to see those lovely numbers heading in the right direction for your BF. We can all relate to the anxiety and it’s good to see the happy quota increasing in your posts!
4 April 2017 at 9:50 am in reply to: Day 1… here we go #25765
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Hi Edge – great results and the last four weeks will fly by.

I know what you mean. We lose a virus and gain an Attitude!

There are so many different side effects that you may not be hit with the insomnia stick. I’m happy to report that things have settled down a bit now and I am sleeping much better. I’ve made an effort to be the healthiest I can be (within reason – I still love champagne and chocolate) and I think it’s made a difference.

Dr F emailed me today about my 6 week EOT results and it’s all good so far.
Looking forward to your EOT post
4 April 2017 at 9:31 am in reply to: First dose today, the journey begins…. #25764
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Congratulations Sven. Do what the doctor orders!!
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