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  • 16 July 2018 at 9:23 am in reply to: 4 week blood test advice needed. #28337
    hovis
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    Hi James, ok thanks that clarifies things for me and in the unlikely event that I have one of those “better do something” moments , you will hear from me.
    thanks,

    7 July 2018 at 12:44 pm in reply to: Epclusa 12 week course GT3 #28289
    hovis
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    Hi Mar,
    thank you for your reply. Dr Freeman prescribed the 12 week course after a consultation I had with him. ( no cirrhosis, first time treatment) So yes, that is correct. But then I read:

    “While only 22% of patients are still detected at the 4-week point they go on to make up 44% of the failures. If this happens it might be worth considering extending treatment by 4 or more weeks, or adding a booster like Ribavirin”

    So I was wondering , if I am still detected at my 4 week blood test, is that the time I should begin to organize with FHC to extend treatment? I am guessing that there should not be a lapse in treatment.

    7 July 2018 at 10:07 am in reply to: Epclusa 12 week course GT3 #28285
    hovis
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    Hello Mrcleanrt……Thanks for the encouragement and suggestions. Yes I am counting the hours till I fly into Australia to pick up my meds. I do feel fortunate to have found Dr Freeman which was only by chance, can you believe it!
    Good to hear you are having a positive response to treatment. Needless to say, I am anxious about having GT3 and needing to extend treatment further than the 12 weeks, though I am aware the odds are still in my favour. Its been a bit of a rough ride.
    Thanks and good luck to you too.
    Gerry Rafferty/Baker Street???? :)

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