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2 February 2016 at 2:54 am in reply to: Afraid to take the meds due to severe anxiety #10951
Jaz
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@jaz
I had a similar feeling when the meds arrived. I think it’s natural to have some doubts. If there’s one medicine you will bite the bullet and take, let it be this one. I like what mike said about if he hadn’t known he was taking anything, he wouldn’t know he was taking anything! Completely agree! Aside from the first 2-3 days I felt a little brain foggy but it was pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things. You just have to weigh up the pros and cons! If the HCV is causing/adding to your anxiety this could be the one thing that may relieve some of those feelings.

Best wishes

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
2 February 2016 at 2:40 am in reply to: Jaz’s Sof/Dac Journey Gen 3a #10947
Jaz
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- Guardian Angel
@jaz
So I rang the nurse today to get my results. I had the 4 week test on the 8th Jan and it was just a qualitative test and came back detected. They sent the sample away to be re-tested for viral load and apparently the result for that was undetected. The lower limit is apparently <12. Little bit confused.... But very pleased all the same!!

If I didn't have a need to understand all this I'd just accept it and leave it there. But I must understand...can anyone explain. I guess they are different labs but I would've thought the lab doing the quantitative would have the more sensitive equipment and this seems backwards.

But....YAY

Geez I've been waiting so patiently to use that banana!

Also have a 6 week qualitative coming through (she is chasing it up) so that will confirm for me that the UND is for real! Because I'm having trouble believing it at the moment...

Edited to add: 6 week qualitative pcr UNDETECTED illy:' />

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
30 January 2016 at 5:13 pm in reply to: treatment required ASAP #10826
Jaz
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- Guardian Angel
@jaz
Hi Josie,

Welcome to the forum. You have come to the right place to get the information you need.

Your story sounds similar to mine. I contracted hep c when I was 19 and found out I had it because I experienced a period of acute hepatitis following the intial infection. I think it lasted around 3-6 months before it passed. I was extremely unwell, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, had to resign from my job. I knew something was wrong so went to the doctor to investigate. It was a horrible time, I feel for you! It does generally pass within 6 months.

I actually went on to clear the virus naturally about a year or so later, without any treatment (which can happen in around 20-25% of new infections, I believe). But unfortunately, I went on to later contract it again, a different genotype the next time.

You can treat now by obtaining a prescription (either through a specialist or gp2u) and sourcing generics. This can be done easily and quickly. Or you can wait until the medicines become available to the Australian public from March this year. The difference would be whether the cost matters to you and whether you want to wait.

Do you know your genotype?

All the best, take care of yourself xx

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
20 January 2016 at 3:01 am in reply to: Double genotype story #9861
Jaz
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- Guardian Angel
@jaz
Wow sounds like quite an adventure!! So happy for you that you now have your meds and can start when you are ready. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
19 January 2016 at 3:54 pm in reply to: MtGoat USA/AUS Fix #9822
Jaz
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- Guardian Angel
@jaz
Good on you for taking control and getting tx organised. You came to the right place!

Looking forward to following your journey

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
19 January 2016 at 3:24 pm in reply to: Ariel takes the Plunge #9814
Jaz
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- Guardian Angel
@jaz
Thank goodness you are safe and well (and your meds and kitties)! What a scary thing to go through!

So glad to hear you are feeling good on Tx

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
19 January 2016 at 1:44 pm in reply to: isaing4 Twinvir story #9790
Jaz
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@jaz
When they did my test they did not ask for viral load, only detected/undetected. After the test came back detected the nurse requested the sample to be re-tested for viral load.

The qualitative test (detected/undetected) is cheaper, it is done locally and is fairly quick. The viral load (quantitative) is more expensive and has to be sent to another state and can take 1-2 weeks.

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
19 January 2016 at 1:07 pm in reply to: isaing4 Twinvir story #9782
Jaz
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- Guardian Angel
@jaz
We are in the same boat, Isaing. I also had a 9 million v/l and have not reached undetected at the 4 week test. Still waiting on the v/l results.

Hopefully it will not take much longer for us both. At 83 you are getting close!

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
18 January 2016 at 1:09 pm in reply to: One for the ladies in the house. #9654
Jaz
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- Guardian Angel
@jaz
I haven’t noticed any changes but may not be far enough in to know yet.

I hope things settle down for you.

I had 2 overdue bubs and no miscarriages just for comparison sake.

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
18 January 2016 at 1:03 pm in reply to: treatment showing success #9651
Jaz
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- Guardian Angel
@jaz
That’s fantastic to see your results turn around like that!

I wish you a smooth journey for the rest of your Tx and into 2016 and beyond!

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
18 January 2016 at 12:08 pm in reply to: Greedfighter’s Generic Epclusa or Harvoni to USA Journal #9636
Jaz
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- Guardian Angel
@jaz
Welcome aboard! All the best with your Tx

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
18 January 2016 at 11:52 am in reply to: Jaz’s Sof/Dac Journey Gen 3a #9633
Jaz
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- Guardian Angel
@jaz
Gaj wrote:

Thanks Jaz,

Sorry to steal your thunder in your thread, I’m sure yours will be the same when you get them too!

No need to apologise at all. I’ve been eager to see your results come through. There’s a party at my place, everyone’s welcome!

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
18 January 2016 at 6:33 am in reply to: Jaz’s Sof/Dac Journey Gen 3a #9595
Jaz
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- Guardian Angel
@jaz
Well, if you’re going to get a detected result that is the best type of detected you could hope for!!

So glad you finally got them back GAJ!! Now you know things are going in exactly the right direction!!

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
17 January 2016 at 2:58 pm in reply to: My parcel of Magic Pills has arrived!! #9519
Jaz
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- Guardian Angel
@jaz
I hope you’re feeling a bit better Chejai. I think with the extra energy I tend to over do it and then feel a bit exhausted for a few days.

Hope you have some brighter days ahead

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
17 January 2016 at 2:44 am in reply to: Ready to start treatment #9489
Jaz
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- Guardian Angel
@jaz
Wishing you a smooth and uneventful Tx with an undetected result along the way

3a F0 TX Naive
Started Tx 12/12/2015 Kingswood Sof/Dac

Pre Tx – ALT 71 AST 40 V/L 9 million
Day 11 – ALT 12 AST 15
4 week – LFTs normal – detected (same sample sent for v/l showed undetected) :/
6 week – UND
12 week EOT – UND
SVR4
SVR12
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