Hey Nick, I’m really glad you’re going forward … you absolutely will not regret it.
Looking forward to you progressing to being free of this … you’re being a responsible father and husband is touching … stay strong man!

Hi dave.247,
I suggest you go to the GETTING TREATED drop down at the top of the page. I successfully completed the Redemption e-trial.
Private message me and I can be more specific.

Matt

Thanks Hazel, GF,
I’m certainly glad to be here… 24 weeks was actually end of March but took this long to get my FP to see me. Now he’s sending me to the specialist who wrote me a script for generics. Oh yeah! I relish the chance to thank that man for his courage to do that and remind him again to share the site with any and all who can use it!!!

Hello Sue, I’m in Oregon and I went forward with the e-trial. I’m now looking at svr 24 at the end of March. Mike, aka mgalbrai, will indeed be very helpful, (despite the fact that he’s not an Oregonian).
GP2U & Monkmed can walk you through the process, it’s pretty simple really. I encourage you the same as others, don’t wait! You won’t regret it.
Before you know it, you can be svr12 and cured!
All the best to you Sue,

Matt

Hi RSF,
Very thoughtful and thought provoking sentiments expressed here.

One lesson that I feel we can all take away from Dr. Freeman and FixHepC, is that our life matters to others—It not only includes our family members or friends who may already have expressed concern for us after learning of our serious condition, but also includes people, some whom you may never have met, like most of us posting here. Many have shared research that has involved perhaps, a great deal of time and effort on their part, and we all appreciate the time the staff and moderators put in, all voluntarily. We’ve shared both the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs, the very real and at times gut wrenching life stories of those living with the dragon even life after slaying it. It has, for many of us, wielded an extreme and seemingly unshakeable influence over us. What has helped us to persevere?

What we’ve found is what studies indicate, that those who volunteer to help others have been found to suffer from fewer aches and pains and less depression. Overall, they enjoy better health. Generous giving even improves the health of some who suffer from chronic health problems, such as multiple sclerosis or HIV. (Dare we add Hep C to this list?) It has also been shown that recovering alcoholics who help others become significantly less depressed and can improve their odds of avoiding a relapse.

As to why this is so, it is suggested that, “feelings of compassion, benevolence and kindness leave less room for negative emotions.” That’s a definite health advantage. Giving may also lower stress and blood pressure. And people who lost their spouse in death recovered from symptoms of depression sooner if they offered support to others.

I truly believe that it has been the support we’ve both received from here and have given here, that is part of the healing process experienced by so many. (I include myself mostly in former group). That requires trust and a willingness to open up to complete strangers and share.
I’m constantly amazed at the uplifting comments of all of you, some who are on multiple go-rounds with the beast, and I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your willingness to reach out to any and all who come here hopeless and depressed, desperate for a helping hand.
You’ve been a huge part of my prescription for dealing with the anxiety and depression that accompanies life with the dragon.
You are part of my family of “volunteer” friends whom I’ve never met.

Maybe that can be remedied some day,

Matt

YAY!!!! Oh Yeah! That’s pure salt water. A comforting balm for the flippers and fins! Swim on beaches, swim on.

Matt

Late to the party again ROHCVFIGHTER! That’s how I’m rollin’ lately partner
Man, am I happy for you RHF. You deserve this.

Matt