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15 May 2016 at 7:05 am in reply to: Inner Burning Sensation #17237
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I have had similar symptoms of skin itching or burning for years. They have abated a little since treatment but still flare up at times.
I also get muscle cramps sometimes which I relate to too much carb or sugar consumption. I do try to limit consumption of these and definitely have less cramps if I eat mainly vegetables and fruit with some protein and fats like nuts, avocado and eggs, but some carb heavy foods taste so good especially on cold winter days.

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
15 May 2016 at 6:49 am in reply to: No Kill to Bulk Bill Aust #17233
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It’s just a deferment to the changes. They are still on the table, just at the other end of it.

I got a bill for my last VL test too. $155! I believe I am entitled to 4 qualitative tests in a 12 month period while receiving treatment but this was my first. I did have several quantitative. The path request form clearly states I am under treatment with DAAs. Idiots.

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
5 May 2016 at 3:32 am in reply to: Cannabis and HCV #16700
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Old And In The Way is one of my favourite all-time albums. I still have a vinyl copy, slightly worn from playing.
Old And In The Gray is also a fantastic album, released in 2002 featuring the surviving members from the original.
Here they are performing the Townes van Zandt classic (slightly dodgy video) –

I had the pleasure of working with Pete Rowan several years ago.

I want GD’s “Box Of Rain” to be played at my funeral.
“Such a long long time to be gone
and a short time to be there”
GD trivia – Box Of Rain was the last song GD played before Jerry Garcia left this mortal coil.

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
4 May 2016 at 4:10 am in reply to: If you are UND at 4 weeks what are the DAAs doing afterwards? #16605
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You answered your own question. Yes the DAAs will be mopping up stragglers that are hiding, but as they are not in the bloodstream they can’t be detected by a blood test. It’s been mentioned that it’s better to continue treatment after UND for a while to make sure those hiding viruses have a better chance of being killed.

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
3 May 2016 at 3:57 pm in reply to: Lynne’s SVR12 #16587
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Nice one Lynne, most excellent! Now to enjoy the rest of your life…

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
3 May 2016 at 3:54 pm in reply to: Supplements with evidence #16586
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…being unaware that Grapefruit and these DAAs are not a good mix. Oops.

Grapefruit has been mentioned as contraindicated with daclatasvir but not with Harvoni. See http://fixhepc.com/forum/drug-interactions/611-cyp3a4-inhibitors-and-daclatasvir-fruits.html#8547

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
26 April 2016 at 4:27 am in reply to: Feels like possible relapse – plan not panic! #16188
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Don’t panic! I too have good and bad days and niggling thoughts about relapse, but was UND at 6 weeks into treatment and just got SVR4 result. Some pre-tx symptoms are still there but probably related to things such as age, fitness level, diet, fibromyalgia. osteoarthritis, candida overgrowth or failure to quit smoking (yet).
Think positive but see your doctor and discuss your concerns.

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
22 April 2016 at 10:25 am in reply to: Quote of the day #16005
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God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to hide the bodies of those who pissed me off.

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
21 April 2016 at 12:53 pm in reply to: St Vincents Melbourne good news #15936
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Did you go to St Vs too, Ariel? Prof Desmond is a nice chap. There are a few doctors there but I only saw him.

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
21 April 2016 at 12:48 pm in reply to: Weight Loss or Weight Gain on DAA’s #15934
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About the same here. Fatigue is common so if that makes you less active and you eat the same, you will gain weight. Simples!
Sometimes I really struggled to get to my usual swimming and other exercise, but it was easy to do once I got out the front door and always felt better afterwards.

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
21 March 2016 at 11:50 am in reply to: Blood Work Not So Good #14319
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Hmm, I had Hep B in 1977 which cleared afaik, and had immunisation in 1990 required by a job I started. Could that really confuse the test?

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
14 March 2016 at 4:29 am in reply to: Shakes (SofDac) #13779
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Apples and carrots are high in fructose. A litre of juice probably has as much sugar as a can of soft drink.
Moderation is the key.

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
28 February 2016 at 3:29 am in reply to: What is the perfect medical treatment system #12902
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I don’t see the relationship between guns and HCV or “What is the perfect medical treatment system”.

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
28 February 2016 at 3:17 am in reply to: PBS Pricing – Take a deep breath… #12896
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Trust the Aussie government if you want. However, this was released Thursday;

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
26 February 2016 at 4:58 am in reply to: Melatonin #12718
sonix
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Could someone change the title of this thread? Melanin and melatonin are different things.

M 61yo HCV+ ~ 30 yrs Gt1a F2 VL 223,000 ALT 54 AST 42 Tx start Sof/Dac 17Dec15.
SVR4 at 7Apr16 ALT 22 AST 22
SVR12 at 9Jun16 ALT 23 AST 25
Melbourne, Australia
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