Hi, I just finished my 18 month post treatment checkup. Ultra sound and blood. All is good.Damage to my liver has stopped. Still at 3 though. My Dr was hopping to see some repair but not a red flag....
Congrats from another Hep C free....
I finished my treatment in late April of 2014. 12 week Rib and Solv. I have been undetected since finishing. My 1 yr lab has come back and again undetected. One more liver ultra sound and that`s it....
Hi Arizona. I am now 1yr after finishing the same treatment as you. I just did my final blood draw and have an ultra sound in Aug. Feel fine no after treatment sides. Good luck you`ll be just fine....
Hi, I have my 1 yr post treatment draw on the 27th.Everything has been great . Sovaldi /Rib 12 week. T2. Feel great....
Hi Dorad, Sorry not to respond earlier. I kind of drifted away from this site.I find it difficult to write about it as I had no trouble with getting treatment and no side effects.Sometimes when I...
It`s a bit more. My insurer paid approx. $ 64,000.00 CDN for 84 pills. That didnt include the Rib....
The Ontario government will not fully cover the cost for Aliens or it`s citizens You need a combination of private insurance and some other programs to cover some of the cost. With you having Hep C...
I was told today by my specialist that I am now SVR. All that`s left now is some periodic ultra sound and a blood test in 6 months....
Allan you may be the first in Calgary but not in Canada. I`m ahead of you and there are some in Ottawa and TO ahead of me. Why should it matter if its sovldi or interferon treatment on the reading of...
Matina Sunlife is a private Canadian health insurance company. Manulife and Great West Life are also Canadian comp....
Something I forgot to mention was post treatment testing. At 3 months after treatment I have to do all of the tests I did before I started treatment. That included complete blood work including VL,...
Just back from the clinic. Did my last blood draw today. The VL will be done and I will get the results in two weeks. My red cells were down during treatment but came up some on last test two weeks...
Congrats Mike and Mama ! Hey Mama `Bout time ya`ll brushed up on your post treatment help. You should be gettin` swamped the next few weeks to come . But that`s a good thing right ....
Well it`s finally here. Day 84, the last day of my 12 week Sovaldi / Rib treatment. For me everything went the way it was suppose to . From day one when I was offered to go on this new treatment by...
Not sure about thistle but absolutely no St. Johns Wort or grapefruit. Check with your specialist on the thistle....
Monk, Don`t look for something that isn`t there . I bet 80 % of the sides that you MAY experience you`ve had many times before treatment . You will know when you get a bad one but itching heartburn...
Interesting your on a 7 day. I have my blood done every two weeks. Unfortunately here in Ontario only 1 or 2 VL`s are done not like in the US. Some advise from someone who is almost finished. Don`t...
I`ve have not had any supply problems with Sovaldi / Sobosbuvir. In fact Bioscript here in Ontario calls me about 10 before I run out to confirm shipment. I don`t think they will let you stockpile...
As written above not finished until April 25. Fine and I don`t get my VL # until May 7....
Joanna. I finish my 12 wk program April 25. I live in Ontario....
I have Manulife and I am covered 100 %.It all depends on what type of policy you have with them. Mine is a 100 % no co-pay some are 80 % .Call their 1-800 and ask. There are many steps in front of...
Any lotion or soap with oatmeal works well for me. I use Vasoline Total Moisture Dry Skin with oatmeal extract....
Karma baby Karma ! Congrats !...
As the header reads. Today I`m halfway to the finish of my 12 week Sol / Rib treatment. I feel great. No sides except for some after shower itch and a bit of Riba rash. My Dr. is happy with the labs...
I have Manulife and have had zero problems. I think what needs to be said is. With private coverage, you or / and your employer purchase the policy.You can get different levels of coverage. Not only...
Hi Allen. You should try as hard as it may be to not drop your workouts. I do 45 min every other day and I`m not experiencing any sides. And some days heh, I skip one but work a bit longer the next....
No sides at all, well almost. I work out 50 min every other day. Appetite is the same.My lab numbers are ok, blood down slightly no big. Slight bit of brain fog mainly watching tv but nothing to...
I live in Ontario and have Manulife ins. I am starting my 6th week ( 12 week prog.) of Sovaldi and Rib. I have geno 2 with stage 3 fib. I am covered 100 %. Your Doctor is wrong, sort of. Things are...
My caseworker recommends a couple of old school soda crackers for the upset stomach. Can be non-salted....
Starting treatment will be a team effort. If you don`t have private coverage there are ways to get covered. I would start by contacting Gilead Canada by phone. As read on this and other forums that...
Hi Al, My caseworker told me that I could take my Rib 3 times a day instead of 2 if the brain fog was a bit too much. I take 6 / day, 3 x 2. I take the Sovaldi with supper. Might help you a bit....
Bob your concern re. interferon first may happen. Today my caseworker told me this might happen here in Ontario.She went on to say that if this does happen the " you know what will hit the fan."...
Great news !...
Ya t-shirts? Interesting thing my Dr mentioned was this new one dose HCV med their working on. Looks like it may become reality sooner than we might think. Time to load up on that pharm stock maybe ?...
Back from my end of week four Dr appointment. Hemo down a bit but not critical.She expected a drop. Ultra sound results on liver were good too. Platelets #`s were good as well No viral load check...
Hi Allen, I started Feb 1 Sol / Rib Geno 2. 100% coverage from Manulife in Ontario. Sorry to read about your sides. I have zero. Except for that damn itch after showering. I take a couple of...
Read the calender wrong. I see my doctor on the 27th .Sorry my bad....
Day 25. Feel great still no sides. See my specialist and reload my Rib and Sol script on Thursday 8.15 am.Start month 2 . Get the results from my first blood test.I don`t think they did a viral...
Stage three fib geno, 2....
Tony, Your welcome. My case worker did all of the paperwork and faxed it ASAP as soon as the CND Health approval was complete. This cut out a lot of what , unfortunately, have to do.Too bad you didnt...
Hi Tony, I also live in Ontario and have Manulife coverage through my wife`s employer. I am covered 100 % for Sol / Rib 12 weeks. I was going to start Inter / Rib and was approved for that but Sol...
I just found this website. I am a member on the Medhelp site which is also very helpful. Me. Canadian male 59 yrs. Did not know I had HVC until last year. Also # 3 Cirr. Started Sol. / Rib on Feb 1....