Painter that is wonderful!! I'm really happy to hear this great news. :). I'm feeling really good four weeks post treatment. I'll get my results at the end of March and have a good feeling about both...
Well painter, I know there have been some wonderful successes. I'm counting on that In your and my case. I know it's not a done deal yet, and not a 100% guarantee, but we have pretty good odds. Let's...
Hi painter! Congratulations on finishing your treatment! What an achievement. I do think your energy will start to come back pretty quickly. I'm feeling good. I'm not sure if it's partly the meds...
Thank you both! Now I'm really crossing my fingers for an EOT SVR. I know that will my keep my cirrhosis from progressing as quickly as it will if I do not obtain SVR. I will find out how my varisces...
I just found out that my viral load is undetectable at the end of my six months on Sovaldi and Ribavirin! I'll test again in 3 months and hope that I get the same results again. This was a very good...
Thank You Themiz and Painter both!! I am feeling quite positive about this. My labs have all been looking terrific, compared to when I started. Painter it would be so sweet to all be able to have a...
Hey painter! A Merry Christmas to you! Yes indeed I am FINISHED! I feel absolutely jubilant and very happy to have made it through with no real huge snafus. I actually go in tomorrow morning and they...
I haven't checked in for a while because I've been busy with work. But I am in the last two weeks of my 24 week treatment and all is going well. Work has taken most of my energy but it's also kept me...
Hi Painter! And Zoarie! I'm down to 5 1/2 weeks and doing well! Also geno 3a, I've finished 3/4 of this treatment without a lot of problems. (Especially compared to my interferon ordeal 18 yrs ago)....
Thanks Themiz! Years ago I treated with interferon and ribavirin and worked on that as well, and it was just so difficult. This New treatment does not even begin to compare. I will be so lucky if I...
Hi everyone, Plant here. I've been working a lot and kind of just crashing when I get home since I have a very physical job. But I wanted to let you all know that all is going well and I have just...
Hey Willy!! I'm so happy for you that you are half way finished!! Keep on keepin on- you are heading towards the finish line and a much much happier liver. Plant...
Oh what great news!! I do hope that you are celebrating!!! I am celebrating for you!!! Big hugs, Plant...
YAY!!!! Oh this is terrific! Do happy for you Willy!!! Plant...
Wow! Terrific news and so hopeful for all of us! Both You David and you Bluzdaddy give the rest of us who have cirrhosis and some serious damage real hope!! There is so much great stuff happening! Go...
Hi there Hep97, That's great that you are starting week 4! You are eight weeks away from a new life. I'll be right behind you. Thanks for the shout out and let's keep each other posted. Best, Plant...
Hi there Detroitgirl, I'm getting ready to start week 14 of 24 weeks on ribavirin and sovaldi. I also am G3A and have cirrhosis. I tried treatment with interferon and ribavirin about 17 years ago and...
Hang in there Willy- it's so worth it. I bet you'll clear those little buggers outta there by the next VL draw. Sending hugs, Plant...
Thanks so much Willy and ML, I am counting my blessings and know Ive got this...sending goodness right back to you both!!...
Themiz thank you! I bet it wiil....
So today marks the start of the second half of my 24 week protocol. I'm pretty excited to be heading towards home! Im feeling good, having made some adjustments to food, sleep, etc. I'm trying to...
Willy this is great!! I too am holding my own quite well. Tomorrow I'm at the midway point- I begin week 13! I'm heading home. I've been feeling pretty good- have to not try to do too much as I do...
Tembo I hope that first you see your doctor, and then you find a group or counselor to help you stop drinking. Things will only get harder and your condition worsened if you continue to drink. I...
Pamie congrats on a major accomplishment with the VL! I know you can get through this and come out virus free, so hang in there. I've had some anxiety too, which isn't typical for me. I also needed...
Hi Painter, Yes, I'm almost done with the first 3 months. Halfway through feels very good. I'm doing pretty well, thanks! I can't say that I don't feel ANYTHING, but really it's completely...
Hi Melissa, I'm just beginning my 12th week on some sovaldi and ribavirin. My protocol is 24 weeks total. At this point I feel like it's a walk in the park compared to the old interferon and...
Hi Painter, Wow! You are getting through this! Soon you'll be done.what did your VL results show? I don't recall you posting. I think the tired and dizzy thing is just part of this as well ass the...
Hey Painter! Haven't heard from you in a while... How's it going? Sending you a hug and wishes for a great day. Plant...
Hi SW. Thanks! I've decided that attitude has so much to do with it. I really count myself as a lucky one to get to do this treatment at all. I have so much to be thankful for. Your support and that...
Willy I'm pulling for you too! I had terrible gas for the first 3 or 4 weeks but everything has settled down for me now. I'm just starting my tenth week, and hardly any sides except. Tiredness and...
I'm about to finish up week nine (of 24) and really am feeling pretty good! Either I've adjusted to everything or I'm just plain feeling better! The only thing I'm really experiencing now is...
Gen 3- Wow! You are almost done! We are on the same regimen as we both are the same genotype, but you are well ahead of me. It sounds like you're doing everything right. There are things too that I...
Since I'm starting week eight now I've decided to just scrap the search for a mood "moderator" and try to use a few other types of tools suggested here by folks. I have to say that both focussing on...
Oh this is terrific!!! Congratulations. ( little dance!)...
Willy that was so well put about the humbling experience regarding the psychological aspects of this disease and I too have a little more compassion now for those struggling with mental illness. It...
Hi Willy- I'm sorry that you're dealing with some of the same issues and think I may really need to work on some options including breathing /relaxing as well as perhaps a sleep aid. I know that this...
Thank you Mama and Painter. It's the mental issues that are freaking me out more than anything, and I do need to just breathe. Also I love to swim and there a pool nearby that's open in the eves....
I am now finishing my 7th week! I must say it's been a bit of a wild ride, but I'm hanging in there and happily undetectable. Wow though, 17 more weeks seems long. I started taking Wellbutrin because...
Hi ML! Yes I'm happy to say what I know about this. Cryoglobulins are abnormal proteins in the blood and in cold temperatures they become insoluable and clump together, thickening the plasma. This...
Oh that is WONDERFUL!!!! This just makes my day! I am so happy for you both. Plant...
Thanks Themiz!! A cheer is always such a boost! And so far this really is so doable. I keep remembering my nightmare of interferon..... Painter the bêta blockers are meds that lower your heart rate...
So I've had this for years. They tried to determine in fact if this was actually what was making my joints so painful, swollen, and ultimately a bit deformed. Cryoglobulinemia can mimic rheumatoid...
Hey Painter! The tired dizzy thing is a drag, right? I do NOT like feeling so feeble. Are you on beta blockers too? I think they are a big part of the culprit along with anemia from the ribavirin....
Well thanks so much HF! I'm following right behind you and know that you are going to have a new hep C free body. I can't wait to hear your viral load results. I've got such a good feeling about it....
Hey skinandwilly, I too have been following you- we are indeed on the same protocol. I'll be curious to hear more of your observations and how your labs are coming out. I bet you will be following in...
Of course. Please keep us posted- we are all in this together....
Life my heart breaks to hear this. I am so sorry. I don't know a lot about life expectancy for your husband's situation but I do know that he will surely die if he drinks more. I stopped drinking...
So I will finish my first six weeks out of 24 tomorrow. I've been waiting for labs to see how I'm doing and geez- I'm doing great!!! Liver enzymes are the best I can remember ( ALT is 25 and AST is...
Painter how are you doing???? I've been thinking of you and sending you great wishes. Plant...
Oh I am crossing everything I can for you Mama and Mike!!!! Sending lots of love, Plant...