Hey, how have you been? I finished tx Aug 5 and I'm back at work and still UND 14 weeks later. Hoping for that SVR. Hope all is well with you. jd

Hi Deb Waiting to start this month. Still trying to get a treatment center here. How are you? Mag

Just wanted to let you know I can relate. If you ever want to talk, you know where to find me. Drs are testing for Lupus I'm kind of concern I don't have yet the joint pains but I have developed a tan on my skin upper body that burns like hell. Also, I'm sensitive exposing myself to the sun. I'm getting some brain fogs as well all this just happen in these past 3 to 4 days. I get worse if I go outside in the sun. I'm waiting for my lab results.. how are you feeling? Any improvement with the meds? Thinking of You!! Pearl

Hi, I think we both finish tx almost at the same time. How are you feeling, any improvements? Have you controlled your post sx of tx.. ? I still don't feel like I used to and have further testing going, I'm experiencing pain on my side and it feels like it can be my liver I'm so scared it can be liver autoimmune I'm calling my dr. for an appt. and the possibility to check that .... I thought that by now I will be putting all this behind and just living life but is hunting me back the memories of tx.. and before tx.. Any information, will be appreciated of what are you doing to help your self.. I keep drinking plenty of water and I do feel much better when I exercise and watching the diet. Thanks Pearl

debnevada, I hadn't been to my doctor in a year and looked at my paperwork today. I am genotype 1a, sorry to misinform you. But that is great that it is undetectable at 8 months post! Not sure what treatment will entail for me. Going to see my doctor to tell him I am ready for treatment on August 19. I am hopeful that interferon won't be too harsh on me, I am sorry to hear that it sucked for you. I have read that drinking water will aid in the treatment process - half you body weight - that many ounces of water. Have you heard anything about that? Did you doctor put you on a special diet of any kind. I am trying to arm myself with knowledge about treatment and the drugs prior to my doctor's visit.

I don't read notes often but if you were referring to the aftermath pain of the biopsy, it was very tolerable. Thanks for the offering, but after my hip replacement, I have some very nice happy pills of immense potency left over, but choose not to take anything, as I don't want to clutter my body with chemicals.I'll be in touch soon... Mag

All went well with biopsy. Pain but no complications... mag

I will have the PCR test this July 8th.. but I truly feel I have relapsed ... if that is the case I will deal with it when it comes.. I have hope for the future with the new meds.. I just hope the FDA approved them soon.. Thanks for the info!!! Hope you are able to control your symptoms..

I was reading some of your posts!! When you are saying Autoimune symptoms.. I did tx too 48 wks. Geno 1a and 5 months of post tx was UND but I'm still having plenty of digestion problems and pain on my side.. I truly believe i have relapsed. Will have my 6 month post tx test July the 8th ... Can you describe some of your symptoms? Thanks for your help!! Pearl

Congratulations! Time for a celebration...

Yeah - me knows... I've been patiently trying to balance the pains with the cure of HCV and trying to determine which is better. Right now --- I'm thankful - because maybe the HCV was what was doing the damage - but the TX stopped them from getting worse... Yanno - positive thinking --- LOL - instead of yeah the INF horrible. But I am sending you some super love girlie - cause we all need it. Hugs, Meki

You deserve a big bear hug! How's Deb feeling today?

You're in my thoughts all the time, but especially today. Just wanted to say howdy girl! And hope you're doing so much better.