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Mood: justme53

feeling pretty good so far

About Me: Female, 55, MN, member since Feb 2008

Genotype 1a
Dx January 2004 ... [More]

In the holiday spirit back in 2003, I decided to do more than give material presents that year, and give the "Gift of Life" by donating blood during a local blood drive. A coupla weeks later I was blindsided by the news that my donation had been rejected due to HCV and the encouragement to seek medical help. Gulp! After running the gamut of emotions, I came to realise that I had gifted myself in the process or who knows where I would be today. Of that I have NO doubt whatsoever.......

And the "process" continues...... After years of non-treating and alternatives, I've come to the crossroads where I need to reassess my options.

Update 11/16/08

Biopsy of 11/8/08 shows grade 3, Stage 4, well compensated cirrhosis. Also tested positive for cryoglobulins and pre-diabetes. Recommedation is to treat aggressively with double dosing (180 mg Peg 2xweekly and 1400 Riba) daily. If RVR at 4 weeks, SOC to 48 weeks. If no RVR at 4 weeks, extend double dosing to 12 weeks, then SOC to 72 weeks. Tentative start date of January 3, 2009 dependent upon AFP, ultrasound and kidney function tests. [Less]

Interests: yoga, reading, cooking, Healthy living, Folk music, Gardening, Travel

BEST NEWS I EVER HEARD

Jan 07, 2009 05:20PM in the Hepatitis C Community

That's wonderful news! Congratulations and high hopes of SVR.....Pam

biopsy results

Jan 07, 2009 04:58PM in the Hepatitis C Community

My biopsy last fall showed me at Grade 3 Stage 4, cirrhosis but well compensated. I started treatment on Jan 2nd. Cirrhos...

Im confused and in pain

Jan 07, 2009 09:37AM in the Hepatitis C Community

My AFP was elevated after my dx and I was told that treatment was not an option until they had ruled out the possibility ...

Day 6

Jan 07, 2009 12:00AM

Second injection of the week, but not as bad as I anticipated. Slept fine except to get up twice to change pj's from night sweats. Went to work as usual, but while out on ...[more]

Week 1

Jan 05, 2009 04:06PM - 4 Comments

I started treatment on Friday, January 2, 2009 with 4 Riba with breakfast, 3 with supper and the first injection at 8 p.m.So far, minimal to non-existent sx......slight na...[more]

Last pre-tx week

Dec 28, 2008 09:24PM - 1 Comment

The apartment is clean, cupboards and fridge pretty well stocked, car tuned up, meds ready. Four more days before my start date of January 2nd. Dave is on his way to th...[more]

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Dec 31

Happy New Years, Much Peace, Happiness and Blessings your way, to you and yours..... Jenn

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	Leave a Note Send Message Add as Friend Ryansmom17 Female, 37 years Daytona Bch - FL Member since Dec 2008 Mood: Ryansmom17 Just decided to take a vacation before I start tx. I am heading out to Denver and going to Aspen for a week. Once ll of the tests and Labs are done(next 2 weeks) I will be ready to start tx, so I am going to get a peace of mind and a little break in Aspen far far away in the mountains and watch my son skii. then I can start tx with a clearer more relaxed state if mind! Im too stressed right now, and very overwhelmed! NOT GOOD! Mountains will do the mind a l ot of GOOD! and the BODY TOO!! Journal Entry: "Ooooppsss someone is forgetting to take t..." [Read]

Dec 24

Have a VERY Happy Holiday! And a Happy and healthy New Years! Much Peace Jenn

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Dec 12

whanks for the kind words,there is hope for everyone

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	Leave a Note Send Message Add as Friend Ryansmom17 Female, 37 years Daytona Bch - FL Member since Dec 2008 Mood: Ryansmom17 Just decided to take a vacation before I start tx. I am heading out to Denver and going to Aspen for a week. Once ll of the tests and Labs are done(next 2 weeks) I will be ready to start tx, so I am going to get a peace of mind and a little break in Aspen far far away in the mountains and watch my son skii. then I can start tx with a clearer more relaxed state if mind! Im too stressed right now, and very overwhelmed! NOT GOOD! Mountains will do the mind a l ot of GOOD! and the BODY TOO!! Journal Entry: "Ooooppsss someone is forgetting to take t..." [Read]

Dec 05

Thank you for everything!

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