Hello and welcome other posts

[rearfang]

I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I never find time to get online these days. It was so good to see Genedog, scruffy, DD, TNHep, and others I haven't seen around lately. So glad you are all still coming by. Congrats to those who have learned of SVR and non-detectable status, best of luck to those starting out. (My stats 45 yo F, Geno 1b, starting vl 650,000, week 29 of 48 and feeling quite well, undetectable week 24.) Please use this space for questions.
Lauren

[johnisme]

Hi veg, so glad to see you back... I feel pretty good, go for my EGD and CT scan in the morning then maybe next week i get to start jabbing and popping (oh yeah baby). Im type 1, stage 4/4 and grade 3/4. SOOOO im not one of the lucky ones that can wait for better tx. in the near future. Hope your doing well.

Take care and keep your dippy way....John

[couldn't think of a nickname]

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/briefs/infectiousdiseases/hb041021b.htm

A brief article on those who clear on their own.

[vegas777]

please let me know how it goes, okay!  I'll be thinking bout you, you'll beat this thing...

You're in good company here with Goof, Jim, Coug and a few others to guide you and give you a helping hand when needed while you're in tx...

*dipster*

[johnisme]

I thought what i said was that you sounded pro tx. So i would assume anyone pro tx. wouldn't want to wait... My mistake i quess, anyway you take care and be well.

                        John

[vegas777]

Hi there, how you doing?

Thanks for that link...It basically talks about the 20% that spontaneously clear the virus...I would love to see a study done on people that have had it for years and don't have significant liver damage, such as myself...I hear from the medical gurus that some people have a "dormant" virus and those are the ones that can co exist with the virus, not so sure about that one, maybe I will be in that category...Hey, may as well shoot for the moon, eh!  LOL

Again, thanks...Most of your posts are geared towards the tx options and new trials, it was nice to see that, appreciate it...

*dip*

[Tallblonde]

You wrote: "So i would assume anyone pro tx. wouldn't want to wait..."


Ahhh, if only it were that simple!  

I'm pro-capital punishment, too, but that doesn't mean I want to jump into an electric chair (Disclaimer: I'm not equating tx with jumping into an electric chair) LOL!

Bottom line....it's not about being "pro" or "anti" treatment.  I'm neither of those.  It's about making the best choice for my particular circumstances and encouraging others with this disease to do the same.

Susan