(((((((IT'S GONE)))))))-and other posts

I got the call last night from my GI.  The test came back undetectable!  I WAS a 2a, 24/24 pegasys/riba.  I didn't get to speak to him and didn't even listen to my voice mail until today.  He's on there saying NO HEPC detected, finish up the last injection and seven days of Riba and get a blood test next week because of low potassium (also said to eat citrus, tomatos and banannas).  YEAH!!!!  I'm really happy to be done and so thankful to everyone here.  You've all been wonderful and helpful.  Now I can try to forget about this for a while and wait for October to get here for my 6 month test.  Indy,  I'll be looking forward to the cow tippin! Think I'll start planning a Dragon BBQ!  Thanks, caruu

[jg2001]

I am so very happy for you!  Reminds me of that song by Katrina and the Waves, "I'm Walkin'on Sunshine, Oh Oh, I'm Walking on Sunshine, oh oh, AND DON'T IT FEEL GOOD!"  Congratulations on a battle well fought and endured!

Jamie

[meandhepc]

GREAT NEWS FOR YOU!  CONGRATS !!!!

[OkieJim]

Excellent my friend,
This is wonderful. I know you are feeling great now.
Don't do like me you need to keep drinking the water still. It is slow to recover and the water has helped my headaches. I won't find out if I'm still clear for another 2 months or so. Must have my gall blader removed next. I go to PCP on tuesday to do liver panels and cbc and TSH to see if I'm getting better or not. I do have energy so I think so. As far as the dragon I sure hope its dead.

[twotells]

I'm very happy for you.  This is great news for all of us.  Take care,  Dave

[LvdByGod]

congratulations caruu!!!!!!!!! i'm so happy that your still clear... and no more treatments...must be such a nice feeling...stick with us and let us know how you are recovering from the tx...what a relief!!!

[n2cats15]

Congratulations!!  Way to go!  I am soooo happy for you!

[Indiana]

ALLRIGHTY THEN!! WE'LL PLAN THE BARBEQUE!! START MARINATIN' THEM DRAGON KNUCKLES NOW...THEY'RE TOUGH!!
I'm gonna have to get some new cows pretty soon if all of ya all keep clearin'! These will start gettin bruised! They do "bounce" pretty good though.
CONGRATULATIONS......(and have a nice day)   hahahahahaha I HATE that expression.
I await the next test results with "baited" breath. I am huntin the worms for THAT right now >>>>>>>>>>

[DonL]

Congratulations! One more dead dragon. Keep the BBQ going--I'm planning on joining you all in September.

[twotells]

I had Sciatica in the past before tx, so I assumed my severe pain following tx was the same.  After 2 mo and 5 specialists, we nailed it down to cryoglobulinemic vasculitis which caused peripheral neuropathy.  This autoimmune response to the HCV was something I didn't know I had until the interferon exacerbated it.  Although it effects 5% of us with chronic HCV, it is not routinely screened for.  The test for it is called a Cryocrit.  The neuropathy it caused was confirmed through an EMG with nerve conduction studies.  I was able to get a cutting-edge tx for the cryo called Rituxan (Rituximab), which is only used by Hematologists/Oncologists, with good results.  The nerve damage has improved but may take up to 2 yrs to fully recover, if I do fully recover.  

I'm still on Pegasys (wk 62), even though it exacerbated the cryo in the beginning, because I was age 53, GT 1b, and stage 3 with some bridging fibrosis.

I sure hope you don't have the cryo/peripheral neuropathy, but it's worth getting the cryocrit and having a neurologist do an EMG with nerve conduction studies.  I wish you the best,  Dave

[Petey7]

Congratulations! It always helps to hear of someone getting through this. I started right around the same time as you but have 25 more weeks to go. Would have been 24 but had to skip last weeks shot because of a nasty infection in my knee. How bad is it to miss one shot in the middle of treatment? Also having Sciatica type pain from hip and down the leg. Had this once before almost exactly a year ago way before treatment began. Has anyone had any side affect like that from treatment? Thanks for any info.

[psychdoc]

Great news! Congratulations!
Barb

[Petey7]

Thanks for the info Dave. I will ask my Hepatologist about this.

[Fubarcat]

Congrats!  What great news.  You have always been so helpful on this board, that I hope you come back and visit us once in a while and keep us updated with your 6 month result.  I'm so very happy for you!

[CCgirl]

That is wonderful news Caruu!!!!! your on your way!@!!

[MajNeni]

Welcome to the Far Side!  We've been waiting for you here.  Did you bring the others?

[fsplink]

Massive congratulations!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!

[mikesimon]

Congratulations to you. Simply wonderful news. Good luck. Mike

[Tim in Tenn]

Congratulations.

[madbyron]

Congratulations. Thanks for posting your excellent news.

[mbird]

I haven't read any information on post treatment.  I have had no detectable viral load at last test.  I don't remember how often I was supposed to get checked.  I also want to know can I get blood work done and it not show up?  My doc wants to see me before he'll order the testing and I don't want to make three trips and pay 2 office calls when one should do.

[GrandmaA]

Drink 8 glasses of water a day. You can get a standing order for 3 months, 6 mos. and 12 mos. All I have to do is call my doctor's office and the nurse mails me the lab form. Congrats. on being UND. If you can get a massage that would help and also saunas or steam baths to get the toxins out.