Relapsing

[stalion]

I just got my 6 months results, and I am sorry to say the Virus is back! I am genotype 1a and finished tx in April of 2011. I am really not that surprised, I was not UND at 12 weeks. I said I would not do this again, my present level is 177,347. My question is how long in between tx do you wait to start again. I do want to thank all who advised me the first round, here we go again!

[Susan_1a_CC]

Having recently heard the same news I feel your disappointment.  I wish you every success in the next round.

[jt57]

So sorry to hear about your relapse!  I relapsed after my first tx.  I did the second tx 8 months after I finished the first.  I let my hgb, wbc, and platelets get to the normal zone before I started again.  But I felt it important that I hit it while my viral load was still relatively low.  AND I AM SVR, 8 months after finishing the second tx!!!  So keep your head up.  Sux to have to treat again, but this time you can do it in half the time, with the new drugs in the mix!!!!   Good luck!!


Jean

[crossroadsec]

If you're gonna relapse, this is the year w/ the new rx. Sad that you'll have to endure it again..... amazed at your tenacity! You're gonna beat this. Karen

[Ajw78757]

I can only imagine how hard that news was to hear, I am sorry.

I wish you the best possible outcome on round 2.

[UKgirl55]

Couldn't have said it any better than curiouslady...DO IT!!

[stalion]

                                                                                                                                                       I am sorry if my responses are slow, I suffered a bad spinnal injury 4 years ago that prevents me from sitting for any long periods of time, I want you all to know, how much I appreciate your support , if I had not had this forum the first time around ,I may have not made it through the first tx. Thank you all so much I will be intouch Mary Ann

[copyman]

Sorry for the bad news. That stinks. With all the posts about people being UND with the new drugs then to hear this, just stinks. Don't worry you will have last laugh when you add the new drugs and kill that piece of S@#$ dragon!

Just curious why you continued TX if not UND at 12 weeks? Sounds like your doc was following old protocol. You might want to treat with a different doc next time you treat.

Best of luck

[curiouslady1]

Terrible news.  Sounds like you are on a roll though.  It's been 6 months.  You feel good.  You want to do it.  Do it.  Best wishes.

[his3707]

sorry about this for you, but boy what a trooper you are!  I would probably not be handling it as well.  That is good that you were just on soc because you wont have to wait any specific time to get started again.   Best wishes to you next time around.

[ArthursMom]

I'm so sorry to hear that you've relapsed.  I know first hand how hard it is to find out.  At least you won't have to wait for the PIs. You have a good attitude.  That certainly helps.  I'm doing triple right now.

[spectda]

Boy I was really hoping that you were going to beat the odds my friend. I am very sorry to hear the news. At least the odds for success for relapsers with one of the new PIs is very high. I am really sorry that you will have to do it again, but I think you will beat it the next time. I am glad you are willing to try again.
-Dave

[redsurfer]

..well if it makes you feel any better i know exactly how you feel .and I'm so sorry !!! i've relapsed twice i too am 1a but this was 12 years ago... they told me to wait till the new drugs were approved.. so now i'm back on ..doin triple ..its super fun!!! but i know its going to work this time!!
your attitude is remarkable !! thankyou so much for being brave and positive and sharing ...it helps all of us i think !!  

cant wait till we all get svr and we can have a big cyber party

[James10500]

Very sorry to hear this, best of luck moving forward.

[can-do-man]

Thats sure a bummer, sorry to hear that, been there done that. The good news is these PI's, that was the ticket for me....... Time is on your side so take it if you need it.............. That kick in the gut feeling does go away. Wishing you the best.

[streamline569]

So sorry to hear about your relapse. It's the one thing we all fear, but it sounds like you have time and there will be a cure for you when time is on your side. Best to you.

[lynda607]

Sorry to hear about the relapse.  Starting triple with a low viral load is a plus stalion.  You'll more than likely go UND very early with triple. If you go with Vic you might just UND during the lead in.  

[jsf52]

Sorry to hear your news.  Like all have said, the new FDA approved drugs along with the trial drugs are making tx work better for us all.  Talk with your doctor and get their recommendation and above all, keep faith.

[stalion]

                                                                                                                                                    Thank you all for your responses, I did not have it too bad when I treared last year, so I guess I will start when ever I can get approval from my ins. You know what they say, that which doesnot kill you only makes us stronger, there is much worse out there!

[halbev]

I treated 2 times before and this time had 6 month break in between. Sorry to hear about news, but there are so new things working really well out now

[willbb]

Sorry to hear about your relapse .I don"t think there is any set time frame  on when to go again,however some  recovery might be in order ,as these P.I.'S can be a little nasty as far as sides, therefore it may be best to  try again when you are in the best shape you can be,
The new meds will give you that added kick to finally beat this thing.

Best to you...
Will

[banarep]

so sorry to hear.  i treated three times, so I know how you feel.  i think you treat when you are ready.  i waited 9 years between treatments, but that was for other reasons.

[fretboard]

Terrible news!  Hopefully with the New drugs in the mix for you you will respond with a win this time around.  I would say if you didn't have too rough of a go with tx last time then start right away.  Good luck and God Bless!!

[orphanedhawk]

Relapsing is no fun. Sorry this has happened but things are improving for tx.
The future looks bright.