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Ribaviron/Interferon recipient

Hi people, I am new here!

I just wanted to say Hi and tell you a bit about myself. I have Type 1 Hep C that I contracted through a blood transfusion back in 1988.

I started treatment in May (6 Ribaviron a day and 1 180mg Interferon injection a week) this year and although I have some bad days generally I cope OK. I am a pretty positive person and am determine that the drugs aren't going to affect my life too much.

If anyone wants to ask me anything or just needs some support I would love to respond

Cheers Jane
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My husband is 1a, finished 33wks. and finally became
non detectable <10. Ribravin 1000 mg. daily and 180
interferon wkly. This is his third try on treatments.
His Doctor wants him to continue on for another 6 mos.
What we were not told was that if he did not respond
by 12 weeks his chances would go down greatly. The matter of
fact to a 2% chance that the virus will not come back??
Does this sound right, 2% is not very good odds, treatments
are very hard on him. (his is also type 2 diabetic and
has emphysema)
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Welcome Jane,  sorry to meet you this way, I am just starting Tx,  type 2?  1/26  glad to hear you are doing well further into tx, gives us newbies hope!
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Hi there, it was good to read your post and know that you are doing so well, I'm very happy for you and as for the marathons, you'll be running those before you know it:)
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Hi.  I am female, 1B on week 42/48 PegIntron - Riba same dose as you:)
My worst sx seem to be the effects of Anemia casued by the Riba.  I have taken 2 courses (4 wks ea) of Procrit which did seem to help a bit.  I hope your sx are mild and you attain SVR, BTW, I cleared at 12 wks and remain clear to date.
Best of luck to you.
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Welcome to the board and yes,,,,by you coming here,,,you can help others.  There are many coming to this board,,just being diagnosed and scared and others on tx and then lots waiting for a better tx to come along.  I just finished #44 of 52 so am seeing a light starting to shine.  Glad you have such a positive attitude because that can make or break the way you feel going through treatment!
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Honey

Has a year past since we first meet? My time flys. I want to congratulate you, your so close to being done you can touch that light. I will pray that you are cured.
You have always had been such an inspirer with your post.


            TonyZ
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Hi Tony,,,Yea,,I can't believe a year is almost up and I have met so many wonderful people during this year!  Its funny,,,because even though we all haven't met,,,everyone of you are household names in my home and I pray for SVR for all of you also!!  Thanks Tony...That means a lot coming from you as you are such a fighter.  Sometimes,,I just don't know if I would have it in me to go another round or a 3rd and when we see you fighting this as so many others on extra rounds that they never intended to sign up for,,,Well,,Its you and others that are the true inspiration to all of us!
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Jane,

Glad your here. Its great to have you as part of the forum. I have to agree scruffy, your are so positive at 6 Months into tx.
My name is tony, Geno Type 2B, but I am a relapser. I am now 6 months into my 3rd tx=Treatment, this time with Pegasys and Riba.

            God Bless

             TonyZ

            
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Wow Jane, if you're still being positive 6 months into tx you are doing great-this can be a helpful place to visit-hang in there!
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