SVR

[Bill1954]

I got a call from my doctor’s office this morning; they confirm that six months after completion of treatment, I remain HCV RNA negative… SVR!

54 year old Caucasian male
GT-1
Low viral load (~125,000 IU/mL)
Diabetes type 2
Grade 3, stage 3/4 fibrosis

Treated with Pegasys/riba for 56 weeks; slow initial viral response, so increased riba to 1800 mg/day. Relapsed within 30 days post treatment.

Treated again with Peg-Intron (~204 µg/week) and riba (2g/day) for 96 consecutive weeks. I completed treatment July 16, 2008.

I’d like to thank the forum for all the help over the last several years; this would have been a very difficult and confusing journey without this discussion group.

Good luck to everyone here; I hope you all eventually prevail,

Bill

[working dog]

that is good news...after all you've been through...you've help out a lot of folks here ...i'm still wating for the new tx..maybe 2 more years...thanks ...billy

[Bill1954]

Hi everyone,

I’m astonished by the response I’ve received in here regarding my post. I’d like to give thanks once again; you all have given me so much support over the years. I’ve been out of state visiting with friends for a bit, and have been unplugged from the online world for a while. I hope every body is doing well, and are enjoying life as best as possible, given your individual circumstances. I intend to stay in touch with the forum, and comment now and then.

I forgot to mention that I managed tolerate the meds fairly well; this was the primary reason I was able to extend treatment as long as I did; if I had gotten as sick as some, I’d never been able to endure treatment nearly as well.


Thanks for all the good wishes--

Bill

[mnl1]

Congratulations! I don't post much but when you speak on a topic I read.

I have valued from your research, input and insight.

[zrjl]

Congratulations!

[Trish77]

I want to echo willing's words ..

"Way to go guy, and IMHO it's this board that owes you a big thanks, both for your example of grace under hardship and for your continuing support "

Congratulations on your SVR, Bill.  You are a gentleman warrior and dragonslayer of the first order and my hat is off to you.  Thanks for bringing your humour, insight and knowledge to this forum.  You did this with a rare dignity and grace, Bill.  You have my utmost respect and my heartfelt thanks for all your support.

I wish you many good years ahead.  You richly deserve them.

Trish

[hopeful51]

All of the above!!!! I 'm so happy for you I'm ball'in my eyes out.
Your kindness and determination have been inspirational to all.
Wishing you a very loooong and happy life.
Hopeful51

[sunqueen]

Congratulations!  I'm in awe of anyone who can do this for 48 weeks. Those of you who go way beyond -- well I have no words to describe how you make me feel. I get a lump in my throat and a burning in my eyes just thinking about the stuff you guys are made of. I'm grateful to have you here.

[DragonSlayer45]

I saidit once and I'lll say it again. you are my hero, anyone that can do 96 weeks of this treatment is THE MAN! You deserve this and I wish you well in the future and I am glad you have slain the beast!

[orphanedhawk]

Great news!  Warmest congratulations.                      OH

[miked]

Welcome to the SVR club!  

Well fought, go celebrate and get your life back to normal.

[shupeg]

You must be floating on air.......

Congratulations and a GIANT Thank You for all of the help and support you have provided on this forum.

You are a true inspiration.


Shu

[medicmommy]

Hi Bill!
Wow! Congrats!! !I just got my SVR news yesterday too!!!! It must be in the air! Woo hoo! Are you making boots out of your dragon too? LOL I am SO happy for you! ~Melinda

[Bill1028]

Wow, persistence does pay.  

[Andiamo1]

Wonderful news.  Best of luck to you.

Eric

[DB 0]

Your a good man Bill,the real deal.Im really happy for you.

[frijole]

Better late than never (tha's me, finding this thread, not you clearing).

Great news my friend.  Goofydad forgot the part about studying Spanish at your local college on tx.  Did you ever get those math classes started?  Talk about brain power added to will power.  Willing talked about the pills lined end to end.  I think about all those needle pricks.  Hard to find a good spot after 96 weeks.

Goes to show how one can clear if he has a medical team to stand beside him and see thim through.

Now forward to bigger and better things.
Be well, my friend
bean

[merryBe]

wow, I had no idea you were such a trooper.....beat that horse good and dead didn't ya!!!

congrats for sure Bill.  were you type 1 a or 1 b?  Inquiring minds want to know.

Also 1800 and then 2g riba?? Yuk!!   Are your kidneys still ok???

Remember the Lindahl study showed high SVR at those doses but lost 20% to kidney failures.  Did they keep a close monitor on that the whole time?  I've got a kidney infection right now in week 68....so I'm doubly curious.

thanks

mb

[alijee]

Congratulation and hates off to your for treating yourself 2 times with great courage.

[GoofyDad]

Bill left out the part about how he worked his @ss off between (and during) treatment to loose weight and get in shape for better odds. And a lot or research and eductation on insulin, and riba metabolizing, and who knows what....

This SVR is not by chance....

Congrats Bill !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zellyf]

Good on ya!

[aungkyawsan]

Congratulation!!! and very happy for you Bill....You have been great help to us. And wish you all the best ...and happy healthy life..

Aung

[kickboxingmom]

I just read all of these words to you.What goes around - comes around.You have helped so much with this forum and people.I remember someone said, your like a father figure.These Beautiful words have come back to YOU.The days after you went to the doctors and didn't hear good news about yourself you would get on here and ALWAYs help someone else.Always ! I myself admire you.You are a very special person.I can count on two hands how many people that I have met like that.You think of everyone else before yourself.I truely admire that.You deserve every WORD ! Another Big hug ! You Rock On !Don't leave.You have to come in once in a while and give US whom needs you guidance.The one's that love you, huggs !Take a long break and enjoy your NEW You ! Wow, I can't get over this SVR !I'm going to go get ice cream and get a blankie, turn on a movie and smile the rest of the evening.I can just feel the warmth of your news here in Missouri !
Tammy

[Bill1954]

Hi everyone,

Thanks again for all the good words. I’ve been busy the last few days, and haven’t had time to say hello to everyone personally. Your words really mean a lot to me though; I just wanted you all to know. Take care one and all, and the best to all~

Bill

[evangelin]

So happy for you.  I can't imagine how I will feel if this ever happens for Joe.  I hope your liver makes an amazing recovery . This couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.  You have been supportive to so many.
Blessings,
Ev