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Thank you guys,
I finished TX yesterday. I feel so relieved now. No shot tonight. I have to say the positive attitude made all the difference in the world. For those that don't know me I'm 2B VL 1mil+ Grade 3 Stage 4 52 yr male. I did 24 weeks Pegasys/Copegus. Go for PCR Monday. I was undetectable at 12 weeks. I want to thank all you guys out there I couldn't have done it with out all the knowledge I recieved from this family. Now the wait to see is I'm 2B or not 2B. My mind is making me feel good. I'm going to do something outside tomorrow. I know I don't have any strength yet. I just want to go outside and enjoy the sun. All you newbee's it is a real roller coaster ride on TX but it does end and it works most of the time. Keep on fighting. We are the Pioneers and Warriors.
Love Peace and Happiness.
I finished TX yesterday. I feel so relieved now. No shot tonight. I have to say the positive attitude made all the difference in the world. For those that don't know me I'm 2B VL 1mil+ Grade 3 Stage 4 52 yr male. I did 24 weeks Pegasys/Copegus. Go for PCR Monday. I was undetectable at 12 weeks. I want to thank all you guys out there I couldn't have done it with out all the knowledge I recieved from this family. Now the wait to see is I'm 2B or not 2B. My mind is making me feel good. I'm going to do something outside tomorrow. I know I don't have any strength yet. I just want to go outside and enjoy the sun. All you newbee's it is a real roller coaster ride on TX but it does end and it works most of the time. Keep on fighting. We are the Pioneers and Warriors.
Love Peace and Happiness.
I don't remember seeing either of your names before, so I'll start by offering a warm welcome.
Docsgold, I'm glad the results of your bx were so good. Even though there's a school of thought that type 1s with minimal fibrosis should strongly consider putting treatment off until the next generation of tx becomes a reality, I, like you, chose to go after it now while I'm still relatively young at 46. I completed 48 weeks in mid-December and am looking forward to my three-month post-tx pcr. Several on this board have pursued advanced studies and/or continued in demanding jobs with success while treating, and I hope you are able to do the same. Because I had just been severed from employment before beginning tx, I considered starting a masters during my downtime. Unfortunately, as the side effects were pretty harsh for me (or because I lack the requisite brainpower), I would not have been successful in my studies. Good luck and let us know how things progress.
nevada_al, congratulations. 60 shots in 56 weeks? I bow in your general direction, which for me would be southwest (I'm in NY). It sounds like your doctor used the undectable+40 approach. Good that you have a doc that was willing to deviate from the cookie cutter 48-week standard. But, what do you mean, "the misunderstanding was not fully explained"? Man, nothing like being told the operation was a failure buuuuuutttt... NO!!!, WE WERE ABLE TO REATTACH THE LIMB AFTER ALL!!! Either way, I hope for your continued success and that you'll stick around and lend your experience, as I'm sure you have plenty of "battle scars" for your effort.
I know of two tests that are sensitive to at least 5IU, namely, Heptimax and Quantasure. I think quantasure goes to 2IU (5 copies). Don't know if it's FDA approved, though. Still, the 50IU qualitative seems to be the test of choice for end of treatment. I wish you the best of luck during your recovery.
Docsgold, I'm glad the results of your bx were so good. Even though there's a school of thought that type 1s with minimal fibrosis should strongly consider putting treatment off until the next generation of tx becomes a reality, I, like you, chose to go after it now while I'm still relatively young at 46. I completed 48 weeks in mid-December and am looking forward to my three-month post-tx pcr. Several on this board have pursued advanced studies and/or continued in demanding jobs with success while treating, and I hope you are able to do the same. Because I had just been severed from employment before beginning tx, I considered starting a masters during my downtime. Unfortunately, as the side effects were pretty harsh for me (or because I lack the requisite brainpower), I would not have been successful in my studies. Good luck and let us know how things progress.
nevada_al, congratulations. 60 shots in 56 weeks? I bow in your general direction, which for me would be southwest (I'm in NY). It sounds like your doctor used the undectable+40 approach. Good that you have a doc that was willing to deviate from the cookie cutter 48-week standard. But, what do you mean, "the misunderstanding was not fully explained"? Man, nothing like being told the operation was a failure buuuuuutttt... NO!!!, WE WERE ABLE TO REATTACH THE LIMB AFTER ALL!!! Either way, I hope for your continued success and that you'll stick around and lend your experience, as I'm sure you have plenty of "battle scars" for your effort.
I know of two tests that are sensitive to at least 5IU, namely, Heptimax and Quantasure. I think quantasure goes to 2IU (5 copies). Don't know if it's FDA approved, though. Still, the 50IU qualitative seems to be the test of choice for end of treatment. I wish you the best of luck during your recovery.
48Yrs. F Finished tx. Nov.6th!!! WAS geno 1a, get 6 months post tx. blood results on May6th. Still having a hard time with depression. I saw my shrink yesterday. She increased my Effexor from 150mg in the am, and I have to take an extra 75mg in afternoons. I haven't really found a sleeping pill that has ever really worked. (only for sleepless nites) which with the depression...sleeping hasn't been a problem lately! lol But incase I need something to have on hand, we are going to try me on respirdal...I think that's how it's spelled. So that's it w/ me these days. I am looking much more like myself, and starting to feel more like me. HA! Even my skin feels like "mine" again!!!!! I went to get a manicure for the first time in about 2 months( I take my own tools)!!!! but anyway the girl who does my nails did not ever know who I was. She did a double take, and said "Cindee...Oh My Gosh, you look beautiful" !!!!!! Boy I needed to hear that!!! So when you stop tx it takes a while to feel better, and I was beginning to ...Wonder....when???? So you guys all hang in there...it's worth it in the end. And always remember....
STICK TO THE FIGHT, WHEN YOU'RE HARDEST "HIT", IT'S WHEN THINGS SEEM WORSE......THAT YOU MUST NOT QUIT!!!!!!! I love all you guys so darn much, Thanks for being here. Cindee
STICK TO THE FIGHT, WHEN YOU'RE HARDEST "HIT", IT'S WHEN THINGS SEEM WORSE......THAT YOU MUST NOT QUIT!!!!!!! I love all you guys so darn much, Thanks for being here. Cindee
I had the same sx. My GP "gave me samples" of protonix . They worked for me. At first I had to take them everyday, guess I had some reflux damage. Now that I'm done w/ tx. I rarely take them. Good Luck and prayers to all, Cindee
Yup....you have entered the "brain fog" zone, my friend.
Kinda feels like a huge bong hit of some really good hash, that just lingers, and without the funny feeling that goes along with it. Or like a bad flue bug where it feels like the head is stuffed with cotton. At least that was my take on it. Glad that you are still here and dealing with it. But it too, passes eventually. Hang in there, dude.
Galen. I totally agree with you, and I am really happy to hear that you are doing OK. We posted back and forth during TX, and some of what you wrote back kept me going and were in my thoughts in between. Really. You are one kewl lady.
The feeling of beating something like this and having gone through it definitely changes perspectives...if one were to choose to look at it that way in a positive light. My business is booming now for some wierd reason. I just go about it with another perspective and listen more to what people have to say and want. I do plan on going to NYC also this March to see the Allman Bros, and to meet up with some other ex-heppers from another site...looking forward to that.
Life is good.
Have a great day, HD, Galen, and everyone else for that matter...
Kinda feels like a huge bong hit of some really good hash, that just lingers, and without the funny feeling that goes along with it. Or like a bad flue bug where it feels like the head is stuffed with cotton. At least that was my take on it. Glad that you are still here and dealing with it. But it too, passes eventually. Hang in there, dude.
Galen. I totally agree with you, and I am really happy to hear that you are doing OK. We posted back and forth during TX, and some of what you wrote back kept me going and were in my thoughts in between. Really. You are one kewl lady.
The feeling of beating something like this and having gone through it definitely changes perspectives...if one were to choose to look at it that way in a positive light. My business is booming now for some wierd reason. I just go about it with another perspective and listen more to what people have to say and want. I do plan on going to NYC also this March to see the Allman Bros, and to meet up with some other ex-heppers from another site...looking forward to that.
Life is good.
Have a great day, HD, Galen, and everyone else for that matter...
Dont know if itll help but as a paramedic there is a couple tests and questions that I use to assess patients. If you push down in the area of pain and release suddenly is the pain worse? Is there nausea involved? Is the pain just to the left of the middle? Does it radiate left or right? Is the pain mostly at night when you are lying flat? Have you had any female surguries or diagnosed with Uterin Cysts? Do you still have your appendix? Normally that pain is lwr right quad but have had pts complain in stomach area. It might be as simple as acid reflux but you sound as if the area is a bit lower than I normally see, they normally state pain as chest pain. The fact that relief is short with antacids, its hard to say, I cant Dx your problem but I may be able to tell you a little more, till you see your Dr.
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