Undecided about options

[EyesofBlue55]

Trying to question the scenarios available to me since I have the CC allele

1-If I do the standard soc and rvr at 4 weeks would I only have to do 24 weeks?Or  will I be doing 48 regardless?
I have a high VL so this would be a chance Id be taking,but I have read that high VL's were also associated with the CC gene.Maybe this is why my dr said he knew I was a CC? It was an educated guess but he was right.
I would like the best possible tx with shortest time.

I know Ive already talked about this but im just going crazy thinking bout all this  cindy
Thinking OUT OF THE BOX  as I always do !!!!

[Dennisdrl1]

The IL28 genotype is not yet being used to decide whether or not to treat a patient with HCV but it can be predictive of the likelihood of response.  If a patient achieves a rapid viral response (non-detectable RNA at 4 weeks) in genotype 1 that is highly predictive of obtaining a sustained viral response.  Although in Europe they have shortened the treatment period for those patients to 24 weeks it is still standard of care in the US to treat for 48 weeks.   The American and European populations may not be similar enough to translate the European response to US patients.  I would still recommend treatment for 48 weeks if an RVR is achieved.

[Bali05]

BTW , I was running around with an elevated ALT on routine check up for years and no
doctor bothered to check that either , HHMMMMMMM

[Bali05]

One of the very first things I learned when I was dx in 2009 was that at all times you
are your own advocate. NOBODY knows you like you do.
Be proactive and learn as much about the disease and its treatment as possible.
When I go see any doctor I usually am prepared with very specific questions otherwise
I leave with more questions than I came with and end up having to go back.

[EyesofBlue55]

Wonder why my hep dr hasnt done this?Hes got me going to all the other drs(psyche,eye,and cardiac) for clearance   HHMMMMMMM    cindy

[Bali05]

Why can`t you go to your GP and get that checked along with your Vit D , B12 /Folate,
maybe Ferritin & Iron ,ect......?
It is a good idea to check those things  because there is evidence they  play a role
and it usually takes some time to correct it. Like if you are low on VitD for example
it takes a few months to built up.

[EyesofBlue55]

So there is nothing on recent labs that could be an indicator?Not gonna have lab work for 3 more months.