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Week 12: <43 ~ Week 17: UND
Good news -- I am back to being undetected :-)
Other news -- I may have to continue treatment for 30 more weeks, instead of just 10; my doc just informed me that she is leaving but.....I will be assigned to the head of the department, who has already been consulting on my case; the (possible) extension of treatment has to do with the 12 week <43 and the African American factor. My hemo is currently stabilized (with the help of Procrit), my platelets are fine. My neutrophils, however, are fluctuating so we are keeping a close eye on that.
Question......for those of you with neutrophil issues.....what did your doc do/recommend? How long before a difference was noticed and was it lasting?
Other news -- I may have to continue treatment for 30 more weeks, instead of just 10; my doc just informed me that she is leaving but.....I will be assigned to the head of the department, who has already been consulting on my case; the (possible) extension of treatment has to do with the 12 week <43 and the African American factor. My hemo is currently stabilized (with the help of Procrit), my platelets are fine. My neutrophils, however, are fluctuating so we are keeping a close eye on that.
Question......for those of you with neutrophil issues.....what did your doc do/recommend? How long before a difference was noticed and was it lasting?
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I don't know the answer to your question but I just wanted to say how happy I am for you on the UND. Not so much on the additional weeks but hey, you're UND! :D
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congratulations on your return to been undetected. I am also African and I am also concerned about the African America factor. I am on the same path of victrelis with you (but I am G4) and have done only 2 weeks.
But for you I am almost sure you will be SVR. Just take it one day at a time. You are in my prayers.
But for you I am almost sure you will be SVR. Just take it one day at a time. You are in my prayers.
I am happy that you are back to UND status. I wish you the very best. I also know nothing about the neutrophil issue.
beeblessed, I am so glad to hear you are undetected again and still continuing with treatment! Keep on keeping on. Good Luck with neutrophils. I have no advice with that, but will see here what others say and learn the answer too.
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About low neutrophils, when my anc gets below 500 I take neupogen.
My hepatologist said to take it before my interferon.
I take it the day before, about 24 hours.
It raises our wbc and neutrophils, but not for long, only a few days.
I'm a lightweight and my first neupogen shot wiped me out, so my doctor agreed to lower the neupogen dosage.
I haven't heard of others doing this, but thought I'd mention it.
Good luck on getting to the finish line!
I'm rooting for you.
OH