Newbie

[Garyw723]

Just a hello to all you guys on the board. I just found out a few weeks ago I'm Gen 2B, supposed to start 24 weeks of treatment soon. Have been reading some of the comments and trying to psych myself up for it! My best to all.

[dixiechicdana]

Hi. welcome to the forum. It's a good place to be :)

[Garyw723]

Thank you fellow traveler. Why it's almost like a hobby...lol. J/K

[Vannh9]

Welcome~ I lurked for weeks before jumping. Still waiting on my genotype, but I am hoping for 2:-) There are some very knowledgeable people here!!

Take Care and glad to see you post.
Vann

[researchmonkey326]

Welcome to the forum - you will find it invaluable in the weeks to come.  Good luck with everything.

[screaming48]

Lots of great people here who will help you with any questions you may need answering.. welcome to the forum.

[suezeeque]

Hi newbie, I'm a newbie too.  :)  Lots of nice, knowledgeable people here.

[Garyw723]

Researchmonkey326, Screaming48 - Thanks, I'm sure I'll find good info here even if I don't post much.
Vannh9 - I hope you will turn out to be a 2 also. 24 weeks seems plenty long, much less 48 weeks with the more common genotypes.

One thing that is odd is that some people say the first few treatments are the hardest, others say they get worse as you go along...

[Garyw723]

You mean Hep has spread clear up there also?? I thought it was too cold for viri to live in Canada heh heh. I know, not funny

[belle19]

just remember when you start treatment the most important thing you can do is drink LOTS of water.  it really helps with the sx.  good luck to you and welcome to the forum.  belle

[Garyw723]

That is what I have heard. Doesn't all that water keep you up all night (or day in my case) running to the bathroom during treatment?