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update on progress at 3 mos. post tx
Hi Everyone,
I have said I would keep everyone in the loop about my treatment and this is my 3 mos post tx update.
I treated with Peg+riba+incivek. I only made it 9.6 weeks on incivek when my doctor had me stop due to rash. I was UND at weeks 4,8,12, 24. I found out yesterday that I am also am UND at 13 weeks post treatment. That is outsatnding news. We ran the test because I still break out in a rash occasionally. It comes and goes. It is around the base of my neck in the front and I have a small patch on my forearm. It is somewhat similar in appearance to the rash I had but it is different in that the old rash was deeper. This one can literally appear in seconds and disappear just as quickly. The symptoms that I still have are a very painful shoulder. I experienced a lot of joint pain during treatment and for the most part the shoulder is only joint that still hurts. I still get some physical tenseness occasionally (Jasmine coined this term- it is hard to describe but that fits it pretty well) and don't respond well to stress. I also get a little anxious. Having said all of that I will also tell you that I am very happy. Not just because of the UND but truly happy. I enjoy life every day. I am happy that I treated. Yes, my hair is way thin (it is growing back but with my hair in a ponytail I look like a dandelion in the wind- LOL), my shoulder hurts and I get stressed when I normally wouldn't, and I have the rash but I am happy. I am energetic and doing fun new things in my life.
I need to thank the people on this forum who have gotten me through so much. When I found this site I was terrified of the disease and the treatment. Your support and advice got me through this treatment. Between all of you, my doctor, my husband, and a dear friend I met on this forum I am here healthier and happier than ever before and hopefully free of hep c for good. I am still going to get the blood test at week 24 post treatment and will report the results. Meantime I will chime in here when ever I can to help.
Thank you all so much! I am praying for UND for all of you too. Godspeed on your journeys!
G
I have said I would keep everyone in the loop about my treatment and this is my 3 mos post tx update.
I treated with Peg+riba+incivek. I only made it 9.6 weeks on incivek when my doctor had me stop due to rash. I was UND at weeks 4,8,12, 24. I found out yesterday that I am also am UND at 13 weeks post treatment. That is outsatnding news. We ran the test because I still break out in a rash occasionally. It comes and goes. It is around the base of my neck in the front and I have a small patch on my forearm. It is somewhat similar in appearance to the rash I had but it is different in that the old rash was deeper. This one can literally appear in seconds and disappear just as quickly. The symptoms that I still have are a very painful shoulder. I experienced a lot of joint pain during treatment and for the most part the shoulder is only joint that still hurts. I still get some physical tenseness occasionally (Jasmine coined this term- it is hard to describe but that fits it pretty well) and don't respond well to stress. I also get a little anxious. Having said all of that I will also tell you that I am very happy. Not just because of the UND but truly happy. I enjoy life every day. I am happy that I treated. Yes, my hair is way thin (it is growing back but with my hair in a ponytail I look like a dandelion in the wind- LOL), my shoulder hurts and I get stressed when I normally wouldn't, and I have the rash but I am happy. I am energetic and doing fun new things in my life.
I need to thank the people on this forum who have gotten me through so much. When I found this site I was terrified of the disease and the treatment. Your support and advice got me through this treatment. Between all of you, my doctor, my husband, and a dear friend I met on this forum I am here healthier and happier than ever before and hopefully free of hep c for good. I am still going to get the blood test at week 24 post treatment and will report the results. Meantime I will chime in here when ever I can to help.
Thank you all so much! I am praying for UND for all of you too. Godspeed on your journeys!
G
I just got my 3 Month post triple tx blood work back and I too am still undetected. Let are numbers keep expanding and encouraging those on tx or are thinking of starting. Yes it can be rough, but post tx I feel like my old self so it is all worth the hard work. Congrats to all and keep on working!!
Great News never get tired of hearing these success stories. I surely hope this is the treatment that slays the dragon for me!
Great news! A very strong indicator you made! I am so happy for you and it sounds like the sx are dissipating too. Hoping the best for you.
Was hoping to hear this good news for you and so happy to hear it. Congrats, things are looking very good for you. :-)
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