Treatment Summer 2011...

[cieritaqt]

Well, I am 29 years old. I will be going on the tripple treatment for my hep C in July. I am so nervous. I will be on the Pegasys interferon, ribavirin, and the new drug. Has anyone began the treatment for all 3 drugs? I work full time, and I am also a student. I am about to start nursing school, but I feel it is important to complete the treatment before I dive into the RN program, and before I consider having children. What is the name of the new drug? I just need inspiration from people who can relate to me. Part of me wants to just go on with life, but I know I need the treatment. I have been infected with hepatitius for about 10 years. I have been sober from all drugs and alcohol since 2005. My life has changed tremendously. I can't afford to not work. Maybe I should get my shots on Friday before my time off on the weekend. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks so much.

[Bill1954]

We don't see you over there, cieritaqt; try this link:

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Hepatitis-C/show/75?camp=msc

[cieritaqt]

Thank you. I do have a GI doctor, I had a biopsy about 5 years ago. I have genotype 1. (50% success rate for the interfuron treatment without the new drugs. I posted my comment on the hep C community. thank you.

[willbb]

Hi there. you might get more of a response if  post your question on the Hepc forum rather than here .This is the social forum .

There are a number of people here treating on the triple therapy ,however because these new meds have not been officially approved yet those people would currently be in study trials.
The two new drugs to be  approved soon are called Telaprevir and Boceprevir..

Are you under the care of a Hepatologist or a G.I and do you know your Geno type and have you had a biopsy.With a little more info we can respond to your questions better.

  Will