I want to say that I messaged Ruth about this situation. I suspect that my absence from this thread may appear as though I am not interested or concerned. I assure you that I am.
Mike
I am sorry to hear about your husband's possible rejection. Is this rejection as in his imune system rejecting the organ, or is it just the HCV attacking the new liver (reinfection)? I would ask the same questions as jmjm530: Did his treatment fail pre-transplant or did he treat post-transplant? Mike has been good enough to post some information showing that the response to treatment after TP can be altered, i.e. those with non response prior to TP can become responders. Of course, the reverse can be true also.
Also, I have to ask why he treated for 18 months if his VL never got below 1,000,000? That is an exceedingly long time to treat without an adequate VL response. What drugs did he treat with and when?
Perhaps TX can buy some time and avoid a second TP until a better treatment is available? I haven't been through this particular trial yet, so I don't know exactly what to say. Maybe answers to some of the questions would get some things pointed in a useful direction.
Meantime, you both have my sympathy and best wishes. Let me know if I can help.
Brent
I'm unclear on the sequencing, for example: Did he treat pre-transplant. Did he treat during the transplant. Did the rejection happen during treatment or after it was stopped? Have you gotten a second opinon?
Sometimes the forum is a bit slow on weekends. I'm sure someone will have a response for you eventually. Meanwhile, I'm so sorry to hear that your husband is so ill. I will keep a good thought for you both.
jd
also, try posting on the transplant forum (if you haven't already) and your post will not get buried so quickly.
JUST GIVE IT TO GOD!! I hope all goes well for ya..
I wish I had something helpful to say, but I don't. I hope that he is able to take tx again, and this time have success. I hope that everything will be ok. I hope you are able to have the strength to get through these tough days ahead. My thoughts go out to you.
Thank you for replying, it makes me feel as though someone is caring. Ruth
Dear Ruth, i'm so sorry to hear this. hope everything gets better for you and your husband. best of luck.