The Archives of Hepatitis C Questions

• Any treatments after Pegasys/ Copegus & Ribvaran/ Intfergen
• medhelp
• Damaged liver not metabolizing alcohol
• hepatitis c and steroid injections
• Post Treat, Clear, ALT-AST High?
• Problem with a hair 6 month post TX
• anyone experience eye pain?
• MED HELP...............HELP
• HBV & HAV Vacs
• Occult / Persistent Issues.. Hello: TnHep, Willing, Mike S., Tater T, etc.....
• High ammonia levels
• Dry Skin/Sores in the corners of mouth
• How Many Posters are SVR or UND?
• smoking and tx ? any damages?
• How to read dosage strengths ?
• Response to my post from a few days ago
• Sexually trasmitted Hep
• What is the fibrosure test?
• anyone drinking Detox Tea ?
• VX 950, and other trials
• start treatment now or wait for protease trials/treatment?
• cant sleep need advise on one that works
• SVR and liver function
• Constant battle with platellet count
• Study says 40% higher success rate with Pegasys than with Pegintron
• AntiHCV test window period
• GOT GREAT NEWS!!!
• Antibiotic while on treatment ?
• end stage lever and kidney failure
• Pegylated Interferon
• just finished 48/48!
• Sorry
• Just did shot #1
• New, going on my 3rd wk.tx. lots of ?'s
• Day 0 ... and so it begins.
• Change to Prove 2 protocol?
• Numerous Factors Affect Success Of Interferon Treatment For Hepatitis C New Study
• 2nd try with therapy
• Progression
• Just diagnosed. What should I expect?
• Infant Hepatitis C Concerns
• vertex news, hope it's not old
• WHEN I SVR with Vertex Prove 3 - will I go the Mike Simon route or take the Brit Girl approach?
• What happened to my Post?
• Fiirst jab on Friday
• may be infected
• To my American friends---Wishing You A Happy Fourth Of July
• worried about my doc
• 6mth post tx results,4 (1A )...whats the chance i relapes at the 12mth mark?
• Liver issues
• A day with interferon....
• HIGH LEVELS AND PAIN
• Fibrospect and Fibrosure
• Hepatitis C inquiry
• Lichen Planus??
• 4 year post peg interferon treatment problems,please help.
• Update on Prove 1 study patient & question
• AFP Test
• Viral load? Med Dose?
• PCR Technicians in Thailand / positive antibody test and negative RNA test 4 years later
• Test rivals the Fibrosure/Fibroscan ?
• What about sex?
• Vertex - research on resistant variants
• Study: Occult Hep B and Hep C non-response
• Out of touch for awhile, does anyone know if they came up with something to replace riba?
• HCV and Vitamins
• Thanks Med help
• just about to start treatment help
• Weight and hair
• Talk about conflicting opinions !
• Stress and Weight Gain
• would like to hear about your experience with riba rash
• Shared a straw
• Rogaine/Minoxidil for sx hair loss?
• shot 46 down 2 to go!!!!!
• VX Prove 1 - 24 Weeks Post TX
• I find it amazing
• Pain meds and Hep C
• Is my depression a sympton of Hep C?
• Does anyone else feel like a Hypochondriac with all the SX during or Post TX?
• VPHM- HCV796 fast tracked
• Hep C treatment
• CBC -results low
• Converting Eq/mL
• Question.....Post treatment 3 years with some interesting side effects.
• Hi, my name is mremeet and interferon may have saved my life.
• To all the Interferon Haters
• hcv borderline
• I had a male friend,He had committed suicide,after interferon use.mow I am crying
• SVR persons:Persistence of HCV After Successful Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C: Is HCV Infection for Life?
• Alzhiemers, Sleep Apnea on TX
• Interfergen
• Dr.s appt. yesterday
• Infergen/Riba rash
• How many feel WORSE after 6 months on TX?
• Treatment??
• http://hcvsupport.org/hcvpins.htm
• pains at boiopsy site
• Where do you get the hcv label pins?
• Telaprevir Trials 101
• Appt with NP today
• 3 months post tx results... help plz!
• Does anyone else feel alone?
• Peg Intron and Infergen together
• State you live in?
• Ruddiness face and HCV (Cont.)
• means what ???
• A little sad-12 week bloodwork came back :o(
• Hypervigilance
• daily infergen
• still here
• long term effect of Pegintron/Rebitrol therapy for HCV
• Procrit and gout
• What happened to Sonicbandaid?
• interferon blood concentration levels
• K where did I see...I Tried to find it.
• HCV
• What are the odds?
• Procrit / Rescue Drugs
• Taste Buds Are Shot
• Vertex VX-950/Telaprevir Phase 3 Trial Applicants
• SERIOUS ADVERSE EVENTS FROM INTERFERON TREATMENT
• Should I stop Treatment? 28th week genotype 2b
• Question to NY Girl on tx duration
• Time Frame???
• Blood tests today...what will these reveal?
• at 119 lbs how much water
• Biopsy- Geno 2
• a message to Vertex
• cure for Hepatitus
• pain medication for HCV liver & arthritis pain
• Can eating leafy greens restore liver function?
• Svr for everyone
• Relapsers-Monitoring Protocols?
• Why do people take Supplements or herbal remedies while on TX?
• Oral treatment for fungal toe nail infection
• Long term prognosis for non responders and relapsers?
• why would my dr. say I have Hep C if I don't?
• PROVE 2 Update
• percent liver damage
• Hepatitis C/ Low white blood count
• its just a big hello really
• Is there no set rule for declaring SVR?
• Ultrasound........what to expect?
• Strep B? Calling all nurses or any with info
• PROVE 2 - Some personal observations- cannot access comments
• Anti-bg
• First shot 6/22/07
• Injection Site
• No Support Groups
• PROVE 2 - Some personal observations
• In 32nd week of 48 for Hepititis C treatment and I'm feeling worse. Is this normal?
• Ruddiness face and HCV
• can I get hepatitis c
• 7 months post tx results
• No insurance, where to find help in IL
• SOOO---how might one PREPOSITION oneself to get into phase 3 950 trials, any ideas??
• OFFICIALLY SVR - DROPPED BY HEPATOLOGIST
• To all those that can't see comments
• Kit07 & others - on post-tx issues, cryo, autoimmune-related
• Geterdone/Antman... I can't see your comment on (First shot 6/22)
• Viral Load Undetected
• spiking blood pressure
• Ladies!! Is this post tx sx ???
• Starting the list - VX950 SVR's show yourselves!
• Hepatitis C outbreak tied to tainted X-ray solution (in Maryland)
• skeptical about dx
• The amount of virus at the time of infection
• Hepatitis C
• biopsy results
• I have just been told.
• skin peelin off!
• Mental Fog
• vertex950
• Red Rice Yeast Extract to lower Cholesterol?
• Clinical Trials
• Cuts, Scratches, and healing
• Good news
• Check out this study all of you 72 week peeps (NYgirl,etc..)
• Russell Blaylock, MD - Take with a grain of...
• Treatment
• SVR
• NyGirl how much Ribavirin did you take throughout?
• Hepatitis C transmission
• Tiny, Red, Pin-Head Sized Dots on Skin
• Prove 3 procrit solution
• About to start Hep C treatments and scared
• advice for newby
• ins question
• HIGH LIVER ENZYMES & HEP C.GENO TYPE 2
• 5 point increase in HgB
• VL UD at week ??
• Treating hep C and Tsh levels from .06 last month to 45.85
• how to get copies of labs
• i have a concern for meds being (peg and riba)decreased
• C.R.P Lab Test
• Barbtj
• is there a best time to have viral load test?
• Disappointed in VX-950
• INR??? To DROBIE
• Start the treatment on Friday 22... anyone??
• Anyone need real information regarding HCV
• Vaccination for a & b
• NYGIRL...post-treatment sides...
• rash GOLD BOND?
• Belated Hi
• Lab Results Can anyone help me understand these?
• Will it come back for sure.
• Help me understand the test results
• Roche Induction-Trials update - 12wk UND!!!
• Anti HCV positive and Breastfeeding-HELP!!!
• to Nygirl
• Fibromyalgia - HEPC - Post Treatment
• need name of study
• Liver biopsy results
• Spasm's
• Viral Load Fluke or what?
• What other factors to consider in blood work for liver damage?
• POST RX TREATMENT - the real problems ?
• TJALOHA...
• Hep C 1A
• Geno 1A post liver biopsy Treat?
• NY DR,
• beatles song
• Vertex presentation from June 13
• Seeking FAQ for HCV Treatment Issues
• My husband has just been diagnosed with HCV
• red palms not going away
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
• Genotype 1A
• Hearing Loss Tinnitus
• hepatitis c and failed treatment
• Hepatitis C and Neupogen
• Fibrospect II Test - can someone interpret in layman's terms
• RIba script has wrong dosage on label AGAIN! Should I file a complaint against pharmacy?
• UND at last
• got my alt test back
• 12 week VL
• NEWS: Milk Thistle for Hepatitis C
• What are the chances of developing Cancer whit taking these meds?
• two samples biopsy today
• Do normal alt/ast numbers = NO ongoing liver damage?????
• 2nd one tonight!
• liver enlarged and very less hungry
• i am worried
• Sonic, immune sys
• questions on blood work - what does it mean??
• Digestive problems & bilein stools
• SonicBandaid: questions about new drugs
• Should I quit TX early - toxic goiter, platelets dropping
• hepatitis C.. can it be transmitted through the eyes?
• worried about lab work
• worried about lab work update
• interferon treatment--what to expect
• fingers tingling
• 3 month liver test after deciding not to treat
• Haematological parameters
• My Biopsy results can someone help me understand this
• gum problems or lepar
• update on hubby
• Vertex - Prove 3 - "Onward!"
• Hepatitis C and Heart problems
• Profound Suppression of Chronic Hepatitis C Following Superinfection With Hepatitis B Virus/
• Alcohol Pre Treatment
• Can Hep C go away
• HCV symptom or no????
• How does interferon work?
• RESVERATROL Supplementation
• Calling SonicBandAid...Jim said mebbe to talk to you
• Hep C support Groups?
• testing of a person blood
• i am sorry to have upset anyone here just wanted input on the guy
• Posted Wrong
• lloyd wright
• reality check
• Idenix drug does very well in study
• Latest Viral Load
• sx getting worse AFTER tx!
• vertex Prove 2 update 12 week group vx-950 and Peg
• end of tx!
• Will my co-workers know im on tx?
• 12 week VL Load
• Wanted to share some info.
• Megaces ES INCREASED APPETITE
• How much longer - post tx 3 months still massive sx???
• Okay to take shot a day early?
• I DID IT!!!!!
• Raising WBC
• What does SVR mean?"
• Sonic-What do you think of the Chinese Medicine approach?
• Vertex stock @ $27.22
• post treatment weight gain........low thyroid
• Needlestick accidents
• Does HCV Ever Really Go Away?
• HCV Side Effects Management Handbook
• 1999 report to congress
• Symptom question...
• worried about problems
• treatment and its' relationship to liver cancer
• biopsy results question
• high dose riba summit conclusion
• POOR example...worried about problems, am I ok?
• Michael Moore's New Movie "Sicko"
• Is it normal to be depressed ?
• Hep FIBROSURE or Fibrospect TEST?
• what is making my bones hurt?
• long term tx affects
• Albuferon
• Prove 3 - Good strategy for doing tx (3rd times charm)
• Just completed 72 weeks of treatment!!
• Just started XT very glad a found this forum, how do I get some sleep?
• countdown!
• can anyone answer this for me
• post tx bodyaches!
• Gold Bond - Thanks to whoever suggested this
• UND....at wk 12!
• how does interferon make wbc drop?
• TAKING RIBA/EATING /NOT HUNGRY
• Pharmacokinetics of Ribavirin
• new Genotype 3 study from Pakistan!
• Thanks!
• "lucky girl"!!!
• Antidepressant meds
• to late responders
• Any lymph node related sx?
• Talk me out of it.......
• needle stick and presence of viral load
• Jim are you better?
• How much water?
• Folks, we are in the middle of an epidemic!
• post liver transplant, hep c attacking new liver
• Dramatic Drop in ALT/ASTs
• Hepatitus C Without Treatment
• new revised edition of Hepatitis Help Book
• Soma helps alot!!
• Explain the genotypes
• I may have taken Redipen meds that were frozen at one time. Anyone else have this happen?
• Fibrosis GenotypR test
• missed
• lab - week1,2
• when will I die
• lymyphotic infiltrates with lymhoid nodules,
• xanax
• alt/ast
• worried
• Labs 10 week - Sonic Bandaid,Mike Simon, JmJm, nygirl7, ladybug and all wise folk
• Best time to do shot?
• What made you commit to treatment?
• 5 weeks post TX and feeling good at last
• Miles Andrew
• When I get my Biopsy results?
• Severe rash/burn
• just got biospy results, and im not a spamer but i am a bad speller but im still hepc pos
• Cirrhosis Treatments
• Throid Storm
• Liver ultrasound and Biopsy today
• What happens now?
• Milk thistle
• injection question
• Good news- hubby has decided to treat!
• Starting Friday!
• hcv through piercing?
• How many 1a's out there have cleared?
• Natural Hep C Cures?
• Treatment????? Please respond
• arthritis and post treatment
• To the Newcomers
• bleeding problem post tx?
• Uncontrollable Daytime Sleepiness
• retreaters
• I'm a Prove 3 patient - Update on my rash issue
• 6 mo. post TX... SVR
• 1 week post tx
• hep treaters
• My father was just recently diagnosed with the hep c virus.
• Questions for end of tx
• I need your help interpreting my numbers
• Drugs And Hepatitis C
• Interpreting liver biopsy results
• Left Over Ribavirin
• Small Dose Interferon Sublingual Dripping Plus Herbal Remedies -An Experimental Treatment for Chronic Viral Hepatitis
• hep c
• INF superiority
• Bipartisan Hepatitis C Legislation Reintroduced in Both Houses of Congress
• blood sugar question
• Bonnie Robin
• Taking lithium while txing?
• Treat or not to treat?
• What does it means having Hep C?
• Third shot
• gisin the inlalookingfor a good heptalotnd empier...
• Kansas City Summer Support Group Schedule/ HEP C GATHERING
• This board is a mess, too much spam, not enough room to breath
• Anyone heard of Vitamidine
• biopsy question
• Can somone help
• Hep C. Can anyone answer some questions?
• Pulled shoulder, ouch. What should a Hepper take for pain and inflamatiom?
• Ok ladies no laughing, I’m serious here…
• Received e-mail from friend
• Recent Doctor's Visit After Relapse
• Question Por Favor
• Genotype 3 - Beware!
• Great articles on SVR
• SVR
• going crazy
• Chest Pain on left side
• 4 week labs just in....
• Messed up - second shot
• Treatment and Arthritis
• Starting Treatment
• Slow news period for vx-950
• transplant & treatment
• ladybug
• AASLD clarifies HCV "Cure" articles
• 6 week pcr
• jmjm 12 days after
• Spontaneous Clearance of Chronic Hepatitis C
• hep c treatment duration
• Kailo and Oxymatrine
• This may be old news but...
• Is everyone on treatment surviving
• UND at EOT but feel crappy
• Great info from Clinical Care Options
• PROVERS - Need advice from Prove patients with rash and itchy problems; appointment in AM
• Blood test for occult hepatitis C
• Can someone answer my question, please..
• anyone still taking Sho-saiko-to and loving it
• Pain Meds
• insurance problems are starting...
• Mild Liver discomfort
• Progression of Cirrohsis/Liver Cancer
• 12wk news and it is GREAT thank you jmjm and everybody
• is this post tx sx or something else
• Just checking in
• 1 year post tx pcr results
• Anybody heard from ChrisDDD lately?
• hep c
• herbal remedy for Hep-C
• a good feeling liver??
• What to watch out for with Neupogen - WBC took a nosedive
• w.c. missy checkin' in...
• HIves/rash
• My Doctor pisses me off
• just had biospy
• kalio about oxymatrine
• 63/72 what a ride
• Hepititis C Stage 4
• Blood test question
• Hep c a blood disease or liver disease?
• calling SonicBandaid - question re prednisolone post Tx
• Perove 3 - week 4 - "I itch"
• Financial help with meds
• warning about sun
• end of treatment taper off
• Major Meltdown
• Milk Thistle during tx?
• long lashes
• Got the blues
• second shot
• liver transplant
• Hep C & NASH
• working throught the effects of anemia
• working throught the effects of anemia
• How can this be?
• Question - Tylenol P.M.
• Forum for people from NZ?
• the one thing a lower white count WILL do to you, maybe
• Treatment and cocaine
• Biopsy methods?
• First Shot Last Night
• Procrit and refrigeration
• Out of the 9 blood functions of the CBC test…
• Can someone explain the saturated fat with Riba connection?
• Anyone in Hoffman-LaRoche PROGRESS Study?
• Telaprevir
• Current Info on valopicitabine (NM283) needed
• Genotype 4?
• been lurking
• Zinc supplementation enhances the response to interferon
• has anyone had this?
• Any advice?
• Prove 3 Day 28
• Prove 2 udpdate for euro group d vx and peg 12 weeks - my results
• hgb down to 9.2...course of action?
• Week 8 Update on Roche NV18210 High Dose Study
• just checking in
• Panic attaks during tx
• Cipro and the liver?
• Enzymes going down
• Hep C Treatment Changed Your Physical Look Permanently?
• hepatitis c
• Itching Question
• I got the Neupogen Blues
• My Fibroscan II results
• I'm in the Study!!!
• Can VX-950 Work without Peg-Interferon? WILL IT?
• procrit rash
• 4 Months post treatment no virus
• good info about sex
• Nausea and shoulder pain
• recent article from healthcentral
• week 62/72 and feeling bad
• Reversibility of Hepatic Fibrosis and Cirrhosis--Is it all Hype?
• HCV treatment problems
• Hepatitis c test results s/co ratio
• A question about treatment
• Kalio - I have a question for you - I am worried about relapse
• Can a person feel ALT/AST levels rising??
• Frustrated with doctor and SOC and lack of scheduled visits/CBC/testing
• rare exposure please read
• Rejection
• week 3 genotype 3a side effects
• 21 months post tx.SIDE EFFECTS.VIRUS EXIST.interferon is a toxic garbage.never say yes to it
• undetermine genotype?
• Week 12 Question
• Results
• Prove 3 trial - Appointment #4 - question about unblinding
• FDA warning on MRI with contrast (those with chronic liver disease)
• good hep c doc
• Liver Enzymes Normalizing for Travelmom
• rapid hairloss 2 months post tx
• Thyroid Hypo or Hyper..what are the numbers?
• is drug detox safe with hepatitis?
• 6 months post treatment body, joint and muscle pain
• ast/alt level
• Week 16 - Recap from Blood Work
• Hep C transmission through kissing
• Cure
• "CURE"!!?-news from BBC
• last week labs prior to shot 8
• Increased SVR Rate with 48 Wks' Treatment and Higher RBV Dose Geno 2/3
• Question about RVR
• Did you hear the news on the radio??????
• DDW 2007 ABSTRACTS -- Statins, Metabolic Predictors, Diabetes, , Predictive Values, and a new rectal treatment...
• retina bleeding and other sidea
• how to tell hep c
• Got Medicine
• Liver ultrasound
• What would we do without a sense of humor?
• AST ALT #s
• During and after TX weight gain.
• anyone get SVR that didn't clear @ 12 weeks
• liver biopsy next Wednesday...anybody remember theirs?
• Can Interferon help our bodies in other ways like cure anything else?
• Any Men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
• pregnancy
• hcv
• Good Platelet news....
• genotype 3a findings
• Provigil - I feel really good - Prove 3 week 3
• varices
• Thanks for all of the generous and kind words during this.
• Combination Treatment And Mental State
• Provigil - I feel really good - Prove 3 week 3
• Thank you
• 2 years post treatment
• genital herpes and Hepatitis C
• Maryland
• New To Site-
• Questions on starting treatment
• Anyone have any good side effects?
• Who gets worst sides: genotype, age, gender?
• Finally saying hello & thx to all; disclosing to Daddy tomorrow, pls help!
• Went to the clinic yesterday
• Does anyone know a drug to ease sides?
• Questions on starting treatment
• Window Period
• Question regarding genotypes
• Thinking of Bypassing Treatment
• Different sympthoms on 20 inj tx
• An Update for our friends who helped us learn about Hep C
• Thinking of Bypassing Treatment
• ladybug
• Need your opinion
• more good poems etc....?
• WOW
• postponing pegasys injection
• Hepatitis C and Upper left abdominal pain
• was wondering
• Hi Team , anyone had blurry vision post treatment ?
• Pitter are you out there??
• Honesty)
• done at week 36 - jmjm
• More reasons to stay sober!!
• good news
• Prove 3 Day 20
• liver Enzime
• We are Imbibing Alcohol without drinking....
• Kudos to Resident Forum Experts!
• "no respect for life" vs treatments
• post tx
• Beginning treatment at NIH
• 1 shot left, what happens next
• Prolonged Therapy with Peg/Riba May Improve Odds of SVR
• Fluctuant ALAT level during Tx
• Prove 3 4 weeks
• Milk Thistle & HCV
• hope everyone is well
• Hep c testing
• Clobetasol cream for itching
• Hepatitis C
• prove 3 day 10
• uncontrollable anxiety
• Any research on SVR Genotype 1a vs 1b
• MAD
• naomi judd
• This is one fantastic read...let me make your day better...with real information
• Massive HCV infection trial over in Spain - Dr sentenced to life
• srv and alcohol
• The path all Alternative medicine should take
• VX-950 Skin Rash???
• Itchy!
• HELP WANT SHOULD BE DONE!!!!!!!!
• Strange and Developing Symptoms - Diagnosis ?
• My spouse and some of my friends just don't get what treatment means
• Results from Vertex trials
• Reducing Riba
• TIRED AND STILL MOODY SNAPPY EXACTLY
• worried about medical care
• effexor withdrawal
• My a(xx) is really dragging today
• jojoba oil
• Low-Dose PegIFN Maintenance Therapy Successful
• WARNING - Tx can trigger AIH
• Hepatitis Count
• Hepatitis Span
• Perchance to Dream
• Auto-Immune Hepatitis & Viral Load
• Six month labs...
• Greg - Finally SVR
• double dose saga/ decision
• Double Vision
• Hair getting thinner...any controls?
• Anemia from interferon
• What does testing positive for ANA mean?
• TO Tsufelhunden,antman adn browneyed girl
• Fatty Liver verses NASH
• Why is there cures for hep a and b but not c??
• Nupogen question....
• PROVE 3 Trial Question - Susan
• replicative homeostasis III
• Happy with my heptologist
• Oh boy
• Milk Thistle and HCV
• To All
• SCH503034 Update
• vertex 14 week post
• Anemia/Ribavirin
• Transfusion
• nygirl
• NYGIRL you give me hope to carry on into the 72 week zone
• Lab result question: 7 wk pcr 138 iu
• Blood Work this AM w/Results 2 weeks in...
• Hep C ans scared
• negative for hep c?
• nygirl
• Scared
• Prove 3 day 13
• Bonnie Robin
• Ultrasound results
• pain on right side
• OK
• Eyesight,
• P.S.
• Fish Oil and Fatty Liver
• Chest pains
• Just got told to get tested for Hepatitis
• Test results Back
• mjm530
• ANA positive and hep c treatment
• Now I'm HIPO- my latest results
• I want to thank all the regular posters here, Ya'll are awesome and inspiring
• Upper body skin rash
• Looking for BonnieRobin
• Infergen Maintenance
• immune system supplement any suggestions?
• insurance snafu
• Tested Positive for HVC and then tested negative! How could this happen?
• neuropathy as TX SX
• Husband diagnosed with hep c and I am worried
• neuropathy as TX SX
• tititus
• neuropathy as TX SX
• 1st tx tomorrow-two questions:
• 2nd Opinion/to jmjm530
• 20wk labtest
• HCV and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• He is still drinking
• 1 year later.....
• Receiving Chemotherpy with HCV
• Hepatitis C antibodies
• 80 to go
• new doc says extend tx due to cut in dosing
• Doc approved 72 weeks
• Results of blood tests
• Changes in the last 7 weeks of TX???
• Transfusion
• Is it my fault?
• After stopping tx - How long till WBC & HGB are normal?
• Rash question?
• well ive lOst it
• side affects of interferon
• Treatment
• anemia med scandal
• Retreat or not?
• Frustration
• Alpha-Fetoprotein question
• Im on my way to the doc
• VX-950 Trial-Initial Screens
• Sex and Hep C
• Started Meds Monday
• i started prove 3 yesterday
• This is for all you that listened to me. Guess what - good news.
• leftovers
• I have no words-please help.
• Please read my 2 possts.
• hepatiti news
• starting Pegasys
• positive for hep c
• INSOMNIA AND WAKING TO SCRATCHING HARD
• UND questions
• Stage 3 liver fibrosis left untreated
• 3month PCR results
• Begin treatment/796 trial tomorrow
• update on husband
• VX-950 people log in here (please)
• Re: need for meds
• Relapse
• UND at Week 18
• An Update
• Any good lists?
• Bromine intoxication for hot tub use?
• finally und
• Starting! What Else?
• I look like I am pregnant
• Blood still low
• Biopsy - How does it work ?
• Hello people, vertex
• Lowering ribavirin dosage
• can BX tell how long infected?
• here are my blood results
• What do you think
• Painful cramping and diarrhea...normal or not?
• LOW TOLOENCE
• LOW TOLOENCE
• My bf is on treatment
• Chinese medicine and viral load...
• double dosing
• Anybody ever try Panchakarma?
• Lots of questions
• Just went online to Unv. of Mami
• Sun and skin
• doctor's and test's no straight answers
• Thank you
• Spilled half the peg
• Sport Activity with HCV (before treatment and during treatment )
• imune system and fibrosis
• Fevers
• Started Pegasys and Ribavirin and cant sleep need help or suggestions
• Checking Back In and Thinking of Participating in a Study
• Pharmacy called to say delivery delayed
• What my doc said about trial drugs
• Hair loss
• Lab Results/Week #13 of 24
• biopsy
• Any one have left over meds?
• Search for old post in this forum
• Does the viral count stay down for a long time after relapse?
• FIBROSIS STAGE 2 GRADE 2
• Gino Type 1A Elivated SGOT & SGPT
• Interferon...that old familar feeling - Prove 3 begins for me
• Tinnitus
• HAs anyone tried acupunture post or during tx?
• Dr said narcolepsy meds may help fatigue
• All VXers...Enzyme Update...Dointime..
• clinical trials
• Big Day is Monday
• Injection site
• Just found out I may be hep C positive, where do I go from here, please help
• Meds finished...
• hep c
• Maxed Out Prescription Insurance!!!
• The life with HCV (before treatment)
• post treatment sides!!!!!!!!!
• help please!!
• Nick's blog on Vertex
• Jim and All - I joined the ER club and some new labs
• Ammonia level in body
• compromise treatment?
• POST TX 4wks, 8ks UND 4 hpc 1A victim.....
• enzyme levels
• what virus family is hep c
• Meds continued
• More Waiting 2: "The Heart Attack"
• Anybody's platelets go up during tx?
• Procrit
• How are we taking out Meds?
• TO: jmjm
• Week 24 of treatment virus still detected but lower than week 12 - continue treatment?
• 8 wks into TX, tons of questions
• SVR Statistics
• double dosing update
• Virus Clear for 3 Month Post TX
• 40+hepc infected no damage?:
• To those who have asked, I did the screening
• nausea after physical exertion
• long term effects
• Would you ask your herbalogist for Genotype Test?
• Additional Vertex Insights - my take
• Has Anyone ever?
• UND at week 12!
• Fatigue and skipping a day?
• why not always treat
• Change in length of tx
• Bubbling and Gurgling = Riba
• Dental implants 4 months prior to treatment, yes or no??
• Albuferon clinical trials
• Mikesimon
• BIOPSY - VIRUS LOAD - GENOTYPE ???
• Doctor's visit today... the good, the bad, and the ugly
• ready to be done txing at week 36
• viral load
• Additional Vertex Insights
• Shortend Treatment Issue - OUT OF CONTROL!!!!!!!!!!
• Interesting bit of information
• Confused on Prove 2 Vertex 950 trials
• UND 4 weeks after stopping short
• 12 week test results....
• VX-950, and the beat goes on
• Hep A/B Vaccine -- For those that took it
• another crazy idea
• 4 week pcr
• is he ok
• NYGirl, did you clear?
• How long for treatment?
• Riba Reduction
• Need a GOOD Doctor
• Just gor back from Hepatologist
• peg-Inron vs Pegysys
• Coughing with Hep C treatment
• milk thistle and folic acid
• ER visits
• What do you know about a CK level in liver disease?
• Unprotected sex with spouse. Now she has elevated TSH - Going HYPO
• FIRST DAY SHOT AND REB AND FLUE LIKE FEELING
• 3 month past pcr results
• week 2 viral load reduction log 1.44. good result?
• Jack ABCD/AMERBOI2003 re: travel
• 3/48 ? on length of TX
• Getter done needs some help here
• Go for 2nd chance at Vertex screening labs tomorrow
• VX-950 and it's perils?
• My confession
• My graph of plotted PCR tests
• Doctors finally acknowledge Chemo brain fog. Perhpas they will for HepC as well.
• Length of tx formula - what about with VX950 in the mix?
• BonnieRobin re: tx side effects
• is interferon/riba same as chemo?
• tx question
• STARTTING TREATMENT
• Tx during traveling
• Rosebud 57...specially for you PART I
• Rosebud specially foryou PART II
• Rosebud specially foryou PART III
• Rosebud specially foryou PART IV
• HCV Liver Fibrosis GenotypR test
• Rosebud specially for you PART VI
• HCV and anti-histamin
• Eisbein- Thanks for your reply on 4/17!
• neg after 4 weeks treatment only 24 weeks for geno 1a?
• What's with the Ribaviron!
• tx = weight gain or loss?
• trying to get treatment
• Rosebud specially for you PART V
• Newly Diagnosed with Hep C and need lots of information
• jmjm/motrin
• candidas overgrowth & tx sympt
• NP reduced inf, but..
• slogging through a month and need advice again
• need pep talk/information
• 2/3 of the way...
• What to do for low platelets?
• shortness of breath and Peg- Intron
• update on drug trials and my decision on contnuing treatment
• I started Prove 3 today
• I have chronic spastic cough. jmjm anyone?
• EDOSCOPY
• Hepatologist vs. GI
• adherence to dosing schedules for VX
• Anemia
• trolsgirl
• 12 PCR
• Interferon alpha-2a question....
• start tomorrow....
• Procrit
• anyone every exprience this?
• Continuation of HCV-796 Trial by chcnme
• More waiting.
• Swollen lymph node in neck - another SX?
• Just Diagnosed...HELP!!!!
• Received a Positive HCV RNA Today and Confused about Results
• Need info on my iterfuron
• Length of Tx Formula
• Nervous about biopsy results after jump in Fibrospec
• INR - check; Eyeballs - check; HCV-796 do your stuff!
• 5 shots into tx and have doctor appt. coming up. What do I need to ask about my tx?
• Update on ROCHE NV18210 Pegasys Study
• Exercise and treatment
• Rashes
• for 2 two birds and a bug and other geno 2 and 3
• Not A good report about vx-950
• Blood pressure very low 3rd week into TX - Need advise
• NOT UND yet but almost there
• Edema - Brought to you by Buweiser, breakfast of ex-champions
• Organ Function Tests
• Concerned, have to start treatment. Please answer a few questions
• Initial results
• HCV-796 trial - (update)
• Hepatitis C type 2, treatment for 66 years old female, need advice.
• 14 Weeks Not Inferior to 24 Weeks For Geno 2's and 3's Who are RVR.
• Albufuron? Rosebud
• upping doses
• That was Gross !
• Just started the SCH protease inhibitor trial
• has anone filed for disability for Hep c and all that emcompasses?
• Geno 1 24 Weeks Versus 48 Weeks
• Blatant lies by 'Herbal doctors'
• Are nosebleeds a sx of tx?
• let me please,introduce myself......
• Does anyone know if hemotologists can order PCR test?
• Pretty Damn Scared???
• higher dosing
• Link me up Scotty…
• More anemic. Choices other than Procrit?
• Just found out I am positive for Hep C
• Ribarvin
• Opinion on various ADs
• for sheri - AWDA hep-c regs
• Long term effects of anemia
• "Fuzzy" brain sx...
• EVERYTHING makes me sooooo angry! Should I get on anti-depressants or what?
• Miked - Another Perspective on Your Situation
• I may have solved the itchie thing?
• Doctor Question to chcnme
• Where's the little "door" to switch between forums?
• Newly diagnosed, worried....
• Thank You to chcnme
• HEP C AND CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA (CLL)??
• throbbing on right side
• My thighs are shot, where now?
• decided on treatment plans
• getting called to the office
• dry mouth
• 6 month post-trx labs
• bone pain
• historical blood screening
• sher712
• 6 mos post TX
• finally got my numbers
• Abdominal full feeling???? INF LIVER?
• Prove 3 trial - Struggling with my decision
• doc says no treatment
• "Burnin' Down The House"
• possible permanent damage of treatment/ copyman
• want to know what stage 4 meansHi back agin my husband went to the live clinic toda
• Timing for marketing authorisation VX-950
• 3 month post tests?
• Re: Hello? Posted 4/1/07
• Steroid shot post tx ok?
• Labs
• Low INR - Clotting? Should I eat brocolli tonight?
• Labs are finally in / GOOD NEWS
• Liver panel
• Strange Sensations
• first hep-c now diabettis
• Herbals in clinical trials are not allowed...
• night sweats ??
• Two Questions re PROVE 3
• CBC RESULTS
• Anybody have pain in hands or thumb joints?
• Lemon olive oil drink?? (To Cela)
• Pegasys vs. Pegintron
• svr
• I was turned down for Vertex trial & I'm now a single genotype
• Water on treatment
• Pegasys and Fever
• Feuerstein article on Vertex
• Vertex Presentations and Heart Update
• gallbladder and bile ducts
• To treat or not?
• PRC Levels and Length of Treatment
• The Pegintron...powder or redi pen..is one better than the other?
• Something that always bothered me about drug research
• The risks of taking herbal medicine
• Any ideas why Vertex's stock is down to $29.93 - CTOAN?
• Provigil, Adrafanil - Helpers with mental alertness, concentration
• Great news and sick today
• PCR Results (??)
• Dry throat during the therapy
• Myown and theNicky
• 2nd tests in. Talked to doc.
• breathing pain
• understanding FibroTest results
• Biopsy results
• rain= energy question
• PCR
• Forseegood--Fibroscan?
• 6 hrs b4 tx decided to dropout?
• Skin abrasions taking a long time to heal
• I have 2 sets of CBC results back...is it too early to tell anything regarding my tx?
• Could this mean Hepatitis?
• Off and running with Prove 3
• Soon to start tx - looking for tips....
• Healthy lifestyle =good bx report?
• FEAR GUILT AND ANGER
• EASL presentation on HCV-796
• I crossed the finish line, 48 weeks TX. completed.
• Should I Wait For Liver Biopsy or Treat Anyway?
• to Susan400
• TX and scuba diving
• procrit, epo,nup
• Non Detectible At Week 12 May Not Be Good Enough/Why You May Need a Week 8 Test
• High Hopes for Telaprevir
• LATE BREAKING VX-950 PROVE I SUMMARY
• Hello FIGuy
• negotiating with my doc, re: length of tx
• Telaprevir Webcast In 15 Minutes
• starting tx on monday & very scared
• Anyone on PEG-IFN maintenance therapy w/o riba?
• willing to wait on vertex but for how long
• wbc low
• Question for the women...HRT during tx
• 4 week PCR.......its UND!!
• ANYONE COINFECTED
• Cr Hutchison's EASL abstract Part 1
• Cr Hutchison's EASL abstract Part 2
• Yeah,,I think I am on my way------
• Fatigue Relief Plus...
• hepatitis C antibodies
• Week 52 (of 60?)
• recently diagnosed HCV-viral load?
• Is this possible?
• itmn-191 jmjm?
• OK - stop or go the distance - what to do, what to do?
• Pimp your SOC; TVR
• Integrase inhibitors
• vertex, 12 week post pcr.
• My thyroids hormones normalized & loosing eyesight
• Drug Test
• Tai Chi May Boost Immune System
• question about bloodwork bouncing back after tx.......
• to APK and all: Telling your kids and co-workers about your HCV
• Spastic Colon???
• small woman looking for fattening smoothies, good on tx...
• upper g.i.
• JimJim Flguy
• Might Have To Wait To Treat
• Fibrospect II
• cryoglobulenemia info? thnx all for being here!
• as I wait on biopsy results
• hepc and liver transplant to kellyh06
• dryness around the eyes? sx?
• Vertex Press Release: Barcelona EASL Topic Highlights
• Tylenol versus Ibuprofen
• Great link of all treatments of HepC
• Results
• Treating vs. watching-and-waiting
• hep c and live liver donation
• VX at EASL
• A positive side-effect!
• had root canal whats the risk of reinfection
• Vertex Shares down big today
• EASL 2007 Abstracts -- Type II Diabetes and Treatment
• Red blood cells
• Fiancees first hep doc appointment.
• Ribavirin
• see older post negative test on hep 2 screening
• Vertex Prove 1: 12 weeks post TX = UND
• PCR vs. CBC and more ?? -mikesimon & jmjm530 & ladybug & Kalio1
• 4 down 44 to go (part 2)
• 4 down 44 to go
• If you are negative for HCV for at least a year.......
• six months post failed treatment
• Copyman, please provide your source
• madbrad
• To treat or not to treat Please Help
• PCR testing
• vertex
• Positive Hep C, now Negative?
• ALT/AST Up - Stop TX? Follow-up. To Jim, Bill Scuba, Mike, others
• Bad sides and leaking injection?
• End of treatment?
• how long before I know how I respond
• surgery and starting tx
• PROVE 3 - As Gilda Radner said, "It's always something."
• liver biopsy ?
• Confirmed cases of TB CDC involved now
• re nitrmod
• abnormal thyriod
• Vertex 88% UND - Prove 1 - "What happened to the 12%?"
• joint pain
• working in hot sun on treatment
• Help! Viral load went up week 4
• Prove 3 - "I'm in"
• New to Hep C ...need advice
• Eating Prior to FibroSure (with venting)
• MY ALT
• PCR vs. CBC
• ast & alt mildly elevated + relationship + herbs
• Question for jmjm
• looking forward to hearing from everyone!!!
• low platelits
• question to Bill1954
• Treatment questions
• Fasting for bloodwork?
• The Truth, please; 14 week Labs
• JmJm and others
• 2 new quick questions...
• Happy Easter!
• resent surgery should I wait on biopsy
• Second shot was in upper thigh...now my gland is swollen in groin area????
• Free home test with $10 donation.
• genotype transforms
• I need help with my biopsy report !!!
• Gallstones after Gall Blader removal ?
• ammonia levels and hep c
• Your skin on tx
• what vitamines are safe
• biopsy negative yet doc wants to treat....please help
• Info on Viral load
• ALT Question...
• What does having High Platelets mean?
• need help: missed riba dose
• Shot 48 is today. I quit my A.D. yesterday, is that a bad idea ?
• Two Months Post-Treatment - Still Undetectable !
• abdominal pain
• Just started treatment, does it get worse?
• AST jump, doc may stop tx
• OK, here are the numbers. I don't understand any of this.
• post 12 month treatment and depression / a real rough time
• What symptoms should I be looking for had raised liver enzymes
• vomiting with hepatitis c
• SUN SHLORELLA AND HEP-C
• endoscopy results
• treatment
• Does a PCR require a prescription?
• Questions (??) for Dr. appt. 4/06
• Vilral Load test - How long take to have results ?
• Vertex VX950 - it the only problem is the Skin Rash than why not approved right now ?
• fiancee diagnosed with hcv. What should I do?
• Mifepristone
• Urine sample for Vertex clinical trial screen
• old school
• mosquito
• 42nd Annual Meeting EASL / Agenda
• MOST RECENT LABS
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Low platelets, doc says reduce inf
• Pressure and some parin in the upper right of abdomen
• Only 3 shots to go and i feel like i have been left in the dark...
• Whoooo Hooooo!
• Kidney Problems
• AFP confusion!
• cirrhosis
• one time iv drug
• Off to the Doctors
• Screening interview appt. for Vertex study
• hemoglobin levels concerns
• Milk Thistle, Magnesium Citrate - benefits
• What do you guys think of this strategy?
• question of insurance.
• Orsolit
• Ursolit
• hcv positive
• 4 wk. Labs
• EASL Barcelona April 11-15
• SCH 503034
• Ritalin
• Test Results B4 Treatment
• Post Tx Questions
• Tired, Sad...other than that..OK
• thank you for your responses!
• I can't remember worth beans
• What happens after treatment?
• viral count-
• KALIO: HELP ME PLZ
• What happened with NYGirl's PCR results?
• Screening appointment for HCV-796 on Friday the 13th
• Procrit question
• Hyperthyroid vs TX duration
• Hello ? anyboby out there?
• Metallic taste in mouth is making everything taste weird
• PHYSICAL ABILITIES AFTER TREATMENT STARTS
• Blood test values, Just before tx
• Gas !??
• exercise before starting meds
• newly diagnosed, and don't want to take the drugs.
• Is it true that the meds cause brain damage?
• Telaprevir
• Vertex VL Results not what I hoped for (1 of 2)
• Vertex VL Results not what I hoped for (2 of 2)
• Anybody have enlarged gall bladder?
• Vitamin C
• confusion and twitching
• tx and long working hours?
• To Couldn't Think of a Nickname
• Where is my post
• Taribavirin-Riba for Anemics! In Phase 3 trials now.
• does svr rates include drop outs
• Skin condition
• First shot out of 24 done at 10:30 a.m. CST
• Hep C viral load
• my doc said I shouldnt have any pain if liver is bad?
• to nygirl7
• Viral load worries
• tx question
• Who has the bomb diet for tx'rs
• Does anyone use the "Be In Charge" program and would you recommend it?
• Question about Platelets
• Management of HCV Treatment Side Effects
• young and very worried
• fastest way to get tested
• new sx
• Prove 2 udpdate for euro group d vx and peg 12 weeks - my results
• Placed Peginterferon in Freezer
• dental work,should i wait,??
• new shingles vaccine -HEP C and are over 60.
• Neutrophil levels?
• Liver Biopsies not always accurate
• Week 17, but AST and ALT rising...
• 1st day without shot - went to gym
• "I'll give you something for energy while on treatment"
• scared about liver biopsy!
• just been told
• breakthrough, but still eventually svr
• Dried blood on dollar bill
• Dark urine late on tx?
• CBC's
• HELP WITH REDIPEN
• First Hurdle for 796 trial cleared
• Recently diagnosed
• Back in the fold and I'm getting worse.
• steroid inhaler (Advair) while on treatment
• jmjm / others about Digestive issues with HCV
• Does it ever stop getting any better? Tx or Not tx?
• 17wk CBC results
• NO INSURANCE
• tp tx. or not to tx
• How important is Iron?
• Biopsy? Fibrosure? Fibroscan? -- Fibrosis Assessment -- Learning Module
• Smoking....response to madbrad
• hep c testing
• post tx shitty feeling
• Right side Pain after TX
• My labs for today?
• blood sugar on treatment
• More advances in liver stem cells!!
• Low neutrophils , How can I bring them up?
• AST, ALT back down Dr. gave the green light to start
• Which anti'ds are you taking?
• SVR?
• Prove 3 screen
• amonia and sodium levels
• Post treatment do's and don'ts
• Vertex Drug Telaprevir
• Alpha-Fetoprotein Levels - When are you in trouble?
• back to the swallowing problem
• Can anyone recommend a Liver Specialist?
• Hep C final stages
• Biopsy versus Fibrospect II testing
• Valium for earache?
• rescue drugs-???
• Smoking...sleeping?
• Great news for future liver transplants but so much ethical issues
• Fibrotest Alfa 2 macroglob
• Diagnosed Hypothyroid 7 months post-treatment!
• JmJm question about my labs
• VX-950 Informed Consent Form
• Antidepressants on VX-950?
• excessive degeneration of granulocytes?
• treatment related symptoms?....
• Schering 503034 clinical trial
• PROVE 3 Trial Enrollment Confusion
• test result
• Feeling tired nut not weak.
• is peg intron weight based?
• Has anyone here been exposed to HCV through sex
• Chronic sore throat due to ribavirin
• help me understand /for questions to Dr.next appt.
• new doctor, new plan
• Update and Question about Antibody Ratio Compared to VL
• Anyone change from interferon alfa 2a to 2b???
• First liver biopsy...what to ask?
• Pegasys interferon side effects
• Statins and Hep C
• Geno.2 w/cirrhosis, how long to treat ?
• Starting tx in one week...give me a list of items to have on hand please
• Has Anyone Did A Trial Study ?
• Shortened tx period may be possible?
• What Seems Like Liver Pain, URQ Pain, Digestive Problems, etc.
• Anxiety of outcome of Tx. builds as I get closer to the end.
• Adam writes about all of us and the long term outlook for treatment with teleprevir
• Don't Try This At Home
• peginterferon alfa-2b Vs. 2a
• wondering about side effects
• My wife hasn't been checked...What are the chances?
• Pet Poisioned...it is also used for kill rats and treat cancer????
• spleen
• 12 Week Labs
• Why don't the labs make tests definitive before giving erroneous results?
• teeth cracking?
• Hard to swallow??
• TX observation and follow-up!!!
• Night Sweats???
• AIH and HCV
• OK, Finally received 24 wk labs/what do you all think?
• High Glucose? What to ask my doctor?
• Started tx yesterday, ended today.
• The article with statistics from EASL from 3/21
• Prove 3 trials in Cnada and Europe
• My 1 year+ SVR.
• Riba test
• Tx related Anorexia I need some encoragement.....
• shaking + feel heart beat
• can't find the video
• How did it go---Chrisddd
• Follow-up appt. w/hematologist/dermatologist post-tx
• HCV maintenanace therpay
• Understanding My Results
• HCV Stage F4 A3 - What are SVR statistics for Peg + Riba ?
• Calling New York Girl
• jmjm labs
• Salt and Protein
• Preventative measures
• Does milk thistle cause any side effects while on peg/copeg
• Clear up Viral Load (pun intended)
• VX950 analysis from thestreet.com
• Hepatitis Links
• Interesting Vertex Shareholders Article
• Toxic Medications/supplements/vitamins
• low but rising viral load
• what can us heppers do for memory loss,
• liver pain in the last week of tx
• How often do false positves happen?
• Prove 3 screen process
• Does anyone experience a percolating feeling in your liver?
• What a difference a good team of Dr's make.
• TSH and Weight Gain?? Plus first set Posttx results
• Do spider veins in ankles disappear with IFN?
• Hi Ya-all..I am not on Tx yet,But always seem to have a throbbing in my mid back-
• Cautious Optimism
• HCV ANONYMOUS
• What do you do for sleep
• viral load question
• More NY Newcasts on HepC last night!
• go to see gastro and need advise
• SVR or not? confusing lab results
• Participating in the Weight-Based Roche Trial - Opinions
• Treatment cost and ideas of where to get started?
• Albuferon trail info-can anyone help?
• Future success of VX 950
• Anyone concerned about hemochomotosis!
• Positive qual pcr and UND more sensitive quan pcr on same day in week 36
• 53 of 72 sides
• Should Liver BIOPSY be done?
• New York City and Hep
• 1 hour before first shot
• Vertex prove 3 protocol
• Just got Viral Load test back
• Auto Immune Hepatitis query
• blood in stools
• Pain in some joints and exhaustion!!!
• Newcomer question "at this stage-how serious it could be"
• I'm tying...I'm really trying
• 4wk post TX lab results
• i was tested for hepc but...
• Any info on heart muscle damage?
• Why am I taking neupogen if my wbc level isn't improving?
• Just talked to SFBGirl
• Good news! - Prove 1 data to be released in April 11-15
• PLN
• VX? What's the scoop
• Milk thistle for fatty liver?
• lots of problems
• Does Riba make you feel shakey/jittery?
• Let's talk about brainfog/ memory loss
• what to expect
• New Trial for GI-5005 cutting edge
• GI-5005 Study Trial at University of Chicago
• Rash at corners of mouth/lips and spreding
• not und until between 26-30 weeks?
• Gish apointment changed to 22nd, Thursday
• EDUCATING HUSBAND / HE'S SCARED
• Low Hemoglobin and transfusions/Update
• Careful with Ambien
• What about smoking,?
• anyone help to translate this results !!!
• Neulasta Treatment
• Is one better than the other on the system
• 24 week treatment for subset of geno 1:s approved in Europe
• Worried about a recent diagnosis
• Need advice please on the latest PCR
• Badchoice back
• Lipodystrophy: Post Tx Metabolic Changes and Pot Belly/DD/All
• Milk Thistle Not An Effective Cure For Liver Disease
• Racey/Speedy sensation for past year - HCV and/or treatment related?
• VX-950 8 week post.
• vl's and length of tx?
• Treating Hep C natural Supplements 2
• Oilve Leaf Extract and SAM-e
• Interferon/Ribarvirin Treatment after effects
• missed a riba dose- should i worry
• teleprevir
• Hep C misdiagnosis?
• Confusing Labs
• Treatment Results
• 12 Week PCR Results
• to jmjm530
• To Much A Good Thing?
• SVR After 8 years?
• cat scratch & hep c
• Got the shakes
• Jim/overweight Geno 1 high load patients Roche
• study questions
• Date w/Peg
• over-waight,,,,
• Prison's deadliest inmate, hepatitis C, escaping
• Treating my Hep C with Natural Supplements
• Can't afford treatment
• jimjim flguy
• Starting tx 03-21-07
• Air Jet Innoculator and HCV
• Weight loss/gain topic again
• Hepatits Cases Down Sharply....
• Status of trial for PEG INT w Riba + Teleprevir
• Doctor says he does not know my Viral load--??
• Creepy skin itches and heat on Triple Therapy - Any suggestions
• JmJm530
• Procrit
• Lab results - What do you think?
• Hepatitis links
• Post Treatment Weight Gain
• Sarcoidosis andHep C
• Possible free treatment if you are uninsured
• Sarcoidosis andHep C
• Vertex trials in Washington State
• Accuracy of test results
• enough testing for hcv?
• Most recent labs from last friday 3/9
• Ear ache
• "Veggie" is Treating !!!
• Unable to Subtype
• neupogen and anc
• FYI on female stuff
• Anemia Merry go Round
• Are You Currently Taking Procrit?
• Boston Marathon or bust!!!
• Arixtra - new blood thinner caution
• Calling Beagle Baily, you still out there my friend
• Hepatitis C Blood Panel
• Doing 72 weeks?
• should i treat with other problems
• Experiences of hepatitis C treatment and its management
• EASL & Telaprevir
• post hep c treatment side effects
• Is Procrit going to be available anymore for HepC patients?
• neutropenia !!!
• Symptons "helper" during treatment
• Contacting someone for medical help
• A little wine tonight?
• high absolute neutrophils?
• Treatment for depression
• VX trial
• tx w/ Infergen
• Identifing Cirrhosis?
• Viral load and ph levels
• Last Shot on Wed
• Great biopsy; bad pcr qualitative during week 36 of tx
• Post Treatment Psoriasis
• VX 8 weeks post TX = UND
• unable to obtain platelet count due to...
• Retreat-TatorTot
• conflicting results HELP!
• SEXUAL TRANSMISSION AND RELATIONSHIPS
• Individualizing duration of therapy
• Hep c and ear pain
• Less post sx from 24 weeks of tx?
• Repeat Question About my Biopsy Results
• Treatment with less side effects and better recovery rate
• Hepatologist Consultation and Treatment Decision
• Hep C Reactive result
• Vertex abandoning 12 wks of treatment?
• Getting Pains in knees, hips
• looking for a diet web site for hep c???
• has anyone done alt meds along with regular?
• exercise, hep c and tx?
• partners and honesty
• Reluctance to take procrit
• delayed reaction?
• shot day and PCR test
• Long term after effects of tx w/Pegasys or PegIntron?
• What are chances of viral breakthrough during last half of 48 week tx.?
• Platlet Count Low
• Scared.....
• for Elaine and all new treaters
• hepc and sex
• Path Report
• week 3
• Week 6 VL
• Black box warning for Procrit
• Research in True Sunless Tanning
• answer to low riba question
• Treatment extension
• Extended treatment?
• week 22 update
• 3 week vl and elevated ensymes/all/nygirl/wyntre
• Prickly Itch
• Worried about problem
• Vertex - what about the data from the 12 weekers?
• viral load test question
• I have a date w/peg
• Dr FINALLY ordered 4 week post PCR
• Platelet count decrease
• Quick run down of tests for Fibrosis
• Looks like I'm being invited to the dance - Phase 2 Study of Telaprevir (VX-950), Pegasys and Copegus in Hepatitis C
• Relapse-Fakeout?
• Study involving Valopicitabine
• High AST and ALT
• Dr refused to order 4 wk post labs
• New York Girl any 4 week pcr post treatment results yet?
• Upper right quadrant ultrasound
• Went to the endo yesterday, she says I have Graves?
• Finally registered 1st post
• hepc tests and what does tx mean
• JmJm
• JmJm re: 2 tests
• Gosh, I didn't mean to rile feathers
• week 51 of 72 and fading
• continued
• difficulty swallowing
• Is it a rash or hives?
• vl check
• Progress at week 40
• 12 wk PCR qual results back and...UND!
• Vision Changes
• Started tx
• 1 month post tx labs
• What is Riba Rage?
• geno type...antibodies and symptoms
• Back in the Saddle
• 2 year pcr
• Pegasys/Ribavarin Post Tx Side Effects
• post tx svr liver pain? jmjm/ or anyone
• sudden rise in platelets?
• What is Riba Rage?
• Confused why study is doing pcr at 48 weeks upon completion of tx.
• Thyroid Problems / NYgirl & others
• POST TX SX! Thanks to -lonestar, northstar, Kalio, SandBreeze, chrisDDD
• how often should i get my labs done for Hep C if results are negative? pls advice
• VX-950 (Telaprevir) - How can I get it ?
• Pollips?
• Albumin interferon alpha 2b...
• to anyone who received hep c from mother please answer my question
• Waiting for my Qualitative PCR at 12 weeks - general questions.
• Load Test @ Week 6?
• Relacore to reduce Abdominal Fat/Increase Energy/Boost Immune System by Controlling Cortisol ?- INA
• 2nd day after 1st shot-Rash
• So far, what's the consensus on the vx-ers who didn't clear?
• Any new drugs for 1a
• I'm new. What's a "log" ya'll keep talking about?
• AST & ALT in TX
• anyone on sch 503034 clinical trial?
• Should I change doctors at week 39?
• Symptoms of relapse?
• Red bumps all over
• boyfriend has Hep c ,i have some questions
• slightly low albumin & eosinophils in differential
• A quick question about ALT & AST
• My biopsy fro '98
• How they found out they had Hep C
• New here! Anyone have rising ast and alt while on pegasys
• an odd thing about hair
• A VL testing question for jmjm530
• The founder of the Body shops, has hep C.
• BreathID
• The End is the New Beginning...Hopefully
• FibroTest, FibroScan, Fibrosis F4 & Live resection after wounded
• Supplements
• TXing,,,,?
• got labs and having nose bleeds
• 1st shot and on my way
• 48 or 72 weeks of treatment???????
• Found out Genotype and viral load today
• Anyone completed VX-950 trial who didn't clear?
• ARTHIRITIS DRUGS
• viral load/genotype ?
• Stopping early
• First shot of Interferon done
• Think I missed a dose...not sure
• Exhaustion and dark urine
• how do you cope with this disease please help
• Development of significant heart murmur after 11 months of hep C treatment
• considering looking into shorter tx protocol
• HGB/Procrit
• Thyroid issues-1st shot tomorrow
• Family Here
• If you wouldn't mind, could you answer these questions :)
• back aches,,cramps,,hep-c,?
• how long has anybody here been undetectable after treatment?
• 3/12 appointment w/gitlin in atlanta
• elevated enymes and vl/ everyone/ nygirl
• Working while txing, really.
• Changing Side Effects -Anyone dizzy?
• How to help prevent relapse Immediately following INF/Ribavirin?
• worried about something?
• personal changes that helped my blood #s, just a report
• Mother has very high ammonia levels due to hep c
• HCV-796 vs. VX-950
• Gold Bond Riba rash?
• virol load diff.
• I don't know how you all do it
• 4 week labs- started tx 1/26/07
• cant do a biopsy
• question to men or wives with treating husbands
• wbc low
• Vertex London webcast 02/27/2007
• hcv test clear - can i still transmit
• Smooth muscle question
• Some Vitamins May Increase Risk of Death
• Tips for fatigue on treatment
• Worried about hep c exposure
• Extreme Fatigue Before Treatment
• alt ast even higher
• my mother has Hep C
• hep a shot for traveling
• any advise?
• SLEEPING PILL INFO/THANK YOU
• Fibrosis/cirrhosis prediction in HCV infected patients
• BIOPSY RESULTS AND POSSIBLE TREATMENT
• pegasys,can it get rid of HCV 100%
• don't know what to decide
• Reducing riba dose
• What are the symptoms?
• Post Liver/Kidney transplant and fluid retention
• Liver BX for Hemocromotosis
• Finishing up 48 week interferon/ribaviran tx What to expect from cold turkey of tx?
• what can will hapend when it dint work first time
• Iron and Copper Serum levels?
• Interferon/Ribarvirin Treatment
• Hepatitis C exposure ?
• the cure
• Time needed after first UND?
• Riba question
• Interferon Confusion
• genotype1
• Any Help is Appreciated
• question about 4 week vl
• vison problems
• Really bad cough
• shame?
• Alinia - no answers from Romark
• Please help me get on vx950 trial !!
• vx950 Trials
• Were your meds mailed to you or did you pick them up at the pharmacy when you began tx?
• what can i do 1 month before tx?
• A program of mentoring for people on hep c treatment
• Did you all have to take Anti D's on TX
• Worried about risk
• Feel so scared
• three and a half months post tx results are in....
• question
• To the people on TX
• Teardrop Cells
• What's the best timing for viral load tests/JmJm?
• vx950 pi's and h2
• 3 week post PCR
• HepG slows HepC?
• Went to HEMO doc. My insurance does not cover EPO
• Need help with interpretation of of things on my Lab
• Beagle Bailey The Wonderful
• What were your sides like?
• normal alt ast
• Treatment
• CBC's
• Chemical Make-Up of Infergen vs. Peg-Intron
• injection site
• LFT's
• post TX I'm turning kinda yellow?
• Weight and Riba
• platelets and vitamin K
• hep c virus screening
• husband has hep c and I have a ?
• Would PROCRIT stop nausea, phlegm. retching and coughing?
• Anybody in Bay Area Need Unused Medicine ???
• had 1st procit today, can i do inf shot tonight?
• VX950 4 weeks post tx
• significance of spider angiomata
• THE HEPATITIS ITCH
• 1st Post Treatment Blood Work - So Far, So Good !
• Procrit - what to expect after taking it?
• Part 3
• Did you work on tx?
• Part 2
• worried but thanks
• Is this the only place to go for info On Cryoglobulenemia?
• SPEEPLESS IN TEXAS
• Needle-Stick
• Relapse
• a quick question Lupus?
• Support, Compassion, And Rev Was The Glue
• Hep C Antibodies
• New to the board...just got results from my liver biopsy
• Worried
• hep c blood test help?
• VL Spike Update
• please enlighten me some on this virus
• 4 week labs in
• Read: Help Clear Up Insurance Disputes
• Hi everyone..I'm new here
• 3 Month Post Results Are In
• Biopsy results are finally in...what now?
• Genotype--further question
• Night Sweats
• dinking alcohol
• Pluerisy w/ plueral effusion and hep c
• If you get the Riba cough does it continue for duration of tx?
• alt,ast shot through the roof
• VX 950 Study participant update & questions
• Blood test for Genotype
• Anyone on Infergen?
• Worried about Log drop VL increase
• Duration of treatment
• my week 10 PCR UND but somehow I still feel like crap
• COVERING ALL BASES IN BEING RECENTLY DIAGNOSED
• increased anxiety
• hepatitus c blood test
• 72 weeks killer dose of Riba
• VX-950, 4 week post
• Just heard about a treatment being approved from Japan, any feed back on this?
• Where do they all go (the virions)?
• Exposure to needle
• Mind****, bizzare but true?
• New Test Results
• whens the likely hood of relaps, after TX .
• low riba doses
• 41/48 and irritable, restless, and discontent.
• FDA
• What happened to side effects?
• Viral Load. Doc said NOT important
• VX950 group D update.
• let me introduce myself
• doctor won't give test results
• let me introduce myself continued
• EPO and SVR: Does it really work
• how to tell signs of anemia on CBC ?
• repeat treatment for hep c
• told my body cleared virus ?????
• wheres willows post?
• Help with APRI formula
• Eczema - Any advise
• Confusing "good" news
• told my body cleared virus ?????
• Aloha, just sharing
• Does Hep-C viral load go down on it's own?
• looking for research.....
• Excessive bleeding
• so i got tested today....
• zinc and hep c viral replication
• post tx liver ache
• Vitamineralsupplement Naz*s Achtung !
• Neupogen injections
• 3 HCV LINKS - Anemia - Steatosis - Serum Markers Liver Architecture
• have copy of 12 week lab ----Help please
• Feeling Better After Treatment - Psoriasis Question for jmjm530
• RDW Count, VL and Log drop info
• HCV-796 Questions
• VX-950 Telaprevir, Seeking Alpha, MH Featured
• Question on Procrit exta dosing
• high alt/ast levels -maynot start tx?
• Post treatment supplements
• 4 week labs
• My HgB is 10,5 and still no procrit
• HCV-796 Questions - Thread has Disappeared, Once Again
• little sambo
• your blood test came back clean due to the use of heptimax.
• I am really coughing alotand can I use over the counter ?
• Still in pain 6 months later
• How many 1a's out there cleared?????
• SIDE EFFECTS
• Detectable or undetectable - borderline!
• New diagnosis and wondering about treatment for HCV
• Anyone with JVH subscription?
• Testosterone Supplementation/ HR and Others
• Sexual Transmission of Hepatitis C
• if you clear the virus after treatment, can u still giv it to other people?
• Are we talking about Copegus?
• what does 27 copies per million mean
• NiceGuy -- How Are You Doing
• Post TX Symptoms
• Confirmed Detecable at 10 weeks...now what?
• Pain in Right side
• Vertex trial
• Hepatitis C and exposure
• Hep Dr. won't treat me due to anemia
• If the CPR is negative, am I sick or not?
• inerferon
• here is my plan if i hav hep c
• suggestions about taking meds
• Liver Biopsy tomorrow
• daignosis of fatty liver
• The "ALINA THREAD"
• Unexplained symptoms
• Double dosing?
• GASTROENTEROLGY VS HEPTOLOGIST
• What does CHILD class B cirrhosis mean ?
• W.A.R (War Against Resistance): with 3 weeks combo Oxymatrine + SOC then Oxymatrine mono for 6 months?
• Shot injection site
• Cryoglobulinemia Angelsonmyside2
• Driving Long Distance during Peg-Interferon Riba Treatment
• Insurance says I'm a relapser, so they won't approve continued treatment
• platelet count and cirrhosis
• New to post (2ndpost)
• Relapsers
• Viral-Breakthrough
• Article on the laering on and layering off of fibrosis
• Vertex Prove2 trial - when to get an off-study PCR?
• Think that's it?
• hepatitis c physicians
• 9 weeks to go......can I make it
• slow blood test site resolution
• Hgb levels helped with Folic Acid and other B Vitamins?
• Good link - diagnosis and evaluation of cirrhosis
• general
• sulphasalazine, is this old news?? folks in the UK say it may reverse liver damage
• Cirrocis prediction site
• BLOOD WORK
• HaltCtrials? Can't seem to find any reports.
• posting results / vx950
• Stress, Food and Liver Pain
• What test should I request for 2 year old?
• red palms
• Unblinded VL results - any opinions?
• I received my meds and are they right?
• skin disorders
• foofighter & Liver repair
• Lab Result- Please help
• fosamax and treatment
• Fibrosure-should I get one?
• Hep C treatment in the dark ages?
• i have hep c
• Doing Infergen and Riba TX
• Good site explaining some blood tests
• 1st shot today
• Next week test.....
• Allergy shots and TX
• Anemia-Can I be treated again if I am prone to it?
• missed a dose of riba, how do I catch up
• Mouth Sores
• clinical trial in San Francisco for geno. type 1
• Fibroscan Score & Cirrhosis
• Risks of rescue drugs
• i know I am at risk, but why should i get tested? isnt ignorance bliss?
• Question to Cindy10
• Done with Treatment - When Energy Comes Back
• Recently disclosed VX-950 side effect profile info...
• chevy tony scruffy mike all...prayers please!!!
• Regarding Milk Thistle and Same-E
• Hearth problems
• concerns of first labs on tx
• How mental was I yesterday! To Bug, NY Girl, stage 4
• Liver Sensations
• Rescue drugs
• Finally got Procrit shot today
• Hepatitis C- What should I do?
• MY EYESIGHT IS DETERIORATING OVERNIGHT - HAS ANYONE HEARD OF THIS
• New drugs won't be available for 3 to 5 years
• Hi! I'm so scared! Please tell me If I am risk in these exposure types:
• lexapro and treatment
• Looks like forum responses are out of whack
• Like I said, this is long, but I can't help it - Chapter 1 Part 1
• Side Effects
• Possible deleterious effect of hydrocodone/ibuprofen (vicoprofen) on SVR
• hep c vote
• cont
• update on 12 week post treatment
• Biolex Therapeutics Announces Initiation of Locteron (TM) (Conrolled-released Interferon Alfa) Phase 2 Clinical Study
• cont 2
• blood when i spit
• info: FAIR, $$ for HCV research, etc.
• Howdy Team, The countdown has begun , 9 more shots to reach 48 !!!!!!!
• Has this happened to anyoneelse?
• reinfection during therapy: viral dynamics?
• Post-TX PCRs
• 2 week post pcr
• is this alcohol use on tx? and other questions
• TO HEPATITIS RESEACHER & others
• Foods.....
• HCV On-Treatment Virologic Monitoring: Impact on Treatment Decisions
• Killed 1B in 24 Weeks - SVR!!!!!
• iron supplements after treatment
• silly question
• viral load
• Viral load question
• Good night New York
• DATA on liver improvment thru tx
• possible hcv exposure--intranasal cocaine?
• nygirl7
• Glucose high?
• new news
• What you see is NOT what you get
• Neupogen and Procrit
• vx950 prove 1 arm b vl
• What is he saying
• New drug Nov-205 drug
• Body attacking itself because of tx...
• PCR results in: EXCELLENT response!
• When to stop Procrit
• low hemoglobin on tx
• Water
• additional info on bx
• liver pathology/bx report-needin' help
• Predicting Response/SVR, etc.
• Hepititis C and Rheumatoid Arthritis
• POST TX PCRs and CBCs
• Link to Community
• Blood tests
• HAVNT HAD A TSH TEST
• 9 Months Post Infergen Disaster
• 6 months post PCR Undetected!
• Hcv liver vs non hcv liver
• labs after 1 week
• Doctor Says
• Well still no news from Gastro about last weeks HGB or about the PCR Testing
• Hep B Issue
• Worried - Liver Enzymes Have Become Elevated After Being Normal for Months
• Qualatative Quantative Heptimax jeez.....
• Worried about hep c blood results
• Am I a "special" patient?
• what is tx
• Another SX to add to my shopping cart
• Genotype 1 relapsers?
• Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
• Left over meds& question about detox
• Vertex as monotherapy
• UND @ 48WKS, whats my chances now for a SVR
• UND at 4 weeks
• more good news re: platelets up
• requesting info on fibroscan
• Had my Thyroid removed. HepC related.
• Alina mono therapy results
• having upper quad pain
• Viral Load
• 3 month post - relapsed
• Calling all relapsers!!!!!!!!!
• Continuation of Alinia Thread Below - HCA and Jim
• digestive issues before tx
• shot #3
• this is good for dry skin
• Completed 24 weeks --virus undectedable would like to stop treatment ?????
• Hepatitis C
• anyone else having major tinnitus,hearing loss and phantom hearing problems SX
• retratment of relapsers peg
• Liver function improvement due to tx or no more alcohol?
• TX and Glaucoma association?
• Jim
• pre filled syringe
• Lakeland or FL Doctors
• Week 5, feeling weak
• Cryoglobulin is 0 ??
• TX Finally Over, but what about WBC
• Eye Check-up
• Bilirubin ?
• the fight is on!
• I found this when I was googling on Mayo site, about extrahepatic things
• feeling pretty good
• Lab Results Interpretation Help, Please
• 24 week PCR
• Riba dose reduction ok in some cases...
• Serious DEPRESSION while ending tx
• Questions for Doctor
• My Hgb reached 11. 8
• peg maintenance
• Anyone on TX post transplant?
• Valopicitabine Trial Poll
• Side Effects of Hep C Treatment
• Crumbling Pt. II
• good doctor news
• Weight gain?????
• VX-796 vs. VX-950
• Eye Problems After TX.
• Using Lexapro for GAD (generalized anxiety disorder)
• A new Schering-Plough Phase 11 trial is being planned
• life span
• cindy10 update
• living transplant donors - interesting article
• Week 7 PCR - UND!!!
• 12 week viral load
• HCV Drug Resistance
• neupegen for free ?
• To HR: Viral resistance to Alinia?
• Last shot Feb2/Have Riba Question
• Anyone in the Tampa Bay area , have a good Hepatoligist for a referral to ?
• for HR: some questions
• Have you had your vaccine for hep a and hep b?
• Changes in Viral Loads
• Oxymatrine during treatment
• liver function test?
• can folks on c tratment control side effects?
• Cardiac meds and hep C
• HEP C FEARS
• MRI vs. CTscan for accessing condition of liver
• Aranesp
• Psoriasis Update-Looks Like I'll be Stopping Treatment Early
• hemoglobin at 11.5!
• Well today's the day......
• 2 Year Post
• Estimated number of people in U.S. and worldwide on interferon tx?
• Should I OPT to Stop?
• Interesting Article: Its not the liver disease causing the HCV symptoms!!!
• Help with my mother ... Maintenance vs. 48 week treatment ??
• Questions for Dragon Slayer - before and after
• 2nd Marathon of '07!
• First Shot.....
• Got blood test results but can't decipher them
• Genotype 2b
• Most Recent HGB is getting lower and had visit with Doc today
• hits just keep on coming but not alone
• Back to normal?
• Is it safe to take antibiotic pills such as amoxicillin?
• How to stop an antidepressant after a treatment?
• headaches
• Here's another interview with vertex CEO
• Prove3 inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Eye Problems
• HBG
• Infections
• Well not a good way to start the day.
• 9 weeks of tx, leg cramps, headaches
• elevated AST
• Help deciphering lab results
• Report on 12 Weeks of Double IFN Dose
• gatorade
• maintenance dose
• Better days
• Estimated number of people in U.S. and worldwide on interferon tx?
• Is there a link between TX and hemorroids?
• Need descriptions of your 'Riba Rashes'
• Riba
• hep c after renal transplant
• Traveling with meds?
• The tread got lost below- need info on taribarvirin??? To all!
• NYGIRL--about study I am interested in.
• Routine Medical procedures while on tx
• posting in the HCV community
• VX-950 CEO Boger (Audio)
• continued from above threat
• Prosaic Problems.
• Recovery from treatment?
• Low rbc, hemo and hemocrit
• correct dosing
• What is the estimated number of people on TX at the SAME time in U.S. and World?
• Just Moodiness or Depression
• Ok so now we are both on tx together
• Something I read!
• Back pain
• life expectancy hepc
• Hep C on Discovery Health Channel at 5:00 pm today
• My skin hurts
• Back pain with HCV
• 6 month Alinia / PegInterferon Progress
• 2nd shot
• razors,toothbrushes, etc.....
• Hep C
• Starting to crumble???
• What you see is NOT what you get
• 6 Month Post Treatment PCR Results Are In!
• Prove 1 VX Trial sites in IL, MI, OH??
• Utrasound vs Fibroscan: 2 different stories altogether
• went to see specialist and not happy
• Slightly OT Chemo - Lower than Optimal Doses a Problem
• Meds question
• Hi all-- Just had another PCR done today , will find out next week.
• how many are on tx?
• 24 week pcr
• PLN do you have your VL results back yet?
• What is the current cure rate for Peg-Intron Geno 4?
• Liver Medical Mystery - Need Guidance
• Anyone heard of RISE TREATMENT ?
• Steam rooms
• Hi Again with A question
• Procrit
• Fatigue within Family Members.....any similar observations?
• Just found out I have hep-c and whats next?
• just joined the show
• IRON after GI bleed
• Trials
• Dr advised against 24 weeks for 1a with low viral load
• Strange appearance of nails ... - HR/ Kalio and the rest of the gang
• Tanning beds and Ribavarin?
• New Riba Mfg/FLGuy
• AFP level
• alt/ast
• Prove 3 - VX-950 Clinical Sites
• VX-950 Clinical Trial protocol?
• When to stop taking Neupogen
• mid Wyntre Greetings
• Dr says stop, I'm going to cry.
• Another renowned person comes forward on their Hep C
• Vertex Shares Rise on Analyst Report
• Multiple treatments?
• Low Neutrophils - Looks like I will be starting Neupogen Injections
• Dr. report- Early Cirrhosis!! Yikes!
• ADs extened
• Low platelets
• Uncontrolled Immune Response/ DD/HR
• I am boycotting quest labs
• Ultrasound results on baby with HepC
• Water Intoxication
• liver biopsy today
• treatment and autoimune disorders
• Going on shot 5, and not sure I can keep going...
• Ready to Start TX
• Clear at 7 months post treatment ... with notes of interest to some
• best time for 1st shot
• Just suggestions......
• Still sick 6 mo post tx
• What did you experience when you stopped tx?
• Vrtx-950
• Dr's name in Miami?
• biosy and pain
• Will VX-950 and other Protease Inhibitors stop viral replication in our livers?
• Bladder problems during/after treatment
• Did anyone develop diabetes while on tx?
• New doc, need opinions. HR
• VL zero
• Response rates
• 12 week test results
• To Foreseegood HCV 796
• thanks!
• This is interesting
• effects of caffeine on platelet count?
• 72 hrs after last shot...stop Riba ok?
• ast
• some new sides and questions
• 1st half of 48 weeks vs. 2nd half
• Vertex Prove2 UK trial, rash strikes in week 2
• HELP - do I have HCV or Autoimmune Hepatitis - what are these symptoms???
• Vertex
• back pain and bloated stomach.?
• DONE!
• T.A.C.E. Treatment
• Sx Statistics or percentages with INF/Riba treatment
• Non Alcoholic beer
• Stopping Treatment Early and Horrible Psoriasis
• been a while
• WEEK #1 OF TREATMENT
• Hep C
• Everyone, latecomer - Had appt with my new doc on Friday - Great Experience
• YOUR LFT's during and after tx
• keep on truckin :)
• jab1979
• Diabetes and Hep C
• found a pretty good site.....
• FOR CHAR
• Phase II VX950
• Acetaminophen and Your Liver
• SX TO DATE
• Just a quick poll: did you lose weight or gain weight during tx?
• What does this mean?
• Riba Rash?
• checking in and serious ? about sucessful length of tx
• TX Readings
• Shot # 2 last night,,,,,
• anyone tx'd with minimal sx's?
• Edema/cirhosis - flying
• PS on my question
• Ladybug52?????? ASAP
• Ultraviolet blood irradiation therapy (UBIT)
• Re: retinal bleeding on tx
• Week 27 of 48
• COST OF EPREX
• fequency of doctor visits
• Simaltanious pain in liver and right shoulder blade
• Retinal Hemorrhaging on Interferon
• Changing toothbrushes during TX.
• Thalidomide w/ Combo Yields complete remission for nonrespondors
• Question to HR about 18 weeks protocol for G2/3's
• Question for the women
• HR, Jim, mremeet, Goofy Dad, anyone that has knowledge of pcr testing?
• where hep c originated from
• made it
• Just found this.
• headaches
• Neumega ?
• Spousal support
• For MKEELA and all.
• 24/24 what now?
• Gender Gap
• VX950 VL result update...
• Adding Milk to Tea: Only slightly OT
• Propoxyphene and INT/RIBA treatment
• 24 week PCR
• Coming Soon: More Affordable Hepaitis C Treatments - The 20-year Patent on Pegyl
• 12 week non-responder
• liver disease and hepatitis
• 6 month post treatment PCR
• I cleard the pneumonia - a good news post
• 6 month pcr results post tx
• Kalio 1, question regarding oxymatrine and lacto...
• 12 weeks UND
• A good read...full of lots of medical stuff
• Night sweats and Hep C
• Still detectible at 16 weeks. Up riba?
• ozone treatment what is it ?
• Help to grow hair back
• Anyone tried effexor A/D? Opinions/experiences requested
• Correct Timing of procrit, labs and pegintron?
• Calling all cars, be on the alert for PROVE 2 trial site list
• Don't ALT/AST's normally come down during tx?
• cleared hep c virus but still on treatment
• Not sure what happening in kidney!!!
• Genotype 10a?
• Major sinus infection....should I begin tx with this?
• Dental work while on tx?
• skin itches
• gum problem and bloated stomach?
• Testing Positive for HEPATITIS C
• Can taking antibioctics for a bacterial infection lower chances of svr
• fibrosis vs cirrhosis
• NYgirl - Reason I'm concerned with detectible at week 4
• Highly elevated ALT and AST during HCV treatment
• Need Hepatologist in SC
• Colonoscopy during tx?
• OT (Hopefully) HIV testing to become ROUTINE
• Vertex Prove 3 trial
• I am changing docs - feeling GREAT about it!
• Thanks, HR, Jim and others
• SX? What SX?!
• VX Trial dosing OVER!!
• Does TX cure Hair and Skin problems?
• 2 week treatment
• My hgb results
• Alina/herb question
• Much better now!!!
• PR: PROVE program to prepare for Phase 3
• Booze
• getting tired of the pain and mental stuff surrounding treatements at 23 weeks.
• Delaying shot and effect on tx success.
• Nausea
• 'Watch and Wait' LABS
• worried about possible viral breakthrough
• hypo or hyper?
• has anyone reaaly been cured?
• Paranoia has set in....or have the VX people all went on vacation?
• 32 week shot and feeling worse than ever
• Studies on Extending Treatment for Geno 3 detectable at week 4
• Went from stage 4 to 3 f
• side effects
• lab results
• CBC question
• pegasys or peg-intron difference?
• Pcr good Hgb bad
• Caught pneumonia,, Doc may delay next shot...
• Formula for Predicting Cirrhosis
• 8 Bells and all is well - still clear and enzymes OK
• 48/48
• Scuba: Procrit Patient Assistance Program
• liver pain on tx...n other updates
• Startin tx next week..
• System Flush?
• Sex drive (lack of) and HCV
• 4 week PCR results in
• help interpreting biopsy results
• off and running ,,FINALLY!! DID THE FIRST SHOT , YAHOOOOO
• My Stats and Vital Card And Story
• response to your question
• Advice? Hepatitis Researcher or anyone
• Vitamins
• Anyone tx'd as a flight attendant?
• Trial questions
• Liver bx results
• Should I get tested yet???
• underactive thyroid because of tx?
• Found this interesting...
• My 4 week PCR is also UND
• Bilirubin realted question
• Reactive binucleated hepatocytes?
• Hepatitis C
• Possible exposure to HCV in end of May
• double check your meds from a drugstore
• Newly diagnosed and want to take supplements to boost immune system
• Post-treatment Depression
• low platelets
• time for liver bx
• My Doctor
• Amonia high - brain fog?
• Labs are heading in the wrong direction
• lab refuses copies
• had enough taking care 1 ata time
• is nose bleed sx?
• Post card from the edge. My life after relapse.
• need help drowning here
• South West Florida VX950 study
• Answers for Ladybug52
• liver enzymes
• varices banding and encephalopathy
• hgb levels and Procrit
• postreatment problems
• PCR Viral Load Explanation - again...
• biopsy
• VX-950 unblinding update
• What is ascities mean?
• Days 4 and 5 of first week
• Tylenol, Aleve or Ibuprofen....which to choose?
• C undetectable
• Fibroscan
• Hemoglobem 6.3
• Hepatoma treatment
• What now?
• just took riba and antibiotic and got sick
• Gall bladder removal, opinions?
• TO: jmjm530 or HR
• Long term side effects
• Breathing and shortness of breath- Riba?
• hep c questions
• APK
• If the chihuahua does not become a rottweiller should I worry?
• Post tx of combo ifn I now have rosacea with no prior history?
• Introduction
• Tomorrow is my big day...any last minute advice?
• What meats or foods to avoid while on tx?
• I s it common to run fever on tx?
• CTON ....POSTED BELOW BUT WANTED TO MAKE SURE YOU FOUND ME.
• stem cell therapy

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