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2 week on triple & VL <43
Ok, my baseline VL was 5,634,004.
1st week VL was down to 251 with Inc, Rib, Ifn. That was a wow moment.
2nd week VL was <43. I find this 43 a bit confusing. I understand that 43 is as low as Quest measures, but it also states that it is still detectable. I see my Doc on Fri. and will see what she thinks.
This was great news to receive. I really needed the encouragement as the SX have been way worse than I expected. I am learning to deal with them one at a time. It is like learning to live in a new body.
Mike
1st week VL was down to 251 with Inc, Rib, Ifn. That was a wow moment.
2nd week VL was <43. I find this 43 a bit confusing. I understand that 43 is as low as Quest measures, but it also states that it is still detectable. I see my Doc on Fri. and will see what she thinks.
This was great news to receive. I really needed the encouragement as the SX have been way worse than I expected. I am learning to deal with them one at a time. It is like learning to live in a new body.
Mike
That's good news for week two. Good luck with treatment. I use DR Bronners Pepperment soap and pepperment lotion it help the itching and burning but did not get rid of the rash. Ask your Dr about that Ont. Pooh was talking about I have seen a couple people mention that.
nice going..keep an eye on that blood work.....you'll be und real soon...those nasty symptoms are the drugs working...good luck...billy
Sounds like a great start. I'm starting triple tx with INC. soon. How have these drugs changed your daily way of living ? I don't know what to expect from the INC. Anyway happy to hear your doing well with tx.
Keep an eye on the rash. The rash tends to snowball.
I found that the over the counter meds did absolutely nothing for my rash. I got prescriptions for fluocinonide ointment, Hydroxyzine tabs, and clobetesol soln. (clobetesol for the rash on my scalp). They actually worked very well.
Don't suffer silently. You won't get any sleep or rest and you need them. Discuss this with your doc.
I found that the over the counter meds did absolutely nothing for my rash. I got prescriptions for fluocinonide ointment, Hydroxyzine tabs, and clobetesol soln. (clobetesol for the rash on my scalp). They actually worked very well.
Don't suffer silently. You won't get any sleep or rest and you need them. Discuss this with your doc.
What it means is you still have a viral load but less then 43. But at only 2 weeks that is great, its your 4 week test that really counts and your odds are very good that you will be und then......... Hang in there.
Post the sx you are having, there are many on here who have had the same thing and have good tips on how to handle
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