3 Month PCR results; note to those on or about to begin tx

[TnHepGuy_]

Got a phone call this AM from my GI's office stating that my 3 month PCR has come back - CLEAR!!!

Thank God for His mercies!!!


And thanks to everyone here at MedHelp who has been so helpful, kind, caring and giving of their time to me. Hep C and it's tx are very complicated and trying things to have to deal with. What a great blessing to have a place to come to like this - and with so many willing to freeely offer of themselves.


My LFT's continue to look good, hovering in the low 20's (after years of being elevated prior to tx). They did mention that my white count and red count are still below normal range. And that I will need to discuss at my meeting next week with the GIPA about what to do in regards to my still being anemic 3 months post tx. I am hopeful that is managable and can be overcome in time.

For those about to begin or are on tx now: keep up the good fight - it is very much worth it to go after this incideous monster. And when you do, make sure that your doctor and health care givers are working FOR YOU! That it is understood up front that you are only going on this tx with one goal in mind - TO ELIMINATE THIS VIRUS! And to reach that goal you want to use every weapon in the arsenal to get there. That means maximum dosages of both interferon and ribavirin rx'ed up front beofre starting tx, and NO DOSE REDUCTIONS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY! Make it understood that your caregivers MUST INTERVENE PROACTIVELY, BEFORE tx-reducing or tx-ending problems arise.

[layla]

Wow I missed your post! Hey this is great!! I know you suffered a lot through tx. I hope your feeling much better. I am soooo glad you are undetectable! I just want to take the time to thank you for your support to  me and to everyone on this forum. You have been a great help to many in their times of need. I've missed you but wish you the very best... I hope we still see you around. LL

[cigaso]

Let me add my congrats. You can really enjoy life again. As a newbee (week 5), I like to get encouragement from any where I can get it. I to looked forward to your Hep C post updates. They helped me in making my decision to tx. I feel like **** in ways I can't explain, but the encouragement and success stories keep me going. I'll miss the clinical updates.

[nanniegea]

GREAT NEWS!!!! I am so glad for you. You have been an inspiration to me and I'm sure, most of us. I am 1/4 the way through tx and when I feel like I cannot take it another day, I come here and read all the good news and that makes me fight on another day.....God surely has smiled upon you.

[fsplink]

I'm just thrilled for you! I've always looked for your post here, they are always so informative. Have missed you when you didn't. You BEAT IT TO THE DIRT! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aubbie]

Ifeel such a  positive connection  reading all your news . CONGRATULATIONS and this has given me HOPE. I begin tx soon and I needed this and I will not give up.  GOD BLESS AUBBIE

[stc1993]

Congratulations, news like that helps us to keep going.