Hector n all- Can-do-man, that's precisely what I meant! There are those of you who have a much wider knowledge base regarding hard facts. Cctex n I messaged n while I could have spent an hour researching, all I could offer was my anectodatl evidence n support. As soon as she posted, sure enough, you all came on with the truth cuz you've lived it AND researched it. And you care.. Oh geez. Here come the tears. Thanks guys for taking the time to help us figure out the trash from the treasure in understanding tx. Good day all.. Xo Karen :) lol at how our appearance does make a diff Dr Hextor, sir. Haha
and the English teacher misspelled anecdotal. lol.Better go spend some more time in the classroom before Monday. It's gonna be a year....
Karen....I think that's called a typo, not a misspell. :-\ Hope you have a restful weekend.
Trish
You said:
We started on the 15th with first shot.
Did one July 29, and one Aug 12....that's what I got back today.
I think. My calender is on my desk at school. (of course)
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You say you started on the 15th with first shot...then "did one" ...assuming this means a PCR ... on July 29 and Aug. 12, yes? Viral load was 293 at July 29 and 9380 at Aug. 12?
No change in dosages or anything I would presume from Day 1 to now? Can I ask how much ribavirin you're on?
I don't want to steal any thunder from your hubby but have to say....your viral load will not STAY at 9380 if you stop treatment now, not that it matters too much as viral load doesn't matter off treatment. I just want you to realize if you stop treatment, it will likely go back up again but that's okay and expected and neither you nor your hubby should be discouraged by that if you do stop treatment and those numbers climb again.
I find the number just a bit odd. It's a bit of a longshot....but I think if it were me and the viral load at Week 2 was 293 and the viral load at Week 4 was 9380 and I've been on a PI and I've been totally adherent, I think I'd be asking for a do-over of that PCR. Just a thought.
Trish
Hi, so sorry to hear of your news. Like Trish I would think the doctor would have wanted to have you retest right away, just to be on the safe side, not wait until next Friday then another 5 days.
It is so irritating
PI = protease inhibitor
I would be inclined to think this is a fluke. I have had false negatives and false positives so I tend to want a "redo"
Good luck,
Dee
I am so sorry.......VL >1000 is definitely not what you wanna hear at week 4. I'm here for you!
Big Hug,
christina