How's are these numbers

[CatLil]

My viral load is 936,000, ALT/AST 36/44, bilirubin 0.4, TSH 0.6, WBC 5.3 platelets 310, Hgb 14.6, Hct 44 AFP 1.7. I started my treatment at 12noon today it's been 3 hours and I feel fine a little headache but I think that is from worrying about all of this (to much information in my head at one time). I don't know what all of this stands for but I am sure I will learn more as the treatment goes on. I want to thank all of you for your help I feel very alone in this and am glad there is someone else that I can bounce things off of other than my family they don't quit get it why someone would treat something that hasn't shown any damage as of yet. I'm not sure either but know I don't want to wait until it is to late to do anything. My sister died in 1995 from complications from her HepC and I want to fight this thing while I still feel food and have no damage.

[pooh55811]

Your feelings are normal. We all felt frightened and anxious about a Hep C diagnosis and also before starting treatment. Keep in mind that often people post when they have side effects. Most people who are not having side effects are not posting and saying how great the feel. Some have mild side effects. Some have more troublesome side effects. No one has all of the side effects, somthing I kept telling myself before I started treatment. As I said in my other post to you, post as soon as you notice any side effects and we will try to help with remedies. One thing for sure, if you develop side effects, get on top of them immediately or they could snowball. I wish you good luck with your treatment.

[Cohomojo]

I also started my treatment with the shot last night and then the first set of pills this morning.  I'm feeling overwhelmed and depressed after spending the entire morning looking at all the comments on this website.  There is a lot of good info here, I think I'm just trying to absorb it all to quickly.
Good luck with your treatment and I'm sure we'll chat during our ordeals.

[nygirl7]

Good catch by Jules, your TSH is indeed low and interferon can cause thyroid issues so you will really need to keep an eye on that. On tx mine went down from normal to 0.0 and then only a few weeks later from hyperthyroid to 6.2 hypothyroid.  That is pretty common unfortunately with someone with pre-existing thyroid issues which you might have.

[CatLil]

I started my shot yesterday do I get blood work done every two weeks my nurse put the schedule down for me but it is unconsistant I think she might have miss calculated.

[willbb]

Those look like pretty great numbers at the outset of the journey.

Congrats on getting stated and wishing you the best...

As far as  your other post about the smoking ....not smoking would be ideal over smoking IMO  for everyone ,however as the two studies mention the SVR rates for smokers vs. non for geno 1"s was insignificant....so certainly not time to worry about that ....

Will

[jules2551]

I just wonder if the TSH is on the low side.  You might want to ask your doctor about this.  Other than that it all looks good except for the good ol' viral load.

Have a great day!

Jules

[orphanedhawk]

The first time I did treatment I was living in a rural area on a ranch.
This forum was my lifeline and support.
You aren't alone, we're here!

Wishing you smooth sailing~
OH

[CatLil]

Thanks for the info I don't know about the victrellis I will just have to wait and see. Feeling a little funky now think maybe the interferon is kicking in but not that bad. Hope everything is going well for you too.

[Grandmajane420]

Your numbers all look to be with in the normal range.Well except the viral load of course. Don't feel so alone, I know exactly how you feel, as I am going through treatment for the same reasons. Haven't been sick from Hep C since I contracted it over 30yrs ago.
We all have a little bit different reactions to the meds, some worse than others, I find that the day after your injection is the worst, but as you get further in to the treatment that lasts a bit longer. Are you going to be taking victrelis on your 5th week?  I hear that takes you down a little more, don't know yet I don't start that for 2 more weeks.
Stay strong try to stay happy, focus on positive results. Keep in touch!!
Jane