Pegysus 2a vs. peg 2b Actual patient experience

[snook_man]

I go to Dr. on monday to discuss tx option.Everthing I fing actually says that the 2a is better on sx's, and SVR %. I would like to hear, what you actually experienced from tx, and which meds everyone is taking.I want to get back on tx, and want the best med!! Also, has anyone seen other data on Dr. Cecil's approach to tx with lower dose, then gradually increasing peg and riba, based on virological repsonse.Please be 100% honest as to whether your tx was managable, whether you where able to work, genotype, and whether you cleared or not.I am conducting my own IDEAL study.Thanks

[mikesimon]

Thanks doll face - and I saw your pic and you are indeed a doll. Mike

[snook_man]

Thanks to all, I am nervous about going to Dr. tomorrow. I have alot of questions for him, and probably not enough time. All the info I have been gathering, shows that the pegysus is better overall. That first shot of peg 2b that I took, really kicked my but!! My sides did not hit till weds, days after injection.
I feel alot better today, pressure lifted of mind. I went fishing yesterday, and caught a bunch of dolphin, or Mahi Mahi. Lookin to get the grill fired up tonight. Tuna, yep I'm a diehard fisherman.
I usually do alot of snook and tarpon fishing, but venture offshore now and then for snapper and dolphin.
I went to the link off of Dr. Cecils website for pegysus, and it states almost 60-70% chance of svr, based on factors, for geno 1a. My age, and very low VL being major factor.Definatly going to push for pegysus tomorrow with the Dr. Do first two weeks at half dose, then bump it up to full, and start riba at 600mg, then increase to 800mg, then 1000mg.

[doll face]

Sorry. I forgot to say CONGRATULATIONS to you. I pray everyday that you beat this thing. You deserve to have this dragon smoked, barbqued,sauteed,boiled, broiled and fried. Anyway you want him cooked.

[britgirl]

I was tested for thyroid before tx, 3 months in and at the end of the 24 weeks, as is standard here.  The first two were normal but the third showed very high TSH, indicating hypothyroidism. I did feel tired, but had thought this was the tx! Apart from that I have never had any symptoms except for hair loss and have none now since I take a supplement every morning (75mg thyroxine). I have to go to my family doctor to have blood test once every six months to see if I can continue at the same level of medication.So, basically, my problem must have developed between weeks 12 and 24 of tx, and was only picked up because of routine end of tx tests.

[layla]

I'm wondering about your thyroid damage. Did yo have thyroid test throughout your tx? How did yo know it was damaged? Did ou have problems after tx? What were the symptoms and how do you have to deal with it now? Hope you don't mind my asking. I know you mentioned it before and I am cuious about your info. LL

[couchpotato]

Thanks Daryl, it's raining in my part of Canada, how's it where you are? Perfect gloomy weather, for gloomy moods.LOL