Male, 56, HepC for 30 years, Genotype 1a, Started tx in July 2005,
5.8 million copies, 4th time treating, Stage 2, Grade 3, ALT 350, AST 250, a mess.
Treated 48 weeks with Peg/Riba undetectable at 4 weeks, 12, 24, Completed tx May 28th. Blood test 14 weeks post tx....
Drumroll please.............UNDETECTABLE!!!!! Got the call today! Freakin unbelievable! Doc said blood tests look like a 18 year old. No virus - Heptimax says it cant find a virus! So if there is a virus, there are less than 5 copies per ML. I cant believe it, I really cant believe it. Overweight, high viral load, liver damage, 4th time...I was already thinking about how I would break the news to my family - but good news - UNDETECTABLE - beatiful word that is. One more hurdle though - tempered enthusiasm. Thanks to all for your experience, strength and hope. Wow!