SVR after tripple treat of Incivek

[Dee1956]

Hello, one thing that I was desperate for during tx was for people to come back and tell us how they were doing.
I started out with HCV, Cryogloinema, Cirrhosis, Diabetes, low Thyroid.  My doctor said that in my case it would be very hard to treat.  He then said he was only having me do 24 weeks, since I was a previous relapser.  He said he would not subject my liver to the additional 24 weeks that "may help" me get to SVR.  He has been involved in trials and Studies at Translational Inst at INOVA Fairfax VA Hospital with Dr Younnissi
I did the tx, it was awful as people can probably see in my journals or in my posts here and there :)
I did get to UND within the first 4 weeks, then UND at 24 weeks, 3 months later, 6 months later same
Now I am almost 16 months post tx.  I recently had blood work, I am SVR and my doctor said they are now considering this a cure.  He also said they are finding that while the liver regenerates it is also regenerating the scarred tissue.  I feel better than I have in years. My mind is clear, my hair is growing back, my muscles are building back up.  I am very happy that I took the chance

JimJim530 came back and said he went from a 3-4 and now is normal, that is great news and I hope encouraging to others on tx.

I hope that others will comment on how they are doing post tx to encourage those behind us, just like we were encouraged by those who went before.
I try to pay is forward.  

MedHelp, thank you for this wonderful site where so many fantastic loveing, supportive people have all come together to help each other.  I could not have gotten through the tx without everyone here

Please say a prayer for HectorSF, he is my hero.

Thank you all so much for your encouragement, support, advice, tips, etc.  I wish I had bought some stock in Walmart before starting tx, we were there every day or two :)

[lrup1952]

Congratulations to you for sticking with it and getting the prize at the end.  Also thank you for posting for those of us who are continuing to treat.  While I still have 26 weeks left I know that I can reach the end and one day post those three letters SVR.  

It is also nice to hear that you are doing so well.  I get very nervous when I read from folks who have completed that they are not doing well way after completing tx.  I know that all folks are different but it really makes my heart happy to know there is the possibility of doing well after tx.

Thank you for sharing and now that I am going bald on top of my head and so thin everywhere else I can take a deep breath and know one day I will also have hair again :-)

Linda

[48weeks]

Hey thanks for coming on bringing us up to speed. I am 2 months post EOT and undetected. I was undetected early on so hopefully I will also see SVR. Some of my lab results are still out of range, but seem to be moving in the "in range" direction so... Great that you're feeling better.