Still undetectable.. one month off tx

[bluepeng]

Hello everybody, I hope you're all well and moving forward toward something really good.   My doctor did the first blood test since I stopped tx a month ago.  I'm still undetectable.  This may not seem like a big deal because the real test is 6 months after tx, but it's still bullish.   My ALTs are also in perfectly normal ranges like really low.   I thought he said 11 for one?  You'd think I'd pay attention to this!

They were in the 60s 3 months ago while on tx, this I do know.  

Not sure what the hair is doing, I think the falling out has slowed a wee bit.  It seems the concensus is it can take months (1-4 .. maybe a year) from stopping IFN to start growing back .. it doesn't just sprout one month after stopping.   No more arthritis .. that was TOTALLY IFN related.  I can eat chocolate without getting three canker sores immediately upon contact now.  Energy level is pretty good and I don't have to get up 3 times a night to hit the bathroom (I hated that).  My temper is more in-check too .. a little.  

So, this news keeps me going and I hope nothing changes over the next 5 months until my next PCR.  

I hope everybody is doing well and I'm looking forward to other thread members news (good and bad) so we can help eachother get through this rotten disease and equally nasty treatment.  
Stay in touch.

The Penguin

[Laika]

Great to hear!  It was worth it, wasn't it?  In the last 4 wks, my hair has been falling out like crazy.  I'm trying not to get neurotic about it, because I just have 2 more shots and I'm DONE.  I'm so glad to hear your energy level is good 4 wks out.  I sure do miss energy.

You sure sound better than you did awhile back, on treatment--it's inspiring for those of us still slogging along--thanks for posting.

Laika

[cuteus]

that is such good news! you are on the right road.

[Forseegood]

Hey you made my day! Always glad to hear when a fellow "bother-in-arms" is feeling better after the regimen is over. Inspires me to go with it, and I need all the inspiration I can get! To me at least, and what do I know? it sounds like a really good sign that your alts are continuing to drop after your treatment is finished. Could you keep us updated on your hair situation? Like the fact you wrote about that. I know I sound soooo silly but this hair thing really concerns me. Can you tell I'm from LA? ha! Anyway, glad you've finished and youre already feeling better, another good sign. Betcha every day and every week you feel better and better, talked to so many who have said that. Good luck!