Failed treatment

[janf04]

I finished 24 weeks of triple treatment in October with no side affects. Achieved an undetectable viral load but came back in January. Going to Boston in April to find out where we go from here. I am 49 years old and have always felt healthy , originally found out just by a routine blood test. Have no other health conditions except for high blood pressure. I am hoping that can treat this before I do start to have problems.

[janf04]

If I had to do it all over again I would have insisted on doing the forty eight weeks. Like I said I guess I will never know if it would if made a difference. For now just waiting to see a new doctor in Boston and hopefully trying another route whether now or as soon as some of these new treatments come out. As far as I have read the likelihood of being retreated on the triple therapy is not likely.

[Carlhcv]

Well I am so sorry that you went through 24 weeks of hell for nothing. This kind of makes me want to insist on doing the whole 48 weeks no matter what.

[janf04]

I am 1a. I was set for 48 weeks but it was the doctors decision to stop at 24 seeing I was cleared within four weeks and had continued to be cleared. It wasn't until my three month checkup after treatment that it came back. That question haunts me too the what if or the should of I asked to do the forty eight. The wondering if it would of made the difference.my last test was on Jan. 14 my numbers wher 528503, ast 25 and my alt was 29. On Oct 26 I was undetectable with ast 20 and alt 15. These reading where a week after treatment ended.

[Carlhcv]

Why did you only go for 24 weeks? I'm scheduled for 48.

[1swimmer]

I am also sorry about your results. You seem to be keeping a good attitude in spite of the frustration. The newer treatments, when available, look promising. Best wishes to you and good luck down the road.
C

[Diana66]

So sorry to hear this news.
It is lucky that new treatments are not far away

[nzkiwilife]

I too am sorry for your news. It is disappointing to go through all that and have the virus come back! There seems to be lots of promising good news for us though - especially with the latest trials that some members here are on. Shorter treatment and minimal sx. You are healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle so that should surely work in your favour until the new meds are available. I am incredulous that you had NO sx?! What are your stats if you don't mind me asking? hcv genotype and your il28b allele etc?
All the best to you and don't give up hope.

[janf04]

Sorry to hear about your husband. I am hoping for the same either a different treatment or a trial. I am thankful my wife is my strength ! It seems my kids are thinking the worse in this. I find after doing the treatment a lot goes through your head. I keep wondering if it would of made a difference if idid the full forty eight of treatment. Just to give numbers when it cams back it was in the 500,000 for viral load and my ast and alt were in the twenty's.

[pooh55811]

I too am sorry to read about your relapse and I empathize with your frustration. I am hoping you can get into a trial soon or get on the new medications when they are released to the general public. Best of luck for the future.

[Advocate1955]

Sorry to read about your relapse. My husband had a viral breakthrough and had to discontinue triple w Incivek at around week 23. He sees his hepatologist every 6 months for imaging, lab work, and follow up. We are waiting for either a good trial or new treatment too

[janf04]

Haven't had a biopsy yet. Did have a MRI . Was told had no inflammation. Was undetectable at week four. Thanks for all the sorry's but posted more to vent the frustration. Right now living healthy with no drinking ,haven't smoked in twenty years and eating healthy. Go to Beth Isreal on April first and hoping seeing where we go from there. I have faith that something will come along. By reading a lot in this forum it seems like there are many new treatments coming up. Thanks for letting me vent. I will keep all informed how I make out in April.

[gsx1250fa]

Sorry to hear this. About all you (me,we) can do is keep trying till it gets right. I'm on my 4th attempt right now. Good Luck :)

[dontworry_behappy]

I'm also sorry the treatment didn't work for you.  Can you tell us what week
you first became undetected?

[adamben101]

I'm so sorry.  There are new treatments, using new molecules which will most likely help cure you.  What is the state of your liver?  Have you had a biopsy?

[belle19]

so sorry to read that your hep c came back.  maybe with different tx you can achieve SVR.  sending you a prayer for your success.  belle