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short course tx and riba question/ other posts too!
Hi All, any insight on this is greatly appreciated. I am geno 2, and cleared by week 4. I have been on 800 riba eventhough that is NOT weight based for me, i'd be up to 1000. Anyway, prior to starting tx, I asked to do weight based riba especially if I was going to do short course of tx. Doc said it wasn't necessary. Now, I talked to my NP today and he said well, I have talked to the doctor, and if you are going to do short course tx, then I think you should up your riba until the end to decrease odds of relapse. Does anyone know of any articles about short course of tx and riba dosing? I am a little bit afraid since the riba has been wreaking havoc with me the past few weeks, but I can definitely handle it if it increases chances of SVR. I don't know why this is throwing me for a loop. In a way, i'm kind of just mad because this is what I asked for from the beginning and NOW they are telling me it is a good idea. ARGHH.
As far as length of tx, here is my very unscientific decision. I will get my 12 week pcr, which I will not get the results of until about 14 weeks. At that point I figure I might as well finish out my current batch of meds, which would bring me to 16 weeks. I feel more comfortable with 16 than I do with 12 and I am optimistic that in my case, 24 is not necessary. I realize this may seem like crazy logic to some of you, but ummm I blame brain fog!
So, any ideas about whether upping the riba from now until the end makes sense?
Thanks so much for all of your support and insight!
As far as length of tx, here is my very unscientific decision. I will get my 12 week pcr, which I will not get the results of until about 14 weeks. At that point I figure I might as well finish out my current batch of meds, which would bring me to 16 weeks. I feel more comfortable with 16 than I do with 12 and I am optimistic that in my case, 24 is not necessary. I realize this may seem like crazy logic to some of you, but ummm I blame brain fog!
So, any ideas about whether upping the riba from now until the end makes sense?
Thanks so much for all of your support and insight!
I know what you mean, we all have days like that. Maybe there is something the Dr. can give you if it's that bad. I think someone posted they were given something to help but don't remember what or who it was.
beagle
beagle
Thanks for your input and support! Yes, goldyn, the clock is ticking and i'm itching for more to love! I have to wait 6 months after tx to start trying for more kiddos. It is definitely doable. :) They are truly a blessing for sure! Exhausting as anything, and sometimes frustrating (my daughter is 2) but completely magical and amazing!
Beagle- Thank you for your input! The relapse rate is identical (according to some studies) independent of tx length if clear at 4 weeks. It's hard to poison myself any longer than necessary! I guess we will see what time brings.
In fact, I just did jab 10 tonight. Tx is kicking my butt this week, so the thought of only 6 more seems quite right at this point! I am going to up the riba starting in a couple of days and see how that goes.
Hoping to kick it in to the end. I do realize how extremely fortunate I am to be responding well and have these options. Somtimes I feel bad posting here because I know I have it so good. Please know that I keep each and every one of you in my thoughts and prayers and will always continue to pray for your SVR!
Beagle- Thank you for your input! The relapse rate is identical (according to some studies) independent of tx length if clear at 4 weeks. It's hard to poison myself any longer than necessary! I guess we will see what time brings.
In fact, I just did jab 10 tonight. Tx is kicking my butt this week, so the thought of only 6 more seems quite right at this point! I am going to up the riba starting in a couple of days and see how that goes.
Hoping to kick it in to the end. I do realize how extremely fortunate I am to be responding well and have these options. Somtimes I feel bad posting here because I know I have it so good. Please know that I keep each and every one of you in my thoughts and prayers and will always continue to pray for your SVR!
Sorry tx is kicking your but this week, if having a hard week too.
Don't feel bad about posting how well your doing, it's what we all need to hear and it gives hope to all.
How much riba will you be taking? I do #10 Sunday, I'm right with ya.
Beagle
Don't feel bad about posting how well your doing, it's what we all need to hear and it gives hope to all.
How much riba will you be taking? I do #10 Sunday, I'm right with ya.
Beagle
ha! thanks for the laugh. I think most people on here would be throwing that stuff into the ocean :)
Thanks for your support. That article that jim posted made me feel better about the whole thing actually. Going to keep looking for more info!
Thanks for your support. That article that jim posted made me feel better about the whole thing actually. Going to keep looking for more info!
you said... because I am antsy to have more babies! :)
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Not sure what ants have to do with it, but if riba makes a person want to have more babies. "YIKES" Im tossing all mine out NOW. Jim free riba here.
Good luck to you, your chances for SVR our great, whatever you decide to do.
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Not sure what ants have to do with it, but if riba makes a person want to have more babies. "YIKES" Im tossing all mine out NOW. Jim free riba here.
Good luck to you, your chances for SVR our great, whatever you decide to do.
You're right I remember he couldn't determine my treatment until he geno typed me. I am 1a. I was down on VL from 1.5m to 827 at 12 weeks and he said to just continue with Peg, riba and nupogen as is until I see him in May. Lot of blood work in between but he was pretty confident about it. Thanks for the feedback or at least the brain fog clearing. Best to ya! Dale
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