Hepatitis C Support Group
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimated 150-200 million people worldwide.
Hello!!!!
I wanted to just share some info on my girl since we just found out all her hep c info. She found out she is type 3A which we were happy about. She has a viral load of 3,500,000 which I think means nothing except to measure the treatment progress. She has very low white blood count which I am not sure what that does but she needs to be tested again in 2 weeks for that. She has been on treatment for 3 weeks now and although she doesn't feel 100% she is doing amazing. (one day at a time) Her stomach issues have subsided except for bloating which the doctor said is common with treatment. She still is smoking a few cigaretts a day but is really trying to stop. She already stopped caffeine which was very hard for her but she has not had it in a month. In 4 weeks she will get tested for her viral load again and if I am not wrong we are hoping for a 2 log drop which means we need that viral load to get to 350,000 or lower. (I think) Anyway guys thanks for listening and allowing me to just share for the sake of sharing!!!!
James Gioino
I wanted to just share some info on my girl since we just found out all her hep c info. She found out she is type 3A which we were happy about. She has a viral load of 3,500,000 which I think means nothing except to measure the treatment progress. She has very low white blood count which I am not sure what that does but she needs to be tested again in 2 weeks for that. She has been on treatment for 3 weeks now and although she doesn't feel 100% she is doing amazing. (one day at a time) Her stomach issues have subsided except for bloating which the doctor said is common with treatment. She still is smoking a few cigaretts a day but is really trying to stop. She already stopped caffeine which was very hard for her but she has not had it in a month. In 4 weeks she will get tested for her viral load again and if I am not wrong we are hoping for a 2 log drop which means we need that viral load to get to 350,000 or lower. (I think) Anyway guys thanks for listening and allowing me to just share for the sake of sharing!!!!
James Gioino
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
That's fantastic news - it's great to hear that she is doing so well. The WBC issue is also common, but let's hope it does not go too much lower.
What amazes me the most is that she has quit coffee AND is cutting down on smoking too! And on tx!
Wow, I am truly impressed and please tell her for me. There is absolutely NO way I could have even cut down on smoking while on tx; I waited until after I was done and then quit.
Here's hoping that her good luck on tx continues.
Sounds like both you and your girlfriend did their homework on the whole hep c treatment situation, that's good, Knowledge is definately Power.
Now you've mentionned that she's been on tx for 3 weeks now, and that she will get her first PCR test since starting tx in 2 weeks, which will make only 5 weeks into treatment, they probably just want to check if she is responding to treatment.
See here in Canada they past the first PCR test at week 12.
I'm happy to read that her side are minimal, and that you are a great caregiver for her.
The best of luck to you both.
Here's a hug for you for sticking by your gal! It means so much to all us heppers when our family and s/o's stick it out with us.
And and big 'ol pat on the back for your gal! I actually couldn't drink coffee during my first round of tx (it make me puke LOL) ... to quit to be healthy is quite an achievement. I also quit smoking while I was on tx the first time. Let your g/f know I used the drug Chantix and it made it sooooooooo much easier for me. I've not picked up a smoke since March 4, 2007. I was smoke free after being on the Chantix for 2.5 weeks and I was off the Chantix in less than 3 months.
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