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I got my results from bloodwork yesterday. Liver enzynes are normal for the first time in a year or so. Did not do a viral load test for some reason. Red and white counts are slightly down and dr said that was from the medicine. Is it good that my liver enzynes are normal again? The dr said she was impressed with the results. Hell, she even called me herself instead of her nurse calling. Friday night was my 3rd shot so I am basically into my 3rd wk of tx. Any thoughts anyone? Tatt?
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i havent done tx yet bruce so dont fully understand how it goes, but i guess if your doc's impressed with the results, i would say it sounds good. i dont wanna jump the gun and congratulate you too early cos 3 wks into tx is still v early, but it sounds like you've got off to a good start.
keep up the good work my friend. stay positive and keep smiling.
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I did not good results until I was on tx for 2 months. I think your news is great. Keep up the positive attatude(spell?).
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Good for you Bruce. Any news like that is good to hear. I have been on TX for about 15 weeks and the first 2 tests my doc just told me my bloodwork looked fine. I guess I have to start asking more questions. They probably won't do a VL test until 12 weeks. It is an expensive test and week 12 is one of the best indicators from everything I have read. Good luck to you and keep the faith.
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Well Im happy she called you herself brother,My GI doc has only called me once in 5 yrs!!! Anyways it says alot that she did!! Can I have her? The viral load factor probably wont be tested untill your 12th week brother,Are you doing 1 shot a week? or everyday? Thier not gonna give ya a viral load untill a couple of months have passed, Just make sure your labs are monitored all the time brother!!
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My doc didn't test viral load again until the second and twelfth weeks. The target was a two log (factor of 100) drop by week twelve. Red and white counts being low is not unusual. I am still low on both and I have been out of tx for eight weeks. Not sure about the liver enzymes. Hang tough brother.
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Ooops! I meant to say they did viral load tests after my fourth and twelfth weeks. Sorry.
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sure sounds like good news to me Bruce, just makes me want to get started that much sooner....keep on track, keep us informed. J.J.
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My results were undetectable at 12 weeks. Im still undetectable and have been done treatment since August. Although I can tell you the treatment raised havoc with my red and white blood cells. I became anemic and borderline diabetic.
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hey Bruce
you said your liver enz's were normal again for the first time in a year. then you said your on your 3rd week of meds? did you relaps at one point and start meds again???
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Wow that's GREAT Bruce! Especially so early in tx. I actually just did shot #3 as well and went for bloodwork today. I'm not sure if they tested my VL or not. Eager to find out the results now tho. I'll let ya know!
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That's great news! sounds like you are doing great for wk 3-super doc ya got there-most important thing! I will take 3rd Shot Sun night and 1st blood test Mond-1st test is only for CBC, etc., VL test comes later so fingers/toes crossed you continue to do well...keep us posted and let us know when you get VL test results!
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my dr does vl tests every 4 weeks, my liver enzymes didn't get back to normal until the 11th week on tx, so I'd say that's good news for you. my blood counts are low too, it's normal on these meds. good for you bud!!! sounds like you are on the path to "undetectable". xoxo
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Thanks everyone for the positive replies. This is the first time tx for me as I only found out I was hep c positive in july of this year. Thanks again to everyone love you all
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Hi Bruce, i am going on my 3rd month of tx and really i feel okay most of the time. my throat hurts more than usual and my mouth is constantly dry i drink water all the time now. i have a headache most of the time but really i am doing alot better than some. i wish you the best on your journy and it is fantastic that your liver enzymes are good. :)
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thats great Bruce!!Keep the smile on your face and the monkey off your back.were all in it to win it.
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