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.
was just looking at a copy of my paperwork on my liver tests. these tests were done "after" my G2 6 month treatment. my doctor said that it was "undectable", but i just noticed that my tests showed a
HCV RNA (IU/ML)
HCV RNA (IU/ML)
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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...
HCV RNA (IU/ML)
If that's the case, try typing the symbol in words like less than or under?
ok, my HCV RNA was 50 IU ML
and my HCV RNA LOG was 1.5.
though my doctor stated it was undectable, having some numbers still there makes me alittle nervous, does that mean i still have the virus?
called my doctor, but he was in LA....
There sensitivity of tests differ. When you said 50, I thought of the sensitivity.
the test that was done may be testing to a sensitivity of below 50, so that's why I have always said we will never know that we have ZERO because no test currently is that sensitive.
Since the virus replicates, a good way to know that you have sort of cleared the virus is by the results on the 6month post and then the 1year post test results.
If you have relapsed you will see one hulking bigger number. At any rate, you have done your tx for now. Wait and see what your dr says when he's back.
No point in being nervous; either you have cleared or you have not.
Instead of fretting over something that's already been decided, take the time enjoying being off tx!
And good luck on staying clear.