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.
Good evening all of DS's friends....
I've noticed so many of you are new to this site.. would love to meet you all, so this roll call is the best way to get all of the information to get off on a great start...
I'm Mckenzie
Type 1a
grade 2
stage 2
viral load before tx : 665,000
48 weeks of Peg/Riba Schering..co..
undie at week 12, and since then 2003
Richard my hubby
Type 1a
grade 0
stage 0
viral load before tx 1 million
48 weeks clinical study Roche.co
Interferon/ribavirin
undie at week 12, and since 2002
now who's next.....
I've noticed so many of you are new to this site.. would love to meet you all, so this roll call is the best way to get all of the information to get off on a great start...
I'm Mckenzie
Type 1a
grade 2
stage 2
viral load before tx : 665,000
48 weeks of Peg/Riba Schering..co..
undie at week 12, and since then 2003
Richard my hubby
Type 1a
grade 0
stage 0
viral load before tx 1 million
48 weeks clinical study Roche.co
Interferon/ribavirin
undie at week 12, and since 2002
now who's next.....
Geno 1A
VL 4.5 mil (beginning)
stage 2, grade 2
Started Pegintron/Ribavirin on May 23
5 shots down.
Geno 2b
Stage 4
Grade 4
Cirrhosis
Meld 19
3x's through tx from 93 - 98
VL - Off chart
Non-responder
No tx in future nor transplant.
Live life to it's fullest. :)
Currently on low dose mainenance combo tx again for the ninth time!!!
Genotype 1A
stage 1 grade 1
VL less than 720,000 and counting...
Week thirteen of 72 total weeks of tx to complete this regimen.
Still kicking ass on this friggin dragon and taking names!!!
Hooorraahhh!!!!!
I refuse to give up and I refuse to lose to this friggin cowardly virus!
I will PREVAIL!!!
Respectfully,
Henry
type 1
stage 1
vl 2 mil
tx 2003 for 8 months couldn't continue, too sick
have developed vasculitis as a result of hep c.
Looking for support from anyone who may have this condition.
Considering going back on a maintenance dose to treat both conditions.
In constant pain, losing hope
Stage & Grade: Somewhere in the middle
First tx I was undie at 12wks.
Finished 48 wks. And relapsed 3 mths post-tx.
Rested for a year and a half
Did tx again for 48wks, this time with Boceprevir trial drug.
Clear at 4wks post tx and hangin' on by my fingernails.
Couldn't have done it without you guys...
I have take Interfuron two times - 18 months total - No cure.
I have Taken the Interfuron/Ribovion combo once - No cure - Stopped because of other issues while taking it.
Currently working through nerve issues caused by HEP C
Type 1
Stage 4 (I was told stage 4 but no signs of cancer yet)
I have been very depressed, alone and not knowing how to proceed with my life. Need to find some friends and start moving forward.
Looking for Support Groups in San Antonio TX.
geno 1A
biopsy gr2 stage 3
failed tx in 2009
required rescue meds & VL started increasing
finished tx W/ VL 750K
6mos post, VL 850K
Thankful to be alive everyday...still fatigued..waiting for better tx
I'm type 2b,
VL 50,000
unsure of grade or stage...guess I'd better call my doc :)
started treatment recently, on shot 2 of pegasys, and taking ribavirin
daily. also trying milk thistle. any advice is welcome and i'm sending love
and healing out to the group.
my father has 1a, has done infergen and then interferon 2x. he went
undetectable in 2002.
holding out for hope.
thank you for being here.