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At long last - results are in, There is no virus. There is no virus!  Thank you, Harvoni!

Approved for Harvoni last week. Bottle arrived 5/20/15. I took first pill Tuesday night 5/26. So far, so good.

My physician has filled out forms to fax to specialty pharmacy and also they got my RNA test back - viral load is down to 3 mil.

After some indecision, I decided to call my pharmacy and ask if they could fill my prescription. They were not sure about things. So I called my provider. They put me through to their specialty...

I guess I'll take it to the pharmacy today. Might as well get started on the denial/appeal process. Nervous.

No word from Doctor's office yet regarding my recent labs and ultrasound. It may be next week before i hear. Just have to be patient.

Had a visit with GI doc Tuesday. He said it would be great to start Harvoni but I would probably not be approved. he said they'd keep trying. I've had bloodwork and an abdominal ultrasound. Should...

...or no update, really.  Today I went to get my 1 month Hep A vaccine booster shot. So since I was there I asked the nurse about my stage and grade from the biopsy. She looked through all of my...

Everything I read about tx, it seems, is @#$@#! SCARY and freaking me out. I mean, it sounds almost as bad as dying. There I said it. I mean - a solid year of extreme fatigue, insanity/inability to...

So I have been prescribed Celexa as an antidepressant / anti anxiety pill. Also a few Ativan for occasional use when anxiety proves insurmountable (surprised and happy to note that Ativan is not...

I am so worried I won't be able to sleep tonight. I know I will cry uncontrollable at the hospital tomorrow. Although I will try not to.Mostly I am just frightened of the results. I can't help but...

Today I had my pre-op visit at the hopital. I had blood drawn for additonal liver function tests. Nurses were nice. Waited a good but for the interview with the physician's assistant who was late,...

Need to start a gratitude journal.I am very thankful for (in no particular order):-- delicious yogurt for breakfast (today: greek yogurt with pineapple)--my husband who is supportive and...

I'm feeling encouraged by the online support group. It feels good to hear from others who also have HCV. I am happy about making some friends here. 

...or no update, really.  Today I went to get my 1 month Hep A vaccine booster shot. So since I was there I asked the nurse about my stage and grade from the biopsy. She looked through all of my...