ImKramer
Status: Living the HCV- Free life. S'awesome! :)
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- Interesting I was discussing my treatment with my Chiropractor yesterday and my aches and pains and she suggested I Google this. Seems there are some disclaimers as to it's validity by some but I found it interesting!Believing it or not does not...
- A common complaint for those of us is chronic dry eyes. My Optometrist recommended this procedure and it helps me a lot! Warm compresses may be applied over the eyelids as a treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction. They work by loosening up...
- Published on May 22, 2014Deal with it exposes the state of Canada's Hepatitis C epidemic, one of the most pressing but least discussed health concerns facing the country today. Currently, 300,000 to 500,000 Canadians are estimated to have Hepatitis...
- Sovaldi and Galexos ( Olysio in the U.S.)Null responder Geno 1b, cirrhosisWeek 4 VL results from 2.5 million down to less than 15.Good stuff this combo is.My Liver enzymes which have always been higher than the 300s are now both down to less than 50...
- I am on week five of Sovaldi/Olysio (Galexos in Canada). It is going well. Geno 1b, null responder, cirrhotic.I just had my week four vl blood draw and a chat with the nurse, She shared some very good news with me. This combo is very much ground...
- There has always been interesting debates about whether you choose to believe HCV is sexually transmitted.The best thing to do is to educate yourself from reliable sources and make an informed decision that fits with your comfort levels.There is...
- I received a response from the Nurse at Toronto Western Liver Centre about the ongoing question as to whether one should change razors and toothbrushes during treatment to avoid reinfection.She is the Nurse in charge of administration of all HCV...
- ..before it hits the street?http://www.gilead.com/news/press-releases/2014/4/gilead-announces-phase-2-results-for-two-investigational-alloral-sofosbuvirbased-regimens-for-the-treatment-of-chronic-hepatitis-c
- I just found out and thought I'd share that drug induced photo sensitivity (a problem for me with Galexos) is tripped by UVA.When using sunscreens be sure you are using one that covers UVA UVB (not all do).
- A few folks on oral treatments at the moment are reporting feeling better than they have in years after only a short time on all oral treatment.I am just on my first week of Sovaldi/Galexos(Olysio) and I am feeling more energy than I have had in...
- Two pills, 84 days. Sovaldi and Galexos ...Feeling better about this time around! HCV Free ..that's what I want to be!
- Patient Information SOVALDITM (soh-VAHL-dee) (sofosbuvir) tablets http://www.gilead.com/~/media/Files/pdfs/medicines/liver-disease/sovaldi/sovaldi_patient_pi.pdf
- Sovaldi/Galexos(Olysio) off label combo approved! My insurance is good to go. Jannsen and Gilead are eating the copay!Hospital Nurse called happy and excited for me. Drugs should ship next week.She clarified 4 weeks needs to show good viral response...
- May I ask anyone presently on Olysio in a sunny climate if they are having any issues with photo-sensitivity?The nurse I spoke with mentioned it is a concern and to avoid sun and use a high SPF sun screen.I love to ride my bike outdoors in the...
- FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014U.S. lawmakers want Gilead to explain Sovaldi's hefty price.Read the letter:http://democrats.energycommerce.house.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Martin-Gilead-Sciences-Hepatitis-C-Drug-Sovaldi-Pricing-2014-3-20.pdf