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Offline JAF

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Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« on: November 05, 2015, 02:43:35 pm »
When my pre-tx labs were done I was bombarded with numbers. My main concern was my genotype because that would determine treatment, how my liver looked on the ultrasound and my ALT & AST. Last week, when my doctor's assistant called to check on me and schedule my 4 wk labs I had a ton of questions for her. I know she said my fibrospect index was a 42 putting me between F2-F4. I thought this was a very wide range. In the confusion I somehow heard her say my VL was 4.5 million.

Well I finally have my pre-treatment labs in my hand and my VL is 2,512,570. I'm still confused about the Fibrospect index of 42. It say 42-100-consistent with Metavir F2-F4. Can anyone give me any insight?  I haven't had a fibroscan. My ultrasound said liver shows fairly homogenous echo texture, no mass and no intrahepatic biliary dilation. Gallbladder, kidney and pancreas all normal.

The best part of opening the mail today was not only seeing my VL was almost half what I thought it was but I have dates for my 4 wk labs (11-12), 8 wk (12-10) and 12 wk (1-07). And right there in print is my 12 wk EOT scheduled for 3-31. Somehow seeing it in print makes it more tangible. Getting a little anxious for next week's results but I know I got this! 
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Female; 56; New York
Infected: mid 70's
Diagnosed: 2000
Treatment naive
Began Sovaldi + riba (1200 mgs) on 10/15/15
GT 2b
PRE-TREATMENT:
VL: 2,412,570
AST: 50
ALT:  52
Fibrospect index: 42

4 wk labs done 11-14. Waiting for results

Offline Cal

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2015, 05:53:58 pm »
Jaf,
I agree F2-F4 is too nebulous to tell. You need a fibroscan to be more accurate.  V/L is pretty good, mine was 9 million, but it does drop so quickly with these meds.

Did they do your ALS AST before tx too? Cal :)
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HCV 30 years. Geno 1A.
Veikira Pak with ribas on Compassionate Access.
Brisbane. Australia. began 21.8.15.
17 weeks.  Previous non responder 2011.
V/L 9 million
2 week V/L 54
12 weeks V/L UND
No 17 week  EOT V/L
EOT Post 4 weeks UND.

Offline JAF

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2015, 07:55:30 pm »
Yes Cal. The ALT was 52 and the AST was 50. He originally told me my fibrosis was minimal considering how long the virus was in my body. He also said I did not have cirrhosis so seeing the actual numbers confused me. He's doing a Fibroscan on my follow up December 7th. I guess I'll know more then.  Hopefully my numbers will be way down.
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Female; 56; New York
Infected: mid 70's
Diagnosed: 2000
Treatment naive
Began Sovaldi + riba (1200 mgs) on 10/15/15
GT 2b
PRE-TREATMENT:
VL: 2,412,570
AST: 50
ALT:  52
Fibrospect index: 42

4 wk labs done 11-14. Waiting for results

Offline BillT

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2015, 08:58:09 pm »
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you Jaf.My numbers dropped a lot in just 2 weeks so I think you'll be pleased with your's this time.I need to get my 4 week labs done either Wednesday or Thursday morning and I'll find out Friday.We're going to do great this time. :)
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Contracted 1973 Military
Diagnosed 1980
Pegintron treatment 2004 unsucessful
Genotype 1b
FibroScan 10 (F2)
Start Viekira 10.17.2015

AST 40 ALT 69
VL 440k
10.31.2015/Week 2 Labs : AST 14/ALT 17
No VL done
10.14.2015/Week 4 labs : AST 14/ALT 14
VL UNDETECTED!!!
12.11.2015/Week 8 Labs : AST 12/ALT 13
No VL done
01.05.2016/EOT labs : AST 15/ALT 13
VL UNDETECTED!!!

12 WEEK SRV:UN-BLOODY DETECTABLE !!!!!!!!

24 WEEK SVR:UNDETECTABLE!!!! Thank You God.

Fibroscan 6Mo. Post Treatment 7.15.2016-5.3(F1)

Offline JAF

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2015, 09:25:54 pm »
Definitely Bill. We're going to kick Hep C's butt. I wish my doctor would have done a 2 week lab. I'm looking forward to seeing some progress. Good luck next week.
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Female; 56; New York
Infected: mid 70's
Diagnosed: 2000
Treatment naive
Began Sovaldi + riba (1200 mgs) on 10/15/15
GT 2b
PRE-TREATMENT:
VL: 2,412,570
AST: 50
ALT:  52
Fibrospect index: 42

4 wk labs done 11-14. Waiting for results

Offline Cal

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2015, 10:15:37 pm »
Hi JAF,
AST and ALT aren't too high and even if you do have more fibrosis than thought you're on 24 weeks which is therapeutic guideline. You're on the right tack and I'm know you'll get an accurate reading from fibroscan and get some peace of mind. Cal :)
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HCV 30 years. Geno 1A.
Veikira Pak with ribas on Compassionate Access.
Brisbane. Australia. began 21.8.15.
17 weeks.  Previous non responder 2011.
V/L 9 million
2 week V/L 54
12 weeks V/L UND
No 17 week  EOT V/L
EOT Post 4 weeks UND.

Offline JAF

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2015, 06:01:25 am »
Cal I'm only on 12 weeks of treatment. The lab scheduled for 3/31 is my 12 wk Post treatment. I actually finish treatment January 7th.  I'm not going to stress it unless the new labs give me reason to worry. Hopefully a fibroscan will give a more accurate result. Thanks for the encouragement.
« Last Edit: November 06, 2015, 06:07:14 am by JAF »
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Female; 56; New York
Infected: mid 70's
Diagnosed: 2000
Treatment naive
Began Sovaldi + riba (1200 mgs) on 10/15/15
GT 2b
PRE-TREATMENT:
VL: 2,412,570
AST: 50
ALT:  52
Fibrospect index: 42

4 wk labs done 11-14. Waiting for results

Offline BillT

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2015, 06:28:48 am »
I finish up 2 days after you on the 9th Jaf.What you don't know is that I turn 60 two days later on the 11th. :)
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Contracted 1973 Military
Diagnosed 1980
Pegintron treatment 2004 unsucessful
Genotype 1b
FibroScan 10 (F2)
Start Viekira 10.17.2015

AST 40 ALT 69
VL 440k
10.31.2015/Week 2 Labs : AST 14/ALT 17
No VL done
10.14.2015/Week 4 labs : AST 14/ALT 14
VL UNDETECTED!!!
12.11.2015/Week 8 Labs : AST 12/ALT 13
No VL done
01.05.2016/EOT labs : AST 15/ALT 13
VL UNDETECTED!!!

12 WEEK SRV:UN-BLOODY DETECTABLE !!!!!!!!

24 WEEK SVR:UNDETECTABLE!!!! Thank You God.

Fibroscan 6Mo. Post Treatment 7.15.2016-5.3(F1)

Offline JAF

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2015, 07:15:27 am »
Bill that will be the best 60th birthday celebration ever!  We will all be there in spirit celebrating with you.
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Female; 56; New York
Infected: mid 70's
Diagnosed: 2000
Treatment naive
Began Sovaldi + riba (1200 mgs) on 10/15/15
GT 2b
PRE-TREATMENT:
VL: 2,412,570
AST: 50
ALT:  52
Fibrospect index: 42

4 wk labs done 11-14. Waiting for results

Offline BillT

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2015, 07:20:07 am »
You're not kidding Hun.Right now I'll settle for getting through today and finishing week 3. :)
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Contracted 1973 Military
Diagnosed 1980
Pegintron treatment 2004 unsucessful
Genotype 1b
FibroScan 10 (F2)
Start Viekira 10.17.2015

AST 40 ALT 69
VL 440k
10.31.2015/Week 2 Labs : AST 14/ALT 17
No VL done
10.14.2015/Week 4 labs : AST 14/ALT 14
VL UNDETECTED!!!
12.11.2015/Week 8 Labs : AST 12/ALT 13
No VL done
01.05.2016/EOT labs : AST 15/ALT 13
VL UNDETECTED!!!

12 WEEK SRV:UN-BLOODY DETECTABLE !!!!!!!!

24 WEEK SVR:UNDETECTABLE!!!! Thank You God.

Fibroscan 6Mo. Post Treatment 7.15.2016-5.3(F1)

Offline Cal

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  • Cal on Viekira Pak
Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2015, 06:54:00 pm »
Jaf,
Sorry me dear, I thought you were on 24 weeks. But I really think the scan will prove that it's the therapeutic dose for you anyways. 24 weeks would be overkill if you don't have cirrhosis. Cal :)
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HCV 30 years. Geno 1A.
Veikira Pak with ribas on Compassionate Access.
Brisbane. Australia. began 21.8.15.
17 weeks.  Previous non responder 2011.
V/L 9 million
2 week V/L 54
12 weeks V/L UND
No 17 week  EOT V/L
EOT Post 4 weeks UND.

Offline Cal

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2015, 06:55:01 pm »
Bill,
I'm 60 next year too. 1956 baby's rocks! Cal 8)
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HCV 30 years. Geno 1A.
Veikira Pak with ribas on Compassionate Access.
Brisbane. Australia. began 21.8.15.
17 weeks.  Previous non responder 2011.
V/L 9 million
2 week V/L 54
12 weeks V/L UND
No 17 week  EOT V/L
EOT Post 4 weeks UND.

Offline beto

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  • "no risk it, no biscuit"
Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2015, 07:06:06 pm »
I turn the big six-O in Jan i'm hoping my party invites will say 60-zero(vl)-F-O ;D
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HCV/nonA,nonB acute phase 1975
HCV detected active 1990
HCV persistent chronic diagnosis 1995
1995 liver enzymes mild elevations
1996 Biopsy F2 fibrosis
treatment naive geno 1-A
2000-to early 2015 Viral load 150, 000 to 800, 000
recent liver enzymes before treatment alt/ast 59to209,  Fibroscan F4,cirrhosis
start tx Harvoni 7/11/2015
6.5 week-UD-ast/alt 25/25
9wk-UD-ast18 alt23
10/3/15 completed tx
11/5/15 new fibroscan f0-f1 amazed
6wk EOT UD ast/alt 20/20
12EOT-UD-ast/alt19/21
25wk-SVR! 19/18

Offline BillT

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2015, 07:36:45 am »
When in January Beto?I turn 60 on the 11th and I finish on the 9th.This will be the greatest birthday present I've ever gotten. :)
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Contracted 1973 Military
Diagnosed 1980
Pegintron treatment 2004 unsucessful
Genotype 1b
FibroScan 10 (F2)
Start Viekira 10.17.2015

AST 40 ALT 69
VL 440k
10.31.2015/Week 2 Labs : AST 14/ALT 17
No VL done
10.14.2015/Week 4 labs : AST 14/ALT 14
VL UNDETECTED!!!
12.11.2015/Week 8 Labs : AST 12/ALT 13
No VL done
01.05.2016/EOT labs : AST 15/ALT 13
VL UNDETECTED!!!

12 WEEK SRV:UN-BLOODY DETECTABLE !!!!!!!!

24 WEEK SVR:UNDETECTABLE!!!! Thank You God.

Fibroscan 6Mo. Post Treatment 7.15.2016-5.3(F1)

Offline beto

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  • "no risk it, no biscuit"
Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2015, 10:38:53 am »
He Bill,

28th...60 bday party at Bree's house!
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HCV/nonA,nonB acute phase 1975
HCV detected active 1990
HCV persistent chronic diagnosis 1995
1995 liver enzymes mild elevations
1996 Biopsy F2 fibrosis
treatment naive geno 1-A
2000-to early 2015 Viral load 150, 000 to 800, 000
recent liver enzymes before treatment alt/ast 59to209,  Fibroscan F4,cirrhosis
start tx Harvoni 7/11/2015
6.5 week-UD-ast/alt 25/25
9wk-UD-ast18 alt23
10/3/15 completed tx
11/5/15 new fibroscan f0-f1 amazed
6wk EOT UD ast/alt 20/20
12EOT-UD-ast/alt19/21
25wk-SVR! 19/18

Offline Bree

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  • "Today is a good day for a great day!"
Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2015, 01:52:11 pm »
Quote from: beto on November 08, 2015, 10:38:53 am
He Bill,

28th...60 bday party at Bree's house!

Yes, I'm thinking next year after the dust settles and our core group comes back SVR and everyone's health gets strong, we'll start thinking about how to plan our party... err, I mean class reunion get-together!  8)
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Dx 1997 Geno 1a
2002-2003 PEG Intron/riba (48 wks) respond/relapsed
Pre-Harvoni - Viral Load: 13.5 M - Log 7.1
Fibrosure Score F1-2  Pre-Treatment:  AST 73 / ALT 88

7/6/15 Started Harvoni (12 weeks)
10/5/15 HCV NOT DETECTED (One week post EOT)
11/9/15 NOT DETECTED!!! (6 wk post)
12/21/15 NOT DETECTED (12 wk post) 
3/14/16  NOT DETECTED (24 week post)AST 26 ALT 18
SVR ACHIEVED!!! 
CURED YES!!!

Offline Bree

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  • "Today is a good day for a great day!"
Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2015, 01:53:44 pm »
Quote from: beto on November 08, 2015, 10:38:53 am
He Bill,

28th...60 bday party at Bree's house!

Or... birthday folks can come over early for their party... err I mean initial pre-planning visit.  8)
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Dx 1997 Geno 1a
2002-2003 PEG Intron/riba (48 wks) respond/relapsed
Pre-Harvoni - Viral Load: 13.5 M - Log 7.1
Fibrosure Score F1-2  Pre-Treatment:  AST 73 / ALT 88

7/6/15 Started Harvoni (12 weeks)
10/5/15 HCV NOT DETECTED (One week post EOT)
11/9/15 NOT DETECTED!!! (6 wk post)
12/21/15 NOT DETECTED (12 wk post) 
3/14/16  NOT DETECTED (24 week post)AST 26 ALT 18
SVR ACHIEVED!!! 
CURED YES!!!

Offline Cal

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  • Cal on Viekira Pak
Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2015, 05:03:12 pm »
Hooray 1956 babies can party gently...as Brees Place. I'm in! Cal  :)
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HCV 30 years. Geno 1A.
Veikira Pak with ribas on Compassionate Access.
Brisbane. Australia. began 21.8.15.
17 weeks.  Previous non responder 2011.
V/L 9 million
2 week V/L 54
12 weeks V/L UND
No 17 week  EOT V/L
EOT Post 4 weeks UND.

Offline BillT

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2015, 05:15:00 pm »
I'm game just as long as we wait until everyone gets the riba's out of their systems. ;)
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Contracted 1973 Military
Diagnosed 1980
Pegintron treatment 2004 unsucessful
Genotype 1b
FibroScan 10 (F2)
Start Viekira 10.17.2015

AST 40 ALT 69
VL 440k
10.31.2015/Week 2 Labs : AST 14/ALT 17
No VL done
10.14.2015/Week 4 labs : AST 14/ALT 14
VL UNDETECTED!!!
12.11.2015/Week 8 Labs : AST 12/ALT 13
No VL done
01.05.2016/EOT labs : AST 15/ALT 13
VL UNDETECTED!!!

12 WEEK SRV:UN-BLOODY DETECTABLE !!!!!!!!

24 WEEK SVR:UNDETECTABLE!!!! Thank You God.

Fibroscan 6Mo. Post Treatment 7.15.2016-5.3(F1)

Offline Bree

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  • "Today is a good day for a great day!"
Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2015, 06:21:16 pm »
Yep, everybody get well and SVR and we'll go for it!  8)
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Dx 1997 Geno 1a
2002-2003 PEG Intron/riba (48 wks) respond/relapsed
Pre-Harvoni - Viral Load: 13.5 M - Log 7.1
Fibrosure Score F1-2  Pre-Treatment:  AST 73 / ALT 88

7/6/15 Started Harvoni (12 weeks)
10/5/15 HCV NOT DETECTED (One week post EOT)
11/9/15 NOT DETECTED!!! (6 wk post)
12/21/15 NOT DETECTED (12 wk post) 
3/14/16  NOT DETECTED (24 week post)AST 26 ALT 18
SVR ACHIEVED!!! 
CURED YES!!!

Offline Cal

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2015, 09:41:19 pm »
Bill,
You scaredy cat! Just hide the knives while I'm there?  Cal 8)
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HCV 30 years. Geno 1A.
Veikira Pak with ribas on Compassionate Access.
Brisbane. Australia. began 21.8.15.
17 weeks.  Previous non responder 2011.
V/L 9 million
2 week V/L 54
12 weeks V/L UND
No 17 week  EOT V/L
EOT Post 4 weeks UND.

Offline Cal

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #21 on: November 08, 2015, 09:43:55 pm »
HI Bree,
Yes we'll get well and then we'll want to party! Cal :)
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HCV 30 years. Geno 1A.
Veikira Pak with ribas on Compassionate Access.
Brisbane. Australia. began 21.8.15.
17 weeks.  Previous non responder 2011.
V/L 9 million
2 week V/L 54
12 weeks V/L UND
No 17 week  EOT V/L
EOT Post 4 weeks UND.

Offline BillT

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #22 on: November 09, 2015, 09:14:04 am »
Cal,
     Going down on the Titanic wouldn't less scary than dealing with a woman with riba rage. :)
« Last Edit: November 09, 2015, 09:15:35 am by BillT »
Logged
Contracted 1973 Military
Diagnosed 1980
Pegintron treatment 2004 unsucessful
Genotype 1b
FibroScan 10 (F2)
Start Viekira 10.17.2015

AST 40 ALT 69
VL 440k
10.31.2015/Week 2 Labs : AST 14/ALT 17
No VL done
10.14.2015/Week 4 labs : AST 14/ALT 14
VL UNDETECTED!!!
12.11.2015/Week 8 Labs : AST 12/ALT 13
No VL done
01.05.2016/EOT labs : AST 15/ALT 13
VL UNDETECTED!!!

12 WEEK SRV:UN-BLOODY DETECTABLE !!!!!!!!

24 WEEK SVR:UNDETECTABLE!!!! Thank You God.

Fibroscan 6Mo. Post Treatment 7.15.2016-5.3(F1)

Offline Cal

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #23 on: November 09, 2015, 05:21:14 pm »
Bill,
Hehe ;D you're lucky you're on the other side of the world 8) cal
Logged
HCV 30 years. Geno 1A.
Veikira Pak with ribas on Compassionate Access.
Brisbane. Australia. began 21.8.15.
17 weeks.  Previous non responder 2011.
V/L 9 million
2 week V/L 54
12 weeks V/L UND
No 17 week  EOT V/L
EOT Post 4 weeks UND.

Offline BillT

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #24 on: November 09, 2015, 05:37:03 pm »
Yes I am Cal.I hid the knives anyway just to be on the safe side. 8)
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Contracted 1973 Military
Diagnosed 1980
Pegintron treatment 2004 unsucessful
Genotype 1b
FibroScan 10 (F2)
Start Viekira 10.17.2015

AST 40 ALT 69
VL 440k
10.31.2015/Week 2 Labs : AST 14/ALT 17
No VL done
10.14.2015/Week 4 labs : AST 14/ALT 14
VL UNDETECTED!!!
12.11.2015/Week 8 Labs : AST 12/ALT 13
No VL done
01.05.2016/EOT labs : AST 15/ALT 13
VL UNDETECTED!!!

12 WEEK SRV:UN-BLOODY DETECTABLE !!!!!!!!

24 WEEK SVR:UNDETECTABLE!!!! Thank You God.

Fibroscan 6Mo. Post Treatment 7.15.2016-5.3(F1)

Offline Cal

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #25 on: November 09, 2015, 06:40:04 pm »
Bill,
You may have hidden the sharp knives but I still have my sharp tongue. Watch out! 8) 8) Cal
Logged
HCV 30 years. Geno 1A.
Veikira Pak with ribas on Compassionate Access.
Brisbane. Australia. began 21.8.15.
17 weeks.  Previous non responder 2011.
V/L 9 million
2 week V/L 54
12 weeks V/L UND
No 17 week  EOT V/L
EOT Post 4 weeks UND.

Offline JAF

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #26 on: November 15, 2015, 07:59:45 am »
Hey guys - just started day 4 of my 5th week of treatment.  I had my first labs done yesterday and should have results Tuesday or Wednesday.

No new sides but boy this riba rage is off the charts!  I wonder if it has any connection to the fact that I've always had an explosive personality. Before the ribas I had to be provoked, now stuff comes out of my mouth before my brain can complete the thought process.  Let's just say I haven't been playing well with others.

I had an appointment with my primary doctor on Friday and he upped my Xanax. I had to laugh because this is a doctor who is hesitant to hand out any medication. He said I was noticeably more irritable.  Ya think???

Anyway, hope everyone is doing well and I'll be back with results as soon as I have them.
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Female; 56; New York
Infected: mid 70's
Diagnosed: 2000
Treatment naive
Began Sovaldi + riba (1200 mgs) on 10/15/15
GT 2b
PRE-TREATMENT:
VL: 2,412,570
AST: 50
ALT:  52
Fibrospect index: 42

4 wk labs done 11-14. Waiting for results

Offline TexasC+

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #27 on: November 15, 2015, 08:46:55 am »
Jaf hope your lab work comes out amazing.
Riba anxiety and sides are the pits. In the end it is worth it.
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Genotype 3a
diagnosis date 4/29/15
treatment naive
viral load 6 million
unknown date of infection
Sovaldi and ribaviron  24 weeks started 6/1/15
End of treatment date 11/15/2015 VND last 2 labs
3 month follow up 2/22/16 NEGATIVE !! NOT DETECTED

Offline BillT

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #28 on: November 15, 2015, 09:09:14 am »
Good morning Jaf,
                          It looks like you,me,and Cal are all up for review in the next few days.I have a good feeling that we're all going to be just fine.I would have had my results but because they were closed on Veterans Day I couldn't get mine done in time for last week.Since you're having problems with the riba rage I'm going to have to hide Cal's sharpe tongue along with the knives. :)
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Contracted 1973 Military
Diagnosed 1980
Pegintron treatment 2004 unsucessful
Genotype 1b
FibroScan 10 (F2)
Start Viekira 10.17.2015

AST 40 ALT 69
VL 440k
10.31.2015/Week 2 Labs : AST 14/ALT 17
No VL done
10.14.2015/Week 4 labs : AST 14/ALT 14
VL UNDETECTED!!!
12.11.2015/Week 8 Labs : AST 12/ALT 13
No VL done
01.05.2016/EOT labs : AST 15/ALT 13
VL UNDETECTED!!!

12 WEEK SRV:UN-BLOODY DETECTABLE !!!!!!!!

24 WEEK SVR:UNDETECTABLE!!!! Thank You God.

Fibroscan 6Mo. Post Treatment 7.15.2016-5.3(F1)

Offline JAF

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #29 on: November 15, 2015, 11:07:48 am »
Hey TexasC - you're not kidding. Even a tough New York City girl like me is stunned by how enraged I get. I liked myself more when I was the happy, laid back me who could turn psycho only when I needed to. These days I never know who's showing up.

Bill - I was looking to see if you updated your signature. You started week 5 too, right?  Hope you're feeling ok. Me, you and Cal are going to kick some HepC butt this week. I'm in the middle of moving and my daughter just said this morning that she's glad I'll be home going through stuff and packing while she's at school and work this week. I guess they not only want me away from sharp objects, they want me hidden from society. In my calm moments I find it funny but in a rage I completely understand. 

Good luck everybody. 
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Female; 56; New York
Infected: mid 70's
Diagnosed: 2000
Treatment naive
Began Sovaldi + riba (1200 mgs) on 10/15/15
GT 2b
PRE-TREATMENT:
VL: 2,412,570
AST: 50
ALT:  52
Fibrospect index: 42

4 wk labs done 11-14. Waiting for results

Offline BillT

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #30 on: November 15, 2015, 05:58:28 pm »
Yeah there's 3 of us finding out this week how we're doing Jaf.I'm feeling ok but having a few sx today,headache,worn out,and just feeling like I took a minor beating.I'm 2 days into week 5 and this only makes the third time I've really felt bad so I'm doing great all things considered.Society and I have a understanding.I'm naturally cranky so they avoid me and I don't go looking for them. :) Let me know how you and Cali come out with the results and I'll post mine as soon and I have them.GL to us all and may we send a few more dragons on to become legends.
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Contracted 1973 Military
Diagnosed 1980
Pegintron treatment 2004 unsucessful
Genotype 1b
FibroScan 10 (F2)
Start Viekira 10.17.2015

AST 40 ALT 69
VL 440k
10.31.2015/Week 2 Labs : AST 14/ALT 17
No VL done
10.14.2015/Week 4 labs : AST 14/ALT 14
VL UNDETECTED!!!
12.11.2015/Week 8 Labs : AST 12/ALT 13
No VL done
01.05.2016/EOT labs : AST 15/ALT 13
VL UNDETECTED!!!

12 WEEK SRV:UN-BLOODY DETECTABLE !!!!!!!!

24 WEEK SVR:UNDETECTABLE!!!! Thank You God.

Fibroscan 6Mo. Post Treatment 7.15.2016-5.3(F1)

Offline Cal

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #31 on: November 15, 2015, 07:16:15 pm »
Oh Jaf,
Riba rage is incredible! You explained is very clearly, there's no second step, you are provoked you rage! No filters. I am getting my results in 2 days! Yikes! WIll post as soon as I get them. Good luck with yours. Cal 8)
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HCV 30 years. Geno 1A.
Veikira Pak with ribas on Compassionate Access.
Brisbane. Australia. began 21.8.15.
17 weeks.  Previous non responder 2011.
V/L 9 million
2 week V/L 54
12 weeks V/L UND
No 17 week  EOT V/L
EOT Post 4 weeks UND.

Offline Cal

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #32 on: November 15, 2015, 07:17:09 pm »
Hi Bill,
I'd give you a tongue lashing but I don't want to scar you! Good luck with your labs. Tension mounts.....Cal :)
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HCV 30 years. Geno 1A.
Veikira Pak with ribas on Compassionate Access.
Brisbane. Australia. began 21.8.15.
17 weeks.  Previous non responder 2011.
V/L 9 million
2 week V/L 54
12 weeks V/L UND
No 17 week  EOT V/L
EOT Post 4 weeks UND.

Offline JAF

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #33 on: November 24, 2015, 07:24:45 pm »
I did it ladies and gentlemen. Just got my 4 week lab results which I had done on 11-14 - undetectable!  ALT is 17 and AST is 19. Dr's assistant said he's still checking on the blood count and liver function but there are no red flags so he doesn't expect any problems. He just wanted me to have a happy thanksgiving and happy birthday. 

Lots to be thankful for this year!!!
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Female; 56; New York
Infected: mid 70's
Diagnosed: 2000
Treatment naive
Began Sovaldi + riba (1200 mgs) on 10/15/15
GT 2b
PRE-TREATMENT:
VL: 2,412,570
AST: 50
ALT:  52
Fibrospect index: 42

4 wk labs done 11-14. Waiting for results

Offline Bree

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #34 on: November 24, 2015, 07:28:27 pm »
Quote from: JAF on November 24, 2015, 07:24:45 pm
I did it ladies and gentlemen. Just got my 4 week lab results which I had done on 11-14 - undetectable!  ALT is 17 and AST is 19. Dr's assistant said he's still checking on the blood count and liver function but there are no red flags so he doesn't expect any problems. He just wanted me to have a happy thanksgiving and happy birthday. 

Lots to be thankful for this year!!!

That's awesome!!! Happy Thanksgiving and happy birthday!  Sounds like you have a very nice doctor!
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Dx 1997 Geno 1a
2002-2003 PEG Intron/riba (48 wks) respond/relapsed
Pre-Harvoni - Viral Load: 13.5 M - Log 7.1
Fibrosure Score F1-2  Pre-Treatment:  AST 73 / ALT 88

7/6/15 Started Harvoni (12 weeks)
10/5/15 HCV NOT DETECTED (One week post EOT)
11/9/15 NOT DETECTED!!! (6 wk post)
12/21/15 NOT DETECTED (12 wk post) 
3/14/16  NOT DETECTED (24 week post)AST 26 ALT 18
SVR ACHIEVED!!! 
CURED YES!!!

Offline JAF

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #35 on: November 24, 2015, 08:03:00 pm »
Thanks Bree. He really is a great guy. I see him on Dec. 7th so I'll know more, but this just made me so happy. Finally no detectable HepC after dealing with it for 35-40 years!

Wishing everyone a healthy and happy thanksgiving!
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Female; 56; New York
Infected: mid 70's
Diagnosed: 2000
Treatment naive
Began Sovaldi + riba (1200 mgs) on 10/15/15
GT 2b
PRE-TREATMENT:
VL: 2,412,570
AST: 50
ALT:  52
Fibrospect index: 42

4 wk labs done 11-14. Waiting for results

Offline Cal

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #36 on: November 25, 2015, 04:09:48 am »
Well done Jaf!
Bloody brilliant work! Cal 8)
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HCV 30 years. Geno 1A.
Veikira Pak with ribas on Compassionate Access.
Brisbane. Australia. began 21.8.15.
17 weeks.  Previous non responder 2011.
V/L 9 million
2 week V/L 54
12 weeks V/L UND
No 17 week  EOT V/L
EOT Post 4 weeks UND.

Offline BillT

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #37 on: November 25, 2015, 06:33:50 am »
Congratulations Jaf.Now you can relax and just think about getting to EOT.It's a great feeling getting the news.We've had a great 2 weeks with a lot of people turning dragons into legends.Happy Thanksgiving.
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Contracted 1973 Military
Diagnosed 1980
Pegintron treatment 2004 unsucessful
Genotype 1b
FibroScan 10 (F2)
Start Viekira 10.17.2015

AST 40 ALT 69
VL 440k
10.31.2015/Week 2 Labs : AST 14/ALT 17
No VL done
10.14.2015/Week 4 labs : AST 14/ALT 14
VL UNDETECTED!!!
12.11.2015/Week 8 Labs : AST 12/ALT 13
No VL done
01.05.2016/EOT labs : AST 15/ALT 13
VL UNDETECTED!!!

12 WEEK SRV:UN-BLOODY DETECTABLE !!!!!!!!

24 WEEK SVR:UNDETECTABLE!!!! Thank You God.

Fibroscan 6Mo. Post Treatment 7.15.2016-5.3(F1)

Offline Philadelphia

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #38 on: November 25, 2015, 08:00:52 am »
Now there's something to be thankful for! Congratulations.
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CURED SVR24  Class of 2015
Wk 12 post EOT 30.11.15: ALT 14 AST 22 GGT 22 VL UND
Week 19 07.08.15: ALT 17 AST 23 GGT 25
Week 12 18.06.15: ALT 21 AST 23 GGT 28
Week 8 25.05.15: ALT 23 AST 27 GGT 30 VL UND
Week 4 20.04.14: ALT 30 AST 36 VL 40
Treatment start 23.03.15: ALT 137 AST 185 VL 342,600
Cirrhosis Child-Pugh A, Genotype 1a - Viekira Pak + riba 24 weeks
Total failure interferon/ribavirin/boceprovir Mar 2013
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Offline Madelief

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Re: Pre-tx labs in hand. Week 4 labs scheduled for 11-12
« Reply #39 on: November 25, 2015, 02:00:23 pm »
Good and happy news  :)
Congratulations!!!!!!
Madelief
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start Harvoni 11-02-2015 (november)
Bloodtest 11-09-2015 alt 45 (before treatment 145)
8 weeks treatment
F1
Bloodworks 11-23-2015
HCV not detectable!!!
Rest of the numers in a normal range : ))))
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