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Offline Redhead

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New here, diagnosed today. Hello
« on: August 09, 2016, 01:42:31 am »
Hi everyone. I found out today that I have hep c genotype 3. I was trying to get out of an abusive relationship. Had obtained a protection order. Was outside on break when the ex ran up to me and stabbed me with a dirty needle. Was terrified to get tested but needed to know after living with the anxiety these past few years. I have genotype 3. He did as well. Luckily no hiv. I have done some research. I will have questions
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Offline Lynn K

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Re: New here, diagnosed today. Hello
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2016, 02:52:51 am »
Hello and welcome,

So sorry to hear of your situation and glad you were able to find the courage to get out.

Ask away we will do our best to help!
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Genotype 1a
1978 contracted, 1990 Dx
1995 Intron A failed
2001 Interferon Riba null response
2003 Pegintron Riba trial med null response
2008 F4 Cirrhosis Bx
2014 12 week Sov/Oly relapse
10/14 fibroscan 27 PLT 96
2014 24 weeks Harvoni 15 weeks Riba
5/4/15 EOT not detected, ALT 21, AST 20
4 week post not detected, ALT 26, AST 28
12 week post NOT DETECTED (07/27/15)
ALT 29, AST 27 PLT 92
24 week post NOT DETECTED! (10/19/15)
44 weeks (3/11/16)  fibroscan 33, PLT 111, HCV NOT DETECTED!
I AM FREE!

Offline Mugwump

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Re: New here, diagnosed today. Hello
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2016, 06:14:46 am »
Epclusa seems to have the best results in treating GT3. 97% in clinical trials. Seems that this new combo drug is going to become the standard treatment and replace Harvoni for all types.

Gilead is selling it at 890 bucks a pill this time around so the insurance companies will most likely approve it quicker and with less hassle than getting treatment with Harvoni.

I hope you get treatment asap as it seems the type 3 progresses to fibrosis faster than type one or two.

All the best getting treated and cured.

Eric
 
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Offline JimmyK

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Re: New here, diagnosed today. Hello
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2016, 11:09:24 am »
Greetings,

I cannot imagine such a fiendish way of purposely harming another. I maintain the position that part of our struggle to defeat this Dragon is to be responsible when dealing with others that could potentially come in contact with us in a manner that could be infectious.

That said, at least if this had to happen to you, it did at a time when treatment options are incredible.
Stay with us and we will walk this path together towards the cure. Lot's of informed people here not to mention, caring.

JimmyK
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Gen 1a HCV PCR Q 3880000, ALT 94 AST 58, F2
Tx 1 Viek/Rib x 12 SOT 10/15/15 Breakthrough_Treatment Stopped 12/29/15

Tx 2 Harvoni x 12, SOT 04/15/16, EOT 07/07/16, UND week 4 and 12. EOT + 4 Weeks 08/04/16 will repeat HCV RNA to determine status due to NS5A and NS3 findings at EOT TX1 12/29/15. (M28T and Q80K,D168Y)
Considered an "interesting" case. Update EOT + 4 Weeks HCV RNA came back UND. On to 09/29/16 for SVR 12.

Offline Myfly73

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Re: New here, diagnosed today. Hello
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2016, 05:55:12 pm »
Hi Redhead, keep your chin-up. I am in my 9th week taking harvoni. I am geno 1a. Week 4 was undetectable. So far so good. As far as that past relTionship. Don't Look Back. Move On. I feel your pain. Now go on to the next level in your life. Read the poem God's Design by Helen Steiner Rice. It is very uplifting
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Offline JimmyK

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Re: New here, diagnosed today. Hello
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2016, 05:59:26 pm »
Quote from: Myfly73 on August 10, 2016, 05:55:12 pm
Hi Redhead, keep your chin-up. I am in my 9th week taking harvoni. I am geno 1a. Week 4 was undetectable. So far so good. As far as that past relTionship. Don't Look Back. Move On. I feel your pain. Now go on to the next level in your life. Read the poem God's Design by Helen Steiner Rice. It is very uplifting

Hiya Fly,

May God richly Bless and Keep you. I assume you have 3 weeks left of Harvoni? Incredible DAA and we have been blessed to live today.

JimmyK
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Gen 1a HCV PCR Q 3880000, ALT 94 AST 58, F2
Tx 1 Viek/Rib x 12 SOT 10/15/15 Breakthrough_Treatment Stopped 12/29/15

Tx 2 Harvoni x 12, SOT 04/15/16, EOT 07/07/16, UND week 4 and 12. EOT + 4 Weeks 08/04/16 will repeat HCV RNA to determine status due to NS5A and NS3 findings at EOT TX1 12/29/15. (M28T and Q80K,D168Y)
Considered an "interesting" case. Update EOT + 4 Weeks HCV RNA came back UND. On to 09/29/16 for SVR 12.

Offline its time

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Re: New here, diagnosed today. Hello
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2016, 08:07:13 pm »
horrible what has happened to you.... so sorry ...
although it has been said already and you will hear it lots...   your in a good place with great people and here to help you thru every step of the way.... your not alone ...


1 day at a time  1 step closer to EOT
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4.16.16  VL 1.7 million  AST 62   ALT 80  RBC  4.84
HBG  15.4
GENO TYPE 1A
7.9.16   Viekira + Riba 12 WKS (EOT 9.30.16)
7.23.16  2 wk lab
     VL  20    AST  20   ALT  16   RBC 4.05   HBG 12.6
8.6.16  4 WK LAB
     VL UNDETECTED  AST 14   ALT 14   RBC 3.98
HBG 12.4
9.3.16   8 wk lab
     VL UNDETECTED  AST 14   ALT 10    RBC 3.74
HBG  11.9
10.8.16  12 WK EOT
    VL  UNDETECTED  AST 16   ALT  12   RBC  3.76
HBG  12.0
END DECEMBER GO FOR 12 WK BLDWK
1/5 2017 HEP C FREE.. CURED :)

Offline Redhead

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Re: New here, diagnosed today. Hello
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2016, 11:17:52 am »
Thank you all. I just figured out how to reply LOL! August 25, my doctor said she ordered Epclusa. I haven't heard anything. Right now, my platelets are high, and my alt is 187 and ast 177. platelets are 263. everything else is normal except fatty liver. My doc said I don't have cirrhosis. Just got my boyfriend and daughter tested, they are all clear. YAY! Just have to work on getting me cured now. I really have no symptoms except some joint pain and fatigue and a weird headache once in awhile. I have gained weight around my stomach and am working on that. I have had to cut out Chocolate and let me tell you what, it's not funny!  ;D BUt I am trying to eat right but give myself a break on Saturdays to have some sugar. I've lost 7 pounds in the past couple of weeks. Anyway, it's really nice having some place to come to and meet new friends.
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Offline Lynn K

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Re: New here, diagnosed today. Hello
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2016, 11:51:00 am »
Fortunately it takes decades in most cases for hep c to cause liver damage. I have seen a stat of like 20% of patients will develop cirrhosis over 20 years time. I had hep c for 30 years before it turned into cirrhosis.

Fortunately today with the new meds for those like you recently infected they will never have to have that happen.

Good luck on treatment
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Genotype 1a
1978 contracted, 1990 Dx
1995 Intron A failed
2001 Interferon Riba null response
2003 Pegintron Riba trial med null response
2008 F4 Cirrhosis Bx
2014 12 week Sov/Oly relapse
10/14 fibroscan 27 PLT 96
2014 24 weeks Harvoni 15 weeks Riba
5/4/15 EOT not detected, ALT 21, AST 20
4 week post not detected, ALT 26, AST 28
12 week post NOT DETECTED (07/27/15)
ALT 29, AST 27 PLT 92
24 week post NOT DETECTED! (10/19/15)
44 weeks (3/11/16)  fibroscan 33, PLT 111, HCV NOT DETECTED!
I AM FREE!
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