Also sorry to read that you are having such a hard time. On a positive note, most --if not all-- of the symptoms you describe will disappear post tx.
Good luck!
Low baseline viral load and favorable results on the IL28B gene test would give you a good probability of SVR even with shortened tx.
Sorry to hear you’re struggling so much, but welcome to the discussion group.
Have you been tested for cryoglobulinemia yet? If the vasculitis is associated with cryo, there’s a pretty good chance it will resolve with successful HCV outcome.
The AASLD practice guidelines address abbreviated HCV therapy for genotype 1 patients with Rapid Viral Response; although I think it pretty much requires low baseline viral load (<400,000 IU/mL) for reasonable chances of success:
http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hep_c/images/hepatitisc.pdf
(Pgs 1343, 1344; see specifically ‘Utility of RVR in patients with genotype 1 infection)
Are you taking advantage of adjunctive meds to manage depression, red and white cell reductions, etc?
Good luck and take care-
-Bill