6 months PCR

[quak]

Hey gang -- remember me!  I haven't been writing much but I have been lurking around.  Things have changed a bit -- what's with all these icons and advertising.  

Anyway, I just wanted to share with all my pals that I got my 6 months results:  HCV RNA, QN, PCR <1.70
                 HCV RNA IU/mL <50

So this means that I'm cleared post 6 months.  HURRAY

I'm 1a bx grade 1 did 1 year of pegasys/rebetrol and cleared at 12 weeks 24 weeks and now post 6 months still clear.  

This was my favorite place to come and share and listen to all of you.  God bless you guys and please hang in there -- it will get better.

Lots of love, Lori

[lizzee]

HI LORI!!!
I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE U SVR...OH WHAT FANTASTIC NEWS...
U BE WELL ALWAYS,
LIZE   :O)

[Eyedeas]

Just a reminder that the meds we do dont react well to too much sunshine.  We can burn easier and have reactions to the sun in some cases.  With warmer weather coming upon us I just thought I'd remind everyone to use a heavy SPF sunblock and wear a hat.

Kim

[honey1616]

Hi...Gee  I hope this won't be all just a pipe dream!  I also share your concerns for the end of the road.  I guess as more and more people that are post keep coming back and telling its ok,,,then maybe that will be more of a reassurance for us.  Yeah Its really pretty here also but haven't actually been in sun yet for a very long time.  I'm kinda worried with the meds what it might do but sounds like its not having even bad effects on you!!  Take care as you cross the finish line...Lucky!!  Happy Easter!!

[berlynn]

Hi friends thanks for listening....I tried to help tra last night..I couldn't believe what a pain the redipen is. Tra is my friend who's doc mailed her her perscription and said ..."hey...I'll see ya in 6 mos" ...he didn't even have her do a psyc eval...which is really crazy cause she is already on ad's for other probs. She is going to my doc next week and hopefully he will switch her to the pegasys. Actually...does anyone know if you can switch from one to the other (as in scherring to roche or visa versa) after you have started?? Or is the peg the best tx for 2's??? Or if one is better than the other for specific geno types? If she can't switch to the pegasys...I think she will ask for the the old mix with 2 needles stuff. Which is still easier than the redipen.

Anyway....I hope everyone has a happy Easter....bunny day!!!! I'm still hang'n in there....only 4 weeks left....so I'm getting there. Still wanna hang out in my room as much as my family will let me. Thought I'd get some fresh air the other day and went out to sit by the pool and get some sun...well I took a little nap...and now I have a lobster back...OUCH...LOL... the worse part is I can't reach most of it to put some soothing lotion on....OWWWW. The weather here is beautiful now...mid 70's to 80's and everything is blooming.....I really hope and pray that when this is over....things will be better....gosh to be able to think straight again.....and to have the energy to enjoy the good things in my life...my family...my friends.....and no more pain. But since I am 46..maybe that's a pipedream. Take care all, kim

[RUNNINGWOLF]

AND SVR?

[audreywald]

Could your friend get the shot  again? Or could she find someone to "shoot her up" (sorry for the phrase)

My husband always did mine. I figured it was enough to just have to take it. No one should have to stop because the method of injecting is a pain in the butt. Does she live near you? Could you maybe help her?

I hope you are doing ok.

[new-sojourn]

I cl'ed @ 18 days.  My doc tests way early.  For some, like me 2b, the meds work w/in 2 wks.  It certainly makes the next 22wks pass quickly.

[giddyup]

Wow! That's great news Lori. Congratulations!

[RUNNINGWOLF]

WHAT IS PCR?

[eyehavegr8life]

This is "Great News" indeed! I too am a geno 1 I'm only at the begining of this journey...still waiting for a biopsy and then on to treatment! I found out about having HepC in Dec and have battled the HMO since then! It's very incouraging to read about geno 1s achieving SVR!  The cards are kinda stacked against us so, this news is the greatest to hear and gives us all HOPE!!
Positive thoughts your way, Annette

[madbyron]

Congratulations, Lori. That's the kind of good news that makes me realize why I come here. Best wishes and continued good health.

[Eyedeas]

Hi Kim, Sorry no one here has been able to help so far.  Seems its more important to fight with each other and call each other names.  I'm doing Pegasys, but not the pens.  If you don't get a reply here soon, try the roche pegassist site (not sure of spelling)  as they have an assist program where they'll answer questions.  So does SP.  Otherwise I'd stop in your docs with last weeks, and have them show you, or make an appointment to have them help do next weeks.  Tracer, hang around.  Thhis disfunctional family will get it together before long!

Kim

[berlynn]

Is anybody out there....I know  that probably sounds really weird but I am having a slumber part (kids and husband gone til tomorrow..LOL)...here with my friend Tracer who is a 2b, she has posted here a few times but didn't get much in a way of response it seems that there were too many other things happening here. She has alot of questions and one is that she is afraid of whether life after TX is really going to be any better. She just started TX 6 weeks ago and was given the peg-intron. The first 4 weeks she did the mix and inject. And then she got the new dial a pen. I am sorry but I think this thing is a pain...its way more work and she is having problems with the STUPID dial a thingy (load)sorry..hahaha...tooo girls  get together an we are either laughing or analizing...anyway...I don't think she is getting the right dose. Maybe only half. When you ial it...It shoots out the extra...so it is gone. Ok...It's late here..so I'm rambling....is there anyone out there wh ocan take the time to help us out. I don't want Tracer to stop Tx cause she is scared to give herself this shot.

Thanks in advance, kim

[cindee]

Hi "family", just in case I'm not on here in time to wish you all a Happy Easter.......well.......HAPPY EASTER TO EACH AND EVERYONE!!!!! I hope the Easter Bunny is good to you! But not to get lost in the meaning of Easter....HE IS RISEN!!!!!! Love, Cindee   Peace and Prayers to all.

[cindee]

Lori!!!!! HIP HIP HORAYYYYYYYYYYY !!!!!!! way to go! I know you are on cloud 9 and you should be!!!!!!!!!!! Love ya, Cindee

mikesimon, I haven't seen you in a while....and I have missed your wonderful in-put. Glad to see you again, Luv ya, Cindee

[hepcbilly]

So encouraging!! Thanks for sharing Hope!

[bunkywoo]

Lori,

I am sooooo HAPPY for you!!! I'm another SVR lurker. So glad to see us "oldies" posting our SVR reports - very encouraging to those in tx and those debating whether to do tx.

Keep enjoying your health and none of the worries that went along with this battle.

Laurie

[raheem]

Great news.  It gives us all a boost!

[Indiana]

WAHOOOOOO!!!!!!! ATTA GIRL!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!! THIS WAS THE BIGGIE!!
I am Soooo happy for you Lori.
I will get out and tip some BUNNIES in your honor!! (can bunnies be tipped?) If I can't get them the it's "cow Time" tonite then.
Congratulations baby.............

[Galen]

Hey Lori!!  That is wonderful news.  Quite the winner's circle we are getting around here.  Seems like 1a's are a little more rare around here than b's, but maybe that is my imagination.  Anyway, I know what a great weight you've had lifted from your back and that it makes the fight all worth while.  Kudos!!!!

[MajNeni]

Hello, Lori!
Welcome back with such wonderful news.  I'm 11-weeks post, in one of those waiting phases.  It's great you made it with all four kids intact...

To All my Friends here,
HAPPY EASTER, PASSOVER, and all the other holidays coming together.
Maj Neni

[tina b]

Hey Guy,
The hunters didn't have any luck this round, maybe next year. Hubby is doing "fairly well" according to doc. Still waiting for 8 week PCR test results, it has been 2 weeks since they drew the blood for it....it is the only thing not back, all the labs were okay I think, alt/ast were 50/56, a little high, but not bad. He does 10/48 in a few minutes....he seems to handle them fairly well. Hope all is well with you and yours, Have a Hoppy Easter!
Tina


Scott,
I have been lurking and reading all the posts. It is very refreshing to see someone take control of their own medical condition, it is rare indeed and you are to be commended for it! So, I commend you! You are one tough cookie....60 weeks, WOW! Your wife is great, I have read her posts and tell her for me that I am with her 100% and I understand completely.
Tina


GOD

[OkieJim]

Wonderful news!! SVR is now in your pocket. Continue on a healthy life and enjoy every bit you can.

Love, Peace and Happiness

[MichaelT]

Great news! congratulations! And thanks for sharing your joy. -Michael