A Little Encouragement

[kconn14]

Just thougt I'd post that after 18 weeks of Tx I am SVR! I'm 65 with geno type 1b and started with a vl of over 10,000,000. Stage 3 bridging cirrhosis.
I think it's important that those of us who are successful share so everyone doesn't get totally overwhelmed with all the bad things that can happen, like I was when I first started looking. Yes, bad things can happen, but so can good things and being a glass 1/2 full kinda gal I wanted to add this post for some balance.
I hope you can find this helpful on your journey.

Karen

[kconn14]

Whatever they called it, perhaps UND, there is no evidence of the virus at 18 weeks of Tx. I will continue the Tx for the prescribed amount of time just to be sure.
I really wanted to do this naturally, but because I was stage 3 bridging cirrhosis and 65, didn't feel I could affortd to wait and see.
I'm now glad I am doing the Tx because to get good news is so important when you've been diagnosed with the HepC. I'm also very lucky, I don't seem to have any severe side effects, mostly fatigue, but I work full time and have my own seasonal business that I run and manage to get everything done.
I also read that there have been studies that show people who have cleared the virus by the 24th week have about a 99% chance of being SVR the rest of their lives. More good news!
Thank you all for your responses and I'm only too happy to help in any way I can.

kconn14

[jdwithhcv]

Wonderful news!  I hope you continue to have great success with your treatment.  I was so pleased to read your post - its nice to hear good news.

Lately there has been a lot of discussion on this forum about reasons NOT to treat.  I think sometimes people lose sight of the fact that many of us have had great success on SOC and as a result we have a new lease on life.

Congratulations!

[Marcia2202]

I'm rooting for you. Congrats on still being undetected!!!

[Trinity4]

Time frame puts kconn14 at or around 18 wks of tx.  She was told by her hepatologist she was a rapid responder so let's hope 30 more weeks of tx left and big SVR after that.

I'm pulling for you!!

Trinity

[justme53]

I'm 'reading" UND at 18 weeks, not SVR or RVR. Is this correct? If so, are you thinking of extending tx? It's always good to get that UND especially those of us in the harder to treat category. Best wishes to you and an SVR in the future.

Pam

[tashka]

If you are RVR, this is a great predictor of successful treatment and SVR in the future. Best of luck to you.