I relapsed on SOVALDI and Ribavirin

[billewingad]

I have Hep-C G2.
Started SOVALDI and Ribavirin 12 week treatment Dec 23, 2013 (viral load at 2.5 million),
within 4 weeks into treatment my Hep C virus was undetectable.
12 weeks end of treatment my Hep C virus was undetectable.
4 weeks after treatment my Hep C virus was undetected.
12 weeks after of treatment my Hep C virus was detected at 83,000 viral load. It relapsed.

What are my chances of a cure now?

[Mmorgan854]

Absolutely.  I'm thankful for all the knowledge I've learned here, an especially the fact that if your at an ideal B.M.I. Your chances of achieving SVR are much greater. THANKS. Mary

[billewingad]

Let's try to stay positive and constructive fokes. Hep C is indeed cureable and we will all get there.

[Mmorgan854]

Ya think? Also having Hep-C is a strong risk factor for increased liver damage over long term.  Right now, I'm battling one thing at a time.  Obesity does not affect just the liver but every organ in your body. Thanks for the input

[scottie24]

Excess weight is a strong risk factor for increased liver damage over the long term.

[Mmorgan854]

I'm real sorry to hear about your relapse. I am encouraged from reading this feed because I was told nothing would be available for GT2 in the near future..  I'm 5'7" an about 190-200 lb. I am concerned about reaching SVR with my size.  I soo wanted to extend treatment but... With the price, the insurance would not do it, I'm sure. My G.I. Dr. Doesn't seem concerned when I asked.  So I'll just have to wait.  Do you know if you'll be eligible for another treatment (. GT2 ). Again, sorry, an keep the faith.  Take care. Mary

[dragonars]

Tx was 24 weeks peg/rib und 8 weeks. Stayed und relasped at 6 month blood test. 12 weeks sovaldi/rib und all through tx. Relaspe 12 week bliid work. 1200  mg rib. 2 600mg. pills a day.