I've Relapsed

[Johnare]

After 48 weeks of treatment.

Und since week 12. Stopped treatment 6wks ago. Und at that time. Gen. 1a

Just got off the phone with MA regarding 30 day RNA test and my viral load is at 32,000.

Havent spoken to the GI yet. He will call tomorrow or Thurs.

I've already made an appointment with a Hepatologist for Dec. 18.

I'm so down and depressed right now. I'm just sitting here in shock.

J.

[meakea]

I am so sorry!  The reaction I get to see those dreaded words "I've relapsed" is like a swift kick in the gut so I can only imagine what it feels like to actually have the words used about one's self.  

You have a great attitude about getting another appt with a Hep...good for you!!

[can-do-man]

Yeah it would be to late to restart your last tx. Hey being only a stage 1 and doing 48 weeks of tx had to do your liver some good. So not all is lost. Seeing a Hepatologist is a good ideal.

[Johnare]

I haven't spoken to the GI directly, but I'm also pondering the possibility of re-starting Tx ASAP for another 24 wks. I'm wondering if it's too late to do that. I took my last shot on 10/11.

[Johnare]

Thanks for the kind support. I'm kinda feeling like I did when I first found out I had HVC and what the Tx involved.

I was treated by a GI  whom I was very disappointed with and almost changed to another Dr. several times during Tx. He won't be part of my team next time around.

I'll wait to see what the Hepatologist has to say before I make any decisions. I'm thinking for now that I will just wait until the new drugs are available in 2-3 years. My liver damage was only at stage 1 a year ago and I figure I wouldn't be able to start re-Tx for a year, and that would be for 72wks. So why not just wait a little longer.

J.

[copyman]

I'm truely sorry for this set back but this fight isn't over! you had this piece of $hit dragon dead at one point and you will again. I like the idea of re-treating with one of the new drugs in trials. First do a PCR re-test to see if maybe it was wrong, contaminated, etc. If not regroup and if minimal liver damage wait for new drugs in a few years or try and get into a trial sooner. Best of luck

[charm27]

@#$%&!!!!!!!!!!!!  good new is you are a responder....I know what a jolt in the heart this is.
You will come thru this !

Im sorry- DANG!
Unfortunately this is all a realization  for all of us.
And it sux!

Charm