JmJm530 -- From Stage 3-4 to Normal -- Six Years Post TX

[jmjm530]

Just got my six year post tx, and it was 4.5kPa. Apparently, that’s pretty good and normal (stage 0-1) as the tech said it was lower than his scan--  and he’s never had any sort of liver disease!

My previous scans were in 2005, mid treatment (9.5 kPa) and in 2006, six months post tx (8 kPa). These correspond with stages (2-3), and early stage 2, respectively -- at least according to the correlations at the time of the initial Fibroscan trials.

Pre-Treatment I was staged at either 3-4 or 2-3 (depending on who read the slides) via liver biopsy.

It’s funny, because I almost passed on the Fibroscan, as it’s been so many years since SVR, and regardless of results, there wasn’t really anything I could (or would want to) do. Thankfully, the results were good. Just wish the rest of me was that normal. LOL.

A little hazy background, as it’s been awhile, and I couldn’t locate my exact notes:

Stated tx in early 2005. Double Dosed Peg for ther first 4? or so weeks, on high dose Ribavirin strategy that ended me in the ER within a few weeks of starting tx. After a few days off ribavirin, I then again continued on high dose ribavirin (with Procrit) for the duration of my 60 week treatment. Tons of sfx. It was not a pleasant experience.

I had a two log drop within a week or two (viral load was tested weekly) and UND within 4-6 week, can’t remember. In any event, it was considered an RVR. I was still told to tx for 60 weeks, based on both age – over 50 – and advanced fibrosis, as my only biopsy reading at that time was stage 3-4.

As those who have read some of my posts, I had very mixed feelings about tx for those with little or no liver damage – but that said, it certainly appears that tx can reverse fibrosis/cirrhosis, not only based on what I’ve read, but also on my own scan results.

To any of my old friends still here, you’re always in my heart, and I hope the very best for each and every one of you.

-- Jim

[jmjm530]

1offtheclub22: OH, Congrats on your last shot!  I have a good feeling about seeing that SVR post in 6 months from you!
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My last shot was six years ago :) SVR for five and a half years, or as my doc says "cured".

-- Jim

[burned74]

Great News, Jim, and Thanks for posting.
Thanks for still thinking of us heppers. I really appreciate all the great info you put up on this forum over the years.

[alb572]

Congrats-excellent news!!! I remember reading your very useful posts when I was just diagnosed almost 2 years ago. It is great to see your liver recover like that---we only with the rest of the body would be able to do the same. Once again, congrats and good luck

[can-do-man]

Oh my its Jim... Glad to hear all is well

[pooh55811]

Congratulations!  Not only on your 5.5 years of SVR but also on the reversal of liver damage. That is really wonderful news. It is encouraging to hear of success stories.

[1oftheclub222]

Jm,
that part of my post  about the last shot was commenting on Orphanedhawks statement actually, sorry i jacked your thread a little, ha....but congrats on the 6 yrs of being HCV free as well as the reversal of liver damage!