Undetectable & Farewell

[HealingHearts]

The day has finally come and my test results are in and I am officially undetectable. I had no side effects on Harvoni and I believe it will go down in history as a miracle drug. I am absolutely thrilled as this news gives me a long awaited, happy ending to my story. However, my victory is bittersweet as there are so many that lost their battle waiting for a cure. There are also those still unable to get approved for Harvoni by their medical insurance. With the advent of the new medications coming out this year, there’s no doubt in my mind that eventually everyone will be getting access to the new drugs, so hang in there.

Having this forum has truly been a gift and I want to give a “BIG” thank you to all the moderators for your infinite wisdom and working tirelessly in providing us a soft place to fall. This includes all my hep brothers and sisters that posted and gave me hope, encouragement and comfort during my healing.

That said, it is time for me to say goodbye as I will be leaving this site to get back to work full time on my manuscript. My book is a tribute to all of my fellow heppers including those afflicted with autoimmune disease. My story is about my journey to wellness fighting hep c during eight weeks of treatment on Harvoni. I also chronicled my success in reversing lupus and rheumatoid arthritis while on the ****** Therapy. It’s my hope that my book will generate the global awareness that we so rightfully deserve.

It’s my new passion to help others understand that conventional medicine can work in tandem with alternative healing therapies. Thanks to the new medicines we no longer have to feel the shame and stigma of this disease. After decades of suffering in silence, we can finally come out of the closet and proudly announce we slayed the dragon. In the coming years, millions around the globe will be cured and hepatitis c will become a thing of the past, just like polio and tuberculosis.

It is time to start living my life again and getting back to my purpose – sharing, inspiring and helping others achieve their goals in becoming well. It’s going to be a great year and I wish everyone the very best on their continued journeys to good health.

Blessings,
Pam

[flyinlynn]

Congrats on your 5 week UND result!

Hoping you make SVR after you complete treatment.

Best to you
Lynn

[usarmymr_c]

big congrats to another dragon slayer. You stayed the course girl, now you reap the results. As I posted earlier today, looks like I got approved for the 12 wk treatment. I'm a veteran, there are plenty of us out there waiting...waiting. I hope they have as much luck as me.  I will be posting occasionaly, and hope I have no side effects like you.

[Ekkiemom]

Wishing you the best life possible, good luck with the book
Peace
Deb

[patra_]

Hey, AMama:  Getting very close!  I beleive you will make the SVR.

Praying for you and SVR -- and for everyone else and SVR!!!

Pat

[AugustineMama]

My 12week EOT labs are Saturday, fingers crossed for us all.

[burned74]

Congratulations!! Today is a great day for me as well.

I started Harvoni first week December and got blood drawn Jan 9. I also received word today that I am UND for HepC. I'm on 12 week schedule but I am thinking that if I am UND at week 4 its working and I will also achieve SVR.

[patra_]

Then congratulations on you are, officially, UNDETECTED!!

Please don't say goodbye yet.  We will be waiting wait to hear your EOT Lab results, and , then, especially, your Week 12  End of Treatment!!

Sounds like you are right on track.  Harvoni has great results, so far.

Yes, by all means, work on your manuscript, fulltime, but take a minute, to check in with us from time to time, so we know where you are in this battle.

Plus, at Week 12 EOT, please come post your results on nan535's SVR or Relapse thread.

Good luck on your book!

Pat

[HealingHearts]

I'm in week 5 of Harvoni with 3 weeks left to go.

Blessings,
Pam

[cakes8267]

Wow, this story gave me goose bumps.  I totally understand the long plan of dealing with this disease and all the trials of unsuccessful treatments,  trying to maintain a normal life (personal and professional) and hiding the dreaded virus.  
I have 9 days left of Harvoni.  I went to the specialist yesterday and had a fibroscan to verify my treatment of 12 wks.  The test showed no or very little cirrhosis.  
So my treatment of Harvoni is 12 wks.  He informed me that studies have shown that my liver would not benefit a 6 month treatment, doesn't do me any better to go longer than the 12 wk treatment.  
He said finish the 12 wks of Harvoni, relax and we will see you in 3 months.  
fingers crossed.
32 years later, I deserve a break.  
Cakes.

[Livelife777]

Pam thanks for the well wishes.
Good Luck on your journey and Congrats on you new found health.
.....Kim

[patra_]

Pam:

Are you saying that you have reached Undetected, or that you have reached Week 12 End of Treatment SVR?  So exciting, whichever, but let us know, please?  

Congratulations!!

Pat