SVR ONE YEAR- Please sign in

[sanddollar]

Got the results back today from the one year HCV RNA and it says negative !!!!
alt 28  ast 33
I had only lasted 21 weeks on tx but thats all it took for me to slay that dragon.
Still haven't turned the corner on the health thing but I feel like I'm making some progress
with this new diet I'm on.
Keep the faith
Mark

[emkins1]

I've been clear for over a year post treatment after a full year on Infergen--that's 52 weeks, none of that 48 weeks stuff.  And for that matter, what's the deal with measuring time entirely in weeks anyway?  What happened to months and years?  Did the medical community misplace the weeks-to-months-to years conversion chart?

Em

[negative1]

I've been svr for 2 1/2 years....and counting!
Earl

[19Dragon52]

(((Emkins)))

1 Year SVR!  That's Great!  I have to make the appt. for my 1 year V/L (post-tx) anytime now that I am home from vacation.  My 6 month post-tx test gave me an *Undetectable* and I am sure praying this next one does too.  Well, I know you are relieved.

(((Earl)))

Good For You, too!  2 1/2 years...that's a pretty good stretch.

Lots of Love.....

[porkchop]

hey there em 
that is fantastic news
"emikins the dragon slayer"

P.

[luv2sleep]

4 yrs of SVR

pre TX---300,000 starting viral load
1b
ALT yo-yo between 75-150
liver status--pathologist did not stage, only reported biopsy findings
med---pegintron 150 /1200 riba --48 wks
first VL test @ 6mon was RNA <undetectable>
benefical extras--a quiet "leave me alone room"
                        a girlfriend who had completed TX for coaching and support ( did not last)
                        work to feel in control, and take the mind off it
                        xanax, xanax, xanax, and  its family!
                        A good gastro (who I really valued after the fact)
                        that God sent song bird outside that lifted my spirits every morning 
side effects--------numerous and varied @ different intervals   

        In a nut shell ,

                          luv2sleep
                     

[emkins1]

Dear Luv2,

And what a wonderful nutshell it is!  I, too, appreciated privacy.  I did a year of treatment living alone, and I must say, I grooved on the silence!

Em

[kentucky]

1 year. svr.

genotype 3A, cirrhosis.
43 weeks on tx. at low doses. sometimes skipping shots.
but i made it.

[willy]

Rock on!!  You did it!!  You've come so far in a few years.  Now you will have your whole life ahead of you without the fear of HCV and cirrhosis ahead of you.  I hope you start seeing some regeneration.  I think you will.

best,
willy

[MissyMouse]

This is just awesome.  I'm going to grow up to be like all of  ya'll!

Mouse

[rayc2001]

Awesome!!!  I think of each and every one of you as trailblazers, stomping ahead and making the path a little easier for those behind you to follow.  Congratulations!!!


Ray

[Squeaker1]

If you count my 6 mos. in to tx, I am a survior for 2 yrs. 2 mos.  Whooooopie.....   I don't even think about going in to get checked again after the first of the year.  I just know that it will still be UNDETECTABLE....   Yes, I am a happy old bag.

Hugs, Squeaker

[19Dragon52]

(((Hi All)))

Results are in:  14th months after 48 weeks of .5ml weekly of Peg-Intron & 1200mgs daily of Ribavirin TX finds me still "UNDETECTABLE."  Doctor will test me again in another 6 months.  *1a...grade 2...stage 2*

Gratefully Humble.....

[KatNyerHAT]

{{{Joyce}}}}

That is INCREDIBLE news!!!!!   Now, I pray you have the strength to bring hubby back to good health.  Rock on!!!!

Big hugs and congrats to all who have attained SVR.... Like Missy, hopefully, someday for me, too..

Kat

[MissyMouse]

Yipee Joycie!  I know you were worried about this one.  Congratulations!  Must feel great to sign in on this page!

Mouse