Guest guest Posted April 19, 2000 Report Share Posted April 19, 2000 In a message dated 4/19/00 10:56:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, msnblk@... writes: Yes I'm a brat also must be the 3a genotype LOL << The Big Sis also has 3a . . . and you're right. It's not common. Are you also a brat like my Big Sis is?? (I'd bet you couldn't be!!) (aka The Little Sis) LEST2001@... wrote: > > I have 3a It's not too common. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2000 Report Share Posted April 19, 2000 In a message dated 4/19/00 10:56:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, msnblk@... writes: Yes I'm a brat also must be the 3a genotype LOL << The Big Sis also has 3a . . . and you're right. It's not common. Are you also a brat like my Big Sis is?? (I'd bet you couldn't be!!) (aka The Little Sis) LEST2001@... wrote: > > I have 3a It's not too common. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2000 Report Share Posted April 19, 2000 In a message dated 4/19/00 10:56:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, msnblk@... writes: Yes I'm a brat also must be the 3a genotype LOL << The Big Sis also has 3a . . . and you're right. It's not common. Are you also a brat like my Big Sis is?? (I'd bet you couldn't be!!) (aka The Little Sis) LEST2001@... wrote: > > I have 3a It's not too common. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2000 Report Share Posted April 19, 2000 In a message dated 4/19/00 10:56:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, msnblk@... writes: Yes I'm a brat also must be the 3a genotype LOL << The Big Sis also has 3a . . . and you're right. It's not common. Are you also a brat like my Big Sis is?? (I'd bet you couldn't be!!) (aka The Little Sis) LEST2001@... wrote: > > I have 3a It's not too common. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2000 Report Share Posted August 14, 2000 My very good friend just told me that her husband has Hepc. She is looking to me for help, and I am going to pass on this list group. However, until that happens, she has asked me to tell her what I know about her husband's genotype--3a. Since I am a 1b, I do not know that much about 3a. I am hoping that someone would be able to tell me if this is an easier genotype to respond to treatment, etc. Thank you all for you help, I don't know what I would do without all your information. I am generally an observer to this list, but it is helping me tremendously. I am planning to start treatment in September. I got tired of waiting for the pegylated trials to start for naive patients. Again, thanks in advance for your information on 3a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2000 Report Share Posted August 14, 2000 In a message dated 08/14/2000 6:09:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Lorad8@... writes: << My very good friend just told me that her husband has Hepc. She is looking to me for help, and I am going to pass on this list group. However, until that happens, she has asked me to tell her what I know about her husband's genotype--3a. Since I am a 1b, I do not know that much about 3a. I am hoping that someone would be able to tell me if this is an easier genotype to respond to treatment, etc. >> I have genotype 3a and it is easier to kill the virus. Most patients only have to participate in 6 months of REBETRON therapy and the responders are over 50%. (Some numbers are even higher at 60%). Unfortunately, everyone is different and not all patients react the same because of too many differing factors that play a part in dealing with this virus. My doctor here in Arizona was so convinced that I would be virus free in 6 months that he began treatment and restarted treatment even after my blood count went way down. Tell your friend that her husband has a better chance at clearing the virus than most with Hep C genotype 1a, 1b, or 4a etc. Sharon Nicholson Hepatitis Education & Patient Coalition (H. E. P. C. in AZ) Executive Director <A HREF= " http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/hepatitis_abc " >Hepatitis A, B, C's - Editor</A> http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/hepatitis_abc Are you in ARIZONA? Then Join our e-group mailing list online! <A HREF= " ArizonaHepatitis C " >eGroups : ArizonaHepatitis C</A> ArizonaHepatitis C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2000 Report Share Posted August 14, 2000 In a message dated 08/14/2000 6:09:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Lorad8@... writes: << My very good friend just told me that her husband has Hepc. She is looking to me for help, and I am going to pass on this list group. However, until that happens, she has asked me to tell her what I know about her husband's genotype--3a. Since I am a 1b, I do not know that much about 3a. I am hoping that someone would be able to tell me if this is an easier genotype to respond to treatment, etc. >> I have genotype 3a and it is easier to kill the virus. Most patients only have to participate in 6 months of REBETRON therapy and the responders are over 50%. (Some numbers are even higher at 60%). Unfortunately, everyone is different and not all patients react the same because of too many differing factors that play a part in dealing with this virus. My doctor here in Arizona was so convinced that I would be virus free in 6 months that he began treatment and restarted treatment even after my blood count went way down. Tell your friend that her husband has a better chance at clearing the virus than most with Hep C genotype 1a, 1b, or 4a etc. Sharon Nicholson Hepatitis Education & Patient Coalition (H. E. P. C. in AZ) Executive Director <A HREF= " http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/hepatitis_abc " >Hepatitis A, B, C's - Editor</A> http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/hepatitis_abc Are you in ARIZONA? Then Join our e-group mailing list online! <A HREF= " ArizonaHepatitis C " >eGroups : ArizonaHepatitis C</A> ArizonaHepatitis C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2000 Report Share Posted August 14, 2000 In a message dated 08/14/2000 6:09:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Lorad8@... writes: << My very good friend just told me that her husband has Hepc. She is looking to me for help, and I am going to pass on this list group. However, until that happens, she has asked me to tell her what I know about her husband's genotype--3a. Since I am a 1b, I do not know that much about 3a. I am hoping that someone would be able to tell me if this is an easier genotype to respond to treatment, etc. >> I have genotype 3a and it is easier to kill the virus. Most patients only have to participate in 6 months of REBETRON therapy and the responders are over 50%. (Some numbers are even higher at 60%). Unfortunately, everyone is different and not all patients react the same because of too many differing factors that play a part in dealing with this virus. My doctor here in Arizona was so convinced that I would be virus free in 6 months that he began treatment and restarted treatment even after my blood count went way down. Tell your friend that her husband has a better chance at clearing the virus than most with Hep C genotype 1a, 1b, or 4a etc. Sharon Nicholson Hepatitis Education & Patient Coalition (H. E. P. C. in AZ) Executive Director <A HREF= " http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/hepatitis_abc " >Hepatitis A, B, C's - Editor</A> http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/hepatitis_abc Are you in ARIZONA? Then Join our e-group mailing list online! <A HREF= " ArizonaHepatitis C " >eGroups : ArizonaHepatitis C</A> ArizonaHepatitis C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2000 Report Share Posted August 14, 2000 In a message dated 08/14/2000 6:09:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Lorad8@... writes: << My very good friend just told me that her husband has Hepc. She is looking to me for help, and I am going to pass on this list group. However, until that happens, she has asked me to tell her what I know about her husband's genotype--3a. Since I am a 1b, I do not know that much about 3a. I am hoping that someone would be able to tell me if this is an easier genotype to respond to treatment, etc. >> I have genotype 3a and it is easier to kill the virus. Most patients only have to participate in 6 months of REBETRON therapy and the responders are over 50%. (Some numbers are even higher at 60%). Unfortunately, everyone is different and not all patients react the same because of too many differing factors that play a part in dealing with this virus. My doctor here in Arizona was so convinced that I would be virus free in 6 months that he began treatment and restarted treatment even after my blood count went way down. Tell your friend that her husband has a better chance at clearing the virus than most with Hep C genotype 1a, 1b, or 4a etc. Sharon Nicholson Hepatitis Education & Patient Coalition (H. E. P. C. in AZ) Executive Director <A HREF= " http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/hepatitis_abc " >Hepatitis A, B, C's - Editor</A> http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/hepatitis_abc Are you in ARIZONA? Then Join our e-group mailing list online! <A HREF= " ArizonaHepatitis C " >eGroups : ArizonaHepatitis C</A> ArizonaHepatitis C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2000 Report Share Posted August 15, 2000 Hi....As far as I know 3as are similar to 2Bs......good responders to Combo and about as common as 2Bs. I am a 2B. Tell her to go to Hepatitis-Central and find lots of info about everything! gee " We can do no great things; only small things with great Love. " Mother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2000 Report Share Posted August 15, 2000 Hi....As far as I know 3as are similar to 2Bs......good responders to Combo and about as common as 2Bs. I am a 2B. Tell her to go to Hepatitis-Central and find lots of info about everything! gee " We can do no great things; only small things with great Love. " Mother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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