Re: Differences between tx usa and uk

[Guest guest]

A very interesting post.Thats why I'm glad we have such a mix of people from

all over and we get different stories and ideas. I was a Geno type 3 and did

12 weeks before I was taken off. I was clear then and it's been 14 weeks and

my blood work came back better than the last time. My viral load was

undetectable 7 weeks ago and it wasn't checked this time.

I personally think that to some degree it the virus is wounded or stunned by

the tx that in some cases the body can fight it off and you can remain

undetectable. At least I'm knocking on wood and that's going to be my story and

I'm

sticking to it.

Remember, if you haven't got a smile on your face and laughter in your

heart......Then you are just an old sour fart.

Eddie

[Guest guest]

Hi to all i have been reading the latest posts and it

seems to be our doctors in the uk are telling us

different to docs in usa. I certainly dont want to

dishearten anyone who is receiving tx but my husbands

consultant in the uk seems to think that when you are

on tx everyone tests neg at 12 weeks. Could this be

because uk sufferers are normally genotype 3? I have 2

friends that had 12 week tx both tested neg after the

12 weeks, one continues to be clear the other was

clear at 12 weeks and testing positive at 24 weeks. My

husband recently finished tx and has tested neg but

has to test neg aprox 6 month after tx for them to say

it has been successful. It could be the different

genotypes i am not sure. We personally are unsure as

to wether tx has worked as he is still feeling

exhausted a few months after tx or if it is something

else causing the fatigue! He is mentally much more

back to " normal " but still feels sick often and still

not back to " normal " physically. We were very scared

the tx was going to finish him off he was that poorly

yet a close friend is literally sailing through his

treatment with no sides! Its a strange one with no

rhyme or reason as they say best wishes to u all

janet bury(uk)

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[Guest guest]

Janet,

I am sorry but I don't believe your Docs in the UK because I know people

that HAVE NEVER TESTED CLEAR AT 12 WEEKS AND THROUGH OUT TREATMENT. HOWEVER

IT IS TRUE THAT WE MUST REMAIN CLEAR FOR 6 MONTHS AFTER THE TREATMENT IS

OVER TO CONSIDER OURSELVES A RESPONDER AND FREE OF THE VIRUS. I have total

faith in my Doctors here in the United States -- As I had hepatoligist at

the Mayo Clinic -- which is one of the best hospitals in the United States.

I think if I were you, I would get a second opinion from another Doc in the

UK, if your husband is still clear 6 months after , than the chances are

GREAT that he is virus free. IF he still feels bad and tired after the tx,

that is normal as it takes a long time to get back to normal and to get all

the chemotherapy out of our bodies. You can call pegasys company -- they

have a 1-800 number and trained nurses 24 hours to answer your questions --

if your husband did the pegasys.

Good Luck to you both and Congrats to him for clearing -- that is wonderful

news... May God continue to bless you both....

Love, hugs and prayers.

Marie

-- Re: Differences between tx usa and uk

Hi to all i have been reading the latest posts and it

seems to be our doctors in the uk are telling us

different to docs in usa. I certainly dont want to

dishearten anyone who is receiving tx but my husbands

consultant in the uk seems to think that when you are

on tx everyone tests neg at 12 weeks. Could this be

because uk sufferers are normally genotype 3? I have 2

friends that had 12 week tx both tested neg after the

12 weeks, one continues to be clear the other was

clear at 12 weeks and testing positive at 24 weeks. My

husband recently finished tx and has tested neg but

has to test neg aprox 6 month after tx for them to say

it has been successful. It could be the different

genotypes i am not sure. We personally are unsure as

to wether tx has worked as he is still feeling

exhausted a few months after tx or if it is something

else causing the fatigue! He is mentally much more

back to " normal " but still feels sick often and still

not back to " normal " physically. We were very scared

the tx was going to finish him off he was that poorly

yet a close friend is literally sailing through his

treatment with no sides! Its a strange one with no

rhyme or reason as they say best wishes to u all

janet bury(uk)

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[Guest guest]

I was your typical poster boy for all that could go wrong with the tx. after

they put me in the hosp the 2nd time I wasn't waving the white towel I was

trying to hit them with it. And ty and all the others that are here and at the

other rooms. I wish I had found them before and when I was on tx.

The most thoroughly wasted of all days is that which one has not laughed!

Eddie