Re: Hallo Everyone

[Guest guest]

Hi

Nina, welcome to the group. Congrats on successful tx. We will be

praying you will still be clear at 6 months out. You’ve got the

right attitude and it sounds like you’ll be an asset to our family

here. I’m , 50 in GA, clear since 48 wk tx in 2004, so 3

years post-tx or 4 years since I first cleared on tx.

We

have a loving (sometimes a bit crazy) family here. Many are on tx right

now.

Hallo Everyone

My name is Nina. I was

diagnosed with Hep C in 2002. I have

cirrhosis

in late stage. I changed Dr's in Jan.2007. The new Dr. put me on

treatment right away,Pegasys & Ribavirin. I just completed the 48

weeks,last injection was 1-25. My virus level has been undetectable

for the past 5 month. It was a very rough Year, but i went by pretty

fast. I had all the bad side effects you can think of, even lost

most

of my hair. But I am proud of myself for sticking it out and staying

positive thru all this . Beeing positive is so very important !!!!

The

Dr.tells me that after the 6 month labwork if the virus is still

undetectable, i no longer hace Hep C.

I was also injecting Procrit to improve my red blood count. Yes, my

stomach looks like i pin cushion. The red & white bloodcells are

still

very low and so are my platelets. The smallest little scratch and i

bleed right away. Dr. said that all this will go back to normal

after

some time.

I dont know if telling you my story is proper ettiquet for this

group ?

I will be glad to share my knowledge and experience with you. We

need

to support each other, this illnes still has a bad stigma and we

need

to try and change this.

Thank you for taking the time .

Nina

[Guest guest]

Hi Nina, Congrats for finishing the tx. We too are waiting 6 months. My husband, Jeff, finished up his tx. at the end of Dec. He did not have all the side effects as you did, but he had some, like killer migraines. And you are right, it seems at first that the tx lasts sooo long, but then it is over. Good for you. Sueartist4320 wrote: My name is Nina. I was diagnosed with Hep C in 2002. I have cirrhosis in late stage. I changed Dr's in Jan.2007. The new Dr. put me on treatment right away,Pegasys & Ribavirin.

I just completed the 48 weeks,last injection was 1-25. My virus level has been undetectable for the past 5 month. It was a very rough Year, but i went by pretty fast. I had all the bad side effects you can think of, even lost most of my hair. But I am proud of myself for sticking it out and staying positive thru all this . Beeing positive is so very important !!!! The Dr.tells me that after the 6 month labwork if the virus is still undetectable, i no longer hace Hep C. I was also injecting Procrit to improve my red blood count. Yes, my stomach looks like i pin cushion. The red & white bloodcells are still very low and so are my platelets. The smallest little scratch and i bleed right away. Dr. said that all this will go back to normal after some time. I dont know if telling you my story is proper ettiquet for this group ?I will be glad to share my knowledge and experience with you. We need

to support each other, this illnes still has a bad stigma and we need to try and change this.Thank you for taking the time .Nina

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[Guest guest]

Hi, Nina. Welcome to our group. Your are quite proper to share your story. And, thank you for doing so. Your story may help someone else. I'm VickieG, geno type 1b, currently in treatment for the first time, (week 32) and was nondetectable at 12 weeks. So far, am still nondetectable. You are in a good group for information and friendship. Hugs, VickieG

Hallo Everyone

My name is Nina. I was diagnosed with Hep C in 2002. I have cirrhosis in late stage. I changed Dr's in Jan.2007. The new Dr. put me on treatment right away,Pegasys & Ribavirin. I just completed the 48 weeks,last injection was 1-25. My virus level has been undetectable for the past 5 month. It was a very rough Year, but i went by pretty fast. I had all the bad side effects you can think of, even lost most of my hair. But I am proud of myself for sticking it out and staying positive thru all this . Beeing positive is so very important !!!! The Dr.tells me that after the 6 month labwork if the virus is still undetectable, i no longer hace Hep C. I was also injecting Procrit to improve my red blood count. Yes, my stomach looks like i pin cushion. The red & white bloodcells are still very low and so are my platelets. The smallest little scratch and i bleed right away. Dr. said that

all this will go back to normal after some time. I dont know if telling you my story is proper ettiquet for this group ?I will be glad to share my knowledge and experience with you. We need to support each other, this illnes still has a bad stigma and we need to try and change this.Thank you for taking the time .Nina

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Hi Nina I am D. Sharing your story is a great way to start off. It helps us get to know you better. I am glad to hear that treatment went well. I start on march 7th so I am sure you will hwv some good insight for me as well as all of the group. Nice to met you.artist4320 wrote: My name is Nina. I was diagnosed with Hep C in 2002. I have cirrhosis in late stage. I changed Dr's in Jan.2007. The new Dr. put me on treatment right away,Pegasys & Ribavirin. I just completed the 48

weeks,last injection was 1-25. My virus level has been undetectable for the past 5 month. It was a very rough Year, but i went by pretty fast. I had all the bad side effects you can think of, even lost most of my hair. But I am proud of myself for sticking it out and staying positive thru all this . Beeing positive is so very important !!!! The Dr.tells me that after the 6 month labwork if the virus is still undetectable, i no longer hace Hep C. I was also injecting Procrit to improve my red blood count. Yes, my stomach looks like i pin cushion. The red & white bloodcells are still very low and so are my platelets. The smallest little scratch and i bleed right away. Dr. said that all this will go back to normal after some time. I dont know if telling you my story is proper ettiquet for this group ?I will be glad to share my knowledge and experience with you. We need to support each

other, this illnes still has a bad stigma and we need to try and change this.Thank you for taking the time .Nina

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Welcome to our Loving yet off the wall familyd Hallo Everyone

My name is Nina. I was diagnosed with Hep C in 2002. I have

cirrhosis

in late stage. I changed Dr's in Jan.2007. The new Dr. put me on

treatment right away,Pegasys & Ribavirin. I just completed the 48

weeks,last injection was 1-25. My virus level has been undetectable

for the past 5 month. It was a very rough Year, but i went by pretty

fast. I had all the bad side effects you can think of, even lost

most

of my hair. But I am proud of myself for sticking it out and staying

positive thru all this . Beeing positive is so very important !!!!

The

Dr.tells me that after the 6 month labwork if the virus is still

undetectable, i no longer hace Hep C.

I was also injecting Procrit to improve my red blood count. Yes, my

stomach looks like i pin cushion. The red & white bloodcells are

still

very low and so are my platelets. The smallest little scratch and i

bleed right away. Dr. said that all this will go back to normal

after

some time.

I dont know if telling you my story is proper ettiquet for this

group ?

I will be glad to share my knowledge and experience with you. We

need

to support each other, this illnes still has a bad stigma and we

need

to try and change this.

Thank you for taking the time .

Nina

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[Guest guest]

Congraulation's This is wonderful new's for you, God Bless you (HUG'S)))) LDannella wrote: Welcome to our Loving yet off the wall familyd Hallo Everyone My name is Nina. I was diagnosed with Hep C in 2002. I have cirrhosis in late stage. I changed Dr's in Jan.2007. The new Dr. put me on treatment right away,Pegasys & Ribavirin. I just completed the 48 weeks,last injection was 1-25. My virus level has been undetectable for the past 5 month. It was a very rough Year, but i went by pretty fast. I had all the bad side effects you can think of, even lost most of my hair. But I am proud of myself for sticking it out and staying positive thru all this . Beeing positive is so very important !!!! The Dr.tells me that after the 6 month labwork if the virus is still undetectable, i no longer hace Hep C. I was also injecting Procrit to improve my red blood count. Yes, my

stomach looks like i pin cushion. The red & white bloodcells are still very low and so are my platelets. The smallest little scratch and i bleed right away. Dr. said that all this will go back to normal after some time. I dont know if telling you my story is proper ettiquet for this group ?I will be glad to share my knowledge and experience with you. We need to support each other, this illnes still has a bad stigma and we need to try and change this.Thank you for taking the time .Nina Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. LINDA

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