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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Hepatitis / October 2005Bad news: Genotype I
I was hoping I wasnt but was prepared for the worst. They told me I am Genotype I today. Treatment to start next week unless I change my mind about doing it. Well if its any consolation Geno 1 is the most common infection. Are you 1 a or b. Mags >I was hoping I wasnt but was prepared for the worst. They told me I am > Genotype I today. > > Treatment to start next week unless I change my mind about doing it. I asked the technician didnt know. She said it only came back Geno 1. Is it important to find out whether it is a or b? >I was hoping I wasnt but was prepared for the worst. They told me I am > Genotype I today. > > Treatment to start next week unless I change my mind about doing it. Don't change your mind. For you, it might be a breeze. Tonight I take needle number 25...just over half way - I can't believe it. Cleared by week 12. Good luck...it'll go fast. David My inclination at this time is to give it a try at least for a while. I can always pull the plug as long as my heart dont stop. Re: Bad news: Genotype I Group: alt.support.hepatitis-c Date: Thu, Oct 20, 2005, 6:34pm (CDT-2) From: tedw2@earthlink.net (anonymousone) My inclination at this time is to give it a try at least for a while. I can always pull the plug as long as my heart dont stop. ////////// The a or b isn't all that significant, although I preferred being an a. LOL We're a classier lot. ahahahahaha If you're going to 'give it a shot', be committed for at least 12 weeks. You'll have a pretty good idea at that point whether you stand a good chance for SVR. elmo http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum I am 1a acquired in 1988 discovered in 1993. been sober since then. Treated 47 weeks 7 years ago - nonresponder. Started again with daily injections of INfergen and 1200 mg of riba May 18. 12 weeks in VL dropped from 1.5 million to 80. I am encouraged and looking forward to test again at week 24. only two weeks away. The tx this time is more aggressive, but after the first 10 weeks also much more tolerable. 156 shots down amd omly 180 to go. Hang in and stay committed to killing this virus. As far as i can see, iyts HCV or me. I'm not going down without a fight. SES > Re: Bad news: Genotype I > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum That IS encouraging, Steve!! Keep after it!! Elmo //////////// I am 1a acquired in 1988 discovered in 1993. been sober since then. Treated 47 weeks 7 years ago - nonresponder. Started again with daily injections of INfergen and 1200 mg of riba May 18. 12 weeks in VL dropped from 1.5 million to 80. I am encouraged and looking forward to test again at week 24. only two weeks away. The tx this time is more aggressive, but after the first 10 weeks also much more tolerable. 156 shots down amd omly 180 to go. Hang in and stay committed to killing this virus. As far as i can see, iyts HCV or me. I'm not going down without a fight. SES <elmoemerson@webtv.net> wrote in message news:13358-4358E5FB-433@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net... Re: Bad news: Genotype I Group: alt.support.hepatitis-c Date: Thu, Oct 20, 2005, 6:34pm (CDT-2) From: tedw2@earthlink.net (anonymousone) My inclination at this time is to give it a try at least for a while. I can always pull the plug as long as my heart dont stop. ////////// The a or b isn't all that significant, although I preferred being an a. LOL We're a classier lot. ahahahahaha If you're going to 'give it a shot', be committed for at least 12 weeks. You'll have a pretty good idea at that point whether you stand a good chance for SVR. elmo http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum >I am 1a acquired in 1988 discovered in 1993. been sober since then. Treated >47 weeks 7 years ago - nonresponder. Started again with daily injections of [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >SES Wow. You da *man*, Steve! Keep up the great work, we'll be pulling for you. Cheers /greyhackles The best of luck you ya buddy!  SignatureRuss Visit Alaska @ http://www.tannersacre.com > I am 1a acquired in 1988 discovered in 1993. been sober since then. Treated > 47 weeks 7 years ago - nonresponder. Started again with daily injections of [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > > > http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum How are you coping with the treatment that far down the road David? When did it get easier, if it is? Curious about your symptoms/sides at the half way point. Mags >>I was hoping I wasnt but was prepared for the worst. They told me I am >> Genotype I today. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > David > How are you coping with the treatment that far down the road David? When > did it get easier, if it is? Curious about your symptoms/sides at the > half way point. First of all, it does go fast. I can't believe I'm already considered a veteran worthy of asking advice. ;-) The worst of the fevers, chills, etc from the injection lasted a month or so. I still get the occasional low-grade fever. The fatigue, requiring daily naps lasted for about 3-4 months. Now, it's mostly fatigue and mild nausea which is worse for 3 days post injection but lingers through the week. I still nap a lot on the weekends. Overall, my appetite is still affected, partially due to taste perversion. Shortness of breath when climbing stairs or other exertion is due to low hemaglobin, and remains. I have an itchy rash over my arms and torso that seems to be improving a bit. I've lost about 15lbs, and some hair, but it was pretty thick to begin with. Hope that helps, D |
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