I took my first shot Friday.  Im using the new injector pen, which is
infinitely faster and easier.
I seems like when I did this two years ago, I had pretty bad flu
symptons for about 5 days after the first injection, and that effect

"Hepatic iron stain is a predictor of non-response"
Hepatic iron influences responses to combination therapy with
peginterferon alfa and ribavirin in chronic hepatitis C.
Hepatogastroenterology. 2008 Jul-Aug;55(85):1412-5.

Hello folks..LA here again..it`s been awhile since my last posting.
I would like some advice on something I heard..
would a certain diet and for a certain time frame help an upper
endoscopic procedure go complication free?..if so, may I ask for your

About two years ago, I wandered in here and lurked for awhile as I was
starting treatment for my Hep C.  Never participated much, but I did
like reading posts from people who were going through the same thing I
was.  I failed to get an SVR.  In fact, the virus had returned in week

I wonder HOW deprived of O2 the brain needs to be for stuff like this
to happen--if it is happening. Perhaps at some point in the future
keeping people (ahem) at hemoglobin levels of around 10 for 72 weeks
will be considered...ill advised...

My doctor, who is my general practitioner as well as in charge of the
clinic's Hep C program, has had me on ibuprofen for several years for
back pain and was told to take it before taking the Pegasys shot so I'd
not feel the side effects as much.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to all you dragon slayers on ash-c.
The holiday reminds me not to give thanks, but of how much so many people
take for granted (like not having hep c).
If I was to give thanks, it would be for all the awesome help and support,

It's like a band of malicious vagabonds is wandering around inside your
body. "Gee, what shall we do today? "Diarrhea diarrhea!" Comes the cry from
the assembled hooligans. "But first," says their leader, how about a little
nausea?" A louder cheer goes up, and  they start off to do ...

I just completed a online HCV survey. It took me about an hour. I am
supposed to receive a $90 check in the mail in 10-14 days. The survey site
is SurveyRX.com. Today,Thursday 10/9/2008 is the last day to
participate.After you take the survey they will email you a password. Log

Hi,   LA here..and this is a first time post here..I was encouraged to
do so.. as I, see that support is truly offered by you folks.
I am newly diagnosed with cirrhosis / grade 3 stage 4 Ast 295 / Alt 290
/ Vl 889032  Afp 86.30

I was looking for a group more suited to platelet problems, but I
didn't find one.  Maybe someone can steer me to one.
Anyway.......I treated for HepC, and was told I was clear back in Nov
2005, and am still clear as of last test about 4 months ago.  Right

I went and saw my liver doctor yesterday and I did not feel so well
when I left. He said that because of my morbid obesity he would not
treat me as he felt I could not tolerate the treatment. Plus I have a
cyst in my pancreas and he wants that looked at again. I cannot really

Our company is conducting upcoming interviews with people who
currently have Hep C. We are looking for African American men who have
never received treatment. The 45 minute interviews will be held online
and you will be compensated $90 for your time and contribution.