Quit interferon/ribavirin/incivek at 9 wks – still clear at 6 mths !!

8 Responses to Quit interferon/ribavirin/incivek at 9 wks – still clear at 6 mths !!

1. Dee1956 says:

   April 2, 2012 at 9:45 AM

   So happy to hear, it was a very rough treatment

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   • thehepcexperiment says:

     April 2, 2012 at 6:25 PM

     Thanks! Yes, for me, the treatment was BRUTAL. I hope you are doing well too!

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2. Dee1956 says:

   April 10, 2012 at 2:16 PM

   Hi it has been 8 weeks since I finished tx, not sure if you will remember me however we met on the MedHelp, Forum
   I wondered what had happened to you, I am so glad you are still UND, I am sure others would like to hear from you as well. You would be giving others hope
   I am so very happy for you
   Best wishes
   Dee

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   • thehepcexperiment says:

     April 10, 2012 at 6:36 PM

     Thanks Dee. I hope you are doing okay. I’ll go post something on medHelp. I’ve been busy catching up on all the things I couldn’t do when I was sick! 6 mths after quitting at 10 wks I am still clear.

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     • Dee1956 says:

       June 14, 2012 at 7:32 PM

       Hello there! I wanted to come back and tell you that others have done 10 weeks and they are still clear 6 months later. it would seem that some people do not have to treat as long.

       Also was wondering if you ever found out why your feet were numb. I had the same problem it would start with my feet, then a few weeks later the numbness went to my knees. It could have been the anemia though no one could ever answer. Again, I am so very happy for you
       Dee

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       • thehepcexperiment says:

         June 14, 2012 at 7:45 PM

         so great to hear!!! yes i think the numbness was from the anemia. so glad people are taking the chance to quit treatment early. i think the medical community feels they have to have a set protocola for everyone, but everyone is different and reacts differently. take care.

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       • steve says:

         June 17, 2012 at 4:01 AM

         hi. I have two weeks ago stopped the interferon clinical trials at the Alfred in melbourne and have severe frozen feet and numbness. I can’t find anybody who may know whether this will go away or get worse.. pls let me know what u know.
         taks so much.
         steve

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         • thehepcexperiment says:

           June 17, 2012 at 10:40 AM

           i think it might be from the anemia. i got foot massages to get the blood flowing.