It has been several months since my doctor discontinued my treatment, virus broke through the treatment. Treatment that lasted for 9 months and of that 9 months, I was Hep C virus free for 5 months!! The first month, after treatment was discontinued, was real bad and it took me a lot of Faith and Hope to get through this month. I was sure I was going to die and if it wasn't for my therapist, my sister and brother-in-law, and another support group member, I would be back where I was a year ago...lost!!!
As it stood and still does, I have a real bad digestive problem, acid reflux problems, and a sinus infection. My liver specialist instructed me to see my primary care doctor, who is now 8 months pregnant, and at the visit I had with her last month she said she would like me to wait until some more of the drugs, from treatment, got out of my system to treat my 3 symptoms. She is now not available...and I will be seeing another physician, that does not know me!! Faith...I have to have Faith!!!
I have another 4 months until all of the Ribavirin gets out of my system. I can, at that point, start another new treatment. Sofosbuvir and Simeprevir can be taken for 12 weeks and studies have shown a 89% cure rate. You can read about this treatment at this address: New 12 week Treatment for Hep C is FDA Approved
Anyone who says that there are no post symptoms, when treatment is stopped due to virus' reappearance, is not right. I have gone from having no cryoglobulin anemia to have severe symptoms and my viral load has gone from 0 to 511,886 IU/mL in one month. I hurt all over and have developed terrible digestive problems and sinusitis.
I wish that I had a bunch of money or, should I say, enough money to try the homeopathic remedies available, at least for the next four months...I would do it. The doctor charges $450.00 as an initial fee and then you have to pay for all the medicines she prescribes. Right now I would take anything to help me feel better and hopefully this will happen soon...I have a doctors appointment next Thursday...hope my new doctor is good!!
I will check back soon and keep you updated...until then, take care of yourself!!!
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