It's been 5 weeks since I started the new treatment for Hepatitis C, type 1, with the drug Harvoni and I am now virus free! Amazing as it may seem, I am. My recent blood results showed no detection of the virus! Now...I still have to take Harvoni for another 7 weeks, but there really are no terrible side effects like the ones you get with the old treatment regimen (Interferon, Ribavirin, & Incivek), low platelets, low red & white blood counts, and little to no energy. I have not actually looked at my blood tests, but the doctor said all was in normal range. Seven more weeks is not so bad, I am almost over the hump already! The old treatment lasted nine months and my treatment had to be terminated because my white blood got really low and my doctor lowered my dosage of Interferon ...the virus came back at that time. This new treatment is much better!
In the first month of treatment with Harvoni I have experienced some side effects, but they aren't so bad. My body has been pretty painful and I have trouble sleeping through the night. I also get pretty irrittable at times, when I am tired, hungry, or stressed. Knowing this, I try to be very conscious of my state of mind, exercise, and eat well. This works pretty well for the side effects of Harvoni...the new wonder drug of the cure of Hepatitis C, type 1!
Looks like 2015 is going to be a great year for me...yippie!
Hope it is for you too! I'll check back soon!
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