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Suggest Treatment For Hepatitis C

Posted on Sat, 2 Jul 2016

Question: I was treated for the calendar year of 2013 with oral medications and weekly interferon shots. I thought I did not have hep c any longer but went to my XXXXXXX Health Service doctor in XXXXXXX NC and they said the test is positive. Meaning I still have hep c. Is this common?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, there were higher failure rates with old regimens! Try new ones!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this probable treatment failure. There were high treatment failure rates with older treatment for hepatitis C alongside its terrible aside effects. The good news now is that we have safer patient friendly and highly effective regimens with more than 95% success rate. Given the fact that the last results show that you are still having this virus, it is important to seek new treatment. I understand the frustration but this is certainly the best plan moving forward. Furthermore, you may want to upload the report as it was handed too you for an independent second opinion, insights and guidance.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (5 minutes later)

I did not want treatment for this initially but my husband was insistent that I get initial treatment. After that schedule of medication, I felt so much better I was going around everywhere proclaiming the benefits to treatment. I personally still feel so much better and have not noticed any symptoms. What should I be looking for? My initial exposure was in 1968. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please, upload the report to me!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The report could still be misleading. Can you upload it to me for proper interpretation?

Thanks and hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (36 minutes later)

I cannot figure out how to add file.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please, see below!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

To upload an image, click on the upload icon to the right of your dashboard and follow the onscreen instructions. You may also send it directly to customer service at YYYY@YYYY and request that it should be uploaded to your query.

I hope to hear from you and promise to respond promptly. Until next, I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (13 hours later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need PCR test in this case

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for the uploads.

I have reviewed these results. An antibody test in your case is of little significance as you had once been treated for this condition. This test may simply relate to the past infection and nothing much with the current state. What would be of great help is a PCR testing looking for the virus and not antibodies once produced against the virus. Ask your doctor for this.

I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar