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03/30/2010 01:33 PM

viral load

maggie1951

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Does anyone know why the viral load keeps going up. I was 800000 before I started tx. stopped the tx because of anemia. viral load went up to over 900000 and now my las test a few weeks ago 1.5 mil what does that mean?

thanks Maggie

03/30/2010 03:39 PM Top

eif

Posts: 1000
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I really cant answer it other than I have heard it mutates. Mine was 1.8 mil when starting treatment dropped to 37,000 but when treatment was stopped due to low blood counts it went to 2.8 mil

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04/02/2010 08:36 AM Top

BettyFreak

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Yes it does mutate. Some Hep. C patients once taken off TX, can be given matienance meds. This way the viral load, stays down. Viral load will jump dramtically once TX is stoped.

I live with Hep. C, I am not Hep. C. I do not let my disease rule my life.

I am not a Doctor of any kind, but will be of support to you and be here for you.

Live, Laugh, Learn and Love everyday.
Vicki

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