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Fibroscan scan today

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Confirmed have Hep C genotype 3 and treatment needed is still waiting approval to be dispensed on the NHS.

Have fibroscan today so feeling a little edgy but que cera, cera.. would have been nice to have head from family but their oversight would not have been intentional...

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Hi Barbann26 I still wait for the same treatment. I feel tired and sick all the time. They have told you when the treatment will be available? Thank you

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They have said sometime in April .. I used to feel sickly but changing my diet has helped a lot .. drug only became available thru' the NHS yesterday.. perhaps chase your doctors up, make your voice be heard x god bless x let me know how you get on 🙂

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Thank you. Today is one of the many horrible days.... I'm more depressed then normal. My brother from yesterday is in hospital in Critical Care for chest infection, I'm completely alone here in UK and I have to many family problems to think. My energy is zero. Sorry I don't want bother you. Thank you to let me know about the treatment. I have fantastic doctor in Chelsea Westminster hospital but unfortunately is not is fault if the treatment isn't not approved yet. I hope it be available soon I can't live anymore like this. Especially my mind is going crazy. :)

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How did the fibroscan go? Hope your results are good and you are able to progress with treatment.

Went well thanks. Scored 7.4 which is good (seven and underis healthy). Treatment for genotype three became available on the NHS same day so start treatment April/May time ... nurse believes fibroscan will improve with treatment so feeling blessed x

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