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Genotype 1a confirmed.

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Right so I have just been told today I have Genotype 1a. Can someone please tell me in simple terms what this means and also the pros and cons of this. Any advice on anything greatly appreciated. Thank you

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Catfishjumpin

May I ask your age? You have like I had one of the hardest and first geno types found. I am 64. I have had two treatments. The last one killed the virus.

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Karlchef in reply toCatfishjumpin

I am 35 make. Downside boarder line alcoholic. Struggling to stop still drinking 2-3 high percentage cans perday. Its miles better than previous.

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Catfishjumpin in reply toKarlchef

You have every reason to believe you can kill the virus and have a full recovery. Cannot recall if I mentioned your geno type is one of the older ones. They are harder to put into remission.

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adminhepbtrust

geno 1a is 90% cureable with the newer drugs, however more important is the state of your liver health, these liver function blood tests should be done along with a ultra sound scan. once your overall state is confirmed next steps will be planned where are you? if in uk call 0800 207 1899 for advice

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Karlchef in reply toadminhepbtrust

I shall call tomorrow. Thanks

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jennyjolly in reply toadminhepbtrust

Your phone no is unobtainable

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jennyjolly

I'm 1a too...35 years now.

I've taken the holistic self treatment route

Harvoni/Viekiera have very high cure success rates

You've done very well cutting back, not easy

Once you have the facts ie Viral load/liverfunction etc

Then your consultant can advise you on your best options

Wish you all success in your recovery/cure

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