Do you feel RIBA rage coming on?

[beeblessed]

Last pre-treatment question......I think.  Does RIBA rage give you any warnings, like anger building up?  Or does it just kinda hit you, like Turettes (blurting things out)?  For work purposes, I wondered if there was anyway to control it or walk away or something.  I started AD's early but don't know if they are supposed to help with this issue.  Thanks in advance for any advice.

Getting nervous now.  Have been doing well, most days, focusing on work I need to have done before I start tx.  Trying not to panic but some moments, the weight of all of this gets overwhelming.  Be well.  Be blessed everyone.

[desrt]

The short answer is 'it's different for everyone'. The slightly more complicated answer involves which type of PegIFN you're taking and what your results are on an IL28B gene test. By the time you've read up on branched polyethylene glycol molecules and the psychological implications of being a CC genotype, you'll have it figured out anyway, so I'd go with the short answer.

[flcyclist]

When you ask a question within another thread it sometimes doesn't get the proper attention.  I'd encourage you to start a new thread with your questions in the future.  You will find this forum a wealth of information and a tremendous support when you need it.  The forum members will assist you as much as possible, but do realize none are doctors.  However, I think some know more than the doctors.

My people experience different levels of reaction to both Inf and Riba.  Many here including me didn't have the fever, chills, flulike symptoms of the first several shots.  But don't expect this to be an easy ride either.  Around the week 3-4 you will likely begin the feel the Riba kicking in as you body continues to absorb it, and fatigue is the most common result.  Take some time and read the threads, search this forum for other questions, since almost anything you can think has been already discussed.  And don't be afraid to ask questions.  

I hope you husband is supportive, because you're going to need him and his shoulder to lean on sometimes.  The treatment can be both physically and mentally challenging.  I hope you are one of the lucky ones that has few sides.  

Welcome to the forum and best of luck to you.  

[DontKnowMuchBoutIt]

I tested positive for HVC when my 4 month bloodwork was done during my last pregnancy this past fall, (Sept./Oct.--one of the two.  I wasn't able to start the ribapak and pegysys treatment until today.  I am not sure of my exact numbers as far as my vl.  The pharm. director for the company that mails my meds to me, informed me that I have the type 3 genotype and my vl is very low.  I did the injection around 8 p.m. last night (8-19)  and took the morning and evening ribavirin as well.  So far I haven't had any of the symptoms that the pharm. tech, ID doc, and the nurse who came out to teach me how to do the injections, said that I may have.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 So my question is;  Do I get to look forward to more than likely having to experience the side effects with my next injection a week from now, or even in the a.m. when I get up with my children.  I had the inj. around 8 p.m.  and it is now almost 3 in the morning.  I thought that if I was going to have any unpleasant effects, they would have already done   so?     Also, How long after starting treatment does this "rage" take to come out                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     I am still so new at all of this and will probably have more and more questions now that can have someone to talk to about it.  :-)    My husband does not like to talk about the situation and I will probably have s more questions soon.    I am so glad that I stumbled across this site.

[streamline569]

I was a mess before starting too. I think it was normal to feel that way. I took a vacation, but I was able to. It really helped calm my nerves. It's a life change with a lot of unknowns. I think it's normal to feel that way.

The minute I got the shot i took my pills and felt so relieved to finally get started.

Good luck

[Trish77]

Ohh...I didn't say what I said to the poor fellow was the truth, only that I was particularly blunt.  I agree with Dsrt that you have to make an effort to be particularly aware of yourself and how you're talking to people.  With a bit of thought and effort, it can counterract at least some of this.

[hrsepwrguy]

Is there a such thing as pre-treatment rage because I think I have it. Ever since I received conformation that I start treatment on the 24th I have been wound up tighter than a nine day clock. This is wierd to me because I am normally laid back and I have been dealing with the fact that I have hcv pretty well since I found out in may then that I was late stage 3 activity 2 in june. I have been proactive and aggressive in seeking treatment, then I get the confimation and bam I seem to fall apart. I think I am starting to ramble so....

Keith