Sick after Tx

[glamazon]

I am having my first cold for the first time in a year. All through Tx I never got sick, except for the usual wretched sides. Not even a sniffle or a cough. Now here I am five weeks after my last shot, nailed with a nasty cold starting Sunday night. Fever of 101.5 on Monday which went away in 24 hours. The cough started small Tuesday night during my last class this quarter at UCLA -- I *had* to go! -- and got worse yesterday.

Still, I feel relatively good. I have more energy than I did during Tx, even with this cold. Did anybody else come down with a common cold or flu in the month or so following Tx? Did their doctor have them do anything special?

Hopefully SVR in Los Angeles,

Christine

P.S. Tomorrow is the anniversary of my first shot.

[cuteus]

OK..now I now this is a scam...there are way toooo many NEW businesses in Indiana...the boob business, the studio and what else do you have going? is the badger taking the pics in this one?

[cindee]

Hi and when can I reserve my "sitting"?????? LOL You are a trip! love ya mannnnnnnnnnnnnnn, Cindee

[Indiana]

ACCKKK! YOU LOST YOUR PICS?? I CAN SEE THAT YOU NEED HELP....
I think I have an answer to that problem.
You are invited to come to my NEW business...."Indys' Love Shack Restaurant and Photo Studio". We serve up some pretty goodBBQ Dragon Knuckles and while you dine you can come up front for a "Sitting" for our cameras. We will process those pics while you finish your food and can have them when you leave.
Since we don't offer any real entertainment for our patrons, our "studio" is located in the front of the room and while you get your pictures taken we all get to watch. Thats a "small price" to pay for GREAT food and GREAT pics.
I do need to warn you though.....For some "unknown" reason whenever someone comes in for pictures the furnace "mysteriously" kicks on high. We are working on the problem. But just in case.....don't wear a lot of clothing. Swimsuits are suggested attire.
And the BEST part is....THE PICS ARE FREE!!
It don't get no bettern' THAT!

Anything to help a fellow Forum gal..................

[cindee]

Christine....hi and congrats on being 5 wks post! I don't think that cold is anything to worry about! I'm worried about...Indy, Chev and derail!!!!! LOL read on! You havng in there and get rid of that nasty ole' cold! Cold's in the summertime really are yukky!!!!!!Best wishes and love and prayers, Cindee

Fubarcat....You said it...you have the right to "blame everything" on these old nasty meds!!!!! And I do mean everything...it can be FUN!!!! LOL Take advantage of the situation!!!! ENJOY!!!!! LOL Be well and God bless, Cindee

Indy, hello. ARE you SURE that's not you in pic????  You can't be sure.....remember...the brain fog....! LOL Much love, Cindee

Chev.....girl! What have you done to these men????? LOL Hope you got my BOOK I wrote to you....below. LOL Sorry it was so long, but I just needed to talk to YOU. I saw your pic....YOU ARE AS BEAUTIFUL ON THE OUTSIDE AS YOU ARE ON THE INSIDE!!!!!! I used to have some pics on yahoo....I had a printer then...they were on my profile, but I can't find them now. That would be the only way I could post some pics! Take care, and please remember...poor derail isn't back on tx yet, so kinda take it easy on him.....NOT !!!!!!!! LOL love ya girl, Cindee

derail...you BAD BOY!!!!!! I would say I'm gonna "spank" you! But I know now....you'd like it!!!!! LOL Try to behave, but I know you can't!!!! LOL Keep up the good laughs, all of you. Looks like Sept. will be the month for the both of us! We'll be able to neck.....I mean, we'll be able to run...neck 'n' neck!!!! LOL Prayers to US ALL !!!!! This hep is workin' on us!!! luv ya, Cindee

Ring...hey girl, just wanted to give ya a big HUG!!!!! It's so good to read your posts again. I think of you often as always!!!! Cindee

befuddled, wanted to give you a BIG SHOUT out too!!!!!! You always make me SMILE with your posts. Granddaughter saw your pics tonite. She loves your little doggie!!!!! It's so cute and sweet! Hope you are doing good. I start again in about 3 or so months!!! Take care and I love ya girl, Cindee

OHC....I haven't heard from you lately....hope you are doing fine these days. Take care and e-mail me sometime!!!! I need to do an up-date on your site! Love ya bunches, Cindee

[derail]

what do callscotsman with 5 girlfriends.. a shepperd and why do scots wear kilts? sheepcan hear zippers from 30 feet baaaaaa

[Indiana]

OK...THATS IT....I'M LOCKIN UP THE SHEEP! CHEVY IS GETTIN TO YA BOTH AND I DON'T WANT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY BAAAAAD ACCIDENTS LATE AT NIGHT AROUND HERE.
There's already a poster up here in the post office lookin for the "Person" responsible for that TRAGIC offspring from Miss Daisey sheep back in 2002. ( I was on tx but I don't know anything about it....I SWEAR!)

[TnHepGuy_]

Heres what I have been told and have read:

There are many different types of viruses and ribavirin only targets a very limited few (e.g. - the herpes simplex virus type 1 (cold sores) can actually express themselves further during tx). And while the interferon won't protect you from getting a virus - there is the possibility that it will lessen both the time and severity of a viral infection.


I have to admit, there certainly does seem to be great irony in being on these highly potent medications and still picking up bugs.


TnHepGuy

[derail]

just don't sit on his lap and talk about the 1st thing that pops up. you aren't the only baddd. apple.. stick and stones may break your bones, but whios and chains excite me!!whoops did I really say that , teehee ...  daryl

[snook_man]

The week that I started tx, I was hit hard with sides. I could not eat, and had an extreme nervouseness come over entire body. My mom did stone therapy on me, and I relaxed so much, that afterwards I ate my dinner and went to bed. Slept straight threw the night also. She did it to me the following night, and it did not have same effect, as I was really tired when she did it. If you are unfamiliar with stone therapy, it is light massage, and warm stones are placed in specific points on body to release negative energy.That first night, was so relaxing. It took major load off body.
As far as deep tissue massage, yes it releases toxins, and you must drink more water to flush. Dehydration should not be a problem though, as you should be drinking half of your body weight in oz's everyday.

[doll face]

I got a massage once on tx and afterward when they read the survey I had to fill out before hand they told me that if I came back for another I would have to bring a note from my doctor stating that he would allow me to get massages. When I asked why she just stated because massage like hph said that massages tend to relases toxins and that I could become too dehydrated. I haven't been back lately but boy did it feel good.

[jevs2]

Hope you had a great holiday.
Mine was fantastic, waited on hand and foot, no cooking ,cleaning and lots of lounging by the pool!
The conference was ****!
Disorganised and far too basic with its information.
Still it was a day out.
Hope you are well.
Best wishes
Joanna

[honey1616]

I think you should try to do your massage on days that fall smack mid week in between shots.  I know sometimes after my shot I am sometimes kinda achy which does sound like a back rub would be great but,,,,Like you said,,,it tends to make me more achy later.  Also right before shot,,,sometimes 2 days before I also am a little more sensitive.  Another wise,,,if they are kinda easy on ya,,,It would be great!

[layla]

I had a friend who got weekly messages on tx and said it was great. By the way she is an RN. I've also read it is very good for chemo patients as is exercise. I would think almost anything relaxing is benefitial. Just the back rubs from my husband were great at times on tx. LL

[hph5477]

I'm probably a little more cautious than most people but I have not had a body massage since beginning tx.  Massage releases toxins into the body and you need to make sure you are drinking plenty of water afterward.  My opinion - my body is fighting hard enough to slay the dragon so why cause it additional work.

Keep truckin' and good luck on tx.

[Betto]

I have one question for you guys,it seems like You all went thru.it sucessfully.I would like to now your input about body massages? If recommended ,what day after injection(tuesday at 2am)should I have the body massage?.
I had one done on tuesday about 1pm and I felt terrible for 2 days,back pains.I am on my 3rd week of peginterferom+rivavirin for 24 weeks.
Thank you very much.Betto
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[busdriver]

HI you may remember me I was goinseagle Helen but i forgot my password,BRAIN FOG, and couldn't retrieve it. I'm sorry that this thread is getting interupted by me but couldn't post a question. Any way my question is "Has anybody heard from Audrey is she ok I haven't heard from her lately and i miss her? I f you hear from her tell her I said hi and I'm doing ok 1/3 of the way there. Sides are still bad but doin it. I hope everyone here is doing well and Happy SVR

[ringeding]

hey there darlin....as to the cold sores i can relate definately. although, knock x 3, none since beginning or after tx....so far...i would recommend 2 things if your interested......1. always use a strong sunblock uv 35 on your lips and apply often, while out doors ( i am very fair and also must do this as it does happen to me at times with too much sun)....2..also ask your doctor to perscribe 'Zovirax'..(acyclovir ointment 5% USP) this REALLY works well if applied when you first feel that little tingle on your mouth....also there are pills for this as well that are stronger, and really work well...i usually take them with me when i am in costa rica just incase.  good luck!

kimmy

Rev Rev....revrev....new name there scott...i think its a keeper!!!

[Galen]

I never got a single bug while on tx, but 6 weels post- i caught a nasty cold.  No problems since, tho, and I am at 9 months post-

[Fubarcat]

I was hoping to get lucky and kill two dragons with one Rx.  I have gotten cold sores all my life.  Was hoping the riba or peg would also kill that virus while it was busy stomping the dragon.  Unfortunately, the exact opposite has happened.  Cold sores are worse on treatment.  Or . . . could be I'm out in the sun too much - but it's just so damned convenient to blame all my problems on the meds.  Yup - that's the ticket.  I'm blaming EVERYTHING that occurs to me this year on the meds.  I figure I deserve some advantage for stuffing toxins down my gullet for a year!

[tuna]

I just finished tx 2wks ago 48/48 and had a couple of infections that bothered me and would'nt go away till they were treated with R/X. My doc told me that my immune systym was down pretty bad during TX and that is why they appear and wont heal well. I think that interferon/reb. only fight the hep-c virus and not any others. I dont know, good question!

[Dirac]

Hi
I also finished my 48 weeks of treatment 9 monthes ago and
I never got sick during treatment except for the usual side effects. I asked my doctor about it and he told
me that interferon itself can protect our bodies form
other viruses as well. However I got a nasty cold only one
time after treatment stopped and I have been very careful
since then not to expose myself to a risky situation.
I wish you the best of luck.

[Is_This_Real?]

I am only at shot 22, so I also am unable to answer your actual question, but I did wish to make a comment about getting a cold (a virus, no less) after stopping treatment while you never ever had a cold while on treatment.

I personally think this makes perfect sense.  I mean a major part of the treatment was the ribavirin, while is in itself an anti-viral drug.  As such, it was responsible for helping your body to evade, dilute, and destroy viruses ... thus you were unlikely to come down with a serious cold (which is caused by a virus).  Also, the interferon is a boost to your immune system, also fighting infection.  With this 'double whammy' of virus and infection fighters being at work in your body, it is highly unlikely that you would have to worry about catching a cold or virus while on treatment.

However, in your case, you say you are now 5 weeks post treatment.  I think this just simply says that the medicines are starting to clear your body.  The pegasys and the ribavirin levels in your blood are returning to pre-treatment levels, and you are again approaching normality.  This means that you are again prone to normal infections like all normal people.

So, I would first consider the 'cold' as a sign that treatment is truly over and you are normal again.  Second, since this shows that the medicines are leaving your body, IF you have not relapsed by your 12 week post tests, you are PROBABLY clear for good, and cured!

Just my thoughts,

ITR

[Amerabrit]

I'm not half way through tx so i can't help with your question but I'm so glad to hear you're donoing well; feel better soon.