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Hi, really tired, weak, bloody nose yesterday (could be a coincidence) but today I had to put my head down as I felt like I was going to pass out when I stood up.
I have a call into my monitor.
This is week 8 and the fatigue has been off and on, but right now its affecting my somewhat normal abilities, like getting from here to there.  My hgb has gone up and down a bit, but it has been a couple weeks now since I've had a blood draw.  
I dont thing the study provides rescue drugs they will just reduce my riba.

[Bill1954]

Mary, bed sure to review platelets; they may explain your bloody nose. Platelets are in part responsible for blood clotting.

Rest up when you can and remain hydrated-

--Bill

[Mary4now]

Ah  hydrated, good point.

[blondie717]

   Hi Mary hope by now you are doing better. When do you see if you are still UND?  Gee glad you only have to do 24 wks. Bewell ginger

[James10500]

We live in such dry climates (Colorado, New Mex) that I used a nasal gel because my nose got so dry, which I believe led to a few nose bleeds.  Good luck.

[Interfurgen]

I know this post is old but i also have low plates my nose bleeds all the time i use bath salts in my bath water to undstuff the nose it is very hard to get plates counts up i drink lots of herbal teas sleey time has a new one out for the nose remember juices an water lots

[Interfurgen]

  sorry getting sleepy did not mean you bloody nose

[sherritaylor12]

Someone mentioned to me that we may be on the same study.  Are you doing a Gilead 9190, GS 9256 study @ Alamo research in San Antonio?

[Mary4now]

I think the nose bleed was just a "thing" I was really tired, and deydrated and my climate here high desert is harsh right now. So my labs look good, I need to stay hydrated.
I am doing Gilead 9190 GS9256, but I'm here in NM.
How are things going for you where are you in your treatment?
Sorry I didn't see these responses until today.

[sherritaylor12]

Not so good today.  Feel like I am getting an infection in my lungs.  The good news is at week 2 my vl had dropped to <25 but my hemoglobin has dropped to 9.2 on week 4 so they reduced rib. to 4 a day instead of 6 a day.  Labs tomorrow for CBC.  No procrit on this study.  My nose has bleed some too, but not bad.  Very dry here also.  They recommend a humidifier for lungs and nose.  Week 5 starts tomorrow.  Long way to go.
Good luck.  
Sherri

[RobertBeWell]

Another thing a nosebleed can be caused by is high blood pressure. Interferon is known to raise blood pressure in some individuals - I know because I'm one of them. My BP went up a solid 20 points within a week of my first shot... and stayed there.

My doctor and I chose not to treat it since it's not at a dangerous level (145/95), and I would prefer to add as few drugs as possible into the mix.

Might check into it.

[Mary4now]

Glad you vl is und... sorry bout the hemoglobin, you must be exhausted.  Let us know what the new labs show.
I'm taking 5 riba a day, I think I will just use a cool cloth around my face, I cant think of taking care of a humidifier, there are so many adjustments, we have bad allergies w/ the Juniper and have an air cleaner going all day / night.  
It does seem like a long time, Im at week 9 and just thinking about all the peeps that went for so long had so many obstacles,  I'm hanging and sleeping as much as I can.
Talk w/ you soon.
Good luck and good medicine
Mary