TEETH

[secondtime]

Good morning,,, just wanted to know if anyone else is having trouble with their teeth/  I was on riba/peg treatment for 1 year ended 8/03- currently on main dose...I am a 55 year old female and have been lucky to have kept my own teeth/ Now, I recently had 2 crowns fall out and my teeth do not feel very strong... Any thoughts and/or comments welcome - thanks

[hope2Bok]

I used Nioxin shampoo, and I noticed a lot less hair in the drain after a few washings. I wasn't thrilled with the conditioner though, I still used Paul Mitchell. I've been off tx since Dec and almost all my hair is back.
Anne

[derail]

I wasn't trying to be funny ,Iwas very serious for once! Please send your pix. View it as a bisiness venture .Be daring expose your self image you know you want to email me @ revealingpixat Iwantsometoo

[Amerabrit]

Hair is such a personal issue for all of us.  When it first started to happen to me (hair shedding) I posted about it to the ladies but MikeSimon pointed out that hair loss bothered him too, I think bald on men is sexy so it never occurred to me that men could be upset by this sx also.  Live & Learn...  Cuteous made a really good point some time back when she said [what's happening to our bodies is happening from the inside] which would back up Dot's point that the only winners on hair loss products for us, are the retailers?  My hairdresser told me that we shed certain amounts each day so if we wash our hair say, every third day, three days worth of hair will shed out.  Dot, can you confirm that comment?  I tried washing my hair every day again and less did come out so psychologically, I felt better..  My hair is much dryer these days so I use more conditioner than I once did.  What amazes me is how much hair we really do have; so much seems to have shed and yet, if you met me for the first time, you would never know I was losing my hair. At this point, my advice to you would be not to waste your money on *special* products but rather invest in a really good conditioner.  As a guy, it's easer, just keep your hair really short and no-one will notice the hair loss.  I think the botttom line on tx is: Do whatever you can to make yourself feel good.  Some may have tips I don't know about to off you like Dot.  Dot is a hair care professional so she would know a lot more than I - I have only my own frame of reference?
Honey:  have you cleaned out your car yet?
Chevy:  have you noticed a change in your hair re-growth yet?   Hope you're doing well and feeling better every day.
Daryl:  You really make me laugh, Thanks:)

[ts2010]

gomactrading - Can you tell us where to find the information that you have found concerning loss of bone mass while on tx?

gallium - How are the results of a parathyroid test given?  As a numerical value, positive/negative, or other?

[ellissg]

DRUGSTORE.COM    Get the shampoo & conditioner together. You save a little but it ain't cheap!! It does work, at lease in my case.

[unico]

Thanks, understood about the Zinc.

Lou

[Showboat]

forgot to add that my teeth have been VERY sensitive since ENDING tx in May.  It probably has a lot to do with my sugar intake (I did not rinse after eating TONS of sugar treats, try to do better these days, though) and I know that I started grinding my teeth at night during tx, and I still do.....I bought a mouth guard, but keep forgetting to use it......

[derail]

after your last comment I am gonna hunt you down .You are easy on the mind and you goota be easy on the eyes too .you are such a kidder tho' cmon give me your phone # or send some pix (in bikini, of course) and I'll only share them with Scott(Honest) and maybe one or two Websites. Pleeease.pretty puleeze. No no not the slap ow ow oww ooh that felt good.

[cuteus]

quads now, cane syrup, high fructose corn syrup, maple syrup, sucrose, give anything ending in "ose"!

I had my milk shake for lunch.
we will need a special post tx diet group for sure, should I start worrying or buying larger post tx clothes sizes?

[DH Bill]

One of the foods I could tolerate during tx was ICE CREAM! I USED IT TO RINSE THE COOKIES FROM MY MOUTH! Seriously, I had sensitive teeth real bad but it has already gotten better but I still love the ice cream and now that tx is over I am gaining the lost weight back already cause I'm not active yet.

[MichaelT]

One BIG problem with teeth and treatment is the dry mouth. If you must consume sugar (of any type) at least rinse your mouth out thoroughly with water and brush if you can. Sugar + dry mouth = trouble.

[MichaelT]

Doh! didn't finish the thought... I meant to also write to rinse/brush <i>immediately</i> after consuming the sugar. I amplified the problem by sucking on cough drops (to deal with the mouth sores) and falling asleep.

[Amerabrit]

Secondtime: I'm sorry for your tmj/tooth issues...  I haven't noticed any problems with teeth, but thanks so much to you and MichaelT for posting that info now because since beginning tx, all I eat is SUGAR, nothing else tastes good:(
Geez, if HCV isn't bad enough!  
While I don't consider myself a raving beauty by any measure, I've never been embarrassed to be seen out, but now?  The hair that's leaving my head is changing form and showing up along my jaw line as peach fuzz, little red dots have started appearing on my skin and now my teeth could fall out?  
What a pretty picture?
I know guys, you're all panting just wishing you had my phone number but forget it!   Quasimodo is way ahead of you all...

Seriously, though if I have to cut down on sugar, I may well starve to death!  Still... at least I'll take HCV with me... Just kidding:)

[Showboat]

No, now triplets....hahah..I could not taste "regular" food MOST of the time...but could ALWAYS taste the sweets...(cotton candy or as Amerabrit calls it "cotton floss", my favorite)...My taste buds have not gotten back to pre-tx condition yet, and I was just thinking about this "dilema" this morning after I put my plate of eggs and turkey sausage to the side and grabbed a chocolate covered ice cream bar instead.....ymmmmmmmm....just had the "cotton floss" yesterday....ooppss good thing I signed up for the Jazzercise class....................................

[gomactrading]

I lost one crown during treatment, as well.  At the time (2002) I researched the issue and found out that Interferon/Ribavirin treatment does create a loss of bone mass.  I am sure that the study is still out there.

[honey1616]

I also found that ice cream is something I always crave!  My teeth and gums have been more sensitive while on tx and in mornings when using mouth wash,,,it seems to burn so don't know whats up with that??

[Indiana]

2nd time......
I lost several teeth while on tx.....3 to be exact. I never did figure the exact cause, but all became infected at different times during tx and had to be pulled. With the white counts so low we are all subject to infections and they are harder to clear up, so the whole thing didn't really surprise me. I have had NO problems since ending my tx about 1 1/2 years ago.

Unico.........
As to the suppliments, I used a multi-vitamin without Iron (Mens 1 a day) and added vitamins C & E along with some Folic Acid. I had no problems with them and cleared my 1B Dragon just fine.........  
Just adding my 2 cents......

[hope2Bok]

I have been off tx since Dec. I too had problems with my teeth. Had my first cavity in 10 years.  I am diabetic, so my sugar intake was not a big problem while on tx so I attributed the problems with teeth to dry mouth. My teeth to this point still seem weakened. Also, look out because I gained 20 lbs back after tx. Very quickly too I might add. I don't want to go buy more big clothes again, so I'm hoping I can at least stay this way until I start tx in October again because I'll probably lose the 20 again. (hopefully)

[GALLIUM]

have you dr run a parathryoid test, if its hyper it will cause the calicum to leach from your bones and teeth.
didnt identify mine till my teeth started shattering like fine crystal i was lucky and had a good dr that did a bone mass index and then thryoid test and found out what was happening.
treatment for the hyperthyroid is syntethis vitaian d.

[Dorothy and Toto]

I had a good laugh at your post!  My sentiments exactly.  I just went shopping and the sight of myself in the mirrors made me want to stay at home.  Like you, I always felt I looked good but now all the weight left my face and arms, etc. (stick woman)   I also would loose another 12 pounds if sugar was taken off my diet.  Glad to see that didn't affect your clearing.  And yes, what is with the peach fuzz?  With gobs of hair coming out of the head (luckily I have lots and it still isn't noticable to anyone else).  Do we need to get rid of it?  
Extreme makeover is definately in my future!  I am going to take a bath now and connect all the red dots and freckles to see if there is a sign.
Dot

[unico]

Hey.. whats the name of that shampoo every uses for hair loss? Nixis or something and when can I get some?

LOU

[Dorothy and Toto]

It's called Nioxin and I used to sell it at my salon 11 years ago.  It is expensive and I did not see any good results except in my bank account!  

[Fubarcat]

We must be twins!  The only thing that truly tastes good to me is sweets now.  I have always had a terrible sweet tooth, even before treatment, but now, it seems like I'm addicted to sweet stuff.  I even got hubby to go out on a special foray to get me Haagen Daz Rum Raisin Ice Cream the other day.  I haven't had REAL ice cream in years, and it sure hit the spot.  In fact, I almost had a riba-fit because Haagen Daz only comes in the small containers!  Where are gallon containers of Haagen Daz when you need them?!!!  

I have lost about 12 pounds since being on treatment (113 down to 101 now) so I can afford to eat ice cream right now.  However, I am worried about being a total addict once I get off treatment and not being able to change my horrible eating habits.  Jeesh - just one more thing to be worried about!

My mom suggested I try Ensure or Boost with ice cream mixed in to make a milk shake to try to gain some wait back.  I said, "Hmmm - ice cream . . . milkshake???  I think I'll try it!"

[Tony-z]

<B>Speaking of Amantadine it is back in the news,</B> here is a link to a new study. Article Date: 07-28-04

Hope this link works, you may have to sign up for Hepatitis Neighborhood, it is a great web site with lots of information about Hep-C.
Here it is <a href="http://www.hepatitisneighborhood.com/content/in_the_news/archive_2009.aspx">Boosting Amantadine Doses May Aid Tough-To-Treat Patients
</a><BR>

    I hope everyones monday is a blessed one.

                       TonyZ