Thank you all Post TX and anyother questions

[OkieJim]

Thank you guys,
I finished TX yesterday. I feel so relieved now. No shot tonight. I have to say the positive attitude made all the difference in the world. For those that don't know me I'm 2B VL 1mil+ Grade 3 Stage 4 52 yr male. I did 24 weeks Pegasys/Copegus. Go for PCR Monday. I was undetectable at 12 weeks. I want to thank all you guys out there I couldn't have done it with out all the knowledge I recieved from this family. Now the wait to see is I'm 2B or not 2B. My mind is making me feel good. I'm going to do something outside tomorrow. I know I don't have any strength yet. I just want to go outside and enjoy the sun.  All you newbee's it is a real roller coaster ride on TX but it does end and it works most of the time. Keep on fighting. We are the Pioneers and Warriors.

Love Peace and Happiness.

[honey1616]

Sorry for interrupting this post but I tried to open new one and can't.  For the past week, I have been having burning stomachache right smack in middle of my stomach and it isn't letting up.  I do eat throughout the day and take my pills with food.  I have tried antacids but that is a very short relief and then its hurting again.  Last night, I was up all night with this.  Has anyone else had this feeling and what do you do?  I'm going to the dr monday so if any ideas on prescription...I could ask him.  This is week 6 for me and this week definitely stands out as my worse as each day there is no let up.  Please...any ideas?  Almost feeling like poison in my stomach.

[Galen]

Sorry I've been out of the loop for a while.  I got so wrapped up in this site when I was on tx and for a good while afterwards.  I am now 5 months post-tx (go for my 6 month PCR in 4 more weeks)and feeling totally back to normal.  Got all my projects going on, spent the past week in NYC seeing the sites and going to some shows.  My hair is almost back to normal, it lost that ugly dry, stiff look at about 3 months and it is growing back.  Unfortunalty, all those extremely long eye-lashes I grew during tx are gone, replaced by shorter ones than I used to have.  Those are in turn being replaced gradually by my normal ones.  The only problem I had post-tx is interferon-related cataracts.  My left eye isn't too bad, but the right will probably be operated on later this year when my vision is stabalized.  My energy is back to my pre-tx levels, which is pretty high and I am loving life.  
There have been a few profound changes in the way I view life after losing a year of it.  I am calmer, and more kind to myself and those I love.  I am also far less willing to tolerate the company of those who are not good for me.  My family keeps saying that I seem much happier than I've been in years (the riba rage passes, don't worry)
This site saved my life on tx and am glad that I was able to be of some help to you.  Along with a new life now, I no longer need or want to spend so much time here.  I will check in from time to time, of course, but if anyone would like to write you can do so to ***@**** (To those who write to me, please do not attach my address to your lists of fowarded mail reciepients.  I dislike spam and viruses and that is the perfect way to get on those lists)

[honey1616]

Thanks and I will ask about that.  Could the tx cause gerd because I have never had stomach problems before?

[DownThisRoad]

It really does seem like you just got started.  Your time on treatment went really quickly.


Congratulations  - look up at the sun and take a huge deep breath.  Be proud of yourself.  Nothing about this disease or treatment is easy.  You have crossed your finish line.

Way to GO !!!!! Good job !!!!!

[OkieJim]

Thank you for your prayers. I really did go by pretty quickly. I know you will make it too. My prayers are still with you. I remember the beginning for us. I wish he would help us understand what happened to Myrtles. I pray for her also. If you need me I will be checking in here and there. Remember he is also here for us. You take care and win this with us all.

[raheem]

Sounds like acid reflux or GERD, very common, very treatable.  Try Zantac, Ranitadine, Pepcid AC, Prilosec or Nexium. Actually start out with some antacids like Tums or Pepto Bismal.