Treatment Underway!!

[cghamm]

I took shot one last night after the Reagan Funeral. I'm doing 1400mg of Riba and about 200ug of Peg-Intron. I get the vials with the separate needles, so I'm able to take a little more than the prescribed dose. I did the math, and with my weight I figured I should shoot 192ug. They put 220 ug in the vial so you can mix it and get the full (150ug) dose. I hope this helps me clear. I sure wouldn't want to leave any Peg in the vial if the extra will help. Also according to body weight I should get 1800 mg of Riba, but nobody will give me that much.

Thanks all for your encouragemnt and support while I've been waiting to get started. So far I'm feeling a little back pain and I slept badly last night, but I think I was wound up from finally taking some action to beat this virus. I'm drinking water and watching for the sides. I'll keep you informed of my progress and again, thanks so much to all of you.

Best Regards,
Craig

[TnHepGuy_]

cghamm/rsterling/gonagetbetr - <b>Congratulations on starting tx!!!</b> You are already sweaping out this dread disease from inside of you.

tuna - the general protocol formula for the ribavirin is: (body weight x 6.25 = riba amount). For example, I weigh 185, so - 185 x 6.25 = 1,156.25). And I am taking 1,200 riba. Though, in most instances they don't seem to rx more than 1,400 mg. - undoubtedly over sx concerns.

gonagetbetr - your doc/nurse should definately have advised you to take some tylenol or the equivalent.

couchpotato - I hope the antibiotic IV works quickly to clear your husband's infection.


TnHepGuy

[cghamm]

I took 2 tylenol PM an hour before the shot. I slept poorly, but I was pretty wound up with anticipation. Today I have a low-grade fever (100.6) dull headache, back and neck pain, and I'm walking like a 90 year old. None of this is bothering me too terribly at the moment. My doc said I could take up to 2000mg of tylenol/day for pain, even an occasional Aleve or aspirin if necessary. Don't suffer unnecessary pain! Just use caution and only take it if you really need it. I got through the day without any pain relievers, but I will take 2 more Tylenol PM before bed in hopes I'll sleep better.

I'm sure glad to have you here too. Maybe we can all be in the SVR class of 2005!

Best wishes,
Craig

[cornsqueezer]

Yes I start next friday ,so I'll be joining the class of 2005.
We can all get on that SVR bus at the same time.

Glad you took something for your fever you should't have to
suffer so.I hope you get a good night sleep and wake up feeling better.

Good Night and God Bless.
Debra

[couchpotato]

After my first shot I had a fever, chills, aches and a headache but was told to take tylenol as needed. Still do on the weekends when needed but I avoid it during the week. Is your liver maybe not so good, your doc doesn't want to risk the meds? Good luck in the future, like Honey, my first couple were the hardest too.  Couch

[honey1616]

I definitely took 2 tylenols 2 hours before my shot.  Also,,,if you are running fevor,,,you need to take something.  Did your dr tell you not to??  Hang in there,,,I promise my 1st was a doozy and for the first couple of weeks,,,I felt really weak but now am at 6 month mark,,,Its so much better!

[cornsqueezer]

Who told you not to take something for your fever? I thought we could...Are you drinking plenty of water.... everyone say's that  helps.  Hopefully someone who knows more than me will be along soon to let you know about the tylenol.


I'm so sorry you feel bad ...but hang in there,I have read sometimes first night is the worst.I pray this will pass soon for you.

Debra