Very very painful at 4 weeks Tx

[Sunag]

Hi Everyone:

I took my 4th shot on saturday and the sides are so bad that I feel like giving up.

The joint aches (which start 6 hours after taking the shot) are unbearable. I have tolerated the pain without mentioning it, for 3 weeks, hoping that it will reduce as time goes by or that I will get used to it.
Neither of them have happened. I am taking tylenol and advil but does not seem to help at all.

Flu symptoms, with bone-breaking aches all over my body, head ache, nausea, and temperature around 101F, is literally killing me. Above all this the sight of food is make me throw up.
I drink a lot- lot of water as most of you suggested.

Can you suggest what pain medications are prescribed for this condition?
Which do you think are the best for my condition (Hep C and Cirrhosis)?  Please help.

Sunag

[Sunag]

Hi Every one

Thanks a million for sharing your thoughts on pain relief.

some of us are luky than others with the sides of the treatment. I guess, for me its a double whammy.

I will be seeing my GI the day after tomorrow, and will mention about Vicoprufen and Oxycodone and let him decide which one he wants to prescribe. I need something for relief.

By the way the positive aspect of the past 2 months of
SALT-RESTRICTED-DIET, is that there is NO EDEMA of my feet or legs- This is a great relief after having this condition for nearly 4 years. But let me tell you BLAND FOOD SUCKS!

take care you all
will keep you posted
-Sunag

[derail]

as previously stated,your doc should be able to prescribe something for all the aches and suffering I used a patch called duragesic,A narcotic patch, good for a couple of days. It has a time release feature and is available in doses of 25mg to 100mg
and depends on body size and effectiveness. Good luck and I wish  resolve of your sx. peace be with you.....Daryl

[derail]

we must of posted at same time You don't have to eat bland food try using tarragon (a herb) to flavour your food .others to use include cardemom ,coriander ,summer savory celery seed and a host of others. I've been no added salt/salt free for years and the food I prepare for Judy and I is never bland. Experiment a little with different herbs and spices and you will be amazed at how much tastier it becomes. PS  dont overspice, you just want to enhance the flavours. Add  and taste until you find happiness in the food.......Daryl

[want2live]

Watch out, I think that the Oxycondone (sp?) contains acetiminophen (sp), and you don't want that, not liver friendly at all. Oxycontin does not contain any acetiminophen.
You have to watch the Dr, since I was prescribed the one with acetiminophen and had to complain to get something else, even AFTER I told them about my HCV, they did it anyway.
And I agree, spices are the variety of life! Spice it up!
And once you find something that still tastes reasonably good, PIG OUT! Enjoy!
Let us know how you are doing....

[Fubarcat]

Try ginger for your nausea.  Ginger ale is good, ginger snap cookies are good.  Anything with ginger in it should settle your tummy down.  Hang in there and report your symptoms to your doc.  She/he will help you with something to ease the joint pain.  Let us know how you are doing.

[nurse12hr]

You're right about watching the doctor and what they prescribe.

When I sent my husb to the doctor recently for a knee injury, I warned him to tell the doctor he would prefer not to take anything with Tylenol in it (thinking the doc would give him Vicoprofen).  
Well, he came home with an rx for Davocet N 100---which also has Tylenol in it.  
When I called back to talk to the doctor, the nurse said he would have to come back in if he wanted something besides the Darvocet.  Sheesh.