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sentence: 36 weeks hard time
undetectible at 24 weeks. means I have 36 more weeks.........don't know how you longtimers do it.........I am not happy. ;(
There's your post -- took awhile to find it!. Yes, it is a happy/sad time. Still i am very relieved by your UND. Now I know your hgb is in range, maybe low, but in range - but wonder if you still don't need a boost. Sounds like you are terribly anemic to me. 48 more weeks is a long time, but it does pass pretty quickly me thinks. Here's to C erradication!!!!
Hearing that undetectible kind of makes it all worth while, huh? I hope this makes you feel a little better, but hitting around week 28 or so, I really started feeling much better on the meds. I was still anemic and winded, but I didn't feel bad. And actually felt pretty good after my procrit shot for several days. I think it's kind of funny how the body adopts to the "pretty poison" that kills the virus. You hang in there, I am glad you are on your way!
Sorry fish, in my craziness to urge you on, I never congratulated you! It's gotta be tough but damn girl, it's within your reach! I'll be sending you any and all strength I can pass on. Take care
Did you folks drink anything but bottled water?
Most people don't when they visit other countries, but they always seem to forget about the ice!! ;-O
Most people don't when they visit other countries, but they always seem to forget about the ice!! ;-O
If they told me 36 more they would have to yell it at my backside. Couldn't do it but I'm happy you responded to this treatment and the weeks don't just fly by they sort of skid along on bumpy surfaces. You've really been a trooper on this march through lala land. Remember the odds weren't that great when we started this trip so your odds have really gone up with this news of UND. Best wishes, Dale
So what did you do this weekend?
Well, let's see, besides sleeping, I threw up a lot on Saturday and fainted a couple of times, but Sunday was much better because the folks in the ER are really caring.
Well, let's see, besides sleeping, I threw up a lot on Saturday and fainted a couple of times, but Sunday was much better because the folks in the ER are really caring.
Yup, we could make another lonnnnng list about all those positive things we experience going through tx.
this is great news, congratulation.... I know it's rough with 36 weeks to go. Just think what's at the end of the rainbow...SVR my friend. Just keep the faith and all will work out.
Beagle
Beagle
"I find the silent treatment works well when I am not feeling good. Not that I do it on purpose...if you don't "
My family hates that worse than anything. The silent days with my office door closed. I try not to do it very often , because it makes them feel like they are walking on eggshells , but when I dont want to be screwed with , I just keep my mouth shut.
Who knew?
My family hates that worse than anything. The silent days with my office door closed. I try not to do it very often , because it makes them feel like they are walking on eggshells , but when I dont want to be screwed with , I just keep my mouth shut.
Who knew?
Jim:
Regarding the greatness of treatment and the fond memories of it all. One day as I pondered and after much thought as I sat their on the throne with reader digest in hand I decided to try and remember what it was I had pondered. Feeling the sessions was over I stood and bent to retrieve my trouser from the tile. It was at mid bend that I sneezed which brought the true meaning of propulsion to bare. Obviously I was mistaken about the timing of the stand. Upon realizing I had now created wall art I violently hurled the content of my stomach on the wall that my other cheeks faced. Immediately feeling weakened and falling into my trouser that were awaiting me on the cold tile floor my first thoughts were of who would save me from my creation? Can I re-swallow those riba laying there next to me. Crawling to the edge of the bathtub I slithered over the edge and set out to drown myself and be done with it. Lucky for me with my trouser firmly around my ankles my feet kept floating (polyester must have flotation)and uncovering the drain. Laying there in cold water and in a flash, within hours I realized - somebodies got to clean this mess up. I found that person in the mirror the same day. I know now how Elvis must have felt. Well except for the chaulk outline thing. Dale
Regarding the greatness of treatment and the fond memories of it all. One day as I pondered and after much thought as I sat their on the throne with reader digest in hand I decided to try and remember what it was I had pondered. Feeling the sessions was over I stood and bent to retrieve my trouser from the tile. It was at mid bend that I sneezed which brought the true meaning of propulsion to bare. Obviously I was mistaken about the timing of the stand. Upon realizing I had now created wall art I violently hurled the content of my stomach on the wall that my other cheeks faced. Immediately feeling weakened and falling into my trouser that were awaiting me on the cold tile floor my first thoughts were of who would save me from my creation? Can I re-swallow those riba laying there next to me. Crawling to the edge of the bathtub I slithered over the edge and set out to drown myself and be done with it. Lucky for me with my trouser firmly around my ankles my feet kept floating (polyester must have flotation)and uncovering the drain. Laying there in cold water and in a flash, within hours I realized - somebodies got to clean this mess up. I found that person in the mirror the same day. I know now how Elvis must have felt. Well except for the chaulk outline thing. Dale
I know that feeling. I didn't clear till week 16 and have to go 36 wks. from there. There was a part of me that thought , maybe I wont clear , and I can stop this treatment and tell everybody that I'm waiting for the "NEW DRUGS" to come down the pike. But , once that report says <50 iuml , we are stuck on the ride till its over. It is a bittersweet victory.One that I'm happy I finally got to and that you and all of our other friends have or will reach.
Its good news doc , really!
Its good news doc , really!
That's great news! UND! Hey at least you have done it this long and those 36 weeks will just fly by...I hope!
I have about 36 weeks left too. We can comiserate together. Go build another chicken coop. I am sure if hubby hits you again, it will take your mind off of tx.
I am so excited for you that you cleared, one of my big fears is when I test at 12, that I won't be cleared. Got luck on you future treatments.
Diana
Diana
Congrats.
I think NYGirl has summarized it best when she's stated that after awhile our bodies, or perhaps our minds as well, adjust to the new chemistry levels.
OR
as I've been putting it:
It's scarry when feeling like sh!t all the time starts starts to become a like feeling normal.
Never were truer words spoken! And you just have to LOL -- or cry -- whatever gets you through it.
My family has been too kind to ask, "NOW what hurts you?!"
My family has been too kind to ask, "NOW what hurts you?!"
eerr...congratulations? what a dilemma eh? one side says yeah! and the other says f**k! you got to give yourself the best shot.
my official undetect was at wk 26, but I had said 72 total anyway, so that is 72-26=46 I was not doing this AGAIN!
when was the PCR before this one and what was the count?
frisco; shouldn't it be"what doesn't hurt?"
how do you do it?
don't count what is left ahead, count what you have done and it seems like you are almost there.
my official undetect was at wk 26, but I had said 72 total anyway, so that is 72-26=46 I was not doing this AGAIN!
when was the PCR before this one and what was the count?
frisco; shouldn't it be"what doesn't hurt?"
how do you do it?
don't count what is left ahead, count what you have done and it seems like you are almost there.
Feeling "normal" includes feeling like c**p all the time? I guess I have been getting used to it too. I was sick with all the normal symptoms. Blankets piled high in Jamaica, runs etc. Thought it was normal, then hubby came down with the same symptoms. I thought, oh my, I must have a bug! He asked me this morning if I still had the same symtoms from the bug. I had to tell him I don't know what these are all from! He still feels like dirt.
fris: My family has been too kind to ask, "NOW what hurts you?!"
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My friends and family stopped asking that question about two months into treatment, but were always eager to tell me their major health concerns like stubbed toe or a bad cold. LOL.
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My friends and family stopped asking that question about two months into treatment, but were always eager to tell me their major health concerns like stubbed toe or a bad cold. LOL.
Or..."Things are great...do you realize that if you lose forty pounds your grocery bills are literally cut in half?
I have instructed everyone I know DON"T ASK-DON'T TELL. If they REALLY want to know...and they don't...I will tell them.
It's the theory of relativity in action. My baseline RBC around 16. When I dropped down to 10, I wanted to cry every morning getting up the subway stairs. Went down to 9 and did four weeks of Procrit. Went back up to 10.2 and renewed my gym membership! Swam 10 laps Monday night (down from 90 pre-tx), got winded, rested, then did 10 more. Tuesday night completed my goal of completing and keeping up with a 45-minute aquasize class. NYC just too hot the rest of the week. I just wanted to make it home on public transportation just in case the power went out ... The point is -- I'm feeling normal at 10.2. I'll probably be flying when I get up to 16 again. I do 21/24 tonight and counting down.
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