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Hi folks, I am 3 weeks away from my 1st shot. Yikes!! I am m, 51,geno 1a, 900,000 vl, minimal fib/ no necrosis, normal ast/alt
I really am scared of the sides. I am an active triathlete and would like to stay as active as possible. I was just wondering if anyone out there has had minimal sides. Oh yeah! from reading your posts lately I do plan on drinking GALLONS of water
Thanks and I plan to become a regular here
tristeve
I really am scared of the sides. I am an active triathlete and would like to stay as active as possible. I was just wondering if anyone out there has had minimal sides. Oh yeah! from reading your posts lately I do plan on drinking GALLONS of water
Thanks and I plan to become a regular here
tristeve
Awwww thats too bad! Try again tomorrow nite Fri. I wasnt able to chat tonite cuz of "family time" but maybe tomorrow...
Wow! I can't believe it is that much. Here (Houston) it is $2.98/tube. It is a kinda small tube though. I was laughing with Okie about needing extra grande size tube for all these itches!! I like what you got thru mail order pharm. that is a VERY good price. I am sorry to hear that you are still itching. I did reserve the use of the Aveeno for the arms beings that it the worst itch. My legs are covered in rash but for some reason it doesn't itch as bad.
I did not know about the chat room. That does sound like fun though. Friday would be better for me too though. It is the day I grab the dragon by the tail and that would really help me gear up for it. Ya know? How do you get to the chat room? I am so NOT chat room savy. This forum was a stretch for me. Not that I am not computer savy, it's just that I have never seen the use/need of chat rooms before. Oh well, I am sure you understand. lol
Best to you OHC!! Myrt
I did not know about the chat room. That does sound like fun though. Friday would be better for me too though. It is the day I grab the dragon by the tail and that would really help me gear up for it. Ya know? How do you get to the chat room? I am so NOT chat room savy. This forum was a stretch for me. Not that I am not computer savy, it's just that I have never seen the use/need of chat rooms before. Oh well, I am sure you understand. lol
Best to you OHC!! Myrt
thanks for the info, I am ready to rock and roll. I am waiting to get insurance approval and then off i go. I have shared my apprehension with my triathete buddies, they say worst case they will walk with me and do the dog paddle in the pool
I am glad I found all of you and we chat soon!
tristeve
I am glad I found all of you and we chat soon!
tristeve
hey there girl, have you been to the hepsongs group site yet? Cuz if you have there is a link on the left side of the page that says "chat" and you click on that, it takes you to the chat room, there's a line where you can type in your message, and over to the right shows who else in logged into the room. You have to register to get into hepsongs first anyways. its easy! here's the link
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hepsongs/links
Hope to see ya there Fri &/or Thurs nite around 8 EST or 6PM MST 7 Central etc ...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hepsongs/links
Hope to see ya there Fri &/or Thurs nite around 8 EST or 6PM MST 7 Central etc ...
I can't seem to get the chat room to work. I go there and all I get is a big blank screen on the right. Ah well......I'm probably banned for Badger Slander.........
Indiana, good to see your wacky humor again!
Myrtles, during my Walmart jaunt, I ck'd the Aveeno anti itch cream and it is a tad expensive, around $5 a tube. I think the main ingredient in it is 1% hydrocortisone cream, and if so you can buy the store brand of that stuff for a lot cheaper. I have my doc order some cream like it through the mail order pharm and got a bunch (like 6 tubes) for only $5, what a DEAL!!
But I still itch, it does help though. I am sure that elidel cream is costly, as it is relatively new I think. I'm a big cheapsake lol, but I am sure most of us are worried about the costs of tx. Hey tonite is the chat room get together, I think we should have it Fri nite too around 6PM Mtn time, 8 eastern, maybe hmmmmm? usually I try to spend time with the family from 6-9PM mtn time...so I miss the chat time. But Fri the hubby has a meeting to go to, so I could chat then, any takers/talkers??? hugs, OHC
Myrtles, during my Walmart jaunt, I ck'd the Aveeno anti itch cream and it is a tad expensive, around $5 a tube. I think the main ingredient in it is 1% hydrocortisone cream, and if so you can buy the store brand of that stuff for a lot cheaper. I have my doc order some cream like it through the mail order pharm and got a bunch (like 6 tubes) for only $5, what a DEAL!!
But I still itch, it does help though. I am sure that elidel cream is costly, as it is relatively new I think. I'm a big cheapsake lol, but I am sure most of us are worried about the costs of tx. Hey tonite is the chat room get together, I think we should have it Fri nite too around 6PM Mtn time, 8 eastern, maybe hmmmmm? usually I try to spend time with the family from 6-9PM mtn time...so I miss the chat time. But Fri the hubby has a meeting to go to, so I could chat then, any takers/talkers??? hugs, OHC
Ok....OK....No cows or Badgers.
How about Woodpeckers then! They're small, don't **** a lot, and will fit easily into my suitcase. He does make a lot of noise though. If I didn't blow all the feathers off of him at my 4th of July "accident" I figure it would make a good peace offering..........
How are ya doin anyways? Takin your "kidstoned" vitamins? Hahahahahaha
How about Woodpeckers then! They're small, don't **** a lot, and will fit easily into my suitcase. He does make a lot of noise though. If I didn't blow all the feathers off of him at my 4th of July "accident" I figure it would make a good peace offering..........
How are ya doin anyways? Takin your "kidstoned" vitamins? Hahahahahaha
For almost eveyone I know including myself, the anxiety before TX was much worse than the actual tx. Prepare for the worst and you will be pleasantly surprised. As a triathlete you must have a ton of mental and physical dicipline and that will get you through this. I worked out hard at least 5 usually 6 days per week during tx and the only thing that went by the wayside after week 12 was my running. Not because of my blood work but mainly I was just to run down and uninspired to push in that way.
Keep in mind that TX is a temporary situation and should be the absolute main focus of your life right now. You will back on track a few months of completing it so don't allow yourself to get broken down physically during TX. A simple cold virus during TX can escalate so take it easy on the heavy running, cycling and swimming would be my suggestion.
If you are built like most triathletes that I know, you're going to have to be careful not to lose too much weight because I suspect you don't have much to lose. Drink lots of water and force yourself to eat whether you want to or not. Also, think about adding some supplements like vitamin bcomplex, maybe e and more C than you usually take. Check with your doctor before doing that. Good luck. Travis
Keep in mind that TX is a temporary situation and should be the absolute main focus of your life right now. You will back on track a few months of completing it so don't allow yourself to get broken down physically during TX. A simple cold virus during TX can escalate so take it easy on the heavy running, cycling and swimming would be my suggestion.
If you are built like most triathletes that I know, you're going to have to be careful not to lose too much weight because I suspect you don't have much to lose. Drink lots of water and force yourself to eat whether you want to or not. Also, think about adding some supplements like vitamin bcomplex, maybe e and more C than you usually take. Check with your doctor before doing that. Good luck. Travis
OH HELL YEAH! I KNEW YOU 2 WERE GONNA MAKE IT! WHAT A GREAT WAY TO END MY DAY TODAY. I TOLD THE COWS THEY WOULD GET A PASS FOR QUACK BUT I NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT YOU 2 GALS. I'M GOIN OUT THERE NOW KATHY.
6 months is the biggest key test we have. Those odds go WAY up if we can stay clear to that point. Well up into the 90's. Kathy...I'm SOooo happy for you. I know how you worried about it. I kinda did too. 1 more test for us and this will all be over. What a year we all had, eh? I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to go through this with. We should all take a cruise or something. I'll bring the Badger.
Now go out and celebrate. You deserve it.
6 months is the biggest key test we have. Those odds go WAY up if we can stay clear to that point. Well up into the 90's. Kathy...I'm SOooo happy for you. I know how you worried about it. I kinda did too. 1 more test for us and this will all be over. What a year we all had, eh? I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to go through this with. We should all take a cruise or something. I'll bring the Badger.
Now go out and celebrate. You deserve it.
Congradulations to the both of you!!! That is wonderful news. I finished up my 48th shot last Saturday night and will finish up the riba on Friday. Looooooonnnnggg year, huh?
Hi, Kathy, congratulations! Now the odds are terrific for you. Six more months, and hopefully you can "forget" this (or)deal.
Best wishes for continued good health.
Maj Neni
Best wishes for continued good health.
Maj Neni
Kathyf. Happy to hear the great news!!! Go celebrate!
As for the sides and being an athlete -- I started out for the first three months on tx going to the gym and continuing my workout. Soon after I started loosing weight and was very tired. I stopped the exercise and just rested a lot. Everyone's different so keep it up until your body says no way. Drink plenty of water.
Lori
As for the sides and being an athlete -- I started out for the first three months on tx going to the gym and continuing my workout. Soon after I started loosing weight and was very tired. I stopped the exercise and just rested a lot. Everyone's different so keep it up until your body says no way. Drink plenty of water.
Lori
Well, I have some more good news for you 1's. For those of you who don't know me, I am a 1b. Doctor thinks I got the Hep C from a manicure since I never did drugs and never had a transfusion and they just can't find any other way I could have gotten it. When I started treatment last year, I only had a viral load of 200,000 and cleared the viurs about 10 weeks into treatment. I started TX in June of last year and ended May 20th, 2003. I ended the treatment after 46 weeks. I went for my 3 month blood test and I am still virus free. Yeah!!! I go for my next test in December sometime.
I can't say that my sides were minimal but they were tolerable. I worked the entire time I was on treatment. I did cut my hours down a bit since I usually work a 10 hour day. The last few weeks of treatment were hard for me since I developed mouth sores and being that my appetite was already gone, I could hardly eat. I lost 45 lbs on TX. After I stoped the treatment, I gained a little back each week. I feel much better now. My hair is starting to grow back but it is still pretty fine. I had a lot of curly hair. It is straigter and thinner now. I will let you know by the end of the year how it looks. My white and red blood counts were low at the end of treatment and I was on shots for that.
I am happy for everyone who makes it through and stays virus free. Kind of makes it all worth the stuggle and helps others to hang in there.
Best to All
Hang in There
I can't say that my sides were minimal but they were tolerable. I worked the entire time I was on treatment. I did cut my hours down a bit since I usually work a 10 hour day. The last few weeks of treatment were hard for me since I developed mouth sores and being that my appetite was already gone, I could hardly eat. I lost 45 lbs on TX. After I stoped the treatment, I gained a little back each week. I feel much better now. My hair is starting to grow back but it is still pretty fine. I had a lot of curly hair. It is straigter and thinner now. I will let you know by the end of the year how it looks. My white and red blood counts were low at the end of treatment and I was on shots for that.
I am happy for everyone who makes it through and stays virus free. Kind of makes it all worth the stuggle and helps others to hang in there.
Best to All
Hang in There
kathyf and L.I.Girl ~ congratulations!!!! ~ excellent news ~ thank you for sharing and giving all of us 1's hope! Enjoy your new life!
slarso ~ I am a 1a, 50F, vl 576,000 to start. On week 18 of Pegasys/Riba combo. I'm no athlete, but I was one of those people who never stood still.........I work at home, so that helps, but I also care for my elderly Mom and am at her house for hours each day. I am blessed with minimal sides so far. At first, fatigue was rough, but after 6 or 8 weeks it became better. What everyone says is true ~ one day can be so different from the next. I walk on my treadmill and just play it by ear how long I stick with it for the day. Some days, it's barely a stroll, others I hike right along. Some days I tear around like a crazy woman ~ some days I'm a little slower, but I can do whatever needs to be done so far. Try to keep a good attitude and deal with the sides if they come. And drink lots of water! I wish you a smooth ride!
ambush :)
slarso ~ I am a 1a, 50F, vl 576,000 to start. On week 18 of Pegasys/Riba combo. I'm no athlete, but I was one of those people who never stood still.........I work at home, so that helps, but I also care for my elderly Mom and am at her house for hours each day. I am blessed with minimal sides so far. At first, fatigue was rough, but after 6 or 8 weeks it became better. What everyone says is true ~ one day can be so different from the next. I walk on my treadmill and just play it by ear how long I stick with it for the day. Some days, it's barely a stroll, others I hike right along. Some days I tear around like a crazy woman ~ some days I'm a little slower, but I can do whatever needs to be done so far. Try to keep a good attitude and deal with the sides if they come. And drink lots of water! I wish you a smooth ride!
ambush :)
Congratulations to you LI Girl! Just to let everyone know, my Dr. told me today that since I am SVR at 6 months, I now have a 95%+ chance of staying that way for the rest of my life. I had no idea the odds were THAT good! Thanks for all your kind responses - I really don't know what I would have done without this site before, during and after treatment. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
Kathy
Kathy
Congrats Kathy
Slarso I was very active I run a decorative Wood Finishing business in the Aspen area working for the rich and famous, was was a 2 time national medalist for fighting in Tae Kwon Do Black Belt level, played drums simi-pro. Now I have given up drumming and TKD just running my business and trying to rest as much as possible. You can work out a little but I think you important not to run your body into the ground and this medication is very tough. Maybe you will be different.
Good Luck
ral
Slarso I was very active I run a decorative Wood Finishing business in the Aspen area working for the rich and famous, was was a 2 time national medalist for fighting in Tae Kwon Do Black Belt level, played drums simi-pro. Now I have given up drumming and TKD just running my business and trying to rest as much as possible. You can work out a little but I think you important not to run your body into the ground and this medication is very tough. Maybe you will be different.
Good Luck
ral
I found the side effects bearable - not exactly "minimal" as I did get more tired and itched like hell - no nausea, no depression,no weight loss, no insomnia. I managed to carry on working (teaching) pretty much as usual. I did feel much more anti-social though and wanted to spend most of the time alone when I wasn't actually working. As I am not an athlete I can't comment on that side of things!
I remember so well when you were just beginning and the issues you had at work etc. So pleased for you on getting cured.
Wow, we've got svr's popping up all over the place here, lately!!! Great news for us 1ers, way to go!!!
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