stopped riba for now...(UPDATE)

[working dog]

I did my 4 week blood work and saw my nurse practitioner today....i started procrit....stopped the riba.....i'm still on the telepriver...hopefully in a few days my hgb will go up and i'll go back on riba....billy

[crossroadsec]

Get some rest billy.  I used to lay down and wonder if I would wake up. I said all my I Love You's to my friends n family every day. It's scary stuff man. As you fall asleep, try and think about all the things you'll do when you feel better. You got a lotta living to do..  You'll get there. Karen :)

[working dog]

well this sounds awful but i feel better knowing you were in the same place.....i feel like i/m dying a lot of the time...its so hard to get out of bed....today since i cut the riba i feel a little better...i have a months supply of procrit...i was so sick at the doctors i could't even ask for a copy of my blood work...had to lay down to get an exam...thats bad...too bad to continue tx like this...i still think things will get better soon...we will see....thanks....billy

[exaddict24]

hi, I am on ribavarin 1000 mg and pegasy 180 mircogram.. My first time on treatment. sx managable. I hope i will continue safely to SVR. Everyone's support is important. Thanks.

[his3707]

Mine was down that low and they just reduced riba and interferon until HGB came up with the help of procrit.  My understanding is the incivek will not work without the riba and interferon.   Its ok to stay in bed.  That is what I did for the first 8 weeks.   I know exactly how you feel your not alone.  Mine fell from 15.? to 8.5 or lower in 4 weeks also.  I started all my reductions right into my 5th week.  Believe me,  There is nothing worse that I know of yet than being anemic!  I dont know if there is some other medical reason they are doing such a drastic measure on you.   Wishing you a quick recovery and getting back on track quick!

[crossroadsec]

Sry to hear ur down.  But did you read the posts earlier on riba deduction and success rate? It was amazing! You're still in the game. Fo sho! Karen

[ann61]

Good luck Billy.  I hope you feel better soon and can resume full treatment asap.  I will continue to keep you in my thoughts.