breathing problems

[babygirl170]

hi , my dad was diagnoised with hep, c 2 months ago took is 8th treatment today , hes been having a hard time breatheing and felling tired and really depressed doctors cant find out why he cant breathe , hes been to lung speacilist and now there sending to a heart doctor, hes complaining of his face burnig and his stomach. does anyone out there have similair problems, really would like to no if this is normal or if something is wrong. rthank you

[Trinity4]

Can't say it's "normal" to have breathing problems....The fatigue and depression are common side effects for those in treatment.   The ribavirin can upset the stomach and should aways be taken with a high fat content food.  Face burning can be a symptom of fever which is another common side effect on tx.  Staying well hydrated helps with those side effects.  The shortness of breath could be attributed to anxiety or a more serious problem like anemia.  I hope they are keeping a very close eye on his blood work.  If he is anemic, there is a resuce drug called procrit which will raise his red blood cell count and eliminate the anemia.  Anxiety can be controlled with antidepressants.  We are not doctors and he should be followed very closely by his doctor to determine the cause of his problem.
Trinity