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Long term side effects of interferon
Jul 09, 2009 10:06PM in the Hepatitis Social Community
I am in week 30 of tx and have genotype1. The virus has been udetected since week 8 of tx,interferon/riba/boceprevir study. I have been experiencing liver pain as well.Sometimes a dull ache and sometimes a stabbing pain. I used to keep my hcv status private or secret as well, but now I don't care who knows because I need all of the support I can get! People n...
living with someone with hepatits
Jul 02, 2009 11:55PM in the Hepatitis C Community
I just joined this community and am currenty going through treatment. Patience, support, space are just as important as anti-depressent, but anyone going thru treatment shouldn't be surprised by depression,mood swings, and brain fog. I am 35 and never had a problem w/ focus and concentration until treatment. My husband deals with my mood swings by getting awa...
recently diagnosed
Jul 02, 2009 10:34PM in the Hepatitis C Community
I see a specialist at MCV in Richmond and am currently enrolled in the bocepevir study at the VA- I love my dr. and my nurse! They are awesome.I was diagnosed in 02 and did not start treatment until Nov.08. I was nervous too, being a single mom to a 16,6,& 3yr old (my 6 yr.old has Cerebal Palsy along with other special needs not related to the hep!) I hav...
My hair is falling out big time?
Jul 01, 2009 11:58PM in the Hepatitis Social Community
Oh Yeah! Hair,hair everywhere. In the bathroom, in the car, clogging the vac.cleaner. In the fridge, how does that happen? I complained about my thick horse hair, but I am glad that I have had plenty to spare. I am growing leg and underarm hair at my normal rate. Too bad, I was hoping I would be able to get out of shaving this year.