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Day 14 results All oral trial
I'm in an all oral study. Today is day 29, but my results are only up to Day 14. No Peg. Only Riba, a Polymerase and a Protease. It appears that we're onto something good. Very good. Screening VL was 130k. Day 0 VL was 70k (before any meds). Day 3 VL was 60, and somewhere between days 3 and 7 I went UND. So it's great so far. Sides are minimal, but numerous. stuffy head, eye ache, nausea, general malaise, etc. For the most part, after 29 days I have to say at least 20 days I feel totally fine. All sides so far are not a big deal. Been working throughout without issue. Get tired every now and then, but don't we all? Only negative so far is that between week 1 and week 2 my HGB went from 14 to 12. It's still in the normal range, but I feel it. Feels like I have increased heart rate and almost like I drank too much caffeine in the afternoon (jittery). I'm guressing that's the HGB because it's the only chemistry that took a hit. Anyone have any good ideas for raising HGB through diet or exercise? Just trying to head it off at the pass. Keep all those fingers crossed!
Congrats on the quick und. This sounds very promising.
I'm on Inf/Riba and my Hgb is acting much the same, 14.4 to 12 and hanging steady. You're right - I feel it too, but after hearing from Billy and others under 9 and lower, i consider myself lucky. The Inf is taking a hit on my ANC and needed neupogen.
I do exercise and try to keep the blood flowing. I've read a few articles about the effect exercising on Hgb levels, but I'm not so sure how much to believe it. I'm not sure what studies they are citing in the following. And I've read that increased iron intake from food and supplements is not recommended while undergoing treatment.
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"Get plenty of exercise. Studies have shown that moderate to high intensities of aerobic exercise increases the hematocrit, or blood cell volume in athletes. Blood cells contain hemoglobin, whose primary function is to deliver oxygen from the lungs to active tissues."
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/19469-boost-hemoglobin/#ixzz1WQc2OukS
I'm on Inf/Riba and my Hgb is acting much the same, 14.4 to 12 and hanging steady. You're right - I feel it too, but after hearing from Billy and others under 9 and lower, i consider myself lucky. The Inf is taking a hit on my ANC and needed neupogen.
I do exercise and try to keep the blood flowing. I've read a few articles about the effect exercising on Hgb levels, but I'm not so sure how much to believe it. I'm not sure what studies they are citing in the following. And I've read that increased iron intake from food and supplements is not recommended while undergoing treatment.
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"Get plenty of exercise. Studies have shown that moderate to high intensities of aerobic exercise increases the hematocrit, or blood cell volume in athletes. Blood cells contain hemoglobin, whose primary function is to deliver oxygen from the lungs to active tissues."
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/19469-boost-hemoglobin/#ixzz1WQc2OukS
Congrats on the UND!
Have you looked through the archives for foods that raise HGB?
Good luck,
christina
Have you looked through the archives for foods that raise HGB?
Good luck,
christina
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