File your extension, other posts

[friole]

Yeah, this is hepatitis C related.  How many of us have brain fog and haven't got it together this year?  If you haven't filed your extension for your federal tax return, here is a link to the IRS forms and publications.  Scroll down until you see "4868' and you can print out a form and send it in.  Needs to go in today, unless you are on the east coast and then you have until tomorrow (Patriot's Day holiday today)(I guess those of us in the west aren't as patriotic (??????))

http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/lists/0,,id=97817,00.html

I have been absent from the board for most of the past two months because I am a tax preparer.  I did shot #40 last Friday. I must say, this was the hardest tax season I have ever experienced, and I have been doing it since 1977.  I started treatment in July and it has gone relatively smooth, except for the blood drops in whites and reds.   However, these last 2 months of treatment have been pretty rough.  The added stress of extra hours and the intensity of the work really got to me.  I have felt sick and exhausted most of the last month. Clients, many of whom I only see once a year, have asked if I am sick.  I have told no one at work besides my partner that I am treating, but, of course, it it pretty obvious something is up. Still we always look bad this time of year, to that is a good cover -- only this year was a littel "badder" than others.

I am glad to be done and will have more time to be on the board now.  I missed you all.
Kathy

[Pdilly]

Has anyone evertried Herbal remedies with the standard HepC medication?  SOme people swear by them but I have no idea what to think.

[jerialice]

DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING THAT IS NOT APPROVED BY YOUR DOC!!
i tried that and almost croaked. i found a great booklet on sx during tx and
also what herbs are ok to take- very few of them!!!!!

if anyone knows where i can post the pdf file, this is a great little book and addresses every sx you ever imagined and what to do about them.....

[friole]

tacky tacky - what do they call those neutrophils?  Thought they were white blood cells...... but know that you mention it, why the heck do they call them that.??

[friole]

On another matter, I am being forced into the generic Riba.  When the generics first came available in January my rx was filled with them and I asked for the brand name instead.  The difference in the copay was $15 for generic, and $45 for Copegus.  But when I went to pick up my refill last week, I was hit with a $534 bill.  According to BC/BS this is a penalty for not choosing the generic.  So, generic, here I come.

At the first of the year, we had a lot of discussions on this.  I would like to know if, after several months on the generics, those that are taking them see any difference.

[can-do-man]

said.....except for the blood drops in whites and reds...... While you have white blood drops? Mine has alway driped in red.