Hep C Treatment

[cajunlady]

Don't have much time to post.  Did want to open the thread though.  

I only had mild sides on Sat. after shot #5.  So, far not light headed or weak.  Still watching my hgb wcb.  My nose stopped bleeding finally.  Have to start getting ready for work and kids to school.

Have a great day all,

cajun

[jaroman]

You have made it, you have. Now you just have to get thru the drug withdrawals. Not quite fair, is it? Stay with us and give us the great news.

[Tselere]

Hi Everyone,
My Dad start his first tx this friday. I don't know if this is common or not after his first shot he didn't sleep at all. I am worried could you please give me some advice. also what to expect.please

Thank you

[jaroman]

Do you have a rheumatologist/immunologist? How are the docs monitoring your autoimmune problems?
I wish you werent suffering so terribly much.

[Forseegood]

Gee Ina, all I can do is hope and pray that you begin to feel relief soon...I have talked to so many that felt terrible post tx, and they were convinced that it would not go away, pain has a way of convincing you more than anything else can...and after a time, the sides did go away and they were relieved...even if you don't clear, and it's not clear to me exactly what is going on there, I know you have helped your liver...do you have access to a pain clinic? or stronger meds? please let us know what is going on with you, wish you the best....

I know a guy from Janis who had a rather severe case of mental impairment from tx...he didn't come on the boards because he could hardly think to type...this went on for 3 years, he said the only way he got through it is going to the woods and meditating among the trees, etc. He went on disability...he was pretty much convinced that he had incurred permanent brain damage...then after 3 years he started getting clearer and clearer and now he is fine...I just think that every one is different and people can get some bad post sides, but they usually clear up mostly sooner than later...I wish this for you.....

[anise]

Oh boy....that doesn't sound like fun having residual side effects last that long!  I have one friend who said not to go on the treatment because he still feels bad after a year.  Hopefully, this will not happen to me, as that is one of my fears.  

Eisbein, I am so sorry you are going through that much pain.  Like Forseegood said, can you contact a doctor to have them help you out.  It isn't fair that anyone should go through that much torture.  You deserve much better than that.

[Mister beagle bailey]

Ina,

I'm so sorry your going through this, like anise and forseegood said is there a Dr. you can call that will help you, or another Dr. that you can see.

About the rash-- here's something that has helped many here with their riba rash and myself, it's GOLD BOND - TRIPLE ACTION LOTION--the yellow bottle is regular strength and then there's the green bottle which is extra strenght, that's the one I use.  Put it on after you shower, when you go to bed, when ever you need it, in a few days you'll see a big differents in the rash.  I hope this helps.  

Let us know how you are doing,

  BB