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How to prepare for tx
Hi everyone, so i am starting tx in August and I am not sure how to prepare for it. I have read some peoples post that have did tx before and they talked about having lotion for rashes, meds for headaches etc.. So I am wondering what do i need to do to be ready for this.. thanks
There are options: you can take OTC medicines to help with pain and headaches, just be responsible with them. Allergy medicines can definitely help with side effects, eating decent, and drinking plenty of water is a huge benefit.
I'm a 25 year old male. I have Hep C and Chronic Liver Disease with Stage 3 fibrosis, genotype 2B. I think I've had it my whole life, I have a younger brother with the same diagnosis and I found out when I donated blood after joining the Army at 18. I started treatment at 18 years old in 2007 and made it 5 weeks and unfortunately lost insurance and had to stop, but at least I did show no detection in my 4th week but it came back. I just completed 24 weeks of treatment with Ribaviron 1200mg a day, and 1 Pegylated Interfuron shot each week. I was really lucky to only experience feeling kinda tired and sore each day but it was not bad enough to stop or need anything to help. I'm just so happy to have been able to complete therapy this time. At least for now, I showed undetectable from 4 weeks again and I just did labs about 3 weeks after completing therapy and still nothing back. I know that a better treatment option just came out around the time I was finishing up. If anyone reads this and is still questioning treatment, please take it if you have the opportunity! Even if my virus comes back I know that for awhile I was able to keep the viral load down and I did see my liver enzymes come down to a near normal level. Its scary but your not alone...
Thank you so much Sue.. That is what i needed. Encouragement :-)
I am kinda afraid tho cause ive always been a anemic due to heavy periods. My doc said if my iron gets to low he will lower the dosage of my med and if it came to it i might have to have a blood transfusion. That's the only thing that scares me. Other than that im ready, do you know anything about that part? Should i be worried? Thank you Sue
I am kinda afraid tho cause ive always been a anemic due to heavy periods. My doc said if my iron gets to low he will lower the dosage of my med and if it came to it i might have to have a blood transfusion. That's the only thing that scares me. Other than that im ready, do you know anything about that part? Should i be worried? Thank you Sue
I just finished the same treatment. Susan covered the main points for sure. some days were better than others for me, but just stick with it. 12 weeks is not as long as it seems when you get to the other side.
Good Luck, I know you can do this!
Good Luck, I know you can do this!
Hi and welcome! I have type 1a and start week 7 of 12 tomorrow. I am on the same treatment you will be doing. This is my 3rd go around, (Interferon 3x a week and Ribavirin for 24 weeks in 99, and Victrelis/Interferon/Ribavirin in 2012) and hopefully my last! :)
My personal thoughts:
1- Water, water and more water. It is a huge help and I can feel myself not feeling as well when I don't stay hydrated.
2- invest in a good lotion. Aveeno Skin relief works good for me. It is fragrance free and absorbs well.
3- Don't get too overtired. Stay as active as you can, do things you love, but make sure to get rest. I have learned that if I try and do too much, the fatigue can hit hard and fast. The first couple days after my shot, I don't plan a whole lot. I play it by ear. I've learned to really listen to my body and rest when I need too. I do my shots on Friday night as I have the weekends off. This time around, I notice that by Wednesday, I'm usually feeling pretty darn good!
You can do this! I can't believe I'm halfway through all ready! I haven't asked about my 4 week VL because I have my own fears about "will it work this time" and am determined to stay the course regardless!
This is a new forum for me and I find there is a lot of good support and information! Let's slay this dragon! :)
Take care,
Susan
My personal thoughts:
1- Water, water and more water. It is a huge help and I can feel myself not feeling as well when I don't stay hydrated.
2- invest in a good lotion. Aveeno Skin relief works good for me. It is fragrance free and absorbs well.
3- Don't get too overtired. Stay as active as you can, do things you love, but make sure to get rest. I have learned that if I try and do too much, the fatigue can hit hard and fast. The first couple days after my shot, I don't plan a whole lot. I play it by ear. I've learned to really listen to my body and rest when I need too. I do my shots on Friday night as I have the weekends off. This time around, I notice that by Wednesday, I'm usually feeling pretty darn good!
You can do this! I can't believe I'm halfway through all ready! I haven't asked about my 4 week VL because I have my own fears about "will it work this time" and am determined to stay the course regardless!
This is a new forum for me and I find there is a lot of good support and information! Let's slay this dragon! :)
Take care,
Susan
Im genotype 1. My treatment is Sovaldi + ribavirin + pegylated interferon for 12 weeks
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