I hope this is encouraging

[karma2004]

I just wanted to post a quick note about my own experience with tx.  I know when I started out, I was apprehensive, having read so much about negative side effects.  I just want people to know how much a postive attitude can help.  

I'm geno 1A, had it for about 20 years without knowing, and have grade 2-3 fibrosis as a result.  I started tx in January, and after my 12 week test, I'm undetectable.  I work about 50 hours a week, run 3 miles a day, and haven't had to change my lifestyle at all (aside from the no alcohol thing).  I get a little tired at night, and the day after the shot, but not nearly as bad as I thought it would be.  I drink about a gallon of water a day, and I think this may have a lot to do with it.  I had a little trouble with axiety, and my thyroid got a little out of wack, but I'm treating both with meds that seem to help.

Bottom line is this.  As much as you can, try to keep positive.  This too, shall pass.  Surround yourself with people who love you, and take this time to refocus your efforts to do the things that are important to you.  You can get through this.

[snook_man]

Everybody says water water water, to minimize sides. Is this as true for pegysus, as it is for peg 2b? I know that peg 2b, is processed atleast 30% by kidneys. Pegysus on the other hand is only processed 9% by kidneys. That is why I think levels stay in body for longer period of time.You are not just pissing it out, like taking to much vitamins!!!
Glad to hear that geno 1, clearing, and with minimal sx's!! Way to go, I will be posting comments like that in the immediate future.

[Plutonium-kid]

THANX for your ENCOURAGEMENT to us ALL.

Keep on running STRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!

the kid...........

[ringeding]

HEY DID YOU GET THAT E MAIL OR DID I SEND IT TO SOMEONE ELSE...I AM GETTING NERVOUS NOW HAHAHAHAHA

[layla]

Thanks. One other question.  Ok two. I take the celebrex is taken continuous as opposed if you are just having pain at the moment? Is it soley an antiinflamatory? I had so many questions for my doc I didn't remmeber every answer or detail. Again I appreciate the response. LL

[layla]

Oh Just so you know I would think to read the instructions but I don't have any as I was given samples. It's not just brain fog! Thanks LL

[ringeding]

hey doll....yup, i took every morning through out tx.  yes it is an anti-inflamatory, but i also found it helped with headaches to a point.  although i would break down and take 2 extra strenght tylonel on top of that within an hour if i had a bad headache....anything else, just let me know....oh..yah...it did take several days for it to kick in, but i began to feel a real difference after about 4 or 5 days on it.

i am amazed at your strenght and didn't realise you too, as aseveral others here are also on extended tx...wow...you guys inspire me so much with your courage and determination!!!!

hugs
kimmy