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I hope this is encouraging
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.
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.
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