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[NJDrummer]

Ok, just joined here, and waiting on medication to arrive.  I have been searching the internet for stories on people
during treatment, and the side effects are scaring me.  For those of you on treatment already, are there any tips you can give me...I.E. Recognizing depression before it gets too severe.  Things of that nature...Special foods or vitamins to recommend?

[geterdone]

Might want to hold off for 2 to 3 weeks because it may take two week to hit home but then again some get hit right off the bat, Welcome to the forum and Good Luck!

jasper

[NJDrummer]

Thanks.  I got word from work that if I needed to go on short term disability I could. Wasn't quite sure if I would get less sick the more time goes on, or if it was constant. The doctor told me I have type 3 genotype, which according to him is 90% chance of defeating it within 6 months. Maybe I will use a week vacation when I first start the meds and see how things go.  Thanks everyone for the comments so far.

[rita863]

Welcome.

I just took shot 33 and my tx has been a real mix if sides.  Sides are different for eveyone.  I started tx without really knowing anything about sides and I just went into it.  I have experienced, fatigue, some stomach nauseia, at times, I have never had a fever or chills.  I have had a skin rash, hair is very thin, mild depression.  I am not AD i have tried them, they are not for me.

I still work full time.  Attitutde does have alot to do with it.  My doctors have wanted to stop my Tx 3 times so far and i fought them, nor would i reduce my riba when they wanted to.  The best advise i can give you is educate yourself, get copies of all test, blood work and make yourself a file.

Ask lots of questions here you will learn alot here.

Good luck

peace
rita

[Michelle867]

Welcome...I'm in my 7th week of treatment so I'm somewhat new at this myself but I think that you will find everyone handles treatment differently.  I'm genotype 1 so I get to treat for 48 weeks.  So far mine hasn't been too bad.  I've missed one day of work and my bosses are working with me if I need to go in late or need to leave alittle early.  So far it has been like having a real bad case of the flu with fever, muscle ache, extremely tired.  I really think alot of it is also your attitude.  It may be hard but try to keep a positive attitude and to laugh as much as possible.  This is a great website.  You will find people going thru all stages so they are very helpful in answering questions.  When visiting your doctor don't be afraid to ask questions, get copies of records, bloodwork, ect.  Keep a notebook and write down your questions as you go along so you don't have to try to remember them later. Best of luck and let us know how you are doing.  
Michelle