tossing out some chum to see who's feeding today...... seems the chameleon fish may have moved to a new pond.....
you might be risking another cute slow joke here... not from me, don't worry.
take care
Hi again, Chev. Didn't mean to have a hair up my butt there - but maybe I sounded that way. Anyway - I surely don't intentionally avoid your posts - just a little slower on the draw sometimes, I guess.
Have a good one!
Great news! Keep up the fight. Congratulations on being undetectable.
Thanks for the positive thoughts - I appreciate them! Somedays are better then others but I think we all go through that!! This site has been a great source of both comfort and information.
i started (peg/copeg) 9/29, so you're a bit ahead of me. just b/4 i started my L was 17 MIL. anyway, i admire you for jumping back in and doing daily shots. i was undetectable at 12 wks and my sides are okay. up and down. are yours the same everyday? can you see that they may be getting better day by day? sending positive thoughts your way, karay, you will do it this time.
Yes, this is my 2nd time. The first time I was on tx for a couple of months then my lung collapsed and I ended up in the hospital for 9 days - ugh! I decided to get off tx at that time. My VL back then was 2 million and I just kept up with getting tested. When it came back in August of '05 to 34 million I decided to get back on tx immediately and to go aggressive. I pushed my doctor into giving me infergen on a daily shot to really go at this disease. The side effects are horrible but then end result (non-detect) is worth every miserable minute!
congratulations on your undetectable!! is this your second time?
Glad to hear that you made it through the first one ok :) I do #2 tonight. It sure isn't fun, but managable. I had pretty much the same sides you mentioned and now, as long as I don't do much, I feel pretty good. Anyway, look forward to sharing this journey with you.
hi everyone,
i did my first shot tuesday
had a head ache, dizzy, chills, and fever all in all not to bad
it was not pleasent but very doable.
Even today i still feel kinda blahh but i can handle that.
you people here are great. the suport i get from here is priceless
thank you all
DEE
no matter what
I STILL THINK YOU ARE MY FAVOPURITE FLAVOUR
and who cares if your ass is bigger?
Turn my back for 5 minutes and pow! Funny how this forum gets really wild, then really really sweet and then bad again...
I just wanted to say that I really enjoy some things I see here and I'll tell you why...I love seeing how men can be so open and sharing...I mean it...I can't get my husband to tell me any of his feelings and in this forum, I get to hear all kinds of big strong men express themselves and I love that guys!
And to see how strong the women are! We know we're tough but we might be the only ones that know that sometimes so I am glad to see it in print!
I hope nobody gets nasty with me now! I just want to let everybody know that I really feel a strong bond with you all and think this fourm is very healing when we try to be nice to each other...
Cin
Good luck w/tx - I'm a 1A on infergen (daily shot) and Riba (1000 - 4 pills per day) My VL was 34 million back when I started on 9/1/05. I'm had hep C for 20 years and am a 39 yr old female. I'm more then happy to report that the virus is now undetected (YEAH!!) I plan on staying on tx for the whole bloody 48 weeks just to make sure I kick it in the @##. I find the side effects to be tough, its gotten a bit better but I don't remember being this tired from the last time. Although I only did a weekly shot back then. Get alot of rest, drink TONS of water and have all your family & friends ready to help you help. Take the help and homemade soup - you'll need it.
I'm signed up for 48 weeks too. Currently heading to week 16 shot.
I tell you you will find this all ok. You will be surprised. AFter the few couple weeks you will be feeling much better - that is IF you even have any side effects at all to start. A LOT of people dont!
It's going by FAST for me. I never thought I would say that!
Just watch out really carefully for the anemia otherwise all will be fine. And if that anemia SHOULD come - make sure in advance your doctor is going to prescribe meds for it - once you get them into you ... you will see that you can make it through the anemia and onwards.
Best of luck Debby
im in for the long haul 48 weeks
i am drinking plenty of water i might float away
i am eating well, but i cant get rid of this head ache any words of wisdom for the ol noggin. its mild but bothersom
Dee
Good morning,
I had the same sides yous had, and will do #2 shot Sunday. How long is your ride, 24 or 48 weeks? This a great place, with people who really care and are so helpful.
Here's to SVR in 2006!
BB
Hey Dee, I was hoping to hear that it went okay for you. I'm happy that you've got that over with. Take care and stay positive. Good luck. Mike
seeing you ignored me before I wondered if this may get a resopnse...
you have achieved the TOC trifecta, not bad I say, see 13, 14 & 19 for further info...
So far, taking the pills, and I dont see or feel anything different. I go for blood testing next week. As far as tracking, I take 3 pills twice a day, havent missed any, and I guess I am on the honor system. My first shot is due on Feb 26. I just hope after the first shot that I can say I still dont feel anything different. Hah. I will keep everyone posted, and both give and seek support here. to answer your other question, I am genotype 1, early stage 2.
How are you doing? Nice to see oyu posting. You're already on pills right, but starting the redi later? I looked for the thread from the post where you explained your stats but I can't find it. Course I'm beat today. almost missed my riba tonight. Had some left over ziti and stuff, decided to have another small bowl before my meds cause I missed lunch. Next thing I know it's 2hrs later and I hadn't taken my meds yet. How does that work in a study so they track your med taking?
Don
Promise it's the last I'll say on this...but I was wondering which one of us would break, ha ha! It's like trying to swat a knat that you can't see...what I can't understand is why he isn't banned off of here? he's insulting people who aren't "hip" to what's going on with him, and they could very well leave which would be such a shame....
I'm cool again...it took over my mind for awhile and then it was FUN and now it'sjust boring.
So it's easy LOL. Back on track.
Love ya BB - thanks for the uplift to sanity!
nice thread,great feelings,--Honey--thanks for the laugh,i'm sure your assma is fine...ain't it a wonderful thing!! You guys are the greatest!!
I am going to try again. I get so dedicated to going back to being smilie and nice and I'm wondering did I OD on the RIBAs or did I forget a few Paxill's?
Onwards to a new day of positive thoughts about kicking the AZZ out of these losing virus's that only have so many days left intruding in our bodies. ANNHILATION!