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After 74 weeks down to two shots now

Took my first tapered dose (74th) of INF - 90 mcg.  Definitely still felt it but much less than my previous dose.  Biggest difference: food tastes a lot better.  Had a turkey sub from Jersey Mike's and the turkey tasted very strong but not in a bad way.  Came home and ate some chips very strong but good potato flavor.  Lastly grilled some buffalo wings and the smell of the chicken was very strong but again is a real and good way.  Hope these culinary delights are a harbinger of things to come.  

Next week is another 90 mcg dose then a 45 to finish it off.  Well here's hopin'  for me and everyone else doin' this thing.

best,
-David
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So happy for you to be nearing the finish line! Food is already tasting better, and you'll see your other senses begin to improve after you're completely off the meds for a while.  Take some time to recover and don't push yourself too hard in the beginning. Be well!
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You are a true warrior!  You give inspiration to all of us.  Congrats on nearing the end of tx and lots of prayers and good thoughts for SVR.
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hi and congrats on staying the course you are nearly there. My hubby finished his 24wk of tx and yesterday we found out that he is SVR. I completely understand what you are saying about the taste of food hubby said that everything he ate no matter what it was tasted as though it was off or going off.Great thing to say to a chef of 36yrs! I think i will keep that one off my C.V!!! anyway glad things are tasting good again good luck for nxt few wks and fingers crossed for SVR jules
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