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Post SVR symptoms...update
Since I am now nearing 16 months post-treatment, and have gotten the big SVR, for whatever that is worth, amidst all the discussion of persisting virus, etc. Here is what I am currently experiencing:
* Still have serious 'dry eye' problems, especially in the mornings.
* Frequent bouts of fatigue, or just feeling in a daze. Feel like I could just sit and blankly stare out a window, etc. with no physical or mental energy.
* Mild periods of depression, with mixed anxiety. (only about 20% of the time)
* Facial malar rash that appears about 25% of the time, with lupus-like bodily symptoms.
* Sores on side of tongue often reactivate as if on therapy. Feels like a nerve goes right into the ear and jaw from the side of tongue. Comes and goes...
* Frequent ED, the scourge of 'mankind' . Although overcome with current prescription medications (Levitra, Viagra), who wants to take that stuff? The ED began during first tx period, and has persisted through second tx, and after. Some days I'm fine, others it seems 'dead' to the world!
Much of my arthritic problems have seemed to be clearing up, and I am also more capable of physical exercise. My skin is better, and my mood and outlook on life. In all I feel much more 'well' than before tx, BUT, the lingering sides, are still no fun. Especially the dazed, fatigued feeling that I often get.
Let's just hope it is all from interferon, not persisting virus in the brain, nervous system, connective tissue, etc.
What are our SVR board members experiencing after their therapies????
DoubleDose
* Still have serious 'dry eye' problems, especially in the mornings.
* Frequent bouts of fatigue, or just feeling in a daze. Feel like I could just sit and blankly stare out a window, etc. with no physical or mental energy.
* Mild periods of depression, with mixed anxiety. (only about 20% of the time)
* Facial malar rash that appears about 25% of the time, with lupus-like bodily symptoms.
* Sores on side of tongue often reactivate as if on therapy. Feels like a nerve goes right into the ear and jaw from the side of tongue. Comes and goes...
* Frequent ED, the scourge of 'mankind' . Although overcome with current prescription medications (Levitra, Viagra), who wants to take that stuff? The ED began during first tx period, and has persisted through second tx, and after. Some days I'm fine, others it seems 'dead' to the world!
Much of my arthritic problems have seemed to be clearing up, and I am also more capable of physical exercise. My skin is better, and my mood and outlook on life. In all I feel much more 'well' than before tx, BUT, the lingering sides, are still no fun. Especially the dazed, fatigued feeling that I often get.
Let's just hope it is all from interferon, not persisting virus in the brain, nervous system, connective tissue, etc.
What are our SVR board members experiencing after their therapies????
DoubleDose
DD, I have had this disease for over 35 years so I have come to the conclusion it will take some time to get over this disease and tx and it is coming one day at a time. All we can do is go forward.
Mike!!!!! I'm speechless... WAY TO GO MAN... I'M SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for how all this stuff works. You have inspired so many of us that have had it so much easier than you, THANKS MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dh
Mike!!!!! I'm speechless... WAY TO GO MAN... I'M SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for how all this stuff works. You have inspired so many of us that have had it so much easier than you, THANKS MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dh
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