Side Effects of pegasys

[psmike59]

Here is the side effects of pegasys in case you don't know
http://www.pegasys.com/patient/index.html

[MeWithC]

I find it sad, there can be TROLLS, in a place people turn to for hope & personal medical advice.
I noticed he never came back....just stir it up & run ........quite an individual...
Thanks for the warning all........never would have figured it here........

[flcyclist]

Dawn, you aren't alone in the way you feel and there's no need to apologize to anyone.  This topic comes up frequently, and these opinions are often presented with little data to back up the claims.  Since this is an open discussion forum, we all have the right to express our opinions, but when done so with the intention to cause fear or cause someone to change their mind, you do have to wonder what is their agenda.  Especially when they just joined the forum after the completion of tx.  We are fighting for our lives, undergoing some very rough tx, so reading these attempts to scare people conjour up some very emotional responses.  

[BoceprevirGal]

"About 130–170 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus, and more than 350 000 people die from hepatitis C-related liver diseases each year."  
   I googled this up from a WHO article, which also had the 5% stat, but still, if 5 out of 100 people die of Hep C, that is way too many, and that is why people choose to treat it.
   The good news is, finally Hep C is getting more publicity, and the Drug Co's are seeing $$'s in it, and advancement is being made quickly.
   My hope is that we will all be cured, in the long run~

[Dawn703]

I apologize to you or anyone else for my anger and if I offended anyone at all, even the two my comment was meany for. I chose to go through this treatment and use this forum to perhaps help me along the way. I was hoorified by what I read in this morinings post by them. I know the seriousness of this treatment and I do not need or want someone to try to scare me away from treatment and it sickens me that they are trying to scare those contemplating treatment. I know everyone has their opinion, but  I truly believe posts from people like them are not designed to help anyone.Maybe I chose the wrong place to seek help and advice. Again I apologize if I was out of place not my intentions whatsoever.

[BoceprevirGal]

Hate to admit it, but I actually look forward to my Inf shot.
     In the earlier thread (this morning), psMike had said that "only 5% of people with Hep C actually die of it".  I think I would like to see the link, for that fact. I actually know a few people, who have died of Hep C, and according to my labs, I was headed towards cirrhosis, and I havent touched booze in 20 years, and have an incredibly healthy diet, and life-style.
  

[Ironpony]

Lol. you're right. I should have posted, "I miss your input!"
;p Laura