Side Effects

[Shell1229]

Hi guys:
Well...after lots of soul searching I finally decided to try to "beat this beast" and took tx#3 on Friday.  I take the shot at work at noon figuring that by the time work is over If I am going to feel crummy I will have th week-end.  Tx#1 was a little tough chills, fever, sweating but nothing unbearable - Lasted about 10 hours.  So, I expected the same thing with the next tx - Lo and behold.....nothing - This tx#3 I took on Friday, again no sides just a little tired - Can I be doing the injection wrong? Or should I just be greatful that my body is cutting me a break? - I am taking the Pegasus alot with the 5 pills of Ribavirin. - Just went for labs (CBC) on Thursday - Any comments on your experiences would be helpful. I pray for us all...

[layla]

Welcome. Good to see you here. Joni is right, threads tend to be read more when new. Once it moves down the line or gets longer they are read less. It's best to use a new thread to introduce yourself and give your stats. I'm sure the folks that have done both tx's can and will respond with info. LL

[meandhepc]

Nuthin like a pet turtle eh?

I have 2 myself and they knew not to mess with me while on tx hahahaha.

[Lill]

I am new to this board but alas, not to the dragon.  Is there anyone on this board who has done both pegylated interferons that may be able to compare and contrast them for me?  I am geno 1a and had to stop after six months due to severe hearing/vestibular side effects.  I was on Peg-Intron and was negative at three months (and presumably when I stopped).  The damage to my ears appears to be permanent.  THe long and the short of it is that if I have to keep asking people to repeat themselves or to please take the marbles out of their mouthes before they speak, I would like something to show for it.  Like an SVR.  To my friend Layla, I am here.  BTW, this board appears to be a refreshing change of pace.  Thanks for the recommendation.  RK

[moonbaby]

Always trying to climb out of his cage and had the audacity to look at me like "is that all?" after I had already fed him 9 food sticks. He is so fat now, he can't fit into his shell. But...I love him anyway!  :0)

Love and Light,
Moonbaby

[AK - Hepper]

I forgot to ask; What did the turtle do to **** you off???? :-)

[AK - Hepper]

I think I had a 24 once, but I don't have anybody around to grate on my nerves all the time so I stay relatively mellow. I did go kinda schizoid at work one time back when I was working, so it's not just you. That's supposed to be a depression test, but most of the symptoms they ask you about are the same as the physical sides from tx, so I don't put a whole lot of stock in those scores anyway.
Congratulations on your PCR, you're off to a great start!