post hepc treatment

[brummie470]

I finished my course of interferon and ribavirin treatment about 5 months ago when I was declared free of hepc genus3. Since then my weight has increased dramatically,I still feel tired and my eyesight has deteriorated rapidly. I've also had a rash which has been ongoing .Could these be side affects of treatment.

[lalapple]

Important to get your thyroid checked concerning the weight and fatigue.  Also, I developed skin reactions to over the counter medications that I wasn't allergic to before so check the food and other medications you are on.  

[nygirl7]

Even with my thyroid disorder from treatment my doctor said "you've definitely been eating too much"..which in fact was probably true once I could taste food correctly again it was delicious.

Get your thyroid tested for certain.

[Bill1954]

Hi Brummie-

Congratulations getting rid of the virus; sorry you haven’t felt well since, though. Interferon-based therapy can cause poor thyroid function; was yours checked before and periodically throughout your treatment? This can be responsible for weight gain sometimes; as well as skin issues. the test might include T3 and free T4, among others.

Good luck; perhaps others will stop in and offer their experiences as well. Take care-

Bill