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Hep C and Fatigue
Hi guys, thought I would post this on this side of the forum and see if any of you could respond that didnt on the other side.
I am doing research into Fatigue and Hepatitis C, I need your input:
1. Is fatigue your worst symptom.
2. What do you use or take to help with the fatigue.
3. What is your experience with fatigue before treatment.
4. As you know there arent many studies done that supply us with a remedy for fatigue, except the study done on Ondansatron by Piche et al in 2005. Have any of you tried Ondansatron??
I appreciate all your help in this, thanks. The findings will be written up in a report I am writing with a psychologist on the symptoms of hepatitis C. A link will be provided once it is written and published.
I appreciate all your help in this, thanks.
Linda
I am doing research into Fatigue and Hepatitis C, I need your input:
1. Is fatigue your worst symptom.
2. What do you use or take to help with the fatigue.
3. What is your experience with fatigue before treatment.
4. As you know there arent many studies done that supply us with a remedy for fatigue, except the study done on Ondansatron by Piche et al in 2005. Have any of you tried Ondansatron??
I appreciate all your help in this, thanks. The findings will be written up in a report I am writing with a psychologist on the symptoms of hepatitis C. A link will be provided once it is written and published.
I appreciate all your help in this, thanks.
Linda
Thanks for all your answers, they will all help in the review. I have quite a lot to research now from posts people have made. Ondansetron has been trialled for fatigue by Piche et al. With some good results, but the cost of the pill is expensive, between $25 - $60 per pill.
Take care everyone.
Linda
Take care everyone.
Linda
Ondansetron (Zofran) put me to sleep during treatment, but then again, so did most anything.
Ondansetron is mainly used for nausea... post op, post chemo, stuff like that. I've never heard of it used to combat fatigue
My fatigue just gets worse and worse (but I'm already at week 65 of 72). The only thing that helps really is to take a midday nap, and wake up slightly refreshed. I haven't found any magic medicines that help. (some have suggested Provigil, but I was reluctant to add yet another medicine to my regimen.)
Mark
My fatigue just gets worse and worse (but I'm already at week 65 of 72). The only thing that helps really is to take a midday nap, and wake up slightly refreshed. I haven't found any magic medicines that help. (some have suggested Provigil, but I was reluctant to add yet another medicine to my regimen.)
Mark
I've been avoiding this post... cause fatigue sucks the life right out of me --- and the more I ignore it - the more I get done... LMAO!
I'm a mind over matter kinda gal. LOL!
Anyhooo I will try and answer your questions --- and I wish ya luck on your writing.
1. Is fatigue your worst symptom.
Sometimes. The SX merry-go-round was the hardest thing. Not as bad now --- but 6 months ago I think there were days that lifting my head off the pillow was so exhausting. Sometimes --- even now, I'll be at work and cannot move my body without extreme effort... However, like I said --- I try to keep that thought far far away. Otherwise I get nothing accomplished. And I hate feeling like I can't accomplish something.
2. What do you use or take to help with the fatigue.
For me --- I force myself to go until I drop. Or I just say to myself "one more minute - hang in there."
3. What is your experience with fatigue before treatment.
I was tired and achey all the time - felt like I was 90 years old... Or something like that. Like I should have been in a nursing home dozing in the sunlight like a cat. But it wasn't a comfortable snoozing... I do feel better now post treatment.
4. As you know there arent many studies done that supply us with a remedy for fatigue, except the study done on Ondansatron by Piche et al in 2005. Have any of you tried Ondansatron??
No - didn't try anything except EMERGEN-C. I kind of live on that stuff. But it's not really an "energy" thing per se. I've never heard of Ondansatron. What is it?
Well - I do hope that helped.
Meki
I'm a mind over matter kinda gal. LOL!
Anyhooo I will try and answer your questions --- and I wish ya luck on your writing.
1. Is fatigue your worst symptom.
Sometimes. The SX merry-go-round was the hardest thing. Not as bad now --- but 6 months ago I think there were days that lifting my head off the pillow was so exhausting. Sometimes --- even now, I'll be at work and cannot move my body without extreme effort... However, like I said --- I try to keep that thought far far away. Otherwise I get nothing accomplished. And I hate feeling like I can't accomplish something.
2. What do you use or take to help with the fatigue.
For me --- I force myself to go until I drop. Or I just say to myself "one more minute - hang in there."
3. What is your experience with fatigue before treatment.
I was tired and achey all the time - felt like I was 90 years old... Or something like that. Like I should have been in a nursing home dozing in the sunlight like a cat. But it wasn't a comfortable snoozing... I do feel better now post treatment.
4. As you know there arent many studies done that supply us with a remedy for fatigue, except the study done on Ondansatron by Piche et al in 2005. Have any of you tried Ondansatron??
No - didn't try anything except EMERGEN-C. I kind of live on that stuff. But it's not really an "energy" thing per se. I've never heard of Ondansatron. What is it?
Well - I do hope that helped.
Meki
Fatigue has been one of my most frustrating symptoms. I have always been blessed with great health and abundant energy. I began taking USANA essentail vitamins about a year after I tested positive for Hep C because I had a host of other annoying symptoms leading doctors to diagnose fibromyalgia. Long story short, I have not had to take drugs at present because my body spontaneously cleared the virus (not sure I trust that explanation). I do believe God created each of according to His plan and has a purpose for each of us and apparently mine is not yet complete. I have to put my trust in Him moment by moment. He has been the author of so many miracles in my life! Every day I grow closer in my relationship with Him because He has been right beside me through all the trials.
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