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Hubby pain/itching from rash
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I know everyone struggles with this but has anyone found anything to help? He is so miserable. Rash has spread on entire body, and burns. We have tried creams (OTC) and some prescription, only Boudreaux's butt paste seems to help slightly but not with the pain. I'll try anything this weekend. He's det...
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Do you use BioPlus?
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Hi - do you use BioPlus and have a problem getting your meds yesterday, Friday, 3-9? I didn't get my meds, they hung up on me and, I'm pretty certain, out and out lied. I can check that last part later. I wasn't abusive or use profanity. I'll keep you all updated.
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Sed3
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Back pain good lord
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Hello everyone! I hope everyone is doing well. My last shot is this Saturday so I'm hoping for a smooth one. I love reading these posts even though I dont always post it makes me feel good there are people out there killing this thing too. I can read on my phone so it's easy. I do have one question: back pain....
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GOOD DAYS AND BAD DAYS
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HI IS ANYBODY EXPERIENCING BAD DAYS AND GOOD DAYS ? ARE THERE SOLUTIONS OR ADVICE. THIS IS A DRAINING TREATMENT BUT KEEPING POSITIVE AND STANDING BEHIND MY MAN!
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FIRST DAY! WHOOOAAAAA!!!! (ROLLERCOASTER YELL)
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Dear fellow sufferers, fighters, winners, undecideds, supporters and any combination of the above! I have been reading, reading, reading about Hep C for a looooooooooong time from many sources and this forum has been a great help! Starting treatment has been a waiting game for me that I'm sure man...
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mavenchick
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meningitis symptoms
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I started pegg/riba last week, will be starting victrellis at week 5. last fri nite i did the shot and I was fine. been having meningitis symptoms all week, but i think it started with the riba friday morning before the shot, or maybe just the headache. it went away with motrin, but I know they were men...
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roro
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What about this rash on my FACE?!
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What about this rash on my face that looks like little pimples and itches and burns? Its over and below my lips for crying out loud and Im in sales. I look like I have the freakn chickn pox. The back of my neck started itching yesterday and I have (had) hair past my shoulders, today I had it cut short short to...
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cayohueso1
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5 Days After 1st Shot With Horrible Side Effects
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Hello everyone. This is cayohueso 1 calling on all of you from the southernmost city in the continental U.S. Thankyou,Thankyou, to all of you especially those who responded to my call for help after my first shot. I do my shot on Sunday and yesterday( Thursday) when I woke up for the first time, I almo...
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Medicine wont stay down (Victrelis)
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I took my Copeg at 11am and along with a sleeping pill my Dr gave me. I took my first dose of Victrelis at midnight. First off the capsules taste aweful. I had eaten about 2 hours before taking it, and right before actually taking it I had instant oatmeal. I went to bed at 12;30am and around 1;15am all the s...
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12 Week Labs - Undetected
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Just got back from the dr. Week 12 PCR undetected (<43 not detected, <1.63 not detected). Week 8 also undetected. I swiched from Labcorp to Quest in between, and was a little nervous about the change. Maybe this will make insurance happy, because they have been a real pain, denying coverage jus...
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Phil G
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Got Labs back!
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I am UND in week 8 --and if all continues will only have to do the 28 weeks! I am so excited--actually broke into tears in the doctor's office. I hope everyone gets this news! Shep
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Optimal timing for triple tx drugs to peak together in the body.
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Has anyone heard that it is best to take Victrelis a few hours before or after interferon or ribavirin so that the drugs can peak at the same time in the body?
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Tio
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any advise regarding nausea..
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Hello everyone i am having worst nausea of my life.actually my mouth taste is alterd too and i can not smell clearly anything.... i am taking riba,AD, AND A SLEEPING pill ..dont know witch one is causing it.. can anyone plz help me how to cope up with that... thanks
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tanya lee
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What is a normal White Blood Cell count/Average?
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just curious what the average or norm for a white blood cell count is? I am supposed to be having weekly labs to keep tabs on my WBC as I was told it has dropped to 2.somthing, I have been trying to avoid big groups of ppl or anyone who seems sick as I don't know how low it is now. They were talking of doing a weekl...
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LadyAlaise
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Biopsy Results
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I just got home from my Dr. and she shared with me my biopsy results, not good. I have cirrhosis and suggested that I start treatment asap. I am very fearful to say the least. She said because I am geno type 3a that I am not able to take the triple therapy. I am scared that I may not be able to preform my require...
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GodsGrl
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Timing of 4th week bloodwork?
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I started Pegasys, Riba, and teleprevir on the same day, Friday, Feb. 17. My doctor wants me to get my 4th week bloodwork next week, after my 4th shot. BUT, it will only be 3 1/2 weeks of full treatment. Follow me? Anyway, does it make sense to do it that way, or should I point it out to him and suggest we wa...
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Explain treatment please
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I see where some of you take a combo shot and pill for four weeks then add another pill. Is this correct? You do this for how long? Do you take all three rx for a full 24 weeks? Very confused. Please help.
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kmiller
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Getting off on the wrong foot...
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Hi all, So I went for my nursing education session yesterday evening and took my first shot of Pegasys at the end. Seems my hepatology nurse like to do things her way. She canceled an appointment I had with my doctor and rescheduled it without talking to me first. She ignored information from one of my...
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Incivik, problems breathing and smoking
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Is there anyone out there that is on Incivik and smokes? I am a smoker - not super heavy, but none the least a smoker. I would love to quit before starting treatment, but if it were that easy I would have quit a long time ago. I am going to try again because I am extremely concerned about one of the side effect...
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Caryn
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Does anyone here use the autoinjection?
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When I called for a refill I was told they now have the autoinjection and I can request it by asking the Dr to change the prescription. Any comments on how it compares to the usual shots?
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Suzanneaz
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Cost of Treatment?
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Does anyone have United Health Care that is currently on treatment? I will start Pegasys, Ribavirin, and Incivek soon and I am wondering about the out of pocket cost.
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Caryn
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Something new every day!
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Well--today went & had labs done for the BIG test which I will get the results for next week. So in the meantime--just carrying on with my normal crazy work day--with luncheons, teenagers, classes. And of course I am very tired & have been shivering for days. Always cold. My nurse calls about 4...
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When did you have bloodwork for the 4 weeks treatment?
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I need to have blood work done and the Dr left it up to me to go in to get it done and told me to make an office appt 10 days after taking the test. My 4th shot is friday. That means that 3 weeks have gone by, so next friday after would be shot 5 and that would be the completion of 4 weeks. Do people go in like the follo...
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Suzanneaz
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Doseage
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Hello to all ! Just started Incevik trpl ther. today, just did my 3rd dose for the day. The nurse from Vertex at the prestart seminar said only 2x`s per day for the Ribaspher, My GI had 3x`s daily on the script (1600mg day Riba). My Dr.`s office was closed when I got out. Doing Riba 3x`s day. Will call them Mo...
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omg im undetected at week 15
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got text today from my clinic, good news undetected. yeh.... im so stoked coz it was still in the thousands at week 4... got appt tomorrow coz my wbc and neutrophites are low, but right now i dont care about that.... im soooo stoked... ive been reading all the people gettin undetectable, and was thinkin...
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Why do some people get told to do 2 shots a week when most only do 1?
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If its extra help, why wouldnt everyone get this option?
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Suzanneaz
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Herpes infection on treatment
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Hello, I am since 19 weeks on treatment and the virus load was zero after 3 months of treatment with Incivo. But last week, I developed a herpes infection on my upperlip, how is that possible ? I thought Ribavirin is effective against any virus multiplication and the Interferon shot is activating...
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low viral load
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I have a vl of 507000 IU/ML. The doc says they have good results with people with my vl levels in just 30 days instead of the full 6 month course of tx. Has anyone had any success with the tx in a short a period of time.
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titus321
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Only Four More Days of Incivek
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I am almost out of the Incivek woods, and wouldn't you know it? At the last minute the rash and itching, particularly on my upper chest near my neck, is becoming unbearable. Hydrocortisone cream, benadryl and good skin lotion still helps but for a very short time. I cannot wait to say goodbye to this stu...
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Just Got the Word - Extending to 36 Weeks
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The CRNP just called to say since I was not UND at 4 weeks they have decided to extend the total regimen to 36 weeks. So I am not half way through. I am one-third of the way through. She was very apologetic, but I told her I had seen similar treatment schedules in the forum, and I was not surprised. Of course, n...
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