Hep C Discussion Forum

chrisyub · chrisyub

When I was pregnant with my third, I had to go on bedrest for 6 weeks and suddenly lolling about and watching televion 24 hours a day became torture... Likewise, it seems, is this fatty snack that Rob has to eat before the Incivek. Things he used to enjoy eating, like peanut butter, are now just somethin...

chrisyub · chrisyub

For all of us who feel like somewhere we've gotten lost in this crazy treatment...for those of us whose lives have been taken over by medications and timers and trying to think of a tasty snack that has enough fat grams...for those whose spouses are so wrapped up in how lousy they feel that it no longer ma...

Lindsay · Lindsay

On Thursday, I brought Renee for her week 1 treatment meeting, where we were able to discuss symptoms etc that arose over the week. It was a bittersweet day because while Renee's symptoms are generally what is expected, the NP said the symptoms could improve or worsen. Also, Thursday was the day tha...

Lindsay · Lindsay

So yes, my girlfriend and I went to her appointment on Thursday. The appointment went very well, but we realized we could not address one specific side effect that we were curious about because my girlfriend's mom was there. I know that particularly starting out, my girlfriend will probably be ver...

debbie24 · debbie24

Not sure whether to post this in Rant and Rave or here. I'm emotionally and physically drained right now. My husband started 3 drug treatment 11-11-11. He has an appt. next week to find out results of 4 week blood tests. I'm guessing his hemoglobin has dropped. He has absolutely no energy, and has...

Lindsay · Lindsay

I have been with my girlfriend since this past July. We have had a very good relationship, and I have never been happier with someone. Before we met in person, she did tell me that she had Hep C. While I did not know much about the disease, I told her it had no bearing on my decision to meet her and see where...

abethhh · abethhh

Hi, my name is Audrie. My boyfriend and I have been together for 3 years, this morning he sat down and we discussed a serious topic. He let me know that he has had Hepatitis C for about 5 years, and I am the second person he has told, after his mother. We are in a very serious relationship. We have been living t...

TamiD · TamiD

My husband is on his 3rd day of treatment. He is horribly sick, nauseated and vomiting. Of course being the weekend, we cannot get a Rx for meds. What can I do to help him?

TamiD · TamiD

My husband is on his 3rd day of treatment. He is horribly sick, nauseated and vomiting. Of course being the weekend, we cannot get a Rx for meds. What can I do to help him?

malleable83 · malleable83

Hello everyone! My partner is Hep C positive and has been for about 27 years now. Although he has taken many steps in that time to improve his lifestyle and take care of his body, his health has gone down hill rapidly this past year. We are both currently unemployed and find it hard just to keep a roof ove...

johnl · johnl

how can i help jon. he had a very bad time with treatment but he is a responder, i think. he seems to be going down to fast, (3 months after treatment) how about the new drugs? it`s hard to get info from jon. he is a factor 8 hemophiliac, on a serious death trip. thanks john l

Lynn519 · Lynn519

Hi, my name is Lynn and up until two weeks ago, I was in a relationship that was growing nicely - then nothing. From the bits and pieces I have received from him, I was able to determine that he started treatment for Hep C about 4 weeks ago. Both he and I met in a 12-step recovery program, so we are both very f...

Catie · Catie

six weeks down already!! we are finding that communication and knowledge are twin keys to keeping a positive spin and sense of humour about this unpleasent and unrelenting treatment regime also for Greg it has been REALLY important to feel and indeed to be in control of what he is doing and knowledgab...

Catie · Catie

yesterday Greg had his 4 week bloods done - now we have to wait an interminable 2 or 3 days for results ... the 2 week tests showed totally normal liver enzyme levels, haemoglobin low but no danger there etc - all pointing to the meds doing their thing which was very encouraging and gave Greg a good boost th...

Catie · Catie

Greg and I made, and continue to make, every effort to be informed about this strange, strange circumstance And it's good to know what is going on But it isn't It's really very frightening to know what is going on inside him A war between gut feeling and intellect My gut feeling is that what he's doing is w...

Catie · Catie

Dear Moderator - can this be deleted? I can't find a way to do it ... sorry -- Edited by Catie on Tuesday 8th of February 2011 09:31:28 PM -- Edited by Catie on Tuesday 8th of February 2011 09:32:02 PM -- Edited by Catie on Tuesday 8th of February 2011 09:32:50 PM

Catie · Catie

Greg is pretty scared about starting his interferon this evening ... Im scared for him, I love nim, Im proud of him, Im here for him Unexpectedly and wonderfully the ribavirin has had little to no effect that he is aware of - a slight breathlessness is all hes mentioned He told his top boss what his treatm...

mahmud144 · mahmud144

Hi. all my name is mehmood and i am resident of pakistan i have hcv positive since 1999 and hyperthyroidism since1998 after have both diseases i was hopeless and stopped taking any treatment now in 2010 i have contacted to the doctor gestroentralogist for interferon treatment but he refused and said...

sharlot50 · sharlot50

HI SHARLOT HERE IVE BEEN GOING THRU ALOT OF DOCTORS NON HELP ITS LIKE THEY WANT ME TO DIE . SINCE IVE CONTRACTED THIS [STAPH} 2 YRS NOW IVE SEEN MANY SPECIALIST WHO JUST SAY MY BODY WILL HANDLE IT ON ITS OWN I RESPOND /WITH A LOWERED IMUNE SYSTEM? THEY LOOK AT ME AND SAY I SHOULD TALK TO MY PROVIDER DOCTOR . WALK...

kitkat · kitkat

My husband has hep c. He got it when he was younger. He recently had to go to the er and found out his liver enzymes are elevated. He had surgery on his fooot about a month or so ago and the dr gave him lortabs, knowing he has hep c. The dr asked him at his pre op if he needed more and of course he said yes. He i...

greenqueen · greenqueen

Many thanks to HCV Advocate! Caring for Someone with Hepatitis C

Skip · Skip

I have been checking into forums for hep c patients and their supporters and came across this one. I live with my boyfriend who found out in March that he has Geno 1 and stage 2 fibrosis. He started tx on June 13th so tomorrow will be his 6th shot. He's doing the Pegasys and Copegus for 48 weeks. We went t...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Snack Ideas (Preview) When I was pregnant with my third, I had to go on bedrest for 6 weeks and suddenly lolling about and watching televion 24 hours a day became torture... Likewise, it seems, is this fatty snack that Rob has to eat before the Incivek. Things he used to enjoy eating, like peanut butter, are now just somethin...	chrisyub	4	3864	Feb 1, 2012 by JoesOtherHalf
	this one's for the caretakers (Preview) For all of us who feel like somewhere we've gotten lost in this crazy treatment...for those of us whose lives have been taken over by medications and timers and trying to think of a tasty snack that has enough fat grams...for those whose spouses are so wrapped up in how lousy they feel that it no longer ma...	chrisyub	3	2730	Jan 2, 2012 by chrisyub
	"Just the Way You Are" (Preview) On Thursday, I brought Renee for her week 1 treatment meeting, where we were able to discuss symptoms etc that arose over the week. It was a bittersweet day because while Renee's symptoms are generally what is expected, the NP said the symptoms could improve or worsen. Also, Thursday was the day tha...	Lindsay	5	2431	Dec 30, 2011 by LadyAlaise
	Sexual side effects (Preview) So yes, my girlfriend and I went to her appointment on Thursday. The appointment went very well, but we realized we could not address one specific side effect that we were curious about because my girlfriend's mom was there. I know that particularly starting out, my girlfriend will probably be ver...	Lindsay	4	2567	Dec 18, 2011 by Lindsay
	Whining partner (Preview) Not sure whether to post this in Rant and Rave or here. I'm emotionally and physically drained right now. My husband started 3 drug treatment 11-11-11. He has an appt. next week to find out results of 4 week blood tests. I'm guessing his hemoglobin has dropped. He has absolutely no energy, and has...	debbie24	4	2772	Dec 17, 2011 by Lindsay
	Girlfriend Starting Treatment This Week (Preview) I have been with my girlfriend since this past July. We have had a very good relationship, and I have never been happier with someone. Before we met in person, she did tell me that she had Hep C. While I did not know much about the disease, I told her it had no bearing on my decision to meet her and see where...	Lindsay	4	2101	Dec 15, 2011 by Cinnamon Girl
	Just found out that boyfriend has been diagnosed, words of wisdom are greatly appreciated. (Preview) Hi, my name is Audrie. My boyfriend and I have been together for 3 years, this morning he sat down and we discussed a serious topic. He let me know that he has had Hepatitis C for about 5 years, and I am the second person he has told, after his mother. We are in a very serious relationship. We have been living t...	abethhh	7	2237	Dec 14, 2011 by peanutbutter
	Day 3 of husband's treatment (Preview) My husband is on his 3rd day of treatment. He is horribly sick, nauseated and vomiting. Of course being the weekend, we cannot get a Rx for meds. What can I do to help him?	TamiD	1	1652	Oct 19, 2011 by Minerva
	Day 3 for husband's treatment (Preview) My husband is on his 3rd day of treatment. He is horribly sick, nauseated and vomiting. Of course being the weekend, we cannot get a Rx for meds. What can I do to help him?	TamiD	0	1560	Oct 9, 2011 by TamiD
	Free Treatment for Hep C? (Preview) Hello everyone! My partner is Hep C positive and has been for about 27 years now. Although he has taken many steps in that time to improve his lifestyle and take care of his body, his health has gone down hill rapidly this past year. We are both currently unemployed and find it hard just to keep a roof ove...	malleable83	4	4192	Jun 28, 2011 by anatolya
	hemophilacs with hep c/my son jon (Preview) how can i help jon. he had a very bad time with treatment but he is a responder, i think. he seems to be going down to fast, (3 months after treatment) how about the new drugs? it`s hard to get info from jon. he is a factor 8 hemophiliac, on a serious death trip. thanks john l	johnl	2	3157	Apr 28, 2011 by johnl
	Please tell me what to expect and what is going on - I am ignorant (Preview) Hi, my name is Lynn and up until two weeks ago, I was in a relationship that was growing nicely - then nothing. From the bits and pieces I have received from him, I was able to determine that he started treatment for Hep C about 4 weeks ago. Both he and I met in a 12-step recovery program, so we are both very f...	Lynn519	8	4610	Mar 14, 2011 by Lynn519
	42 weeks and counting down =)) just for me - no comments needed (Preview) six weeks down already!! we are finding that communication and knowledge are twin keys to keeping a positive spin and sense of humour about this unpleasent and unrelenting treatment regime also for Greg it has been REALLY important to feel and indeed to be in control of what he is doing and knowledgab...	Catie	4	2029	Mar 13, 2011 by Catie
	just an update for me - no need for comments (Preview) yesterday Greg had his 4 week bloods done - now we have to wait an interminable 2 or 3 days for results ... the 2 week tests showed totally normal liver enzyme levels, haemoglobin low but no danger there etc - all pointing to the meds doing their thing which was very encouraging and gave Greg a good boost th...	Catie	3	2012	Mar 5, 2011 by Catie
	More random thoughts - Difficult to watch ... (Preview) Greg and I made, and continue to make, every effort to be informed about this strange, strange circumstance And it's good to know what is going on But it isn't It's really very frightening to know what is going on inside him A war between gut feeling and intellect My gut feeling is that what he's doing is w...	Catie	6	2185	Feb 16, 2011 by Catie
	oops - put in the wrong place - have reposted in Nutrition and complementary therapies (Preview) Dear Moderator - can this be deleted? I can't find a way to do it ... sorry -- Edited by Catie on Tuesday 8th of February 2011 09:31:28 PM -- Edited by Catie on Tuesday 8th of February 2011 09:32:02 PM -- Edited by Catie on Tuesday 8th of February 2011 09:32:50 PM	Catie	0	1537	Feb 8, 2011 by Catie
	one two three JUMP!! ... and some random thoughts (Preview) Greg is pretty scared about starting his interferon this evening ... Im scared for him, I love nim, Im proud of him, Im here for him Unexpectedly and wonderfully the ribavirin has had little to no effect that he is aware of - a slight breathlessness is all hes mentioned He told his top boss what his treatm...	Catie	9	1926	Feb 7, 2011 by zibit56
	hcv and hyperthyroidism (Preview) Hi. all my name is mehmood and i am resident of pakistan i have hcv positive since 1999 and hyperthyroidism since1998 after have both diseases i was hopeless and stopped taking any treatment now in 2010 i have contacted to the doctor gestroentralogist for interferon treatment but he refused and said...	mahmud144	0	1722	Dec 23, 2010 by mahmud144
	ITS BEEN ALONG TIME SINCE IVE CONTACTED FORUM (Preview) HI SHARLOT HERE IVE BEEN GOING THRU ALOT OF DOCTORS NON HELP ITS LIKE THEY WANT ME TO DIE . SINCE IVE CONTRACTED THIS [STAPH} 2 YRS NOW IVE SEEN MANY SPECIALIST WHO JUST SAY MY BODY WILL HANDLE IT ON ITS OWN I RESPOND /WITH A LOWERED IMUNE SYSTEM? THEY LOOK AT ME AND SAY I SHOULD TALK TO MY PROVIDER DOCTOR . WALK...	sharlot50	3	2557	Oct 16, 2010 by sharlot50
	My Husband has Hep C. (Preview) My husband has hep c. He got it when he was younger. He recently had to go to the er and found out his liver enzymes are elevated. He had surgery on his fooot about a month or so ago and the dr gave him lortabs, knowing he has hep c. The dr asked him at his pre op if he needed more and of course he said yes. He i...	kitkat	5	3812	Feb 19, 2010 by Vectorwoman
	Caring for Someone with Hepatitis C (Preview) Many thanks to HCV Advocate! Caring for Someone with Hepatitis C	greenqueen	13	5668	Dec 2, 2008 by Minerva
	Anybody out there? (Preview) I have been checking into forums for hep c patients and their supporters and came across this one. I live with my boyfriend who found out in March that he has Geno 1 and stage 2 fibrosis. He started tx on June 13th so tomorrow will be his 6th shot. He's doing the Pegasys and Copegus for 48 weeks. We went t...	Skip	3	3387	Jul 19, 2008 by LaurieBluesGuy
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