This is my week 8 on the treatment and the itching is at its worse! Needle like sensation coming from under the skin. No Benadryl, no Zyrtec no creams, nothing works! Any other suggestions?
Even though I've already done 7 shots, I still am awkward with doing the injection. Specifically, the part where the plunger needs pulled back, to check whether you've hit a vein or not. I am not good at that at all, have poor manual dexterity, I guess. I've skipped that step altogether, for the last 3 s...
I've heard that if you drink a cup of coffee that it's diuretic properties, will actually deplete water. If so to drink coffee, how many extra cups of water might be needed?
Can anyone please provide insight on if there are any complications with Hep C\Cirrhosis that would prevent overseas travel? We're currently located in the US. My mother was diagnosed with Hep C/Cirrhosis. Day-to-Day she seems fined with minor fatigue on some days. The doctors at this point are ju...
USS Incivek sails tonight at 9:30 p.m. Itinerary includes crossing the Sea of Riba and around the Horn of Pegasys. Formal attire will be required for all evening meals. No skinny dipping allowed in Pool before 6pm. Captian B.Rash
Ok I have come to terms with the fact I have this, so what questions should I ask my D kind I have or how long I have had itr??? I see him On Monday. I dont know what kind I have or how long I have had it, I will ask those questions but what else should I ask? -- Edited by pootinlady on Thursday 21st of June 2012 10:23...
Undetectable today. Anemic so they lowered the Rib dose from 1200 to 800. Thanks to prior member posts, I knew it was not a big deal for it to be lowered. Thanks.
Was diagnosed years ago b12 deficient. Never gave it much thought until recently. 1 week ago the tingling was in my forearms down to my fingertips. Started b12 (Methylcobalamin) 5000 mcg (sublingual) 10:30 am and b12 (Dibencozide) 3000 mcg (sublingual) at 5:30 pm every day. 1 week later the tinglin...
I am new to this forum and am happy to have found it, I just read an excellent post on the side effects and how to deal with them. I just did my 15th injection and I wanted to know if the side effects will ease off as I make my way to number 48? I also wanted to know if anyone has found any benefit to marijuana in e...
"The number of baby boomers dying from a "silent epidemic" of hepatitis C infections is increasing so rapidly that federal officials are planning a new nationwide push for widespread testing."http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-boomers-hepatitis-201205...
Last fall, I had foot surgery to repair a chronic major foot break that was acutely retriggered. I was fortunate that I was back to partial weight bearing by the time that Renee started her treatment regimine and was there for her during the first week of treatment and periodically would spend time to...
Hi, My mum is in week 6 of a 28week Interferon treatment course and I'd really love some advice from others on what I can do to help and maybe some support? Mum's had bad reactions since she started treatment, she's lethargic, in pain, loosing her hair and very irateable. Tonight she had a dizzy spell and...
If chronic Hepatitis C escalates to advanced disease that includes hepatic encephalopathy, Lactulose and Xifaxan could be useful medicationshttp://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2012/06/lactulose_and_x.htmlReferences http://www.drugs.com/xifaxan.html, Xifaxan, Re...
Hey guys, I'm just curious how pharmaceutical companies come up with such precise lengths of tx. Does it mean that they give u a little extra just to ensure the success? If not, then what, 27 weeks and 6 days would mean a failure? Not that I want to quit, I'm asking ur opinion because I couldnt find an answ...
Going on Week 37 this Friday! Went to the Dr today and Still Undetectable! Every Month you go for your visit you are on pins and needles to see if you are still clear! I am Praying Along! This is Nerve Racking!
went through the triple treatment with Incivek. Finished treatment on 2/17, just got call from Dr's office, virus is back. Oh well, back to the drawing board.
Help!!! Treated last year and relapsed after TX Last Test result was 1, 275,000 Had another test done and it says 5.42 What does 5.42 even mean for HCV RNA? I do not know how to decipher from millions to this 5.42?
Well took my last Teleprevir on saturday. I also did my shot on saturday. Can't really say if one is offsetting the other. Still waiting to feel better and get some of my energy back! Yesterday and last night I had the flu like symptoms and was freezing/shivering. Prob from the interferon shot. Still se...
All of these horrific SX aside, how is everyone's hair? Just wondering. I've talked with a few of you who've had to cut much off. Well, I just got back from the salon; had it cut shorter than ever in my life. I'm sick of having mini heart attacks when I clean the hair catcher daily in the shower. And the...
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