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Iris Dragonfly


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Hi Faith, just wanted to stop in and say congratulations on completing treatment!!!!xd.gif , and I hope you can find some relief from those headaches, (this may sound silly, but the ice pack works pretty good (sometimes)). Wishing you well, Iris



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Hi Faith, I don`t think you get withdrawals as such but your body (and mind) certainly goes through a period of re-adjustment post tx, and it`s not unusual to get a bit worse before you get better.  It makes sense when you think how powerful these drugs are, and what they do to us.  They really do take a toll on our whole systems. 

Take it easy, be kind to yourself and allow yourself time to recuperate.  It`s a good idea to keep on with the water as well for a while, the meds can leave us quite dehydrated.

Good luck Faith, you`ll get there in the end!  Jill xx

 



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hello faith  when i finished tx i had headaches real bad for about 4weeks, and then i got this very bad cough for about 6 to 8 weeks,i taught it was never going to stop but it does and i was very worried at the time. Im nearly 8 months post tx and im feeling real good,give yourself time for tx to come out of your body it takes time but it wil.

 

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After 48 weeks your body will expect its dose of Interferon & Riba, you naughty scamp are denying it what it expects.

Body will get cross, throw a tantrum, and take it out on you until it gets used to the New Regime.

Shouldn't be long.

Its all good from here on, just takes a little time.



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It's not a withdrawal from the meds but a resurrgence of the symptoms that they have been masking.  My liver really hurt and my breathing was laboured - this can take up to 6 months to pass. Don't be worried.  Also it is a bit if a shock after getting so much support from healthcare professionals to be elft on your own to flounder around and look for answers.

Dragonflyxxx



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I just finished my 48 weeks of treatment with riba and interferon. I don't what is happening, but I feel worse now! My headaches are worse and won't go away with anything. My doctor says there are no withdrawals from these meds and I should feel better immediately.....I don't believe him one bit.  Has anyone experienced this? If so, how long did it last? I really didn't expect thisno



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