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JoAnneh


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Thanks Alan for the fire in the whole tips! Having to deal w it and only 2nd day. I will get witch hazel wipes. Using sensitive Wipes, cleaning well and small amount of Butt Paste. JOAnne

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Genotype 1a, Triple therapy w/Invicek started May 19, 2012

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elizabeth


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Thanks, Alan.  I appreciate all the info I can get and honestly think there is no such thing as TMI when you're dealing with medical issues.  Everyone has the same bodily functions and in this situation, we really need the education.  So thank you!



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Like Dave my diarrhea and burning were Incivek related, and began to end by the second day after Incivek. I never had to take any diarrhea medicine but I was constantly treating the burn, with Witch Hazel wipes, Prep H products, mild soaps and night hours without pants to allow air to get everywhere. Sorry for too much information. You two hang in there and he'll be feeling so much better in five more weeks. Alan

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Thanks!  You are all so wonderful to share your experiences and give moral support.  This forum has truly been a godsend because of all of you!

Blessing to each of you!



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My experience was 90% Incivek.  I still get it mildy once in a while but it was a constant challenge on Incivek.  I started with a half tablet of Ammodium once a day.  As my tolerance grew I upped the dose ending at three per day.  Packaging says no more than four a day.



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reglenn58


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i had the same problem about week 4 called doc he told me imodium AD i was lucky it did not last long GOOD LUCK



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elizabeth


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Thanks for the help!  Dave, does this particular side effect go away or diminish after you stop taking the Incivek?



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Everyone is different but the diarrhea is a common side effect. Give the Immodium a try; it's allowed. I used it every day during the Incivek weeks.

Best, Dave

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i seemed to get it a lot in the first month or 3, but have settled down, im 28 weeks in....

not sure if immodium is ok, i dont see why not... and get some baby wipes, omg they make sooooo much difference to a sore ass trust me...

its been called the ring of fire, burning ass, lots of names, but it is bloody sore and i know how he feels...

good luck



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elizabeth


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My husband is starting week 8 of tx and up till a couple of days ago hadn't had the dreaded diarrhea.  It's getting bad now (though fortunately without the ground glass some discuss) and we're wondering if this lasts for the duration of treatment or is a temporary event.  Should he take immodium or something or is that not allowed?

As always, thanks for the help!



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