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LaBajista


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Thanks a lot!



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Hi LaBajista, that is great news that you`re still undetectable, what a huge relief that must have been for you! smile Sounds like your tx is going well for you with few sx, apart from those painful lymph nodes.

That is quite a lot of weight to lose so far though, although I do know how difficult it is to eat enough if you have no appetite.  If you`re still losing weight and you`re worried about it, here a link to an article that has some suggestions on how to add extra nutrition to your diet while on tx, you might find it useful...

http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/SEM_wtloss.pdf#search=%22weight%20loss%22

Best of luck with the rest of your tx, do keep in touch and let us know how it`s going!  ~ Jill



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Saw my hep c docs today about the lymph nodes, which are becoming pretty painful at times. My labs were good (my liver enzymes are back to what they were pre-hep c, about a year ago) and I'm still undetectable - and they couldn't really say what could be causing the inflamed lymph nodes. That didn't make me feel too confident, but I was so very worried that the virus might be back, so I'm just relieved!

They lowered my pegasys dose to 135mcg, though, because I weigh less than 100lbs (I've lost more than 10lbs since starting treatment) and because of my genotype. Not sure if that's a good reason because I'm really not having many side effects at all, but whatever.



-- Edited by LaBajista on Saturday 12th of January 2013 01:11:57 AM

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Hi again LaBajista, sorry to hear you sounding low but please don`t jump to any conclusions about the virus being back, it`s quite likely that  the swollen lymph node and the fevers you`re getting are tx related.  Let us know when you get your blood results.  Keep going and good luck!  smile  Jill



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Jill 

(71 yo, lives in UK)

Was Gen 3a, 

24wks Peg Ifn/Riba, Sep 2010 - Mch 2011

UND @ Wk.4, UND @ EOT, 

SVR Nov 2011 --> Still UND @ EOT + 4 yrs.

 

 
LaBajista


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Old thread, but I just found out the lump in my groin is a swollen lymph node. I've been having some low fevers lately too. I'm worried that the virus is back, could that cause it? I hope it is just from the interferon, like Michaele said! My PCP said there was no sign of infection or blood in my urine and ordered an ultrasound next week. I go for my 3 month labs tomorrow, so I guess I'll find out if anything is up there...

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Michaele wrote:

Looked on other site ;seems to be side effect of interferon , I'd still ask dr or call that 24/7 hotline nurse which Rx company provides.I havent started tx yet, and I dont really know. I'm having an anxiety attack and having chest pains off and on all day. Chewed a hand ful of baby asprins.   Michaele

 Hi Michaele,

I noticed that you mention chewing on baby aspirin. Aspirin is a blood thinner and can also cause stomach bleeding if taken in excess, so unless your doctor has advised you to take it for a medical condition, it's a very bad idea.

It's one of the painkillers that is advised to avoid on treatment due to the blood thinning properties - that includes all drugs that are members of the same family, such as Ibuprofen.

Steff xx



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Margo, my neck and groin area has been swollen and tender at times.
Glad u posted about it. Xxoo, JoAnne

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Michaele wrote:

Looked on other site ;seems to be side effect of interferon , I'd still ask dr or call that 24/7 hotline nurse which Rx company provides.I havent started tx yet, and I dont really know. I'm having an anxiety attack and having chest pains off and on all day. Chewed a hand ful of baby asprins.   Michaele

Thanks so much Michaele! I think interferin does the trick as well but I will call tomorrow. I know if it hurts, it's not the worst case:)

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Looked on other site ;seems to be side effect of interferon , I'd still ask dr or call that 24/7 hotline nurse which Rx company provides.I havent started tx yet, and I dont really know. I'm having an anxiety attack and having chest pains off and on all day. Chewed a hand ful of baby asprins.   Michaele



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hi,  Sorry your in more pain ,have you had any infections lately? Those nodes collect alot of junk and can stay swollen for quiet a while. Personally, I'd call the dr office and ask them. A phone call is quick and free, and in the event there is a problem , you'll know. Good luck Michaele   Sorry I didnt have a better answer



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Anyone experienced painful lymph nodes? Underarms and ground area are especially bothersome...does low WBC levels have to do with anything?

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