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Hi Globetrotter,

I'm sorry you are having a rubbish day, from what I've read it is really a tough therapy to get through. I can't imagine all those pills, fat, extra side effects. It is off course easier on double therapy as we don't have the added weight of the extra meds. I guess the younger a person is as well the easier it is to cope physically. Saying that, I watched a movie today and started crying for no reason at it. I think it must be the riba. I don't feel depressed but I felt over emotional, silly woman I am, but feel fine again now. I hope you have a much better day tomorrow. The benefit of time is this will all soon be a memory and over, we know it wont last forever! Hugs x

-- Edited by Loopy Lisa on Thursday 3rd of April 2014 08:21:14 PM

Gracie,

I'm glad that you're beginning to feel better. Even though you "only" did 12 weeks, don't expect your return to normal to be overnight. You'll notice slight improvements over a period of time and eventually you'll realize that you're probably there. Even after 4 months, I notice the nagging effects of the drugs. I'm anxious to see what my 6 month test results will be. That will be the pathologic tale of the tape, but the psychological measure will take some additional time. But you will notice quick improvements in taste, bathroom habits and some daily activities. I recommend you let your body show you the way. Don't push yourself simply because you're ready to put this behind you. To finish this book, study what you've read and learned thus far and ready yourself for the final chapter, it's a real (dragon) killer!!!

Tig

I am feeling better thanks. No more crying spells at least.

It occurred to me that my dr could have kept me on until 24 weeks as my VL was only 100, so maybe he is right about not making me suffer, and waiting to do the shorter one being the best thing for me. Just wish he would have perhaps given me the choice before the 12 incevik weeks, but then I wouldn't have made the great friends on here. Things happen for a reason...

Still a tad itchy, get tired still, but.... Food tastes good again, I'm enjoying coffee and making lots of summer plans.

I expect I'll wait for the one pill a day protocol and do it next year if its available. Only want to do one more kick at this can and send it out into the stratosphere for good!

I will be watching your progress and sending good vibes! 

Heres a little funny for you Lisa.

Well Sat. morning I was doing the shopping list. I had to pass gas. Now I know how dangerous that can be on tx. Well it was a wolf dressed in sheeps clothing. I ran to the bathroom hoping it didn't make it past my cheeks. Sat on the toilet and peek into my britches. Opps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Washed them out and hit the shower. When my Mom got up I pointed to my pj's hanging in the bathroom. (like hers all the time) She did the little kids happy dance. Her feet were going up down while her body bounced and she clapped her hands pointing and giggles. That was worth it.

I remember treating with RIBA and inteferon and while my blood did go down some, it was no where near as low as with the incevik. The addition of the incevik makes it worse. Since your not taking incevik, you could be fine all the way through. Sure hope that's the case Lisa ... Keep up the good work! Your doing awesome!

Way to go Lisa!

Sounds like your off to a good start. The night of my first shot this time around I raided the frig. The next day I dropped Mom of at the hairdresser/baby sitter, went back home washed and waxed the floors. I didn't feel bad until my hb tanked :( :(  after I started the incivek. Hope you sail right through this. :) Best wishes for your first VL test.