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thepoet


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My hair has been falling out as well, especially in the front. I have resorted to buying headbands of every color to cover my new near baldness. However sometimes /I just say to heck with it. It is what it is and I am who I am. If I can't accept myself as I am, then what am I going to do as I age? For instance I didn't wear a headband yesterday, and as I was walking by a store window, I was tempted to look and I did. What I saw was a beautiful, strong woman that I loved. That was a blessing...a gift. I believe that when I am satisfied with myself...then others will be attracted to me as well. So until my hair grows back, if it grows back...I am who I am. I will not wear a wig....that is my choice, to love me no matter what circumstances surround me.



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DJ...dx 2005...geno 4c...twice interferon/riba failure....completed 24 weeks Sovaldi & Riba on 10/18/14....SOT VL 600,000 after 16 days VL <43. Day 45 <43 again. Day 59...8 weeks UNDETECTED.

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TazKat


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lol.. love it.. thanks!!!!!!

I am trying not to stress too much. I have got to get over this little depression & get some energy back & lose lots of pounds.. I just want to feel better!!blankstare

Taz

P.S.  Think this treatment just did me in a little bit more.. hmm



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Taz

i hope your hairdresser is right and it works for you. You have been an inspiration to me and I just hope your tx works. And if your hair continues falling out, remember bald men are sexy.

gigi



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My hairdresser assures me this works. it just takes about a month. I get soooo impatient at times.. (must be the riba still in the ole system) lol  thanks for ur input. i don't not have any gray hairs at all. wish i did.. wink



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TazKat Genotype 1A null responder x 3 riba & iterferon twice, relapsed from Incivek 2012 with only 12 weeks left to do. stage 4 mild cirrhosis 4/25/2014/ started sovaldi riba & interferon.. finished treatment 7/17/14  results 7/25  cleared..

 

 
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When I started tx I had hair that was damaged from years of dyes and perms. i lost more hair than I was told to expect. I ended up shaving my head which is not easy for a woman to do. So glad I did it. My hair started growing back thicker and totally healthy. It's still pretty short but is growing out fast and it's all silvery white. I love my new look. It was depressing while it was falling out but once I took charge and shaved it I no longer felt depressed. You'll need to find what works for you. I only wash my hair once a week. I wet it every day to wash out the sweat from working out but shampoo only once a week. No smelly hair and my hair is super soft and healthy. Just something to consider.

gigi



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been off treatment since july 17th. hair is still falling out at a rapid pace.. could this be from meds???? interferon??  it sure is a drag after every shower to see it all. I can't even really brush it. just put it up & weather the storm. I got some motivator for scalp from a hairdresser friend of mine that is supposed to help make it healthier. we will see. I only wash every other day. scares me!!! cry  go for liver scan Tuesday. hopefully it has not changed. just been depressed I guess.

Peace out

Taz



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TazKat Genotype 1A null responder x 3 riba & iterferon twice, relapsed from Incivek 2012 with only 12 weeks left to do. stage 4 mild cirrhosis 4/25/2014/ started sovaldi riba & interferon.. finished treatment 7/17/14  results 7/25  cleared..

 

 
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