Guest guest Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Mike, that's what we call " Riba Rage " and it ain't pretty. Yes, you should either begin antidepressants or increase what you are taking. As for the joint, I waited until six months into treatment before I followed the advice to get stoned. Been doing it ever since--but only because I'm not back to work yet. Got four more weeks, LOL. It helps reduce the sides tremendously. In California, AA/NA people assured me that smoking for medicinal purposes is not considered a relapse. So, I did and was better off for the remainder of my tx which was horrible. Hugs and prayers, Suzy > Oh man the side effects have set in I spent all last night > staring into a dutch oven In disbelief that I hadnt barfed yet, when > that subsided a massive headache set in my emotions are totally > extreme and I feel like if someone looked at me wrong I'd kill them > with my bare hands.....and LOVE it anything to release some of this > emotional pressure I watched the news and ended up screaming and > cussing at the television. I don't know if I can make it through this > without hurting someone ( Im not talking about me here ) Gawd I > quit drinking at age 30 because of these temper tantrums and thought > I had it beat, it is a good thing I am not married or living with > someone right now, I'd kill for a joint right now, I do not think I > can deal with this without ending up in jail for assault at the least > Damn, thank cable for the comedy channel it may save me LATAH! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi Marsha, I am on week 9 of tx. My viral load was undetectable at 2 weeks. I have genotype 2b (24 week tx). I was nauseated at the beginning of tx, but now am working my part time full time job as a massage therapist. I certainly don't have the energy I used to have, but am able to manage each day, some days witha little more difficulty than others, but for the most part, things are OK. I wish you the best, your body may need a little time to adjust to the meds. Good luck! Hoku treatment sides Hi all, I was wondering what anyone going trough treatment or has went through could answer my a question. I read online that the side affects that they talk about are more common than they lead you to believe. It's sort of when someone tells you having a baby doesnt hurt, so you won't be scared, and that if they told you the whole truth most won't try treatment and some are sorry they did treatment.Then it went on to say all the negative and other very serious conditions can develop way after one stops the treatment. I go thursday afternoon for my first treatment shot, my doctor wants to show me how to do it.My sister had cancer and she said that when they put her on chemo, they told her the same thing everyones different, well she was sick as a dog, and everyone she met was also, so is the same,they just tell you what they want you to hear? marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi Marsha, I am on week 9 of tx. My viral load was undetectable at 2 weeks. I have genotype 2b (24 week tx). I was nauseated at the beginning of tx, but now am working my part time full time job as a massage therapist. I certainly don't have the energy I used to have, but am able to manage each day, some days witha little more difficulty than others, but for the most part, things are OK. I wish you the best, your body may need a little time to adjust to the meds. Good luck! Hoku treatment sides Hi all, I was wondering what anyone going trough treatment or has went through could answer my a question. I read online that the side affects that they talk about are more common than they lead you to believe. It's sort of when someone tells you having a baby doesnt hurt, so you won't be scared, and that if they told you the whole truth most won't try treatment and some are sorry they did treatment.Then it went on to say all the negative and other very serious conditions can develop way after one stops the treatment. I go thursday afternoon for my first treatment shot, my doctor wants to show me how to do it.My sister had cancer and she said that when they put her on chemo, they told her the same thing everyones different, well she was sick as a dog, and everyone she met was also, so is the same,they just tell you what they want you to hear? marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi Marsha, I am on week 9 of tx. My viral load was undetectable at 2 weeks. I have genotype 2b (24 week tx). I was nauseated at the beginning of tx, but now am working my part time full time job as a massage therapist. I certainly don't have the energy I used to have, but am able to manage each day, some days witha little more difficulty than others, but for the most part, things are OK. I wish you the best, your body may need a little time to adjust to the meds. Good luck! Hoku treatment sides Hi all, I was wondering what anyone going trough treatment or has went through could answer my a question. I read online that the side affects that they talk about are more common than they lead you to believe. It's sort of when someone tells you having a baby doesnt hurt, so you won't be scared, and that if they told you the whole truth most won't try treatment and some are sorry they did treatment.Then it went on to say all the negative and other very serious conditions can develop way after one stops the treatment. I go thursday afternoon for my first treatment shot, my doctor wants to show me how to do it.My sister had cancer and she said that when they put her on chemo, they told her the same thing everyones different, well she was sick as a dog, and everyone she met was also, so is the same,they just tell you what they want you to hear? marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Tonni, my god I thought my life was tough. You have so much to deal with. You need some help from your family and yes I mean your husband and your teenage daughter.You need to sit them down and lay the law down. You can not take care of them if you don't take care of yourself. I have only had one treatment and three days of pills and yes you feel like you have the flu for a day or two, and yes the pills make my food taste like crap, but I have to think of my future. I think the worst for me has been not smoking. I am very depressed but I will go on. I am not sure your doctors right about 4 treatments being enough, you might not have it, but it surly will not be all you need or why would most people get treatment for 24 to 48 weeks. Please tonni talk to your doctor about your drpression, And I am always here to talk to if you want. I dont have any children living at home and my husband is supportive and I have to be on a anti depressant its normal to feel this way when faced with news of hep c.. Marsha > > Sorry, are you also saying that my efar of the injections and plannign to do them on Fridays so th eold man has to help is nothing because the pills will make me feel the same way???????????????????/ > I get that the shots are like injecting yourself with the flu, last one to 3 days at a time. > Are the pills going to make me feel the same way???????? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 All very true words, but trying to convince a man to help at home that has not had to for 10 years ain't gonna happen over night, let alone a man that has forgotten that God get sus thru, not alcohol, although he is getting better and not hangin at the bars no mroe, just every day at home.................but he once knew God was the only way and beer was an occassional thing, not a daily stress reliever.........i am seeing improvements, but truly need to await more. The boys are having chores now, takin out trash, clean their room, take dirty clothes downstairs and they are doing well. God and time will get me what I need, I know this Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ MLK JrTrying to earn my wings...one feather at a time. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan, PVL, ACC, Unknown Leukodystrophy- He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 All very true words, but trying to convince a man to help at home that has not had to for 10 years ain't gonna happen over night, let alone a man that has forgotten that God get sus thru, not alcohol, although he is getting better and not hangin at the bars no mroe, just every day at home.................but he once knew God was the only way and beer was an occassional thing, not a daily stress reliever.........i am seeing improvements, but truly need to await more. The boys are having chores now, takin out trash, clean their room, take dirty clothes downstairs and they are doing well. God and time will get me what I need, I know this Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ MLK JrTrying to earn my wings...one feather at a time. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan, PVL, ACC, Unknown Leukodystrophy- He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 4 treatments is what i am thinking i agreed to, but i may have to clarify, for doc said 4 weeks of treatment....maybe i am mistken and again only thought i needed to clear a month schedule????????????????? Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ MLK JrTrying to earn my wings...one feather at a time. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan, PVL, ACC, Unknown Leukodystrophy- He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Re: treatment sides Tonni, my god I thought my life was tough. You have so much to deal with. You need some help from your family and yes I mean your husband and your teenage daughter.You need to sit them down and lay the law down. You can not take care of them if you don't take care of yourself.. I have only had one treatment and three days of pills and yes you feel like you have the flu for a day or two, and yes the pills make my food taste like crap, but I have to think of my future. I think the worst for me has been not smoking. I am very depressed but I will go on. I am not sure your doctors right about 4 treatments being enough, you might not have it, but it surly will not be all you need or why would most people get treatment for 24 to 48 weeks. Please tonni talk to your doctor about your drpression, And I am always here to talk to if you want. I dont have any children living at home and my husband is supportive and I have to be on a anti depressant its normal to feel this way when faced with news of hep c.. Marsha>> Sorry, are you also saying that my efar of the injections and plannign to do them on Fridays so th eold man has to help is nothing because the pills will make me feel the same way????????? ????????? ?/> I get that the shots are like injecting yourself with the flu, last one to 3 days at a time.> Are the pills going to make me feel the same way????????> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 4 treatments is what i am thinking i agreed to, but i may have to clarify, for doc said 4 weeks of treatment....maybe i am mistken and again only thought i needed to clear a month schedule????????????????? Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ MLK JrTrying to earn my wings...one feather at a time. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan, PVL, ACC, Unknown Leukodystrophy- He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Re: treatment sides Tonni, my god I thought my life was tough. You have so much to deal with. You need some help from your family and yes I mean your husband and your teenage daughter.You need to sit them down and lay the law down. You can not take care of them if you don't take care of yourself.. I have only had one treatment and three days of pills and yes you feel like you have the flu for a day or two, and yes the pills make my food taste like crap, but I have to think of my future. I think the worst for me has been not smoking. I am very depressed but I will go on. I am not sure your doctors right about 4 treatments being enough, you might not have it, but it surly will not be all you need or why would most people get treatment for 24 to 48 weeks. Please tonni talk to your doctor about your drpression, And I am always here to talk to if you want. I dont have any children living at home and my husband is supportive and I have to be on a anti depressant its normal to feel this way when faced with news of hep c.. Marsha>> Sorry, are you also saying that my efar of the injections and plannign to do them on Fridays so th eold man has to help is nothing because the pills will make me feel the same way????????? ????????? ?/> I get that the shots are like injecting yourself with the flu, last one to 3 days at a time.> Are the pills going to make me feel the same way????????> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Your husband really needs a reality check.Wonder if he could do what you are doing and he is healthy.Without treatment you will get sicker and then what happens.Your husband needs to be more involved with the family and helping reduce the load on you.He made the kids and should be helping to raise them other then just finacinally..The young ones can't help you ,but if you sit down and talk to the older ones and be quite frank with them they can help and still have a life if they all chip in.The younger ones are old enough to put their toys away before bed and put their dirty clothers in the hamper which helps.Start training them now in the hopes of continuing treatment. Gail -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of Tonni BrendeSent: August 23, 2008 1:16 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: treatment sides But in the last year or two, my family has been seriously tried. I use to say God doesn't give us more than we can handle, but now I say God gives us enough to get us on our knees where we belong; i however have been here over a year praying to keep my family together. Life has hit my family so hard in so many different ways that my husband and I are now 2 people within one house. I know I will always have God, but I truly also need my husbands support, especially with raising this family. When I spoke of commiting to 4 weeks of treatment, my husband reminded me that his x-wife had brain cancer and bucked up and handle her days thru chemo. I do not believe she had 2 small kids and a young special needs child, but again I refuse to have that arguement with him. I need support to handle this. I only have God. I know he does wonders, but truly He can't babysit, he can't be my sons arms and legs and driver to school and appointments. My six yea rold knows he can't live with his real mother casue she is sick....what will he think when I am sick????????????? What of my teenager, that yes, can help, but is a senior and also deserves a life, but yet also needs me to stay on her toes for life is very trying for teenagers today. And who will take care of my mothers medical, her husband is a disabled vet, that can do things only when instructed, and can not transfer to and from appointments, or stay on top of things to be sure all gets done. Or what of her upcoming surgery to replace her skull? Or my older sons complete knee reconstruction and then intense rehab? Or my constant fight with the school for the basic rights of my special needs son???????????????Or the fact that any day the boys' real mom is to give birth to #4, and if she tests positive for any kind of drug, #3 & #4 will also become mine??? Or the fact that my husbands company is moving to New York and we are not??? Or the bankruptcy we just filed helping some, but truly what use to support this household doesn't even come close any more. I know many families with this struggle, but gee, how much am I to handle. Some days I wish for treatments, so I could lay in bed sooo sick I would not have to face my life today. But because I spent 29 years trying to kill myslef, and now God has shown me a new light, I instead pray for peace, for strength to get thru another day....doesn't mean I don't also pray for a time out. I have commited to 4 weeks, to be started as soon as I feel I have the basic needs of my kids covered. It may all be unnecessary and treatment may be a breeze; but I have been on this site for over a year and only one person ahs said it was easy.1 person. I know my limits, for now 4 weeks is all I can. Besides, doc says if there is no change in 4 weeks I would not beat the disease any way. If it will get me any way, why put myself and my family thru it. Either way, until I start and see how it is for me, I will not know what I cna and can't do. THE SPOON THEORY, already have; I can only assume it will get worse in the ways of my life. I know that without my husbands support, my family will fall apart if I am unable to stand up for what is right, continue going to church and prayer they all wake back up to God's ways and will. It is hard to be a strong Christian when you are the only one in your house. My husband is a good man, he has juist forgotten. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ MLK JrTrying to earn my wings...one feather at a time. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan, PVL, ACC, Unknown Leukodystrophy- He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." [Hepatitis CSupportG roupForDummies] treatment sides Hi all, I was wondering what anyone going trough treatment or has went through could answer my a question. I read online that the side affects that they talk about are more common than they lead you to believe. It's sort of when someone tells you having a baby doesnt hurt, so you won't be scared, and that if they told you the whole truth most won't try treatment and some are sorry they did treatment.Then it went on to say all the negative and other very serious conditions can develop way after one stops the treatment. I go thursday afternoon for my first treatment shot, my doctor wants to show me how to do it.My sister had cancer and she said that when they put her on chemo, they told her the same thing everyones different, well she was sick as a dog, and everyone she met was also, so is the same,they just tell you what they want you to hear? marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Your husband really needs a reality check.Wonder if he could do what you are doing and he is healthy.Without treatment you will get sicker and then what happens.Your husband needs to be more involved with the family and helping reduce the load on you.He made the kids and should be helping to raise them other then just finacinally..The young ones can't help you ,but if you sit down and talk to the older ones and be quite frank with them they can help and still have a life if they all chip in.The younger ones are old enough to put their toys away before bed and put their dirty clothers in the hamper which helps.Start training them now in the hopes of continuing treatment. Gail -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of Tonni BrendeSent: August 23, 2008 1:16 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: treatment sides But in the last year or two, my family has been seriously tried. I use to say God doesn't give us more than we can handle, but now I say God gives us enough to get us on our knees where we belong; i however have been here over a year praying to keep my family together. Life has hit my family so hard in so many different ways that my husband and I are now 2 people within one house. I know I will always have God, but I truly also need my husbands support, especially with raising this family. When I spoke of commiting to 4 weeks of treatment, my husband reminded me that his x-wife had brain cancer and bucked up and handle her days thru chemo. I do not believe she had 2 small kids and a young special needs child, but again I refuse to have that arguement with him. I need support to handle this. I only have God. I know he does wonders, but truly He can't babysit, he can't be my sons arms and legs and driver to school and appointments. My six yea rold knows he can't live with his real mother casue she is sick....what will he think when I am sick????????????? What of my teenager, that yes, can help, but is a senior and also deserves a life, but yet also needs me to stay on her toes for life is very trying for teenagers today. And who will take care of my mothers medical, her husband is a disabled vet, that can do things only when instructed, and can not transfer to and from appointments, or stay on top of things to be sure all gets done. Or what of her upcoming surgery to replace her skull? Or my older sons complete knee reconstruction and then intense rehab? Or my constant fight with the school for the basic rights of my special needs son???????????????Or the fact that any day the boys' real mom is to give birth to #4, and if she tests positive for any kind of drug, #3 & #4 will also become mine??? Or the fact that my husbands company is moving to New York and we are not??? Or the bankruptcy we just filed helping some, but truly what use to support this household doesn't even come close any more. I know many families with this struggle, but gee, how much am I to handle. Some days I wish for treatments, so I could lay in bed sooo sick I would not have to face my life today. But because I spent 29 years trying to kill myslef, and now God has shown me a new light, I instead pray for peace, for strength to get thru another day....doesn't mean I don't also pray for a time out. I have commited to 4 weeks, to be started as soon as I feel I have the basic needs of my kids covered. It may all be unnecessary and treatment may be a breeze; but I have been on this site for over a year and only one person ahs said it was easy.1 person. I know my limits, for now 4 weeks is all I can. Besides, doc says if there is no change in 4 weeks I would not beat the disease any way. If it will get me any way, why put myself and my family thru it. Either way, until I start and see how it is for me, I will not know what I cna and can't do. THE SPOON THEORY, already have; I can only assume it will get worse in the ways of my life. I know that without my husbands support, my family will fall apart if I am unable to stand up for what is right, continue going to church and prayer they all wake back up to God's ways and will. It is hard to be a strong Christian when you are the only one in your house. My husband is a good man, he has juist forgotten. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ MLK JrTrying to earn my wings...one feather at a time. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan, PVL, ACC, Unknown Leukodystrophy- He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." [Hepatitis CSupportG roupForDummies] treatment sides Hi all, I was wondering what anyone going trough treatment or has went through could answer my a question. I read online that the side affects that they talk about are more common than they lead you to believe. It's sort of when someone tells you having a baby doesnt hurt, so you won't be scared, and that if they told you the whole truth most won't try treatment and some are sorry they did treatment.Then it went on to say all the negative and other very serious conditions can develop way after one stops the treatment. I go thursday afternoon for my first treatment shot, my doctor wants to show me how to do it.My sister had cancer and she said that when they put her on chemo, they told her the same thing everyones different, well she was sick as a dog, and everyone she met was also, so is the same,they just tell you what they want you to hear? marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Your husband really needs a reality check.Wonder if he could do what you are doing and he is healthy.Without treatment you will get sicker and then what happens.Your husband needs to be more involved with the family and helping reduce the load on you.He made the kids and should be helping to raise them other then just finacinally..The young ones can't help you ,but if you sit down and talk to the older ones and be quite frank with them they can help and still have a life if they all chip in.The younger ones are old enough to put their toys away before bed and put their dirty clothers in the hamper which helps.Start training them now in the hopes of continuing treatment. Gail -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of Tonni BrendeSent: August 23, 2008 1:16 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: treatment sides But in the last year or two, my family has been seriously tried. I use to say God doesn't give us more than we can handle, but now I say God gives us enough to get us on our knees where we belong; i however have been here over a year praying to keep my family together. Life has hit my family so hard in so many different ways that my husband and I are now 2 people within one house. I know I will always have God, but I truly also need my husbands support, especially with raising this family. When I spoke of commiting to 4 weeks of treatment, my husband reminded me that his x-wife had brain cancer and bucked up and handle her days thru chemo. I do not believe she had 2 small kids and a young special needs child, but again I refuse to have that arguement with him. I need support to handle this. I only have God. I know he does wonders, but truly He can't babysit, he can't be my sons arms and legs and driver to school and appointments. My six yea rold knows he can't live with his real mother casue she is sick....what will he think when I am sick????????????? What of my teenager, that yes, can help, but is a senior and also deserves a life, but yet also needs me to stay on her toes for life is very trying for teenagers today. And who will take care of my mothers medical, her husband is a disabled vet, that can do things only when instructed, and can not transfer to and from appointments, or stay on top of things to be sure all gets done. Or what of her upcoming surgery to replace her skull? Or my older sons complete knee reconstruction and then intense rehab? Or my constant fight with the school for the basic rights of my special needs son???????????????Or the fact that any day the boys' real mom is to give birth to #4, and if she tests positive for any kind of drug, #3 & #4 will also become mine??? Or the fact that my husbands company is moving to New York and we are not??? Or the bankruptcy we just filed helping some, but truly what use to support this household doesn't even come close any more. I know many families with this struggle, but gee, how much am I to handle. Some days I wish for treatments, so I could lay in bed sooo sick I would not have to face my life today. But because I spent 29 years trying to kill myslef, and now God has shown me a new light, I instead pray for peace, for strength to get thru another day....doesn't mean I don't also pray for a time out. I have commited to 4 weeks, to be started as soon as I feel I have the basic needs of my kids covered. It may all be unnecessary and treatment may be a breeze; but I have been on this site for over a year and only one person ahs said it was easy.1 person. I know my limits, for now 4 weeks is all I can. Besides, doc says if there is no change in 4 weeks I would not beat the disease any way. If it will get me any way, why put myself and my family thru it. Either way, until I start and see how it is for me, I will not know what I cna and can't do. THE SPOON THEORY, already have; I can only assume it will get worse in the ways of my life. I know that without my husbands support, my family will fall apart if I am unable to stand up for what is right, continue going to church and prayer they all wake back up to God's ways and will. It is hard to be a strong Christian when you are the only one in your house. My husband is a good man, he has juist forgotten. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ MLK JrTrying to earn my wings...one feather at a time. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan, PVL, ACC, Unknown Leukodystrophy- He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." [Hepatitis CSupportG roupForDummies] treatment sides Hi all, I was wondering what anyone going trough treatment or has went through could answer my a question. I read online that the side affects that they talk about are more common than they lead you to believe. It's sort of when someone tells you having a baby doesnt hurt, so you won't be scared, and that if they told you the whole truth most won't try treatment and some are sorry they did treatment.Then it went on to say all the negative and other very serious conditions can develop way after one stops the treatment. I go thursday afternoon for my first treatment shot, my doctor wants to show me how to do it.My sister had cancer and she said that when they put her on chemo, they told her the same thing everyones different, well she was sick as a dog, and everyone she met was also, so is the same,they just tell you what they want you to hear? marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Tonni, I had a unique experience at the end of my treatment. 3 days after I had finished my entire 48 weeks of treatment. I was feeling better. Not yet eating right, but my head was clearing, bad taste was gone, I was feeling better and my husband found a ribapill (my blue liver pill) and required me to take it. I was astounded that I was dizzy the next day and took a nap. So, both meds contribute to sides both it is widely accepted that the worst is a couple days once the injection kicks in. Kim T. \\\\ > > Re: treatment sides > > > Sorry, are you also saying that my efar of the injections and plannign to do them on Fridays so th eold man has to help is nothing because the pills will make me feel the same way????????? ????????? ?/ > > I get that the shots are like injecting yourself with the flu, last one to 3 days at a time. > > Are the pills going to make me feel the same way???????? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Tonni, I had a unique experience at the end of my treatment. 3 days after I had finished my entire 48 weeks of treatment. I was feeling better. Not yet eating right, but my head was clearing, bad taste was gone, I was feeling better and my husband found a ribapill (my blue liver pill) and required me to take it. I was astounded that I was dizzy the next day and took a nap. So, both meds contribute to sides both it is widely accepted that the worst is a couple days once the injection kicks in. Kim T. \\\\ > > Re: treatment sides > > > Sorry, are you also saying that my efar of the injections and plannign to do them on Fridays so th eold man has to help is nothing because the pills will make me feel the same way????????? ????????? ?/ > > I get that the shots are like injecting yourself with the flu, last one to 3 days at a time. > > Are the pills going to make me feel the same way???????? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 If you have genotype 3or4 it is 24wks of treatment and if it is genotype 1 it is 48wks of treatment.Four wks is a waste of your time and money cause it won't even put a dent in it for curing the virus. Gail -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of Tonni BrendeSent: August 23, 2008 3:46 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: Re: treatment sides 4 treatments is what i am thinking i agreed to, but i may have to clarify, for doc said 4 weeks of treatment....maybe i am mistken and again only thought i needed to clear a month schedule????????????????? Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ MLK JrTrying to earn my wings...one feather at a time. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan, PVL, ACC, Unknown Leukodystrophy- He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Re: treatment sides Tonni, my god I thought my life was tough. You have so much to deal with. You need some help from your family and yes I mean your husband and your teenage daughter.You need to sit them down and lay the law down. You can not take care of them if you don't take care of yourself.. I have only had one treatment and three days of pills and yes you feel like you have the flu for a day or two, and yes the pills make my food taste like crap, but I have to think of my future. I think the worst for me has been not smoking. I am very depressed but I will go on. I am not sure your doctors right about 4 treatments being enough, you might not have it, but it surly will not be all you need or why would most people get treatment for 24 to 48 weeks. Please tonni talk to your doctor about your drpression, And I am always here to talk to if you want. I dont have any children living at home and my husband is supportive and I have to be on a anti depressant its normal to feel this way when faced with news of hep c.. Marsha>> Sorry, are you also saying that my efar of the injections and plannign to do them on Fridays so th eold man has to help is nothing because the pills will make me feel the same way????????? ????????? ?/> I get that the shots are like injecting yourself with the flu, last one to 3 days at a time.> Are the pills going to make me feel the same way????????> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 If you have genotype 3or4 it is 24wks of treatment and if it is genotype 1 it is 48wks of treatment.Four wks is a waste of your time and money cause it won't even put a dent in it for curing the virus. Gail -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of Tonni BrendeSent: August 23, 2008 3:46 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: Re: treatment sides 4 treatments is what i am thinking i agreed to, but i may have to clarify, for doc said 4 weeks of treatment....maybe i am mistken and again only thought i needed to clear a month schedule????????????????? Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ MLK JrTrying to earn my wings...one feather at a time. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan, PVL, ACC, Unknown Leukodystrophy- He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Re: treatment sides Tonni, my god I thought my life was tough. You have so much to deal with. You need some help from your family and yes I mean your husband and your teenage daughter.You need to sit them down and lay the law down. You can not take care of them if you don't take care of yourself.. I have only had one treatment and three days of pills and yes you feel like you have the flu for a day or two, and yes the pills make my food taste like crap, but I have to think of my future. I think the worst for me has been not smoking. I am very depressed but I will go on. I am not sure your doctors right about 4 treatments being enough, you might not have it, but it surly will not be all you need or why would most people get treatment for 24 to 48 weeks. Please tonni talk to your doctor about your drpression, And I am always here to talk to if you want. I dont have any children living at home and my husband is supportive and I have to be on a anti depressant its normal to feel this way when faced with news of hep c.. Marsha>> Sorry, are you also saying that my efar of the injections and plannign to do them on Fridays so th eold man has to help is nothing because the pills will make me feel the same way????????? ????????? ?/> I get that the shots are like injecting yourself with the flu, last one to 3 days at a time.> Are the pills going to make me feel the same way????????> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 If you have genotype 2 it is only 24 weeks of treatment. It is 48 for genotypes 1 and 3. Most wont clear within 4 weeks and you have to finish to make sure it stays away. D From: Tonni Brende <tbrende7@...>Subject: Re: Re: treatment sidesHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008, 3:45 PM 4 treatments is what i am thinking i agreed to, but i may have to clarify, for doc said 4 weeks of treatment... .maybe i am mistken and again only thought i needed to clear a month schedule???? ????????? ???? Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ MLK JrTrying to earn my wings...one feather at a time. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan, PVL, ACC, Unknown Leukodystrophy- He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." [Hepatitis CSupportG roupForDummies] Re: treatment sides Tonni, my god I thought my life was tough. You have so much to deal with. You need some help from your family and yes I mean your husband and your teenage daughter.You need to sit them down and lay the law down. You can not take care of them if you don't take care of yourself.. I have only had one treatment and three days of pills and yes you feel like you have the flu for a day or two, and yes the pills make my food taste like crap, but I have to think of my future. I think the worst for me has been not smoking. I am very depressed but I will go on. I am not sure your doctors right about 4 treatments being enough, you might not have it, but it surly will not be all you need or why would most people get treatment for 24 to 48 weeks. Please tonni talk to your doctor about your drpression, And I am always here to talk to if you want. I dont have any children living at home and my husband is supportive and I have to be on a anti depressant its normal to feel this way when faced with news of hep c.. Marsha>> Sorry, are you also saying that my efar of the injections and plannign to do them on Fridays so th eold man has to help is nothing because the pills will make me feel the same way????????? ????????? ?/> I get that the shots are like injecting yourself with the flu, last one to 3 days at a time.> Are the pills going to make me feel the same way????????> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 I think the reason there are so many differences in side effects is because of the various different people involved and " age " of people going thru it. Diet also plays a major part in how well you tolerate Tx. If you have any other illness like diabeties or heart or lung disease would also play a part. The biggest part in my opinion is how far the disease has progressed as well as geno type which would determine length of treatment. I would assume the longer you are on Tx the more side effects you would have. Because I am 54 years old, a geno 3a in ESLD I " may " have one hell of a ride BUT because I am in good health otherwise, eat a chemical free, sugar free and salt free diet, I should be able to beat this dragon but my chances are very slim (17%). I may also go into complete liver failure which is why I am all set up and approved on the transplant list.We shal see I start TX the first week of September. I've been waiting for 6 months to do this so I am torn between being excited and scared shitless JMHO > > Hi all, I was wondering what anyone going trough treatment or has went > through could answer my a question. I read online that the side > affects that they talk about are more common than they lead you to > believe. It's sort of when someone tells you having a baby doesnt > hurt, so you won't be scared, and that if they told you the whole > truth most won't try treatment and some are sorry they did treatment. > Then it went on to say all the negative and other very serious > conditions can develop way after one stops the treatment. I go > thursday afternoon for my first treatment shot, my doctor wants to > show me how to do it. > My sister had cancer and she said that when they put her on chemo, > they told her the same thing everyones different, well she was sick as > a dog, and everyone she met was also, so is the same,they just tell > you what they want you to hear? marsha > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 I think the reason there are so many differences in side effects is because of the various different people involved and " age " of people going thru it. Diet also plays a major part in how well you tolerate Tx. If you have any other illness like diabeties or heart or lung disease would also play a part. The biggest part in my opinion is how far the disease has progressed as well as geno type which would determine length of treatment. I would assume the longer you are on Tx the more side effects you would have. Because I am 54 years old, a geno 3a in ESLD I " may " have one hell of a ride BUT because I am in good health otherwise, eat a chemical free, sugar free and salt free diet, I should be able to beat this dragon but my chances are very slim (17%). I may also go into complete liver failure which is why I am all set up and approved on the transplant list.We shal see I start TX the first week of September. I've been waiting for 6 months to do this so I am torn between being excited and scared shitless JMHO > > Hi all, I was wondering what anyone going trough treatment or has went > through could answer my a question. I read online that the side > affects that they talk about are more common than they lead you to > believe. It's sort of when someone tells you having a baby doesnt > hurt, so you won't be scared, and that if they told you the whole > truth most won't try treatment and some are sorry they did treatment. > Then it went on to say all the negative and other very serious > conditions can develop way after one stops the treatment. I go > thursday afternoon for my first treatment shot, my doctor wants to > show me how to do it. > My sister had cancer and she said that when they put her on chemo, > they told her the same thing everyones different, well she was sick as > a dog, and everyone she met was also, so is the same,they just tell > you what they want you to hear? marsha > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 I think the reason there are so many differences in side effects is because of the various different people involved and " age " of people going thru it. Diet also plays a major part in how well you tolerate Tx. If you have any other illness like diabeties or heart or lung disease would also play a part. The biggest part in my opinion is how far the disease has progressed as well as geno type which would determine length of treatment. I would assume the longer you are on Tx the more side effects you would have. Because I am 54 years old, a geno 3a in ESLD I " may " have one hell of a ride BUT because I am in good health otherwise, eat a chemical free, sugar free and salt free diet, I should be able to beat this dragon but my chances are very slim (17%). I may also go into complete liver failure which is why I am all set up and approved on the transplant list.We shal see I start TX the first week of September. I've been waiting for 6 months to do this so I am torn between being excited and scared shitless JMHO > > Hi all, I was wondering what anyone going trough treatment or has went > through could answer my a question. I read online that the side > affects that they talk about are more common than they lead you to > believe. It's sort of when someone tells you having a baby doesnt > hurt, so you won't be scared, and that if they told you the whole > truth most won't try treatment and some are sorry they did treatment. > Then it went on to say all the negative and other very serious > conditions can develop way after one stops the treatment. I go > thursday afternoon for my first treatment shot, my doctor wants to > show me how to do it. > My sister had cancer and she said that when they put her on chemo, > they told her the same thing everyones different, well she was sick as > a dog, and everyone she met was also, so is the same,they just tell > you what they want you to hear? marsha > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 I think the reason there are so many differences in side effects is because of the various different people involved and " age " of people going thru it. Diet also plays a major part in how well you tolerate Tx. If you have any other illness like diabeties or heart or lung disease would also play a part. The biggest part in my opinion is how far the disease has progressed as well as geno type which would determine length of treatment. I would assume the longer you are on Tx the more side effects you would have. Because I am 54 years old, a geno 3a in ESLD I " may " have one hell of a ride BUT because I am in good health otherwise, eat a chemical free, sugar free and salt free diet, I should be able to beat this dragon but my chances are very slim (17%). I may also go into complete liver failure which is why I am all set up and approved on the transplant list.We shal see I start TX the first week of September. I've been waiting for 6 months to do this so I am torn between being excited and scared shitless JMHO > > Hi all, I was wondering what anyone going trough treatment or has went > through could answer my a question. I read online that the side > affects that they talk about are more common than they lead you to > believe. It's sort of when someone tells you having a baby doesnt > hurt, so you won't be scared, and that if they told you the whole > truth most won't try treatment and some are sorry they did treatment. > Then it went on to say all the negative and other very serious > conditions can develop way after one stops the treatment. I go > thursday afternoon for my first treatment shot, my doctor wants to > show me how to do it. > My sister had cancer and she said that when they put her on chemo, > they told her the same thing everyones different, well she was sick as > a dog, and everyone she met was also, so is the same,they just tell > you what they want you to hear? marsha > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Doc never said I could clear that quick, just that we would test before and after and if the change wasn't very big, that there is a great chance I would not clear at all. At 1st I thought I had it for 10 years without knowing, I should get another 10 easy.. Have checked my loads last 2 - 6 month periods and I am now 1 million more than last 6 months; 1st diagnosis was only 80,000 over whether or not to treat. The chaos of my fatigue and joints swelling has convinced me something is changing. I believe I am still Stage 1 on liver, for I only saw 8-10 spots when they did the last ultrasound 6 months ago....I only know from looking at my sons weekly, even daily during his 26 days in ICU coma for lacerated liver. I ain't giving up, just trying to be real. I hope my family will fall in line and let me step back for a change, but again, I have to be real. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ MLK JrTrying to earn my wings...one feather at a time. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan, PVL, ACC, Unknown Leukodystrophy- He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." [Hepatitis CSupportG roupForDummies] Re: treatment sides Tonni, my god I thought my life was tough. You have so much to deal with. You need some help from your family and yes I mean your husband and your teenage daughter.You need to sit them down and lay the law down. You can not take care of them if you don't take care of yourself.. I have only had one treatment and three days of pills and yes you feel like you have the flu for a day or two, and yes the pills make my food taste like crap, but I have to think of my future. I think the worst for me has been not smoking. I am very depressed but I will go on. I am not sure your doctors right about 4 treatments being enough, you might not have it, but it surly will not be all you need or why would most people get treatment for 24 to 48 weeks. Please tonni talk to your doctor about your drpression, And I am always here to talk to if you want. I dont have any children living at home and my husband is supportive and I have to be on a anti depressant its normal to feel this way when faced with news of hep c.. Marsha>> Sorry, are you also saying that my efar of the injections and plannign to do them on Fridays so th eold man has to help is nothing because the pills will make me feel the same way????????? ????????? ?/> I get that the shots are like injecting yourself with the flu, last one to 3 days at a time.> Are the pills going to make me feel the same way????????> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Doc never said I could clear that quick, just that we would test before and after and if the change wasn't very big, that there is a great chance I would not clear at all. At 1st I thought I had it for 10 years without knowing, I should get another 10 easy.. Have checked my loads last 2 - 6 month periods and I am now 1 million more than last 6 months; 1st diagnosis was only 80,000 over whether or not to treat. The chaos of my fatigue and joints swelling has convinced me something is changing. I believe I am still Stage 1 on liver, for I only saw 8-10 spots when they did the last ultrasound 6 months ago....I only know from looking at my sons weekly, even daily during his 26 days in ICU coma for lacerated liver. I ain't giving up, just trying to be real. I hope my family will fall in line and let me step back for a change, but again, I have to be real. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ MLK JrTrying to earn my wings...one feather at a time. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan, PVL, ACC, Unknown Leukodystrophy- He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. 11:28-30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." [Hepatitis CSupportG roupForDummies] Re: treatment sides Tonni, my god I thought my life was tough. You have so much to deal with. You need some help from your family and yes I mean your husband and your teenage daughter.You need to sit them down and lay the law down. You can not take care of them if you don't take care of yourself.. I have only had one treatment and three days of pills and yes you feel like you have the flu for a day or two, and yes the pills make my food taste like crap, but I have to think of my future. I think the worst for me has been not smoking. I am very depressed but I will go on. I am not sure your doctors right about 4 treatments being enough, you might not have it, but it surly will not be all you need or why would most people get treatment for 24 to 48 weeks. Please tonni talk to your doctor about your drpression, And I am always here to talk to if you want. I dont have any children living at home and my husband is supportive and I have to be on a anti depressant its normal to feel this way when faced with news of hep c.. Marsha>> Sorry, are you also saying that my efar of the injections and plannign to do them on Fridays so th eold man has to help is nothing because the pills will make me feel the same way????????? ????????? ?/> I get that the shots are like injecting yourself with the flu, last one to 3 days at a time.> Are the pills going to make me feel the same way????????> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Wow sounds like a lot going on. Eating healthy, drinking water and exercise are the key tips for treatment going well. Start drinking your gallon now because its harder to do once treatment starts. Good luck From: <gremlin291989@...>Subject: Re: treatment sidesHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Date: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 2:38 PM I think the reason there are so many differences in side effects is because of the various different people involved and "age" of people going thru it. Diet also plays a major part in how well you tolerate Tx. If you have any other illness like diabeties or heart or lung disease would also play a part. The biggest part in my opinion is how far the disease has progressed as well as geno type which would determine length of treatment. I would assume the longer you are on Tx the more side effects you would have. Because I am 54 years old, a geno 3a in ESLD I "may" have one hell of a ride BUT because I am in good health otherwise, eat a chemical free, sugar free and salt free diet, I should be able to beat this dragon but my chances are very slim (17%). I may also go into complete liver failure which is why I am all set up and approved on the transplant list.We shal see I start TX the first week of September. I've been waiting for 6 months to do this so I am torn between being excited and scared shitless :)JMHO>> Hi all, I was wondering what anyone going trough treatment or has went > through could answer my a question. I read online that the side > affects that they talk about are more common than they lead you to > believe. It's sort of when someone tells you having a baby doesnt > hurt, so you won't be scared, and that if they told you the whole > truth most won't try treatment and some are sorry they did treatment.> Then it went on to say all the negative and other very serious > conditions can develop way after one stops the treatment. I go > thursday afternoon for my first treatment shot, my doctor wants to > show me how to do it.> My sister had cancer and she said that when they put her on chemo, > they told her the same thing everyones different, well she was sick as > a dog, and everyone she met was also, so is the same,they just tell > you what they want you to hear? marsha> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Wow sounds like a lot going on. Eating healthy, drinking water and exercise are the key tips for treatment going well. Start drinking your gallon now because its harder to do once treatment starts. Good luck From: <gremlin291989@...>Subject: Re: treatment sidesHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Date: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 2:38 PM I think the reason there are so many differences in side effects is because of the various different people involved and "age" of people going thru it. Diet also plays a major part in how well you tolerate Tx. If you have any other illness like diabeties or heart or lung disease would also play a part. The biggest part in my opinion is how far the disease has progressed as well as geno type which would determine length of treatment. I would assume the longer you are on Tx the more side effects you would have. Because I am 54 years old, a geno 3a in ESLD I "may" have one hell of a ride BUT because I am in good health otherwise, eat a chemical free, sugar free and salt free diet, I should be able to beat this dragon but my chances are very slim (17%). I may also go into complete liver failure which is why I am all set up and approved on the transplant list.We shal see I start TX the first week of September. I've been waiting for 6 months to do this so I am torn between being excited and scared shitless :)JMHO>> Hi all, I was wondering what anyone going trough treatment or has went > through could answer my a question. I read online that the side > affects that they talk about are more common than they lead you to > believe. It's sort of when someone tells you having a baby doesnt > hurt, so you won't be scared, and that if they told you the whole > truth most won't try treatment and some are sorry they did treatment.> Then it went on to say all the negative and other very serious > conditions can develop way after one stops the treatment. I go > thursday afternoon for my first treatment shot, my doctor wants to > show me how to do it.> My sister had cancer and she said that when they put her on chemo, > they told her the same thing everyones different, well she was sick as > a dog, and everyone she met was also, so is the same,they just tell > you what they want you to hear? marsha> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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