Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies

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Oh, Lord! How common are these emergencies?...susan

>

> Hepatitis C Symptom Emergencies

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>

>

>

> The side effects associated with medications for hepatitis C

> treatment can cause a range of side effects, from mild to severe and

> life-threatening.

>

> In this article we review some of the most serious side effects,

> those that may require immediate medical attention.

>

> Mental and Psychiatric Problems

>

> The administration of pegylated interferon and/or ribavirin has been

> associated with serious, life-threatening and even fatal

> neuropsychiatric events. These may occur even if the patient has no

> prior history of psychiatric illness.

>

> Contact a physician or emergency medical services in the event of any

> of the following developments:

>

> Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions

>

>

> Depression or manic episodes

>

>

> Relapse of drug addiction and drug overdose

>

>

> Psychotic behavior, such as delusions, disorientation or

> hallucinations.

> Infections

>

> The administration of interferon medication has been associated with

> the development of severe and even fatal bacterial infection.

>

> Sometimes these infections are associated with a decrease in the

> White Blood Cell count (neutropenia).

>

> Bacterial infections can generally be identified by the presence of

> pain, fever, swelling, redness and drainage, but not all of these

> symptoms must be present.

>

> Additionally, non-bacterial infections and other illnesses can cause

> similar symptoms.

>

> The physician should be notified in the event of any infection. In

> cases of severe bacterial infection, it may be necessary to suspend

> interferon therapy and implement the appropriate antibiotic treatment.

>

> Cardiovascular Problems

>

> Pegylated interferon therapy has been associated with cardiovascular

> illness.

>

> The combination of interferon/peginterferon and ribavirin has been

> associated with decreased Red Blood Cell counts (anemia), which can

> contribute to pre-existing cardiac disease.

>

> Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the

> event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:

>

> Increased blood pressure

>

>

> Irregular heart rhythms

>

>

> Chest pain

>

>

> Heart attack.

> Allergic Reactions

>

> In rare cases, the administration of interferon/peginterferon and

> ribavirin has resulted in serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).

>

> Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the

> event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:

>

> Hives (urticaria)

>

>

> Swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema)

>

>

> Narrowing of the airways with wheezing (bronchospasm).

> If these symptoms occur, the patient should NOT take these

> medications again without medical consultation.

>

> Diabetes and Blood Sugar Problems

>

> Peginterferon has been associated with low blood sugar

> (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes.

>

> Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are typically not the

> cause of emergencies. They may include:

>

> Polyphagia (frequently hungry)

>

>

> Polyuria (frequently urinating)

>

>

> Polydipsia (frequently thirsty)

>

>

> Blurred vision

>

>

> Weight loss

>

>

> Fatigue

>

>

> Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)

>

>

> Recurrent infections.

> Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can result in very serious illness if

> not recognized and treated promptly. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may

> include:

>

> Sweating

>

>

> Shakiness

>

>

> Vision Disturbances

>

>

> Tingling in the extremities

>

>

> Headache

>

>

> Slurred speech

>

>

> Confusion, impaired judgment

>

>

> Convulsions

>

>

> Loss of consciousness.

> Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia may require emergency medical

> care. In the event that diabetes cannot be adequately controlled, it

> may be necessary to discontinue peginterferon medications.

>

> Breathing Disorders

>

> Peginterferon and alpha interferon therapy has been associated with

> severe and sometimes fatal cases of respiratory disease or failure.

>

> Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the

> event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:

>

> Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)

>

>

> Pulmonary infiltrates (fluid in the lungs)

>

>

> Pneumonia (lung infections).

> Intestinal Disorders

>

> The administration of peginterferon has been associated with colitis,

> an inflammation of the colon that can cause ulceration and

> bleeding.

>

> Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the

> event of any of the following:

>

> Abdominal pain

>

>

> Fever

>

>

> Bloody diarrhea.

> Other Disorders Associated With Peginterferon

>

> In addition to the disorders listed above, peginterferon has also

> been associated with:

>

> Bone Marrow Toxicity, which can cause decreased white and red blood

> cell counts (neutropenia and anemia)

>

>

> Thyroid disorders, causing alterations in the metabolic rate

>

>

> Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus

> erythematosus, psoriasis and autoimmune hepatitis

>

>

> Pancreatitis, causing pain, inflammation and interference with fat

> digestion

>

>

> Ophthalmologic disorders, leading to decreased vision and diseases of

> the retina.

>

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they are not as common as you'd think,, the main sides include the nausea from lack of protein and fluids, headaches, body aches like you get with the flu, anemia which is directly caused from the tx which CAN be treated with procrit , neupogen and neumega... I have seen so many ppl who really low WBC's which are your infection fighters and I can't remember ever hearing of anyone getting a severe infection,, heck my WBC dropped to 1.0 which is 'critical' and I never got sick except at the beginning of my tx,,, after a few months, I never got sick or had any infections altho Im sure they do happen.. its so weird cuz your WBC's end up really low but with the INF, your immune system is boosted and that IS a helpful thing.. I think that these severe side effects are one of the reasons that your doc should be doing labs at LEAST once a month and should see you at least every two weeks in the beginning as the biggest drops in labs usually occur in the

beginning,, so they can watch for the decline.. they do continue to slowly drop throughout tx but if your doc is on top of things, he can make sure you have what you need to be able to finish tx.. this IS SERIOUS treatment, and you have to be watched closely... Your neutrophils need to be watched closely as they are the ones who fight the infection and as long as they dont drop below 750 , you should be ok as far as infection.. marvindamartian05 <marvindamartian05@...> wrote: Oh, Lord! How common are

these emergencies?...susan>> Hepatitis C Symptom Emergencies> > > > > The side effects associated with medications for hepatitis C > treatment can cause a range of side effects, from mild to severe and > life-threatening. > > In this article we review some of the most serious side effects, > those that may require immediate medical attention. > > Mental and Psychiatric Problems> > The administration of pegylated interferon and/or ribavirin has been > associated with serious, life-threatening and even fatal > neuropsychiatric events. These may occur even if the patient has no > prior history of psychiatric illness. > > Contact a physician or emergency

medical services in the event of any > of the following developments:> > Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions> > > Depression or manic episodes> > > Relapse of drug addiction and drug overdose> > > Psychotic behavior, such as delusions, disorientation or > hallucinations.> Infections> > The administration of interferon medication has been associated with > the development of severe and even fatal bacterial infection. > > Sometimes these infections are associated with a decrease in the > White Blood Cell count (neutropenia). > > Bacterial infections can generally be identified by the presence of > pain, fever, swelling, redness and drainage, but not all of these > symptoms must be present. > > Additionally, non-bacterial infections and other illnesses can cause > similar

symptoms. > > The physician should be notified in the event of any infection. In > cases of severe bacterial infection, it may be necessary to suspend > interferon therapy and implement the appropriate antibiotic treatment.> > Cardiovascular Problems> > Pegylated interferon therapy has been associated with cardiovascular > illness. > > The combination of interferon/peginterferon and ribavirin has been > associated with decreased Red Blood Cell counts (anemia), which can > contribute to pre-existing cardiac disease. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Increased blood pressure> > > Irregular heart rhythms> > > Chest pain> > > Heart attack.> Allergic Reactions>

> In rare cases, the administration of interferon/peginterferon and > ribavirin has resulted in serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Hives (urticaria)> > > Swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema)> > > Narrowing of the airways with wheezing (bronchospasm).> If these symptoms occur, the patient should NOT take these > medications again without medical consultation. > > Diabetes and Blood Sugar Problems > > Peginterferon has been associated with low blood sugar > (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. > > Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are typically not the > cause of emergencies. They may

include:> > Polyphagia (frequently hungry)> > > Polyuria (frequently urinating)> > > Polydipsia (frequently thirsty)> > > Blurred vision> > > Weight loss> > > Fatigue> > > Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)> > > Recurrent infections.> Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can result in very serious illness if > not recognized and treated promptly. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may > include:> > Sweating> > > Shakiness> > > Vision Disturbances> > > Tingling in the extremities> > > Headache> > > Slurred speech> > > Confusion, impaired judgment> > > Convulsions> > > Loss of consciousness.> Some of the symptoms of

hypoglycemia may require emergency medical > care. In the event that diabetes cannot be adequately controlled, it > may be necessary to discontinue peginterferon medications.> > Breathing Disorders> > Peginterferon and alpha interferon therapy has been associated with > severe and sometimes fatal cases of respiratory disease or failure. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)> > > Pulmonary infiltrates (fluid in the lungs)> > > Pneumonia (lung infections).> Intestinal Disorders> > The administration of peginterferon has been associated with colitis, > an inflammation of the colon that can cause ulceration and > bleeding. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical

services immediately in the > event of any of the following:> > Abdominal pain> > > Fever> > > Bloody diarrhea.> Other Disorders Associated With Peginterferon> > In addition to the disorders listed above, peginterferon has also > been associated with:> > Bone Marrow Toxicity, which can cause decreased white and red blood > cell counts (neutropenia and anemia)> > > Thyroid disorders, causing alterations in the metabolic rate> > > Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus > erythematosus, psoriasis and autoimmune hepatitis> > > Pancreatitis, causing pain, inflammation and interference with fat > digestion> > > Ophthalmologic disorders, leading to decreased vision and diseases of > the

retina.>Jackie

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LOL Most of these effects are common and not really an emergency . As long as the doctor does the weekly lab tests to make sure to monitor wbc/rbc counts . And allot of these conditions are not common , and most stuff is prevented by the use of medications for the side effects . A good doc will make sure treatment is as comfortable as possible /

Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies

Oh, Lord! How common are these emergencies?...susan>> Hepatitis C Symptom Emergencies> > > > > The side effects associated with medications for hepatitis C > treatment can cause a range of side effects, from mild to severe and > life-threatening. > > In this article we review some of the most serious side effects, > those that may require immediate medical attention. > > Mental and Psychiatric Problems> > The administration of pegylated interferon and/or ribavirin has been > associated with serious, life-threatening and even fatal > neuropsychiatric events. These may occur even if the patient has no > prior history of psychiatric illness. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services in the event of any > of the following developments:> > Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions> > > Depression or manic episodes> > > Relapse of drug addiction and drug overdose> > > Psychotic behavior, such as delusions, disorientation or > hallucinations.> Infections> > The administration of interferon medication has been associated with > the development of severe and even fatal bacterial infection. > > Sometimes these infections are associated with a decrease in the > White Blood Cell count (neutropenia). > > Bacterial infections can generally be identified by the presence of > pain, fever, swelling, redness and drainage, but not all of these > symptoms must be present. > > Additionally, non-bacterial infections and other illnesses can cause > similar symptoms. > > The physician should be notified in the event of any infection. In > cases of severe bacterial infection, it may be necessary to suspend > interferon therapy and implement the appropriate antibiotic treatment.> > Cardiovascular Problems> > Pegylated interferon therapy has been associated with cardiovascular > illness. > > The combination of interferon/peginterferon and ribavirin has been > associated with decreased Red Blood Cell counts (anemia), which can > contribute to pre-existing cardiac disease. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Increased blood pressure> > > Irregular heart rhythms> > > Chest pain> > > Heart attack.> Allergic Reactions> > In rare cases, the administration of interferon/peginterferon and > ribavirin has resulted in serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Hives (urticaria)> > > Swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema)> > > Narrowing of the airways with wheezing (bronchospasm).> If these symptoms occur, the patient should NOT take these > medications again without medical consultation. > > Diabetes and Blood Sugar Problems > > Peginterferon has been associated with low blood sugar > (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. > > Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are typically not the > cause of emergencies. They may include:> > Polyphagia (frequently hungry)> > > Polyuria (frequently urinating)> > > Polydipsia (frequently thirsty)> > > Blurred vision> > > Weight loss> > > Fatigue> > > Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)> > > Recurrent infections.> Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can result in very serious illness if > not recognized and treated promptly. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may > include:> > Sweating> > > Shakiness> > > Vision Disturbances> > > Tingling in the extremities> > > Headache> > > Slurred speech> > > Confusion, impaired judgment> > > Convulsions> > > Loss of consciousness.> Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia may require emergency medical > care. In the event that diabetes cannot be adequately controlled, it > may be necessary to discontinue peginterferon medications.> > Breathing Disorders> > Peginterferon and alpha interferon therapy has been associated with > severe and sometimes fatal cases of respiratory disease or failure. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)> > > Pulmonary infiltrates (fluid in the lungs)> > > Pneumonia (lung infections).> Intestinal Disorders> > The administration of peginterferon has been associated with colitis, > an inflammation of the colon that can cause ulceration and > bleeding. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event of any of the following:> > Abdominal pain> > > Fever> > > Bloody diarrhea.> Other Disorders Associated With Peginterferon> > In addition to the disorders listed above, peginterferon has also > been associated with:> > Bone Marrow Toxicity, which can cause decreased white and red blood > cell counts (neutropenia and anemia)> > > Thyroid disorders, causing alterations in the metabolic rate> > > Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus > erythematosus, psoriasis and autoimmune hepatitis> > > Pancreatitis, causing pain, inflammation and interference with fat > digestion> > > Ophthalmologic disorders, leading to decreased vision and diseases of > the retina.>

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RIGHT ON Liz,, thats right, I had such a great doc, I feel so fortunate,, I hated the gastro he sent me to and I fired him halfway through but my pcp was the BEST and he made sure I had whatever I needed to be able to finish tx! I was lucky and Im ever so grateful!elizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1@...> wrote: LOL Most of these effects are common and not really an emergency . As long as the doctor does the weekly lab tests to make sure to monitor wbc/rbc counts . And allot of these

conditions are not common , and most stuff is prevented by the use of medications for the side effects . A good doc will make sure treatment is as comfortable as possible / Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies Oh, Lord! How common are these

emergencies?...susan>> Hepatitis C Symptom Emergencies> > > > > The side effects associated with medications for hepatitis C > treatment can cause a range of side effects, from mild to severe and > life-threatening. > > In this article we review some of the most serious side effects, > those that may require immediate medical attention. > > Mental and Psychiatric Problems> > The administration of pegylated interferon and/or ribavirin has been > associated with serious, life-threatening and even fatal > neuropsychiatric events. These may occur even if the patient has no > prior history of psychiatric illness. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical

services in the event of any > of the following developments:> > Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions> > > Depression or manic episodes> > > Relapse of drug addiction and drug overdose> > > Psychotic behavior, such as delusions, disorientation or > hallucinations.> Infections> > The administration of interferon medication has been associated with > the development of severe and even fatal bacterial infection. > > Sometimes these infections are associated with a decrease in the > White Blood Cell count (neutropenia). > > Bacterial infections can generally be identified by the presence of > pain, fever, swelling, redness and drainage, but not all of these > symptoms must be present. > > Additionally, non-bacterial infections and other illnesses can cause > similar symptoms.

> > The physician should be notified in the event of any infection. In > cases of severe bacterial infection, it may be necessary to suspend > interferon therapy and implement the appropriate antibiotic treatment.> > Cardiovascular Problems> > Pegylated interferon therapy has been associated with cardiovascular > illness. > > The combination of interferon/peginterferon and ribavirin has been > associated with decreased Red Blood Cell counts (anemia), which can > contribute to pre-existing cardiac disease. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Increased blood pressure> > > Irregular heart rhythms> > > Chest pain> > > Heart attack.> Allergic Reactions> >

In rare cases, the administration of interferon/peginterferon and > ribavirin has resulted in serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Hives (urticaria)> > > Swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema)> > > Narrowing of the airways with wheezing (bronchospasm).> If these symptoms occur, the patient should NOT take these > medications again without medical consultation. > > Diabetes and Blood Sugar Problems > > Peginterferon has been associated with low blood sugar > (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. > > Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are typically not the > cause of emergencies. They may include:>

> Polyphagia (frequently hungry)> > > Polyuria (frequently urinating)> > > Polydipsia (frequently thirsty)> > > Blurred vision> > > Weight loss> > > Fatigue> > > Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)> > > Recurrent infections.> Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can result in very serious illness if > not recognized and treated promptly. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may > include:> > Sweating> > > Shakiness> > > Vision Disturbances> > > Tingling in the extremities> > > Headache> > > Slurred speech> > > Confusion, impaired judgment> > > Convulsions> > > Loss of consciousness.> Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia may

require emergency medical > care. In the event that diabetes cannot be adequately controlled, it > may be necessary to discontinue peginterferon medications.> > Breathing Disorders> > Peginterferon and alpha interferon therapy has been associated with > severe and sometimes fatal cases of respiratory disease or failure. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)> > > Pulmonary infiltrates (fluid in the lungs)> > > Pneumonia (lung infections).> Intestinal Disorders> > The administration of peginterferon has been associated with colitis, > an inflammation of the colon that can cause ulceration and > bleeding. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services

immediately in the > event of any of the following:> > Abdominal pain> > > Fever> > > Bloody diarrhea.> Other Disorders Associated With Peginterferon> > In addition to the disorders listed above, peginterferon has also > been associated with:> > Bone Marrow Toxicity, which can cause decreased white and red blood > cell counts (neutropenia and anemia)> > > Thyroid disorders, causing alterations in the metabolic rate> > > Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus > erythematosus, psoriasis and autoimmune hepatitis> > > Pancreatitis, causing pain, inflammation and interference with fat > digestion> > > Ophthalmologic disorders, leading to decreased vision and diseases of > the retina.> Jackie

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By week 8 I had fired mine , it doesnt take long to realize what a bad doc is lol

Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies

Oh, Lord! How common are these emergencies?...susan>> Hepatitis C Symptom Emergencies> > > > > The side effects associated with medications for hepatitis C > treatment can cause a range of side effects, from mild to severe and > life-threatening. > > In this article we review some of the most serious side effects, > those that may require immediate medical attention. > > Mental and Psychiatric Problems> > The administration of pegylated interferon and/or ribavirin has been > associated with serious, life-threatening and even fatal > neuropsychiatric events. These may occur even if the patient has no > prior history of psychiatric illness. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services in the event of any > of the following developments:> > Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions> > > Depression or manic episodes> > > Relapse of drug addiction and drug overdose> > > Psychotic behavior, such as delusions, disorientation or > hallucinations.> Infections> > The administration of interferon medication has been associated with > the development of severe and even fatal bacterial infection. > > Sometimes these infections are associated with a decrease in the > White Blood Cell count (neutropenia). > > Bacterial infections can generally be identified by the presence of > pain, fever, swelling, redness and drainage, but not all of these > symptoms must be present. > > Additionally, non-bacterial infections and other illnesses can cause > similar symptoms. > > The physician should be notified in the event of any infection. In > cases of severe bacterial infection, it may be necessary to suspend > interferon therapy and implement the appropriate antibiotic treatment.> > Cardiovascular Problems> > Pegylated interferon therapy has been associated with cardiovascular > illness. > > The combination of interferon/peginterferon and ribavirin has been > associated with decreased Red Blood Cell counts (anemia), which can > contribute to pre-existing cardiac disease. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Increased blood pressure> > > Irregular heart rhythms> > > Chest pain> > > Heart attack.> Allergic Reactions> > In rare cases, the administration of interferon/peginterferon and > ribavirin has resulted in serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Hives (urticaria)> > > Swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema)> > > Narrowing of the airways with wheezing (bronchospasm).> If these symptoms occur, the patient should NOT take these > medications again without medical consultation. > > Diabetes and Blood Sugar Problems > > Peginterferon has been associated with low blood sugar > (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. > > Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are typically not the > cause of emergencies. They may include:> > Polyphagia (frequently hungry)> > > Polyuria (frequently urinating)> > > Polydipsia (frequently thirsty)> > > Blurred vision> > > Weight loss> > > Fatigue> > > Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)> > > Recurrent infections.> Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can result in very serious illness if > not recognized and treated promptly. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may > include:> > Sweating> > > Shakiness> > > Vision Disturbances> > > Tingling in the extremities> > > Headache> > > Slurred speech> > > Confusion, impaired judgment> > > Convulsions> > > Loss of consciousness.> Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia may require emergency medical > care. In the event that diabetes cannot be adequately controlled, it > may be necessary to discontinue peginterferon medications.> > Breathing Disorders> > Peginterferon and alpha interferon therapy has been associated with > severe and sometimes fatal cases of respiratory disease or failure. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)> > > Pulmonary infiltrates (fluid in the lungs)> > > Pneumonia (lung infections).> Intestinal Disorders> > The administration of peginterferon has been associated with colitis, > an inflammation of the colon that can cause ulceration and > bleeding. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event of any of the following:> > Abdominal pain> > > Fever> > > Bloody diarrhea.> Other Disorders Associated With Peginterferon> > In addition to the disorders listed above, peginterferon has also > been associated with:> > Bone Marrow Toxicity, which can cause decreased white and red blood > cell counts (neutropenia and anemia)> > > Thyroid disorders, causing alterations in the metabolic rate> > > Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus > erythematosus, psoriasis and autoimmune hepatitis> > > Pancreatitis, causing pain, inflammation and interference with fat > digestion> > > Ophthalmologic disorders, leading to decreased vision and diseases of > the retina.>

Jackie

[Guest guest]

thats true,, I didnt know IF I could get my PCP to take on the roll of handling my treatment,, and when he told me he had 5 other patients who he was treating for hepc, I asked him then WHY was I going to this other doc and he said,, I dunno,, we both laughed and I said "Well I wont be going back to Randy",, Im here now and you are stuck with me,, he laughed and said,, GREAT,, we'll get through it together!elizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1@...> wrote: By week 8 I had fired mine , it

doesnt take long to realize what a bad doc is lol Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies Oh, Lord! How common are these emergencies?...susan>> Hepatitis C Symptom Emergencies> > > > > The side effects associated with medications for hepatitis C > treatment can cause a range of side effects, from mild to severe and

> life-threatening. > > In this article we review some of the most serious side effects, > those that may require immediate medical attention. > > Mental and Psychiatric Problems> > The administration of pegylated interferon and/or ribavirin has been > associated with serious, life-threatening and even fatal > neuropsychiatric events. These may occur even if the patient has no > prior history of psychiatric illness. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services in the event of any > of the following developments:> > Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions> > > Depression or manic episodes> > > Relapse of drug addiction and drug overdose> > > Psychotic behavior, such as delusions, disorientation or > hallucinations.> Infections> > The administration of interferon

medication has been associated with > the development of severe and even fatal bacterial infection. > > Sometimes these infections are associated with a decrease in the > White Blood Cell count (neutropenia). > > Bacterial infections can generally be identified by the presence of > pain, fever, swelling, redness and drainage, but not all of these > symptoms must be present. > > Additionally, non-bacterial infections and other illnesses can cause > similar symptoms. > > The physician should be notified in the event of any infection. In > cases of severe bacterial infection, it may be necessary to suspend > interferon therapy and implement the appropriate antibiotic treatment.> > Cardiovascular Problems> > Pegylated interferon therapy has been associated with cardiovascular > illness. > > The combination of

interferon/peginterferon and ribavirin has been > associated with decreased Red Blood Cell counts (anemia), which can > contribute to pre-existing cardiac disease. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Increased blood pressure> > > Irregular heart rhythms> > > Chest pain> > > Heart attack.> Allergic Reactions> > In rare cases, the administration of interferon/peginterferon and > ribavirin has resulted in serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Hives (urticaria)> > > Swelling of the skin or mucous membranes

(angioedema)> > > Narrowing of the airways with wheezing (bronchospasm).> If these symptoms occur, the patient should NOT take these > medications again without medical consultation. > > Diabetes and Blood Sugar Problems > > Peginterferon has been associated with low blood sugar > (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. > > Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are typically not the > cause of emergencies. They may include:> > Polyphagia (frequently hungry)> > > Polyuria (frequently urinating)> > > Polydipsia (frequently thirsty)> > > Blurred vision> > > Weight loss> > > Fatigue> > > Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)> > > Recurrent infections.> Hypoglycemia (low blood

sugar) can result in very serious illness if > not recognized and treated promptly. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may > include:> > Sweating> > > Shakiness> > > Vision Disturbances> > > Tingling in the extremities> > > Headache> > > Slurred speech> > > Confusion, impaired judgment> > > Convulsions> > > Loss of consciousness.> Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia may require emergency medical > care. In the event that diabetes cannot be adequately controlled, it > may be necessary to discontinue peginterferon medications.> > Breathing Disorders> > Peginterferon and alpha interferon therapy has been associated with > severe and sometimes fatal cases of respiratory disease or failure. > > Contact a physician or

emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)> > > Pulmonary infiltrates (fluid in the lungs)> > > Pneumonia (lung infections).> Intestinal Disorders> > The administration of peginterferon has been associated with colitis, > an inflammation of the colon that can cause ulceration and > bleeding. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event of any of the following:> > Abdominal pain> > > Fever> > > Bloody diarrhea.> Other Disorders Associated With Peginterferon> > In addition to the disorders listed above, peginterferon has also > been associated with:> > Bone Marrow Toxicity, which can cause decreased white and red blood

> cell counts (neutropenia and anemia)> > > Thyroid disorders, causing alterations in the metabolic rate> > > Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus > erythematosus, psoriasis and autoimmune hepatitis> > > Pancreatitis, causing pain, inflammation and interference with fat > digestion> > > Ophthalmologic disorders, leading to decreased vision and diseases of > the retina.> Jackie Jackie

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Do you remember that one doctor that told me since he could no longer keep me on treatment that that was where we had to part ways and he said he couldnt do any thing for me . I was so hurt about it and he was not even a hepatologist but a lowly GI . Some doc's need a swift kick in the ass , and better bedside manners arghhh

Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies

Oh, Lord! How common are these emergencies?...susan>> Hepatitis C Symptom Emergencies> > > > > The side effects associated with medications for hepatitis C > treatment can cause a range of side effects, from mild to severe and > life-threatening. > > In this article we review some of the most serious side effects, > those that may require immediate medical attention. > > Mental and Psychiatric Problems> > The administration of pegylated interferon and/or ribavirin has been > associated with serious, life-threatening and even fatal > neuropsychiatric events. These may occur even if the patient has no > prior history of psychiatric illness. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services in the event of any > of the following developments:> > Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions> > > Depression or manic episodes> > > Relapse of drug addiction and drug overdose> > > Psychotic behavior, such as delusions, disorientation or > hallucinations.> Infections> > The administration of interferon medication has been associated with > the development of severe and even fatal bacterial infection. > > Sometimes these infections are associated with a decrease in the > White Blood Cell count (neutropenia). > > Bacterial infections can generally be identified by the presence of > pain, fever, swelling, redness and drainage, but not all of these > symptoms must be present. > > Additionally, non-bacterial infections and other illnesses can cause > similar symptoms. > > The physician should be notified in the event of any infection. In > cases of severe bacterial infection, it may be necessary to suspend > interferon therapy and implement the appropriate antibiotic treatment.> > Cardiovascular Problems> > Pegylated interferon therapy has been associated with cardiovascular > illness. > > The combination of interferon/peginterferon and ribavirin has been > associated with decreased Red Blood Cell counts (anemia), which can > contribute to pre-existing cardiac disease. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Increased blood pressure> > > Irregular heart rhythms> > > Chest pain> > > Heart attack.> Allergic Reactions> > In rare cases, the administration of interferon/peginterferon and > ribavirin has resulted in serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Hives (urticaria)> > > Swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema)> > > Narrowing of the airways with wheezing (bronchospasm).> If these symptoms occur, the patient should NOT take these > medications again without medical consultation. > > Diabetes and Blood Sugar Problems > > Peginterferon has been associated with low blood sugar > (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. > > Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are typically not the > cause of emergencies. They may include:> > Polyphagia (frequently hungry)> > > Polyuria (frequently urinating)> > > Polydipsia (frequently thirsty)> > > Blurred vision> > > Weight loss> > > Fatigue> > > Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)> > > Recurrent infections.> Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can result in very serious illness if > not recognized and treated promptly. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may > include:> > Sweating> > > Shakiness> > > Vision Disturbances> > > Tingling in the extremities> > > Headache> > > Slurred speech> > > Confusion, impaired judgment> > > Convulsions> > > Loss of consciousness.> Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia may require emergency medical > care. In the event that diabetes cannot be adequately controlled, it > may be necessary to discontinue peginterferon medications.> > Breathing Disorders> > Peginterferon and alpha interferon therapy has been associated with > severe and sometimes fatal cases of respiratory disease or failure. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)> > > Pulmonary infiltrates (fluid in the lungs)> > > Pneumonia (lung infections).> Intestinal Disorders> > The administration of peginterferon has been associated with colitis, > an inflammation of the colon that can cause ulceration and > bleeding. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event of any of the following:> > Abdominal pain> > > Fever> > > Bloody diarrhea.> Other Disorders Associated With Peginterferon> > In addition to the disorders listed above, peginterferon has also > been associated with:> > Bone Marrow Toxicity, which can cause decreased white and red blood > cell counts (neutropenia and anemia)> > > Thyroid disorders, causing alterations in the metabolic rate> > > Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus > erythematosus, psoriasis and autoimmune hepatitis> > > Pancreatitis, causing pain, inflammation and interference with fat > digestion> > > Ophthalmologic disorders, leading to decreased vision and diseases of > the retina.>

Jackie

Jackie

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THEY sure do,, some docs are real aholes,,, elizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1@...> wrote: Do you remember that one doctor that told me since he could no longer keep me on treatment that that was where we had to part ways and he said he couldnt do any thing for me . I was so hurt about it and he was not even a hepatologist but a lowly GI . Some doc's need a swift kick in the ass , and better bedside manners arghhh Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies Oh, Lord! How common are these emergencies?...susan>> Hepatitis C Symptom Emergencies> > > > > The side effects associated with medications for hepatitis C > treatment can cause a range of side effects, from mild to severe and > life-threatening. > > In this article we review some of the most serious side effects, > those that may require immediate medical attention. > > Mental and Psychiatric Problems> > The administration of pegylated interferon and/or ribavirin has been > associated with serious, life-threatening and even fatal > neuropsychiatric events. These may occur even if the patient has no > prior history of psychiatric illness. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services in the event of any > of the

following developments:> > Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions> > > Depression or manic episodes> > > Relapse of drug addiction and drug overdose> > > Psychotic behavior, such as delusions, disorientation or > hallucinations.> Infections> > The administration of interferon medication has been associated with > the development of severe and even fatal bacterial infection. > > Sometimes these infections are associated with a decrease in the > White Blood Cell count (neutropenia). > > Bacterial infections can generally be identified by the presence of > pain, fever, swelling, redness and drainage, but not all of these > symptoms must be present. > > Additionally, non-bacterial infections and other illnesses can cause > similar symptoms. > > The physician should be notified

in the event of any infection. In > cases of severe bacterial infection, it may be necessary to suspend > interferon therapy and implement the appropriate antibiotic treatment.> > Cardiovascular Problems> > Pegylated interferon therapy has been associated with cardiovascular > illness. > > The combination of interferon/peginterferon and ribavirin has been > associated with decreased Red Blood Cell counts (anemia), which can > contribute to pre-existing cardiac disease. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Increased blood pressure> > > Irregular heart rhythms> > > Chest pain> > > Heart attack.> Allergic Reactions> > In rare cases, the administration of

interferon/peginterferon and > ribavirin has resulted in serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Hives (urticaria)> > > Swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema)> > > Narrowing of the airways with wheezing (bronchospasm).> If these symptoms occur, the patient should NOT take these > medications again without medical consultation. > > Diabetes and Blood Sugar Problems > > Peginterferon has been associated with low blood sugar > (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. > > Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are typically not the > cause of emergencies. They may include:> > Polyphagia (frequently

hungry)> > > Polyuria (frequently urinating)> > > Polydipsia (frequently thirsty)> > > Blurred vision> > > Weight loss> > > Fatigue> > > Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)> > > Recurrent infections.> Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can result in very serious illness if > not recognized and treated promptly. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may > include:> > Sweating> > > Shakiness> > > Vision Disturbances> > > Tingling in the extremities> > > Headache> > > Slurred speech> > > Confusion, impaired judgment> > > Convulsions> > > Loss of consciousness.> Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia may require emergency medical >

care. In the event that diabetes cannot be adequately controlled, it > may be necessary to discontinue peginterferon medications.> > Breathing Disorders> > Peginterferon and alpha interferon therapy has been associated with > severe and sometimes fatal cases of respiratory disease or failure. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)> > > Pulmonary infiltrates (fluid in the lungs)> > > Pneumonia (lung infections).> Intestinal Disorders> > The administration of peginterferon has been associated with colitis, > an inflammation of the colon that can cause ulceration and > bleeding. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event of any

of the following:> > Abdominal pain> > > Fever> > > Bloody diarrhea.> Other Disorders Associated With Peginterferon> > In addition to the disorders listed above, peginterferon has also > been associated with:> > Bone Marrow Toxicity, which can cause decreased white and red blood > cell counts (neutropenia and anemia)> > > Thyroid disorders, causing alterations in the metabolic rate> > > Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus > erythematosus, psoriasis and autoimmune hepatitis> > > Pancreatitis, causing pain, inflammation and interference with fat > digestion> > > Ophthalmologic disorders, leading to decreased vision and diseases of > the retina.> Jackie Jackie Jackie

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Good riddance to bad rubbish!

> >

> > Hepatitis C Symptom Emergencies

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > The side effects associated with medications for

hepatitis C

> > treatment can cause a range of side effects, from mild

to severe and

> > life-threatening.

> >

> > In this article we review some of the most serious side

effects,

> > those that may require immediate medical attention.

> >

> > Mental and Psychiatric Problems

> >

> > The administration of pegylated interferon and/or

ribavirin has been

> > associated with serious, life-threatening and even

fatal

> > neuropsychiatric events. These may occur even if the

patient has no

> > prior history of psychiatric illness.

> >

> > Contact a physician or emergency medical services in

the event of any

> > of the following developments:

> >

> > Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions

> >

> >

> > Depression or manic episodes

> >

> >

> > Relapse of drug addiction and drug overdose

> >

> >

> > Psychotic behavior, such as delusions, disorientation

or

> > hallucinations.

> > Infections

> >

> > The administration of interferon medication has been

associated with

> > the development of severe and even fatal bacterial

infection.

> >

> > Sometimes these infections are associated with a

decrease in the

> > White Blood Cell count (neutropenia).

> >

> > Bacterial infections can generally be identified by the

presence of

> > pain, fever, swelling, redness and drainage, but not

all of these

> > symptoms must be present.

> >

> > Additionally, non-bacterial infections and other

illnesses can cause

> > similar symptoms.

> >

> > The physician should be notified in the event of any

infection. In

> > cases of severe bacterial infection, it may be

necessary to suspend

> > interferon therapy and implement the appropriate

antibiotic treatment.

> >

> > Cardiovascular Problems

> >

> > Pegylated interferon therapy has been associated with

cardiovascular

> > illness.

> >

> > The combination of interferon/peginterferon and

ribavirin has been

> > associated with decreased Red Blood Cell counts

(anemia), which can

> > contribute to pre-existing cardiac disease.

> >

> > Contact a physician or emergency medical services

immediately in the

> > event any of the following occur after administration

of these drugs:

> >

> > Increased blood pressure

> >

> >

> > Irregular heart rhythms

> >

> >

> > Chest pain

> >

> >

> > Heart attack.

> > Allergic Reactions

> >

> > In rare cases, the administration of

interferon/peginterferon and

> > ribavirin has resulted in serious allergic reactions

(anaphylaxis).

> >

> > Contact a physician or emergency medical services

immediately in the

> > event any of the following occur after administration

of these drugs:

> >

> > Hives (urticaria)

> >

> >

> > Swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema)

> >

> >

> > Narrowing of the airways with wheezing (bronchospasm).

> > If these symptoms occur, the patient should NOT take

these

> > medications again without medical consultation.

> >

> > Diabetes and Blood Sugar Problems

> >

> > Peginterferon has been associated with low blood sugar

> > (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and

diabetes.

> >

> > Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are

typically not the

> > cause of emergencies. They may include:

> >

> > Polyphagia (frequently hungry)

> >

> >

> > Polyuria (frequently urinating)

> >

> >

> > Polydipsia (frequently thirsty)

> >

> >

> > Blurred vision

> >

> >

> > Weight loss

> >

> >

> > Fatigue

> >

> >

> > Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)

> >

> >

> > Recurrent infections.

> > Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can result in very

serious illness if

> > not recognized and treated promptly. Symptoms of

hypoglycemia may

> > include:

> >

> > Sweating

> >

> >

> > Shakiness

> >

> >

> > Vision Disturbances

> >

> >

> > Tingling in the extremities

> >

> >

> > Headache

> >

> >

> > Slurred speech

> >

> >

> > Confusion, impaired judgment

> >

> >

> > Convulsions

> >

> >

> > Loss of consciousness.

> > Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia may require

emergency medical

> > care. In the event that diabetes cannot be adequately

controlled, it

> > may be necessary to discontinue peginterferon

medications.

> >

> > Breathing Disorders

> >

> > Peginterferon and alpha interferon therapy has been

associated with

> > severe and sometimes fatal cases of respiratory disease

or failure.

> >

> > Contact a physician or emergency medical services

immediately in the

> > event any of the following occur after administration

of these drugs:

> >

> > Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)

> >

> >

> > Pulmonary infiltrates (fluid in the lungs)

> >

> >

> > Pneumonia (lung infections).

> > Intestinal Disorders

> >

> > The administration of peginterferon has been associated

with colitis,

> > an inflammation of the colon that can cause ulceration

and

> > bleeding.

> >

> > Contact a physician or emergency medical services

immediately in the

> > event of any of the following:

> >

> > Abdominal pain

> >

> >

> > Fever

> >

> >

> > Bloody diarrhea.

> > Other Disorders Associated With Peginterferon

> >

> > In addition to the disorders listed above,

peginterferon has also

> > been associated with:

> >

> > Bone Marrow Toxicity, which can cause decreased white

and red blood

> > cell counts (neutropenia and anemia)

> >

> >

> > Thyroid disorders, causing alterations in the metabolic

rate

> >

> >

> > Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis,

systemic lupus

> > erythematosus, psoriasis and autoimmune hepatitis

> >

> >

> > Pancreatitis, causing pain, inflammation and

interference with fat

> > digestion

> >

> >

> > Ophthalmologic disorders, leading to decreased vision

and diseases of

> > the retina.

> >

>

>

>

>

>

> Jackie

>

>

>

> Jackie

>

[Guest guest]

I have lived with this for so long and have had so many doctors since I was diagnosed it's a wonder I ever found one that I could tolerate , hehehe and it seems by the time I finally find a decent doc we move and I have to train a new one all over again .

Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies

Good riddance to bad rubbish!> >> > Hepatitis C Symptom Emergencies> > > > > > > > > > The side effects associated with medications for hepatitis C > > treatment can cause a range of side effects, from mild to severe and > > life-threatening. > > > > In this article we review some of the most serious side effects, > > those that may require immediate medical attention. > > > > Mental and Psychiatric Problems> > > > The administration of pegylated interferon and/or ribavirin has been > > associated with serious, life-threatening and even fatal > > neuropsychiatric events. These may occur even if the patient has no > > prior history of psychiatric illness. > > > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services in the event of any > > of the following developments:> > > > Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions> > > > > > Depression or manic episodes> > > > > > Relapse of drug addiction and drug overdose> > > > > > Psychotic behavior, such as delusions, disorientation or > > hallucinations.> > Infections> > > > The administration of interferon medication has been associated with > > the development of severe and even fatal bacterial infection. > > > > Sometimes these infections are associated with a decrease in the > > White Blood Cell count (neutropenia). > > > > Bacterial infections can generally be identified by the presence of > > pain, fever, swelling, redness and drainage, but not all of these > > symptoms must be present. > > > > Additionally, non-bacterial infections and other illnesses can cause > > similar symptoms. > > > > The physician should be notified in the event of any infection. In > > cases of severe bacterial infection, it may be necessary to suspend > > interferon therapy and implement the appropriate antibiotic treatment.> > > > Cardiovascular Problems> > > > Pegylated interferon therapy has been associated with cardiovascular > > illness. > > > > The combination of interferon/peginterferon and ribavirin has been > > associated with decreased Red Blood Cell counts (anemia), which can > > contribute to pre-existing cardiac disease. > > > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > > > Increased blood pressure> > > > > > Irregular heart rhythms> > > > > > Chest pain> > > > > > Heart attack.> > Allergic Reactions> > > > In rare cases, the administration of interferon/peginterferon and > > ribavirin has resulted in serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). > > > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > > > Hives (urticaria)> > > > > > Swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema)> > > > > > Narrowing of the airways with wheezing (bronchospasm).> > If these symptoms occur, the patient should NOT take these > > medications again without medical consultation. > > > > Diabetes and Blood Sugar Problems > > > > Peginterferon has been associated with low blood sugar > > (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. > > > > Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are typically not the > > cause of emergencies. They may include:> > > > Polyphagia (frequently hungry)> > > > > > Polyuria (frequently urinating)> > > > > > Polydipsia (frequently thirsty)> > > > > > Blurred vision> > > > > > Weight loss> > > > > > Fatigue> > > > > > Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)> > > > > > Recurrent infections.> > Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can result in very serious illness if > > not recognized and treated promptly. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may > > include:> > > > Sweating> > > > > > Shakiness> > > > > > Vision Disturbances> > > > > > Tingling in the extremities> > > > > > Headache> > > > > > Slurred speech> > > > > > Confusion, impaired judgment> > > > > > Convulsions> > > > > > Loss of consciousness.> > Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia may require emergency medical > > care. In the event that diabetes cannot be adequately controlled, it > > may be necessary to discontinue peginterferon medications.> > > > Breathing Disorders> > > > Peginterferon and alpha interferon therapy has been associated with > > severe and sometimes fatal cases of respiratory disease or failure. > > > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > > > Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)> > > > > > Pulmonary infiltrates (fluid in the lungs)> > > > > > Pneumonia (lung infections).> > Intestinal Disorders> > > > The administration of peginterferon has been associated with colitis, > > an inflammation of the colon that can cause ulceration and > > bleeding. > > > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > > event of any of the following:> > > > Abdominal pain> > > > > > Fever> > > > > > Bloody diarrhea.> > Other Disorders Associated With Peginterferon> > > > In addition to the disorders listed above, peginterferon has also > > been associated with:> > > > Bone Marrow Toxicity, which can cause decreased white and red blood > > cell counts (neutropenia and anemia)> > > > > > Thyroid disorders, causing alterations in the metabolic rate> > > > > > Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus > > erythematosus, psoriasis and autoimmune hepatitis> > > > > > Pancreatitis, causing pain, inflammation and interference with fat > > digestion> > > > > > Ophthalmologic disorders, leading to decreased vision and diseases of > > the retina.> >> > > > > > Jackie > > > > Jackie>

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I am terrified of the psychiatric side effects my sister is bi polar and I have seen what it has done to her life. If anything would make me decide not to treat it would be the fear of psychiatric side effects, But, the fatigue has me convinced to treat. My kids miss me and I can see it is effecting their lives in a negative way because I am sleeping all the time. I am also a single parent but I we share a house with my mom and she has been a rock picking up the slack. I don't know what would have happened to me without her.

I had my biopsy today it was less scary than I thought it would be and a little less uncomfortable I do feel like a mule kicked me in the side but it is not as bad as I expected. Now I am waiting for the results of all of my tests.

Robbie

From: "elizabethnv1" <elizabethnv1@...>Reply-Hepatitis C To: <Hepatitis C >Subject: Re: Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom EmergenciesDate: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 20:33:13 -0700

LOL Most of these effects are common and not really an emergency . As long as the doctor does the weekly lab tests to make sure to monitor wbc/rbc counts . And allot of these conditions are not common , and most stuff is prevented by the use of medications for the side effects . A good doc will make sure treatment is as comfortable as possible /

Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies

Oh, Lord! How common are these emergencies?...susan>> Hepatitis C Symptom Emergencies> > > > > The side effects associated with medications for hepatitis C > treatment can cause a range of side effects, from mild to severe and > life-threatening. > > In this article we review some of the most serious side effects, > those that may require immediate medical attention. > > Mental and Psychiatric Problems> > The administration of pegylated interferon and/or ribavirin has been > associated with serious, life-threatening and even fatal > neuropsychiatric events. These may occur even if the patient has no > prior history of psychiatric illness. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services in the event of any > of the following developments:> > Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions> > > Depression or manic episodes> > > Relapse of drug addiction and drug overdose> > > Psychotic behavior, such as delusions, disorientation or > hallucinations.> Infections> > The administration of interferon medication has been associated with > the development of severe and even fatal bacterial infection. > > Sometimes these infections are associated with a decrease in the > White Blood Cell count (neutropenia). > > Bacterial infections can generally be identified by the presence of > pain, fever, swelling, redness and drainage, but not all of these > symptoms must be present. > > Additionally, non-bacterial infections and other illnesses can cause > similar symptoms. > > The physician should be notified in the event of any infection. In > cases of severe bacterial infection, it may be necessary to suspend > interferon therapy and implement the appropriate antibiotic treatment.> > Cardiovascular Problems> > Pegylated interferon therapy has been associated with cardiovascular > illness. > > The combination of interferon/peginterferon and ribavirin has been > associated with decreased Red Blood Cell counts (anemia), which can > contribute to pre-existing cardiac disease. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Increased blood pressure> > > Irregular heart rhythms> > > Chest pain> > > Heart attack.> Allergic Reactions> > In rare cases, the administration of interferon/peginterferon and > ribavirin has resulted in serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Hives (urticaria)> > > Swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema)> > > Narrowing of the airways with wheezing (bronchospasm).> If these symptoms occur, the patient should NOT take these > medications again without medical consultation. > > Diabetes and Blood Sugar Problems > > Peginterferon has been associated with low blood sugar > (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. > > Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are typically not the > cause of emergencies. They may include:> > Polyphagia (frequently hungry)> > > Polyuria (frequently urinating)> > > Polydipsia (frequently thirsty)> > > Blurred vision> > > Weight loss> > > Fatigue> > > Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)> > > Recurrent infections.> Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can result in very serious illness if > not recognized and treated promptly. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may > include:> > Sweating> > > Shakiness> > > Vision Disturbances> > > Tingling in the extremities> > > Headache> > > Slurred speech> > > Confusion, impaired judgment> > > Convulsions> > > Loss of consciousness.> Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia may require emergency medical > care. In the event that diabetes cannot be adequately controlled, it > may be necessary to discontinue peginterferon medications.> > Breathing Disorders> > Peginterferon and alpha interferon therapy has been associated with > severe and sometimes fatal cases of respiratory disease or failure. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)> > > Pulmonary infiltrates (fluid in the lungs)> > > Pneumonia (lung infections).> Intestinal Disorders> > The administration of peginterferon has been associated with colitis, > an inflammation of the colon that can cause ulceration and > bleeding. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event of any of the following:> > Abdominal pain> > > Fever> > > Bloody diarrhea.> Other Disorders Associated With Peginterferon> > In addition to the disorders listed above, peginterferon has also > been associated with:> > Bone Marrow Toxicity, which can cause decreased white and red blood > cell counts (neutropenia and anemia)> > > Thyroid disorders, causing alterations in the metabolic rate> > > Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus > erythematosus, psoriasis and autoimmune hepatitis> > > Pancreatitis, causing pain, inflammation and interference with fat > digestion> > > Ophthalmologic disorders, leading to decreased vision and diseases of > the retina.>

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Robbie, I have bipolar disorder and went through treatment twice with flying colors as far as my mental stability. In fact there are several members here with bipolar disorder that have went through treatment. You just have to work closely with your doctor, make sure that you are on good anti-depressants. My doctor switched me from wellbutrin on treatment to Effexor XR 150 mg., and it worked so well that my Pysch doc kept me on Effexor XR after the treatment. Bipolar disorder is just another disease that one has to handle, sigh* but with the right kinds of meds, you can effectively treat both the Hep C and handle the side effects. You can ask any of the long time members here how I handled myself during treatment. I was pretty upbeat as far as my mental status. Let me say this, with my bipolar disorder, it took me a long time to get it under control, but I

never let it defeat me, I simply refused to let it determine how I would live my life. Yes, I have had the highs(mania) and I actually learned to use that to my advantage. Nothing gets your house clean like a good manic period. LOL. And the lows well that too I managed. When I felt like I was getting into the lows, I make sure that I am taking my meds properly, talk to people who understand and who do not allow me to stay in the low period. I do say I have very supportive friends and family, and for that I am luckier than most. But I have a very strong personality. And I refuse to let any illness get the better of me. I am the master and commander over my body. I say what can and can not go on. LOL And that makes me stronger because I am very aware of what is happening with me. I have to say that I am very impressive to my doctors because I don't present like a lot of folks with Hep C or Bipolar disorder. Because of my commitment to better

my life with my family, and friends. But of course you have to understand that this comes after many years of living with bipolar disorder, going through the various medications, trial and error process. Now I can say that I am as truly a normal person as I can be. And that is good enough for me. As Winston Churchill said (I think) the only thing to fear is fear itself. So you keep up the good work, and know that there are people here that can relate to you and help you through the hurdles. Love Janet Robbie J <robbiej4@...> wrote: I am terrified of the psychiatric side effects my sister is bi polar and I have seen what it has done to her life. If anything would make me decide not to treat it would be the fear of psychiatric side effects, But, the fatigue has me convinced to treat. My kids miss me and I can see it is effecting their lives in a negative way because I am sleeping all the time. I am also a single parent but I we share a house with my mom and she has been a rock picking up the slack. I don't know what would have happened to me without her. I had my biopsy today it was less scary than I thought it would be and a little less uncomfortable I do feel like a mule kicked me in the side but it is not

as bad as I expected. Now I am waiting for the results of all of my tests. Robbie From: "elizabethnv1" <elizabethnv1earthlink (DOT) net>Reply-Hepatitis C To: <Hepatitis C >Subject: Re: Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom EmergenciesDate: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 20:33:13 -0700 LOL Most of these effects are common and not really an emergency . As long as the doctor does the weekly lab tests to make sure to monitor wbc/rbc counts . And allot of these conditions are not common , and most stuff is prevented by the use of medications for the side

effects . A good doc will make sure treatment is as comfortable as possible / Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies Oh, Lord! How common are these emergencies?...susan>> Hepatitis C Symptom Emergencies> > > > > The side effects associated with medications for hepatitis C > treatment can cause a range of side effects, from mild to severe and > life-threatening. > > In this article we review some of the most serious side effects, > those that may require immediate medical attention. > > Mental and Psychiatric Problems> > The administration of pegylated interferon and/or ribavirin has been > associated with serious, life-threatening and even fatal > neuropsychiatric events. These may occur even if the patient has no > prior history of psychiatric illness. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services in the event of any > of the

following developments:> > Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions> > > Depression or manic episodes> > > Relapse of drug addiction and drug overdose> > > Psychotic behavior, such as delusions, disorientation or > hallucinations.> Infections> > The administration of interferon medication has been associated with > the development of severe and even fatal bacterial infection. > > Sometimes these infections are associated with a decrease in the > White Blood Cell count (neutropenia). > > Bacterial infections can generally be identified by the presence of > pain, fever, swelling, redness and drainage, but not all of these > symptoms must be present. > > Additionally, non-bacterial infections and other illnesses can cause > similar symptoms. > > The physician should be notified

in the event of any infection. In > cases of severe bacterial infection, it may be necessary to suspend > interferon therapy and implement the appropriate antibiotic treatment.> > Cardiovascular Problems> > Pegylated interferon therapy has been associated with cardiovascular > illness. > > The combination of interferon/peginterferon and ribavirin has been > associated with decreased Red Blood Cell counts (anemia), which can > contribute to pre-existing cardiac disease. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Increased blood pressure> > > Irregular heart rhythms> > > Chest pain> > > Heart attack.> Allergic Reactions> > In rare cases, the administration of

interferon/peginterferon and > ribavirin has resulted in serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Hives (urticaria)> > > Swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema)> > > Narrowing of the airways with wheezing (bronchospasm).> If these symptoms occur, the patient should NOT take these > medications again without medical consultation. > > Diabetes and Blood Sugar Problems > > Peginterferon has been associated with low blood sugar > (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. > > Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are typically not the > cause of emergencies. They may include:> > Polyphagia (frequently

hungry)> > > Polyuria (frequently urinating)> > > Polydipsia (frequently thirsty)> > > Blurred vision> > > Weight loss> > > Fatigue> > > Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)> > > Recurrent infections.> Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can result in very serious illness if > not recognized and treated promptly. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may > include:> > Sweating> > > Shakiness> > > Vision Disturbances> > > Tingling in the extremities> > > Headache> > > Slurred speech> > > Confusion, impaired judgment> > > Convulsions> > > Loss of consciousness.> Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia may require emergency medical >

care. In the event that diabetes cannot be adequately controlled, it > may be necessary to discontinue peginterferon medications.> > Breathing Disorders> > Peginterferon and alpha interferon therapy has been associated with > severe and sometimes fatal cases of respiratory disease or failure. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)> > > Pulmonary infiltrates (fluid in the lungs)> > > Pneumonia (lung infections).> Intestinal Disorders> > The administration of peginterferon has been associated with colitis, > an inflammation of the colon that can cause ulceration and > bleeding. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event of any

of the following:> > Abdominal pain> > > Fever> > > Bloody diarrhea.> Other Disorders Associated With Peginterferon> > In addition to the disorders listed above, peginterferon has also > been associated with:> > Bone Marrow Toxicity, which can cause decreased white and red blood > cell counts (neutropenia and anemia)> > > Thyroid disorders, causing alterations in the metabolic rate> > > Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus > erythematosus, psoriasis and autoimmune hepatitis> > > Pancreatitis, causing pain, inflammation and interference with fat > digestion> > > Ophthalmologic disorders, leading to decreased vision and diseases of > the retina.> Get today's hot entertainment gossip Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile

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Most doctors will put their patients on an antidepressant a couple of weeks prior to treatment . The mental sides of treatment are usually just depression , but in some the depression can be really bad ( suicial tendencies etc) All 4 times I treated I wasn't on an antidepressant , I had allot of support at home from my husband and children and it really made a difference .

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Oh, Lord! How common are these emergencies?...susan>> Hepatitis C Symptom Emergencies> > > > > The side effects associated with medications for hepatitis C > treatment can cause a range of side effects, from mild to severe and > life-threatening. > > In this article we review some of the most serious side effects, > those that may require immediate medical attention. > > Mental and Psychiatric Problems> > The administration of pegylated interferon and/or ribavirin has been > associated with serious, life-threatening and even fatal > neuropsychiatric events. These may occur even if the patient has no > prior history of psychiatric illness. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services in the event of any > of the following developments:> > Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions> > > Depression or manic episodes> > > Relapse of drug addiction and drug overdose> > > Psychotic behavior, such as delusions, disorientation or > hallucinations.> Infections> > The administration of interferon medication has been associated with > the development of severe and even fatal bacterial infection. > > Sometimes these infections are associated with a decrease in the > White Blood Cell count (neutropenia). > > Bacterial infections can generally be identified by the presence of > pain, fever, swelling, redness and drainage, but not all of these > symptoms must be present. > > Additionally, non-bacterial infections and other illnesses can cause > similar symptoms. > > The physician should be notified in the event of any infection. In > cases of severe bacterial infection, it may be necessary to suspend > interferon therapy and implement the appropriate antibiotic treatment.> > Cardiovascular Problems> > Pegylated interferon therapy has been associated with cardiovascular > illness. > > The combination of interferon/peginterferon and ribavirin has been > associated with decreased Red Blood Cell counts (anemia), which can > contribute to pre-existing cardiac disease. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Increased blood pressure> > > Irregular heart rhythms> > > Chest pain> > > Heart attack.> Allergic Reactions> > In rare cases, the administration of interferon/peginterferon and > ribavirin has resulted in serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Hives (urticaria)> > > Swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema)> > > Narrowing of the airways with wheezing (bronchospasm).> If these symptoms occur, the patient should NOT take these > medications again without medical consultation. > > Diabetes and Blood Sugar Problems > > Peginterferon has been associated with low blood sugar > (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetes. > > Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are typically not the > cause of emergencies. They may include:> > Polyphagia (frequently hungry)> > > Polyuria (frequently urinating)> > > Polydipsia (frequently thirsty)> > > Blurred vision> > > Weight loss> > > Fatigue> > > Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.)> > > Recurrent infections.> Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can result in very serious illness if > not recognized and treated promptly. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may > include:> > Sweating> > > Shakiness> > > Vision Disturbances> > > Tingling in the extremities> > > Headache> > > Slurred speech> > > Confusion, impaired judgment> > > Convulsions> > > Loss of consciousness.> Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia may require emergency medical > care. In the event that diabetes cannot be adequately controlled, it > may be necessary to discontinue peginterferon medications.> > Breathing Disorders> > Peginterferon and alpha interferon therapy has been associated with > severe and sometimes fatal cases of respiratory disease or failure. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event any of the following occur after administration of these drugs:> > Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)> > > Pulmonary infiltrates (fluid in the lungs)> > > Pneumonia (lung infections).> Intestinal Disorders> > The administration of peginterferon has been associated with colitis, > an inflammation of the colon that can cause ulceration and > bleeding. > > Contact a physician or emergency medical services immediately in the > event of any of the following:> > Abdominal pain> > > Fever> > > Bloody diarrhea.> Other Disorders Associated With Peginterferon> > In addition to the disorders listed above, peginterferon has also > been associated with:> > Bone Marrow Toxicity, which can cause decreased white and red blood > cell counts (neutropenia and anemia)> > > Thyroid disorders, causing alterations in the metabolic rate> > > Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus > erythematosus, psoriasis and autoimmune hepatitis> > > Pancreatitis, causing pain, inflammation and interference with fat > digestion> > > Ophthalmologic disorders, leading to decreased vision and diseases of > the retina.>

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I got erratically emotional. Down, way down and then up. I'd start crying and couldn't stop. I'm NOT suicidal nor am I homicidal, else I'da done it before now. lol I've had clinical depression since childhood tho and take an antidepressant since they came out. But add brain fog to that and I was a mess. Messed up the check book a couple of times. Jerry tries, but he's 69 and thin skinned anyway. I'm 63, when the new tx finally get released, I'll be pushing 70, wonder what tx will do then.... I lost 20 lbs, but gained it gack after tx. Lost most of my hair..... But with not treating comes the threat of lliver cancer and that scares me more than anything else. Sharonelizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1@...> wrote: Most doctors will put their patients on an antidepressant a couple of weeks prior to treatment . The mental sides of treatment are usually just depression , but in some the depression can be really bad ( suicial tendencies etc) All 4 times I treated I wasn't on an antidepressant , I had allot of support at home from my husband and children and it really made a difference . Re: Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies I am terrified of the psychiatric side effects my sister is bi polar and I have seen what it has done to her life. If anything would make me decide not to treat it would be the fear of psychiatric side effects, But, the fatigue has me convinced to treat. My kids miss me and I can see it is effecting their lives in a negative way because I am sleeping all the time. I am also a single parent but I we share a house with my mom and she has been a rock picking up the slack. I don't know what would have happened to me without her. I had my biopsy today it was less

scary than I thought it would be and a little less uncomfortable I do feel like a mule kicked me in the side but it is not as bad as I expected. Now I am waiting for the results of all of my tests. Robbie

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I got erratically emotional. Down, way down and then up. I'd start crying and couldn't stop. I'm NOT suicidal nor am I homicidal, else I'da done it before now. lol I've had clinical depression since childhood tho and take an antidepressant since they came out. But add brain fog to that and I was a mess. Messed up the check book a couple of times. Jerry tries, but he's 69 and thin skinned anyway. I'm 63, when the new tx finally get released, I'll be pushing 70, wonder what tx will do then.... I lost 20 lbs, but gained it gack after tx. Lost most of my hair..... But with not treating comes the threat of lliver cancer and that scares me more than anything else. Sharonelizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1@...> wrote: Most doctors will put their patients on an antidepressant a couple of weeks prior to treatment . The mental sides of treatment are usually just depression , but in some the depression can be really bad ( suicial tendencies etc) All 4 times I treated I wasn't on an antidepressant , I had allot of support at home from my husband and children and it really made a difference . Re: Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies I am terrified of the psychiatric side effects my sister is bi polar and I have seen what it has done to her life. If anything would make me decide not to treat it would be the fear of psychiatric side effects, But, the fatigue has me convinced to treat. My kids miss me and I can see it is effecting their lives in a negative way because I am sleeping all the time. I am also a single parent but I we share a house with my mom and she has been a rock picking up the slack. I don't know what would have happened to me without her. I had my biopsy today it was less

scary than I thought it would be and a little less uncomfortable I do feel like a mule kicked me in the side but it is not as bad as I expected. Now I am waiting for the results of all of my tests. Robbie

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Sharon,, even tho you didnt reach SVR,, just treating with INF reduces your chances of getting liver cancer by 40% over the next 5 years.. but I bet that because you did stop treatment for those 2 weeks, the virus got a new hold and thats why you relapsed... Sharon Crosby <blubirdxoxo@...> wrote: I got erratically emotional. Down, way down and then up. I'd start crying and couldn't stop. I'm NOT suicidal nor am I homicidal, else I'da done it before now. lol I've had clinical depression

since childhood tho and take an antidepressant since they came out. But add brain fog to that and I was a mess. Messed up the check book a couple of times. Jerry tries, but he's 69 and thin skinned anyway. I'm 63, when the new tx finally get released, I'll be pushing 70, wonder what tx will do then.... I lost 20 lbs, but gained it gack after tx. Lost most of my hair..... But with not treating comes the threat of lliver cancer and that scares me more than anything else. Sharonelizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1earthlink (DOT) net> wrote: Most doctors will put their patients on an antidepressant a couple of weeks prior to treatment . The mental sides of treatment are usually just depression , but in some

the depression can be really bad ( suicial tendencies etc) All 4 times I treated I wasn't on an antidepressant , I had allot of support at home from my husband and children and it really made a difference . Re: Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies I am terrified of the

psychiatric side effects my sister is bi polar and I have seen what it has done to her life. If anything would make me decide not to treat it would be the fear of psychiatric side effects, But, the fatigue has me convinced to treat. My kids miss me and I can see it is effecting their lives in a negative way because I am sleeping all the time. I am also a single parent but I we share a house with my mom and she has been a rock picking up the slack. I don't know what would have happened to me without her. I had my biopsy today it was less scary than I thought it would be and a little less uncomfortable I do feel like a mule kicked me in the side but it is not as bad as I expected. Now I am waiting for the results of all of my tests. Robbie We have the perfect Group for you. Check out the handy changes to . Jackie

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Sharon,, even tho you didnt reach SVR,, just treating with INF reduces your chances of getting liver cancer by 40% over the next 5 years.. but I bet that because you did stop treatment for those 2 weeks, the virus got a new hold and thats why you relapsed... Sharon Crosby <blubirdxoxo@...> wrote: I got erratically emotional. Down, way down and then up. I'd start crying and couldn't stop. I'm NOT suicidal nor am I homicidal, else I'da done it before now. lol I've had clinical depression

since childhood tho and take an antidepressant since they came out. But add brain fog to that and I was a mess. Messed up the check book a couple of times. Jerry tries, but he's 69 and thin skinned anyway. I'm 63, when the new tx finally get released, I'll be pushing 70, wonder what tx will do then.... I lost 20 lbs, but gained it gack after tx. Lost most of my hair..... But with not treating comes the threat of lliver cancer and that scares me more than anything else. Sharonelizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1earthlink (DOT) net> wrote: Most doctors will put their patients on an antidepressant a couple of weeks prior to treatment . The mental sides of treatment are usually just depression , but in some

the depression can be really bad ( suicial tendencies etc) All 4 times I treated I wasn't on an antidepressant , I had allot of support at home from my husband and children and it really made a difference . Re: Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies I am terrified of the

psychiatric side effects my sister is bi polar and I have seen what it has done to her life. If anything would make me decide not to treat it would be the fear of psychiatric side effects, But, the fatigue has me convinced to treat. My kids miss me and I can see it is effecting their lives in a negative way because I am sleeping all the time. I am also a single parent but I we share a house with my mom and she has been a rock picking up the slack. I don't know what would have happened to me without her. I had my biopsy today it was less scary than I thought it would be and a little less uncomfortable I do feel like a mule kicked me in the side but it is not as bad as I expected. Now I am waiting for the results of all of my tests. Robbie We have the perfect Group for you. Check out the handy changes to . Jackie

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The last time I treated I used Infergen and the mental effects were so much less I was amazed . Now the new stuff is coming in 2008 so it's not that long from now .

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I am terrified of the psychiatric side effects my sister is bi polar and I have seen what it has done to her life. If anything would make me decide not to treat it would be the fear of psychiatric side effects, But, the fatigue has me convinced to treat. My kids miss me and I can see it is effecting their lives in a negative way because I am sleeping all the time. I am also a single parent but I we share a house with my mom and she has been a rock picking up the slack. I don't know what would have happened to me without her.

I had my biopsy today it was less scary than I thought it would be and a little less uncomfortable I do feel like a mule kicked me in the side but it is not as bad as I expected. Now I am waiting for the results of all of my tests.

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I am trying to keep up with all of this, but am still more than confused. I thought the GI would be able to answer my quesations, he didn't.. So, are you saying that there are MORE than 2 treatments/drug companies right now treating Hep C and more treatments still in clinical studies? Sheena elizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1@...> wrote: The last

time I treated I used Infergen and the mental effects were so much less I was amazed . Now the new stuff is coming in 2008 so it's not that long from now . Re:

Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies I am terrified of the psychiatric side effects my sister is bi polar and I have seen what it has done to her life. If anything would make me decide not to treat it would be the fear of psychiatric side effects, But, the fatigue has me convinced to treat. My kids miss me and I can see it is effecting their lives in a negative way because I am sleeping all the time. I am also a single parent but I we share a house with my mom and she has been a rock picking up the slack. I don't know what would have happened to me without her. I had my biopsy today it was less scary than I thought it would be and a little less uncomfortable I do feel like a mule kicked me in the side but it is not as bad as I expected. Now I am waiting for the results of all of my tests. Robbie We have the perfect Group for you. Check out the handy changes to .

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Yes there are several companies out there in clinical trials . I will get an updated paper for current drug compaines with clinicals .

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I am terrified of the psychiatric side effects my sister is bi polar and I have seen what it has done to her life. If anything would make me decide not to treat it would be the fear of psychiatric side effects, But, the fatigue has me convinced to treat. My kids miss me and I can see it is effecting their lives in a negative way because I am sleeping all the time. I am also a single parent but I we share a house with my mom and she has been a rock picking up the slack. I don't know what would have happened to me without her.

I had my biopsy today it was less scary than I thought it would be and a little less uncomfortable I do feel like a mule kicked me in the side but it is not as bad as I expected. Now I am waiting for the results of all of my tests.

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HCV Experimental Treatments - Monotherapy -

HCV Experimental Treatments- Combination Therapy -

Actimmune Albuferon Artificial liver support system (ALSS) BILN-2061 Colchine GS 9132 High dose Standard Interferon IDN 6556 (caspase inhibitor) Interferon Beta Interleukin 10 (IL-10) and (IL-11)) ISIS 14803 ITMN 191 Milk Thistle MK-0608 Nucleoside HCV Polymerase Inhibitors (NM-283) Pirfenidone (PFD) R-1626 SCH 503034 (HCV Protease Inhibitor) Valopicitabine (NM 283) Viscum Album VX950 56th AASLD - New Anti-HCV Therapies in Development Nov 14, 2005 CHART - New Anti-HCV Therapies in Development July 1, 2005

Actimmune + Pegasys or Infergen Alternative Medications Amantadine + standard interferon +/- Ribavirin Amantadine + Pegylated Interferon +/- Ribavirin Celgosivir + PegIntron CellCept (mycophenotate mofetil) + Pegasys Daily Infergen + Ribavirin in Nonresponders Darbepoetin alfa + Rbavirin Dose Escalation of standard Interferon + Ribavirin Dose Escalaton of Pegylated IFN + Ribavirin Duration of Treatment Induction Dose of PegIntron + Ribavirin Low Dose of Pegylated Interferon + Ribavirin + Erythropoietin Consensus Inferferon (Infergen) + / - gamma interferon + / - Ribavirin High Dose Induction of Pegasys + Copegus Interferon Alfa-2b + Ribavirin with Lactoferrin Interferon alfa + Ketoprofen Interferon alfa and 200 mg Daily Ribavirin Intron A + Cytokines Interleukin 2 (IL-2) + PegIntron + Ribavirin Levovirin + Pegasys Lactoferrin + Standard Interferon + Ribavirin Merimepodib + Standard Interferon or Peginterferon + Ribavirin Nucleoside HCV Polymerase Inhibitors Pegylated Interferon + Viramidine Pegylated Form of Consensus IFN (PEG-alfacon) Procrit (epoetin alfa) for Treatment-related Anemia Ribaspheret (ribavirin) + IFN Ribozymes SCH 503034 + PegIntron Sequential Treatment with Ribavirin and Interferon Alfa Valopicitabine (NM 283) +/- Peginterferon alfa-2a Viramidine + IFN Vitamin E and C + IFN + Ribavirin Zadaxin (thymalfasin)

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I am terrified of the psychiatric side effects my sister is bi polar and I have seen what it has done to her life. If anything would make me decide not to treat it would be the fear of psychiatric side effects, But, the fatigue has me convinced to treat. My kids miss me and I can see it is effecting their lives in a negative way because I am sleeping all the time. I am also a single parent but I we share a house with my mom and she has been a rock picking up the slack. I don't know what would have happened to me without her.

I had my biopsy today it was less scary than I thought it would be and a little less uncomfortable I do feel like a mule kicked me in the side but it is not as bad as I expected. Now I am waiting for the results of all of my tests.

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Thanks, , wow, overwhelming, isn't it.. Sheena elizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1@...> wrote: HCV Experimental Treatments -

Monotherapy - HCV Experimental Treatments- Combination Therapy - Actimmune Albuferon Artificial

liver support system (ALSS) BILN-2061 Colchine GS 9132 High dose Standard Interferon IDN 6556 (caspase inhibitor) Interferon Beta Interleukin 10 (IL-10) and (IL-11)) ISIS 14803 ITMN 191 Milk Thistle MK-0608 Nucleoside HCV Polymerase Inhibitors (NM-283) Pirfenidone (PFD) R-1626 SCH 503034 (HCV Protease Inhibitor) Valopicitabine (NM 283) Viscum Album VX950 56th AASLD - New Anti-HCV Therapies in Development Nov 14, 2005 CHART - New Anti-HCV Therapies in Development July 1, 2005 Actimmune + Pegasys or Infergen Alternative Medications Amantadine + standard interferon +/- Ribavirin Amantadine + Pegylated Interferon +/- Ribavirin Celgosivir + PegIntron CellCept (mycophenotate mofetil) + Pegasys

Daily Infergen + Ribavirin in Nonresponders Darbepoetin alfa + Rbavirin Dose Escalation of standard Interferon + Ribavirin Dose Escalaton of Pegylated IFN + Ribavirin Duration of Treatment Induction Dose of PegIntron + Ribavirin Low Dose of Pegylated Interferon + Ribavirin + Erythropoietin Consensus Inferferon (Infergen) + / - gamma interferon + / - Ribavirin High Dose Induction of Pegasys + Copegus Interferon Alfa-2b + Ribavirin with Lactoferrin Interferon alfa + Ketoprofen Interferon alfa and 200 mg Daily Ribavirin Intron A + Cytokines Interleukin 2 (IL-2) + PegIntron +

Ribavirin Levovirin + Pegasys Lactoferrin + Standard Interferon + Ribavirin Merimepodib + Standard Interferon or Peginterferon + Ribavirin Nucleoside HCV Polymerase Inhibitors Pegylated Interferon + Viramidine Pegylated Form of Consensus IFN (PEG-alfacon) Procrit (epoetin alfa) for Treatment-related Anemia Ribaspheret (ribavirin) + IFN Ribozymes SCH 503034 + PegIntron Sequential Treatment with Ribavirin and Interferon Alfa Valopicitabine (NM 283) +/- Peginterferon alfa-2a Viramidine + IFN Vitamin E and C + IFN + Ribavirin Zadaxin (thymalfasin) Re: Re: Hepatitis C : Treatment Symptom Emergencies I am terrified of the

psychiatric side effects my sister is bi polar and I have seen what it has done to her life. If anything would make me decide not to treat it would be the fear of psychiatric side effects, But, the fatigue has me convinced to treat. My kids miss me and I can see it is effecting their lives in a negative way because I am sleeping all the time. I am also a single parent but I we share a house with my mom and she has been a rock picking up the slack. I don't know what would have happened to me without her. I had my biopsy today it was less scary than I thought it would be and a little less uncomfortable I do feel like a mule kicked me in the side but it is not as bad as I expected. Now I am waiting for the results of all of my tests. Robbie We have the perfect Group for you. Check out the handy changes to . We have the perfect Group for you. Check out the handy changes to .

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