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Hello, I'mSharon. Out of 8 months treatment by a month. Still losing my hair. It's getting very thin and comes out in my hand when I run my hand through it. The good news is that I did the same thing in 2000 when I last treated and it grew back very thick and with my usual lots of body. So, even tho I'm not happy with this, I really know (I think) that it will come back. My grandmother went bald, but started later than this. It's a female gene, usually passed to the males.

I DID clear the virus and am glad, but not completely assured yet. When I continue to have clear tests, I'll relax a bit.

I accidently came across a product that really helps with the dry skin. My skin is 64 years old, but got quite rough with rash and dryness, I grabbed the hair product (shine) instead of the oil and put it on. It's far thicker than oil and did an excellent job of softening my skin. I'm going to continue to use it. I also use vitamin E oil and love the feel of it. I also add glycerin to the lotions and I'm beginning to feel like a hounds tooth (giggle) again. I've always had great skin and hair, but lost it with the drugs. I'm happy to have it coming back. Only lost 12 pounds, tho. Oh well, can't have everything. I'd have to go to Hollywood if I did. ha ha

My body still aches continually, tho. Tylenol does not touch it. I have a massager and several heating pads and do stretching exercises several times a day to relieve it. It does not go away, but does ease a bit. I'll be happy when that diminishes. Course, at my age I have arthritis, but the pain is centered in my back and hips mostly and in my calves.

Well, I shortened the treatment, was so sick after the third transfusion and had dry heaves that I just gave up. That;s partly why I'm still a little worried about the clearance and will watch it closely. Gastro doc will not do more viral loads for a year, but my family doc will.

Good luck to all you newcomers. It's worth the torture to have the dragon pushed into a dungeon. I was so very relieved to hear I had finally won a single battle.

Hello to all the old hands. Liz, I do hope you are hanging on and not suffering too badly. SHeena, when I heard you would be a moderator, I was very pleased at the good sense that placed you there. You have a calm, compassionate wisdom that is so much needed on these groups.

Well, guess I've rambled on, still depressed and sooo tired, but that's actually minor in my mind now.

Hugs and luck to you all.

Sharon