Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 WOW, I don't envy your sleep patterns. I sleep a couple hours then awake for 30-60 min. I force myself to lay back down. One night it was really bad though & I organized 3 years of tax papers! The insomnia was much worse while I was on lortab for the kidney stones. My elavil is only 10 mg -- what a difference. TTYL, Take care, -----Original Message-----From: suzie Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 4:37 AMTo: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: My doctor visit Hi . I know how you feel girlfriend - I sometimes think that insomnia is the worst symptom of the hep c . Nothing seems to help plus you have to take care what drugs you take because of the hep ! Talk about catch 22 . My doc won't give me anything stronger than ativan . I take elavil for numbness in one leg & foot - 100 mg at bed time but it doesn't help me sleep . I can stay awake for 24 to 36 hours at a time , then I'll crash out for 5 or 6 hours & I'm up for another 24 or 36 . It messes up my life something wicked ! I have no idea what your pain is about but if it's not upper right then it's not liver . I get some really bad pain there but it's not a steady pain & it usually comes only if I've been a bad girl & gotten drunk . Hope you find what's causing that pain or at least find something that gives relief from the pain . Good Luck , Suzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2003 Report Share Posted December 18, 2003 It will take 2 months to get me off prozac, then I don't know if they'll make me wait another month for the new stuff to kick in. We may very well end up starting together. I don't know what kind of doc did my biopsy, but he did it in radiology with a CT scan for guidance. I got in for it in 2 weeks and it might have been sooner if not for Thanksgiving. My kids (14 & 16) live here with me & my dog, they just weren't here last night. My dog climbs up on me when I cry and licks my tears away. She also likes to sit on my shoulder like a baby when I'm at the computer -- which makes it hard to type. lol OMG! I have to go to work in 20 min and haven't dried my hair, dressed or makeup. Have a great day everyone. An old man told me once that God gives us a good day every day, it's up to us to make it great. Love, Faith is the ability to not panic. -----Original Message-----From: suzie Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 11:51 PMTo: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: slight bump in my road , I have to wait until after a biopsy before I can get started on tx . My liver doctor is setting up the biopsy - he's an infectious diseases specialist & doesn't do them himself so he has to get a surgeon - the only doc in town who does biopsies so who knows how long that will take . My next appointment with the liver guy is Feb. 25 ! Depending on how ling it takes to wean you off (paxil, was it?) & start you on the new - maybe we could be treatment buddies ! Maybe not but who knows- it could happen. Just remember - This too shall pass ! Suzie & Spyke P.S. I too live with an animal no, not a man - my baby kitty Spyke - who gets really upset if I scream or cry (then he runs around crying & tries to kiss it better.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 I have a friend in Ontario with many medical problems. She's self-employed if that tells you what kind of insurance she has. If I need to, I can check with her and see if she knows any ways around your red tape. Faith is the ability to not panic. -----Original Message-----From: suzie Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:47 AMTo: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Suzie , I have no idea when or even if I'll be starting tx. I'm scheduled for a biopsy on Feb 5 , but I know this guy is going to want to do things his own way , so I'll probably have to go for a second one - don't ask it's a long story involving needles & scar tissue. Then there's always the financial question - I have a drug program through the Ontario gov't but they make you jump through hoops when it comes to the expensive drugs especially the ones which don't have a high cure rate .My doctor says not to worry , he can get it for me but you know doctors they think they're higher beings. I've decided to take it one day at a time & not sweat the small stuff. (and no , I've never been in a twelve step program, I just know a lot of people who were.)Suzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 I was thinking mine was tx related. Faith is the ability to not panic. -----Original Message-----From: suzie Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 1:01 AMTo: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Re: New Topics For Discussion Yeah - What is this ? I've been getting this for three or four months but didn't think it was hep related 'cause I've never had it before. I thought it was from talking all the time on the job, throat strain or something. Is it hep related ? I'm clearing my throat every couple minutes. Suzie Motley wrote: Here's an HCV topic. What is with this gook in my throat and constantly having to clear it? Drives me crazy! De Faith is the ability to not panic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 You are right about dogs with their heads out the windows,plus the wind can hurt their ears and cause infection.Dust and debre is the main reason not to do it. Gail http://deveauxkennels.tk mailto:gaila@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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