RE: Re: side effects

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all of this sounds pretty normal. VL is an expensive test, so they don’t

do it too often. 12 weeks is standard. Stomach upset is

normal. Have him try smaller meals or Ensure. Popsicles were my

best friend. The dizziness is normal, too. Some of these may come

& go with time. The fatigue will probably build up, but everyone is

different.

We’re

glad you’re here. I really does help to have people to talk to who

really understand what it’s like, which our family members often don’t,

no matter how supportive they try to be. You are a great help and support

to your bf. Don’t forget to take time for you.

Re: side effects

Hi Everybody

I've been a part of the group for a month or so. I

have just been soaking in all ur emails and notes. I have not been a part of

any discussions.

My boyfriend has HEP C and is genotype 1, he is on his

5th week of treatment today.

I have to say everybody has been wonderful, this

forum has been tremendous w/ info and support. I'm overwhelmed. Friends and

family don't know what to say or do. U guys have been my support system. I have

an idea what is normal and or not and the whole progression of things.

Treatment is hard, it's so hard to see what he is

going through.

He is always tired, weak, sleeps a lot. Doing his best

to work.

I have some concerns about the side effects and a

question about his viral load.

One of the side effects is twitching....but it's

getting worse, more so at night. His body twitches, or his legs or arms, it was

small twitches, but getting worse, it's scary. Is that normal, has

anybody experienced it?

His viral load, the VA hospital does not do a viral

load check for 12 wks, I would think sooner, it's his 5th week for the shot

today, I'm thinking of having him ask them if they can do a check today? What

do u think?

And his digestive system, it's so hard for him to eat

something w/ out getting heartburn or pains. What can i do for him?

And I wonder if this is normal, he gets these spells i

guess u can call them. Waves of nauseousness...he gets dizzy, nauseous,

and almost feels like he is going to vomit, but doesn't. I'm afraid he is going

to get them when driving, but he knows to pull over. It's just scary.

I'm not sure if I read this in one of the emails in

the past and I understand everybody is different, is the first 3 months the

hardest or is it hard to say?

If you guys can help, that would be wonderful.

Thank you