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Hi I call the mid-west God's Country. We moved back to Missouri from Phoenix merto after 25 years in the desert. Terry <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Johanna, My sister is 53. she lives in Tucson , Az.I have 2 brothers that live there ,but they r real jerks. They r all about money. They have have very busy lives and don't care about anyone but themselves. They never ever call my sis. I do have my mom there and she calls her at least once a week. Its very sad they r like that.I just moved back here from Tucson. I live in Iowa. which stands for Idiots out wandering around!! LOL But i love it here except for the cold.I have a very disfunctional family.I call my sister almost every day. Thats when she will answer her phone. She's angry. I think my doc. is a jerk as well, but i got someone to pay for the treatments, well at least the meds. But i needed a doc. That would monitor me.So my family doc . recommended him. So i am just doing alot of praying and hope all will go good for me. All my life i have catered to everyone ,but myself. Today its all about me. I raised 6 kids and now they r on there own.I know i am in good hands i have my God and my man Jack!! LOL Hope u Had a Great Day. Thanks for keeping in touch, Johanna <johanna@...> wrote: Your doctor’s schmuck. Hang in there, girl. I’m sorry about your sister. How old is she, and what part of Arizona does she live? Does she have family there? Johanna From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 7:17 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth Johanna, So is thats whats making me so tired and so sick to my stomach all the time?I have the worse taste in my mouth. Nothing i mean nothing sounds good to eat.The water i drink even has a sweet taste to it.Everything has a sweet taste to it.I only eat so i can take my meds. And i might eat 2 maybeeee 3ozs. of food.i was prepared when i went into see him. I had my list of questions and all my side effects. This Doc doesn't have the best bedside manner. He's right to the point. Told me we could stop if i wanted. I am sick as a dog most days, but i gotta hang in there for my man and my

kids and grandkids. But most of all for me. My sisters WBC was so low they made her stop the treatments ASAP!!!! There is no hope for her she is in the final stages. I just got off the phone with her. She is so sad. It breaks my heart.I love her so much, but she doesn't even care. She is just ready. I don't know what will happen to me when that day comes.I lost my dad a brother and my grand mother, and now her. I might take a trip tp Arizona soon just to be with her for awhile.I wish she had acomp. so she could meet u all. You all have really made me feel so much better. I know i haven't known you long ,but in the short time you have made me feel welcomed and have been very supportive. Thanks again. Hope you had a Great

Day, Johanna <johanna@...> wrote: Hey , He’s concerned, because at that low of a point, you are more open to illness, as the WBC are the fighters! So take care and do as the doc says! Johanna

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth Dave, Not sure how long i have had it,But i too believe i was Co-infected as well. But i

do not dwell. I did at first blame everyone but myself. Now i am fine. I have Hep C and i just have to deal with it. Did get some good news today. Went for my first Doc. visit since i started the treatments. I'm going into my 6th week. Doc. says my liver enzemes are normal, but my white blood count is low. It started out low , so i go for blood tests every two weeks. It started out at 5.3 now they are 2.8. He seems a little concerned. I just pray i can continue the treatments. He say we will know in the 3rd month. I htte the treatments ,but if they will prolong my life i will endure whatever it takes. Hope u have a great day!! Dave <dhz920@...> wrote: Yes, I guess I am very blessed. In hindsight, I figured pretty certainly that I

had it since 1982. I was still using and I was dx'd with hepatitis, they didn't tell me the type. But my physicals started showing high levels of alt & ast since I had a physical in 1983. Blood tests revealed that I had both hepatitis A and C antibodies present. I believe I was co-infected, I was incredibly ill at the time. Good luck and I look forward to the day you announce your victory over this disease. -dz- <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Hey Dave, That is awesome

.. I am counting down the days myself till i can give u all the same good news.Thanks again for being so sweet. Dave <dhz920@...> wrote: The treatment was successful, and it has been 4 years since I completed it. I did 48 weeks of treatment and have been undetectable since 6 mos into it. I am not doing anymore pcr tests, just watching the liver enzymes with my physicals and in case of anything unusual, will test further. -dz- <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Dave, Thanks for your imput on the being sick part. I really haven't missed any work. I left one day an hour early. It is sooooooo hard for

me to get out of bed. I have never felt this lazy in my life.I do not speep well because i drink so much water. I get up 7or 8 times a night just to go to the bathroom. The meds make my mouth so dry. I was told to suck on candy, but i don't have any desire to eat any sweets at all. My man bought me a bunch of different kinds and i tried a couple and i don't have the taste for them.So i drink alot of water and i pee alotI do have alot of bad headaches as well. And still very sick to my stomach.I'm lucky to keep 2ozs. of food down. Well i'm hanging in there any all of your imput is greatly appreciated!! Hope u had a Great New Year!! How long did u do the treatments?And did they work? I hope so. I love hearing sucessful stories!! Dave <dhz920@...> wrote: I remember it well, too. It was like going to work with a hangover every day. Though I used that as a motivation to make it to work. I don't drink anymore, but I still remember all the days I worked suffering through a hangover. I did miss more work than normal, through the treatment. I too found that some light activity would help, but found it hard to motivate myself to do it. Good luck, and keep your eye on that light at the end of the tunnel. -dz-Tubs46@... wrote: I can remember the sickness

too. But I also remember the more I sat around and thought about how bad I felt, I would start to feel even worse. I know it's hard to do but if you just get up and go into the yard or sit on the back porch it will make you feel a little better. I can remember days when I couldn't get to work I felt so bad, but I would drag myself out on the patio and get my mind off how I felt. And the sunshine will make you feel so much better. I know thats easier said then done. Hope the tx gets easier as time goes by for some it does. Eddie Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less

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I fully understand the dysfunctional

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trying to find the relationships we can’t get at home. Is your sister

angry at you, the family, the sickness or all?

Hey, six kids? How old?

You already know how I feel about your

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Which side of KC, I'm around 90 miles east. TerryJohanna <johanna@...> wrote: I’m on the outskirts of Kansas City, and I really do like here. I moved here two years ago from Northern California. I fully understand the dysfunctional family thing. Anymore, I think that’s why these boards are so busy. We’re trying to find the relationships we can’t get at home. Is your sister angry at you, the family, the sickness or all? Hey, six kids? How old? You already know how I feel about your doctor.LOL Keeping you in prayer too, lady, Johanna

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Hope you r well today, Feeling sick again today.Just trying to keep my meds down.Its so strange my sister said she never got sick once.But she only did the treatments for 4 months before they stopped her.I'm tough and i can handle this!! LOL This is what i keep telling myself.Somedays i just want to give up. I can't even eat my favorite foods. Today i told the owner of the place i work that i had lost 12 lbs, he said mybe i can do those treatments. I told him i wouldn't wish these not even on him!! Him and his wife paid big bucks for some crazy diet. 6 months ago, he said he's only lost 2 lbs. LOL I laughed my but off. I love him he has been so awesome to me. And he gave me a raise today. I am loved!! LOL Yes 6 kids, 8 grandkids and another on the way. My oldest is 31,27,26,25,24,16. Don't ask me the grandkids ages.That not the meds making me forget its down right

oldtimers!!!! LOL.We stay in touch, but they all have there own lives. I just want them happy and i don't want to burden them with how i feel everyday. I know if i need them they will be here. I have 3 kids in AZ.Two in Phoenix, one inQueens Creek, outside of Scotsdale. I have two sons in Provo ,Utah, and a son in Pennsylvania. So they r all over.I also have 5 Grandkids that r Jacks, but they call me grandma too. They all live here.LOve kids as long as they go home with there parents. LOL. I love kids. I told u i am planning a trip to Tucson soon. I need to be near my sister. She has been telling me that she feels really wierd, and shes scared.I fear she doesn't have alot of time left so i want to make her days as comfortable as i can.I just wish my family wasn't so screwed up.She is angry at so many things.The illness, life not being fair, Things she wishes she could of done but never did. I think she's mad at the world, but i'm

here to tell u that is gonna change. I'm gonna look past my sickness and make her days soooooo awesome. I'm not gonna go till i find out if my blood counts well level out. Don't worry i will take care of myself i have my kids out there and some very very close friends out there. I guess i have ran my mouth enough . I'll say good bye, Have a Great Night!! dTerry Long <pawpawto3@...> wrote: Which side of KC, I'm around 90 miles east. TerryJohanna <johanna@...> wrote: I’m on the outskirts of

Kansas City, and I really do like here. I moved here two years ago from Northern California. I fully understand the dysfunctional family thing. Anymore, I think that’s why these boards are so busy. We’re trying to find the relationships

we can’t get at home. Is your sister angry at you, the family, the sickness or all? Hey, six kids? How old? You already know how I feel about your doctor.LOL Keeping you in prayer too, lady, Johanna

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Our daughter & son inlaw are in Phoenix & our son & daughter inlaw are in Clevland Oh. That put's us inbetween them. Terry <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Hope you r well today, Feeling sick again today.Just trying to keep my meds down.Its so strange my sister said she never got sick once.But she only did the treatments for 4 months before they stopped her.I'm tough and i can handle this!! LOL This is what i keep telling myself.Somedays i just want to give up. I can't even eat my favorite foods. Today i told the owner of the place i work that i had lost 12 lbs, he said mybe i can do those treatments. I told him i wouldn't wish these not even on him!! Him and his wife paid big bucks for some crazy diet. 6 months ago, he said he's only

lost 2 lbs. LOL I laughed my but off. I love him he has been so awesome to me. And he gave me a raise today. I am loved!! LOL Yes 6 kids, 8 grandkids and another on the way. My oldest is 31,27,26,25,24,16. Don't ask me the grandkids ages.That not the meds making me forget its down right oldtimers!!!! LOL.We stay in touch, but they all have there own lives. I just want them happy and i don't want to burden them with how i feel everyday. I know if i need them they will be here. I have 3 kids in AZ.Two in Phoenix, one inQueens Creek, outside of Scotsdale. I have two sons in Provo ,Utah, and a son in Pennsylvania. So they r all over.I also have 5 Grandkids that r Jacks, but they call me grandma too. They all live here.LOve kids as long as they go home with there parents. LOL. I love kids. I told u i am planning a trip to Tucson soon. I need to be near my sister. She has been telling me that

she feels really wierd, and shes scared.I fear she doesn't have alot of time left so i want to make her days as comfortable as i can.I just wish my family wasn't so screwed up.She is angry at so many things.The illness, life not being fair, Things she wishes she could of done but never did. I think she's mad at the world, but i'm here to tell u that is gonna change. I'm gonna look past my sickness and make her days soooooo awesome. I'm not gonna go till i find out if my blood counts well level out. Don't worry i will take care of myself i have my kids out there and some very very close friends out there. I guess i have ran my mouth enough . I'll say good bye, Have a Great Night!! dTerry Long <pawpawto3@...> wrote: Which side of KC, I'm around 90 miles east. TerryJohanna <johanna@...> wrote: I’m on the outskirts of Kansas City, and I really do like here. I moved here two years ago from Northern California. I fully understand the dysfunctional family thing. Anymore, I think that’s why these boards are so busy. We’re trying to find the relationships we can’t get at home. Is your sister angry at you, the family, the sickness or all? Hey, six kids? How old? You already know how I feel about your doctor.LOL Keeping you in prayer too, lady, Johanna PhotosRing in the New Year with Photo

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I’m just on the other side of the Kansas state line.

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Which side of KC, I'm around 90 miles east.

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Hey Terry, I agree, The Midwest is God's country. I love the beautiful Rivers and lakes and all four season's. Although Az. has some beautiful places this is where my heart is.I raised my kids here.I thought it was Great. We lived in a small town and everyone knew everyone. We never even locked our doors!! LOL I love to fish and if i could i'd keep my butt right next to the Lakes or the river all day everyday. But one thing about that its to dog gone COLD!!! The cold id so hard on this ol body, but just like the treatments gotta do what i gotta do to take care of me . So i Grin and bare it.Hope u had a nice Day!! Take care , Terry Long <pawpawto3@...>

wrote: Hi I call the mid-west God's Country. We moved back to Missouri from Phoenix merto after 25 years in the desert. Terry <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Johanna, My sister is 53. she lives in Tucson , Az.I have 2 brothers that live there ,but they r real jerks. They r all about money. They have have very busy lives and don't care about anyone but themselves. They never ever call my sis. I do have my mom there and she calls her at least once a week. Its very sad they r like that.I just moved back here from Tucson. I live in Iowa. which stands for Idiots out wandering around!! LOL But i love it here except for the cold.I have a very

disfunctional family.I call my sister almost every day. Thats when she will answer her phone. She's angry. I think my doc. is a jerk as well, but i got someone to pay for the treatments, well at least the meds. But i needed a doc. That would monitor me.So my family doc . recommended him. So i am just doing alot of praying and hope all will go good for me. All my life i have catered to everyone ,but myself. Today its all about me. I raised 6 kids and now they r on there own.I know i am in good hands i have my God and my man Jack!! LOL Hope u Had a Great Day. Thanks for keeping in touch, Johanna <johanna@...> wrote: Your doctor’s schmuck. Hang in there, girl. I’m sorry about your sister. How old is she, and what part of Arizona does she live? Does she have family there? Johanna From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 7:17 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth Johanna, So is thats whats making me so tired and so sick to my stomach all the time?I have the worse taste in my mouth. Nothing i mean nothing sounds good to eat.The water i drink even has a sweet taste to it.Everything has a sweet taste to it.I only eat so i can take my meds. And i might eat 2 maybeeee 3ozs. of food.i was prepared when i went into see him. I had my list of questions and all my side effects. This Doc doesn't have the best bedside manner. He's right

to the point. Told me we could stop if i wanted. I am sick as a dog most days, but i gotta hang in there for my man and my kids and grandkids. But most of all for me. My sisters WBC was so low they made her stop the treatments ASAP!!!! There is no hope for her she is in the final stages. I just got off the phone with her. She is so sad. It breaks my heart.I love her so much, but she doesn't even care. She is just ready. I don't know what will happen to me when that day comes.I lost my dad a brother and my grand mother, and now her. I might take a trip tp Arizona soon just to be with her for awhile.I wish she had acomp. so she could meet u all. You all have really made me feel so much better. I know i haven't known you long ,but in the

short time you have made me feel welcomed and have been very supportive. Thanks again. Hope you had a Great Day, Johanna <johanna@...> wrote: Hey , He’s concerned, because at that low of a point, you are more open to illness, as the WBC are the fighters! So take care and do as the doc says! Johanna From: [mailto: ]

On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth Dave, Not sure how long i have had it,But i too believe i was Co-infected as

well. But i do not dwell. I did at first blame everyone but myself. Now i am fine. I have Hep C and i just have to deal with it. Did get some good news today. Went for my first Doc. visit since i started the treatments. I'm going into my 6th week. Doc. says my liver enzemes are normal, but my white blood count is low. It started out low , so i go for blood tests every two weeks. It started out at 5.3 now they are 2.8. He seems a little concerned. I just pray i can continue the treatments. He say we will know in the 3rd month. I htte the treatments ,but if they will prolong my life i will endure whatever it takes. Hope u have a great day!! Dave <dhz920@...> wrote: Yes, I guess I am very blessed. In hindsight, I figured pretty certainly that I

had it since 1982. I was still using and I was dx'd with hepatitis, they didn't tell me the type. But my physicals started showing high levels of alt & ast since I had a physical in 1983. Blood tests revealed that I had both hepatitis A and C antibodies present. I believe I was co-infected, I was incredibly ill at the time. Good luck and I look forward to the day you announce your victory over this disease. -dz- <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Hey Dave, That is awesome

.. I am counting down the days myself till i can give u all the same good news.Thanks again for being so sweet. Dave <dhz920@...> wrote: The treatment was successful, and it has been 4 years since I completed it. I did 48 weeks of treatment and have been undetectable since 6 mos into it. I am not doing anymore pcr tests, just watching the liver enzymes with my physicals and in case of anything unusual, will test further. -dz- <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Dave, Thanks for your imput on the being sick part. I really haven't missed any work. I left one day an hour early. It is sooooooo hard for

me to get out of bed. I have never felt this lazy in my life.I do not speep well because i drink so much water. I get up 7or 8 times a night just to go to the bathroom. The meds make my mouth so dry. I was told to suck on candy, but i don't have any desire to eat any sweets at all. My man bought me a bunch of different kinds and i tried a couple and i don't have the taste for them.So i drink alot of water and i pee alotI do have alot of bad headaches as well. And still very sick to my stomach.I'm lucky to keep 2ozs. of food down. Well i'm hanging in there any all of your imput is greatly appreciated!! Hope u had a Great New Year!! How long did u do the treatments?And did they work? I hope so. I love hearing sucessful stories!! Dave <dhz920@...> wrote: I remember it well, too. It was like going to work with a hangover every day. Though I used that as a motivation to make it to work. I don't drink anymore, but I still remember all the days I worked suffering through a hangover. I did miss more work than normal, through the treatment. I too found that some light activity would help, but found it hard to motivate myself to do it. Good luck, and keep your eye on that light at the end of the tunnel. -dz-Tubs46@... wrote: I can remember the sickness

too. But I also remember the more I sat around and thought about how bad I felt, I would start to feel even worse. I know it's hard to do but if you just get up and go into the yard or sit on the back porch it will make you feel a little better. I can remember days when I couldn't get to work I felt so bad, but I would drag myself out on the patio and get my mind off how I felt. And the sunshine will make you feel so much better. I know thats easier said then done. Hope the tx gets easier as time goes by for some it does. Eddie Find Great Deals on Holiday

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We are about 150 feet from a lake & around 4 miles from the Missouri river. But I don't fish & I don't care much about eating them. I wouldn't mind running up & down the river in a fast boat. Terry <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Hey Terry, I agree, The Midwest is God's country. I love the beautiful Rivers and lakes and all four season's. Although Az. has some beautiful places this is where my heart is.I raised my kids here.I thought it was Great. We lived in a small town and everyone knew everyone. We never even locked our doors!! LOL I love to fish and if i could i'd keep my butt right next to the Lakes or the river all day everyday. But one thing about that its to dog gone COLD!!! The cold id so hard on this ol body, but just like the treatments

gotta do what i gotta do to take care of me . So i Grin and bare it.Hope u had a nice Day!! Take care , Terry Long <pawpawto3@...> wrote: Hi I call the mid-west God's Country. We moved back to Missouri from Phoenix merto after 25 years in the desert. Terry <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Johanna, My sister is 53. she lives in Tucson , Az.I have 2 brothers that live

there ,but they r real jerks. They r all about money. They have have very busy lives and don't care about anyone but themselves. They never ever call my sis. I do have my mom there and she calls her at least once a week. Its very sad they r like that.I just moved back here from Tucson. I live in Iowa. which stands for Idiots out wandering around!! LOL But i love it here except for the cold.I have a very disfunctional family.I call my sister almost every day. Thats when she will answer her phone. She's angry. I think my doc. is a jerk as well, but i got someone to pay for the treatments, well at least the meds. But i needed a doc. That would monitor me.So my family doc . recommended him. So i am just doing alot of praying and hope all will go good for me. All my life i have catered to everyone ,but myself. Today its all about me. I raised 6 kids and now they r on there own.I know i am in good hands i have my God and my

man Jack!! LOL Hope u Had a Great Day. Thanks for keeping in touch, Johanna <johanna@...> wrote: Your doctor’s schmuck. Hang in there, girl. I’m sorry about your sister. How old is she, and what part of Arizona does she live? Does she have family there? Johanna From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 7:17 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth Johanna, So is thats whats making me so tired and so sick to my stomach all the time?I have the worse taste in my mouth. Nothing i mean nothing sounds good to eat.The water i drink even has a sweet taste to it.Everything has a sweet taste to it.I only eat so i can take my meds. And i might eat 2 maybeeee 3ozs. of food.i was prepared when i went into see him. I had my list of questions and all my side effects. This Doc doesn't have the best bedside manner. He's right to the point. Told me we could stop if i wanted. I am sick as a dog most days, but i gotta hang in there for my man and my kids and grandkids. But most of all for me. My sisters WBC was so low they made her stop the treatments ASAP!!!! There is no hope for her she is in the final stages. I just got off

the phone with her. She is so sad. It breaks my heart.I love her so much, but she doesn't even care. She is just ready. I don't know what will happen to me when that day comes.I lost my dad a brother and my grand mother, and now her. I might take a trip tp Arizona soon just to be with her for awhile.I wish she had acomp. so she could meet u all. You all have really made me feel so much better. I know i haven't known you long ,but in the short time you have made me feel welcomed and have been very supportive. Thanks again. Hope you had a Great Day, Johanna <johanna@...> wrote: Hey , He’s concerned, because at that low of a point, you are more open to illness, as the WBC are the fighters! So take care and do as the doc says! Johanna From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents

Worth Dave, Not sure how long i have had it,But i too believe i was Co-infected as well. But i do not dwell. I did at first blame everyone but myself. Now i am fine. I have Hep C and i just have to deal with it. Did get some good news today. Went for my first Doc. visit since i started the treatments. I'm going into my 6th week. Doc. says my liver enzemes are normal, but

my white blood count is low. It started out low , so i go for blood tests every two weeks. It started out at 5.3 now they are 2.8. He seems a little concerned. I just pray i can continue the treatments. He say we will know in the 3rd month. I htte the treatments ,but if they will prolong my life i will endure whatever it takes. Hope u have a great day!! Dave <dhz920@...>

wrote: Yes, I guess I am very blessed. In hindsight, I figured pretty certainly that I had it since 1982. I was still using and I was dx'd with hepatitis, they didn't tell me the type. But my physicals started showing high levels of alt & ast since I had a physical in 1983. Blood tests revealed that I had both hepatitis A and C antibodies present. I believe I was co-infected, I was incredibly ill at the time. Good luck and I look forward to the day you announce your victory over this disease. -dz- <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Hey Dave, That is awesome . I am counting down the days myself till i can give u all the same good news.Thanks again for being so sweet.

Dave <dhz920@...> wrote: The treatment was successful, and it has been 4 years since I completed it. I did 48 weeks of treatment and have been undetectable since 6 mos into it. I am not doing anymore pcr tests, just watching the liver enzymes with my physicals and in case of anything unusual, will test further. -dz- <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Dave, Thanks for your imput on the being sick part. I really haven't missed any work. I left one day an hour early. It is sooooooo hard for me to get out of bed. I have never felt this lazy in my life.I do not speep well because i drink so much water. I get up 7or 8 times a night just to go to the bathroom. The meds make my mouth so dry. I was told to suck on candy, but i don't have any desire to eat any sweets at all. My man bought me a bunch of different kinds and i tried a couple and i don't have the taste for them.So i drink alot of water and i pee alotI do have alot of bad headaches as well. And still very sick to my stomach.I'm lucky to keep 2ozs. of food down. Well i'm hanging in there any all of your imput is greatly appreciated!! Hope u had a Great New Year!! How long did u do the treatments?And did they work? I hope so. I love hearing sucessful stories!! Dave <dhz920@...> wrote: I remember it well, too. It was like going to work with a hangover every day. Though I used that as a motivation to

make it to work. I don't drink anymore, but I still remember all the days I worked suffering through a hangover. I did miss more work than normal, through the treatment. I too found that some light activity would help, but found it hard to motivate myself to do it. Good luck, and keep your eye on that light at the end of the tunnel. -dz-Tubs46@... wrote: I can remember the sickness too. But I also remember the more I sat around and thought about how bad I felt, I would start to feel even worse. I know it's hard to do but if you just get up and go into the yard or sit on the back porch it will make you feel a little better. I can remember days when I couldn't get to work I felt so bad, but I would drag myself out on the

patio and get my mind off how I felt. And the sunshine will make you feel so much better. I know thats easier said then done. Hope the tx gets easier as time goes by for some it does. Eddie Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less PhotosRing in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever.

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Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth Hi

We are about 150 feet from a lake & around 4 miles from the Missouri river. But I don't fish & I don't care much

about eating them. I wouldn't mind running up & down the river in a fast

boat.

Terry

<royaltyjack@...> wrote:

Hey Terry,

I agree, The Midwest is God's

country. I love the beautiful Rivers and lakes and all four season's. Although

Az. has some beautiful places this is where my heart is.I raised my kids here.I

thought it was Great. We lived in a small town and everyone knew everyone. We

never even locked our doors!! LOL I love to fish and if i could i'd keep my

butt right next to the Lakes or the river all day everyday. But one thing about

that its to dog gone COLD!!! The cold id so hard on this ol body, but just like

the treatments gotta do what i gotta do to take care of me . So i Grin and bare

it.Hope u had a nice Day!! Take care ,

Terry Long

<pawpawto3@...> wrote:

Hi

I call the mid-west God's Country. We moved back to Missouri from Phoenix

merto after 25 years in the desert.

Terry

<royaltyjack@...> wrote:

Johanna,

My sister is 53. she lives in Tucson , Az.I have 2

brothers that live there ,but they r real jerks. They r all about money. They

have have very busy lives and don't care about anyone but themselves. They

never ever call my sis. I do have my mom there and she calls her at least once

a week. Its very sad they r like that.I just moved back here from Tucson. I live in Iowa. which stands for

Idiots out wandering around!! LOL But i love it here except for the cold.I have

a very disfunctional family.I call my sister almost every day. Thats when she

will answer her phone. She's angry.

I think my doc. is a jerk as well, but i got

someone to pay for the treatments, well at least the meds. But i needed a doc.

That would monitor me.So my family doc . recommended him. So i am just doing

alot of praying and hope all will go good for me.

All my life i have catered to everyone ,but myself. Today

its all about me. I raised 6 kids and now they r on there own.I know i am in

good hands i have my God and my man Jack!! LOL Hope u Had a Great Day. Thanks

for keeping in touch,

Johanna <johanna@...> wrote:

Your doctor’s schmuck. Hang in

there, girl.

I’m sorry about your sister. How old

is she, and what part of Arizona

does she live? Does she have family there?

Johanna

From: [mailto: ]

On Behalf Of

Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006

7:17 PM

Subject: RE: [ ]

Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth

Johanna,

So is thats whats making me

so tired and so sick to my stomach all the time?I have the worse taste in my

mouth. Nothing i mean nothing sounds good to eat.The water i drink even has a

sweet taste to it.Everything has a sweet taste to it.I only eat so i can take

my meds. And i might eat 2 maybeeee 3ozs. of food.i was prepared when i went

into see him. I had my list of questions and all my side effects. This Doc

doesn't have the best bedside manner. He's right to the point. Told me we could

stop if i wanted. I am sick as a dog most days, but i gotta hang in there

for my man and my kids and grandkids. But most of all for me.

My sisters WBC was so low

they made her stop the treatments ASAP!!!! There is no hope for her she is in

the final stages. I just got off the phone with her. She is so sad. It breaks

my heart.I love her so much, but she doesn't even care. She is just ready. I

don't know what will happen to me when that day comes.I lost my dad a brother

and my grand mother, and now her. I might take a trip tp Arizona

soon just to be with her for awhile.I wish she had acomp. so she could

meet u all. You all have really made me feel so much better. I know i haven't

known you long ,but in the short time you have made me feel welcomed and have

been very supportive. Thanks again. Hope you had a Great Day,

Johanna <johanna@...> wrote:

Hey ,

He’s concerned, because at that low

of a point, you are more open to illness, as the WBC are the fighters! So take

care and do as the doc says!

Johanna

From:

[mailto: ]

On Behalf Of

Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006

4:08 PM

Subject: Re: [ ]

Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth

Dave,

Not sure how long i have had it,But i too

believe i was Co-infected as well. But i do not dwell. I did at first blame

everyone but myself. Now i am fine. I have Hep C and i just have to deal with

it.

Did get some good news today. Went for my first Doc.

visit since i started the treatments. I'm going into my 6th week. Doc.

says my liver enzemes are normal, but my white blood count is low. It started

out low , so i go for blood tests every two weeks. It started out at 5.3 now

they are 2.8. He seems a little concerned. I just pray i can continue the

treatments. He say we will know in the 3rd month. I htte the treatments ,but if

they will prolong my life i will endure whatever it takes. Hope u have a great

day!!

Dave

<dhz920@...> wrote:

Yes, I guess I am very blessed. In hindsight, I figured pretty

certainly that I had it since 1982. I was still using and I was dx'd with

hepatitis, they didn't tell me the type. But my physicals started showing high

levels of alt & ast since I had a physical in 1983. Blood tests revealed

that I had both hepatitis A and C antibodies present. I believe I was

co-infected, I was incredibly ill at the time. Good luck and I look forward to

the day you announce your victory over this disease. -dz-

<royaltyjack@...>

wrote:

Hey Dave,

That is awesome . I am counting

down the days myself till i can give u all the same good news.Thanks again for

being so sweet.

Dave

<dhz920@...> wrote:

The treatment was successful, and it has been 4 years since I completed

it. I did 48 weeks of treatment and have been undetectable since 6 mos into it.

I am not doing anymore pcr tests, just watching the liver enzymes with my

physicals and in case of anything unusual, will test further. -dz-

<royaltyjack@...>

wrote:

Dave,

Thanks for your imput on the being sick part. I

really haven't missed any work. I left one day an hour early. It is sooooooo

hard for me to get out of bed. I have never felt this lazy in my life.I do not

speep well because i drink so much water. I get up 7or 8 times a night just to

go to the bathroom. The meds make my mouth so dry. I was told to suck on candy,

but i don't have any desire to eat any sweets at all. My man bought me a bunch

of different kinds and i tried a couple and i don't have the taste for them.So

i drink alot of water and i pee alotI do have alot

of bad headaches as well. And still very sick to my stomach.I'm lucky to keep

2ozs. of food down.

Well i'm hanging in there any all

of your imput is greatly appreciated!! Hope u had a Great New Year!!

How long did u do the treatments?And did

they work? I hope so. I love hearing sucessful stories!!

Dave <dhz920@...>

wrote:

I remember it well, too. It was like going to work with a hangover

every day. Though I used that as a motivation to make it to work. I don't drink

anymore, but I still remember all the days I worked suffering through a

hangover. I did miss more work than normal, through the treatment. I too found

that some light activity would help, but found it hard to motivate myself to do

it. Good luck, and keep your eye on that light at the end of the tunnel.

-dz-

Tubs46@...

wrote:

I can remember the sickness too. But I also remember the

more I sat around and thought about how bad I felt, I would start to feel

even worse. I know it's hard to do but if you just get up and go into the yard

or sit on the back porch it will make you feel a little better. I can remember

days when I couldn't get to work I felt so bad, but I would drag myself

out on the patio and get my mind off how I felt. And the sunshine will make you

feel so much better. I know thats easier said then done. Hope the tx gets

easier as time goes by for some it does.

Eddie

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Some people have relatively minor sides. I was somewhat ill feeling most of the time, I seemed to have lost my will to do anything. I went to work, came home, and parked in my easyboy untill I crawled off to bed. I rarely got a good nights sleep. I just tried to keep looking forward to putting this behind me. I lost about 20 pounds, but I had it to spare. My hair thinned noticeably (to me, anyway), but no bald spots or anything. My best advice to anybody beginning or in this treatment is drink, drink, drink, that water. On days, for whatever reason, I got busy, or was away or whatever, and I didn't drink my water, I suffered that much more. At work I wore down a path between my desk and the restroom. Try to keep in the habit of light exercise, I failed at this and it was really hard to get going again. -dz- <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Hope you r well today, Feeling sick again today.Just trying to keep my meds down.Its so strange my sister said she never got sick once.But she only did the treatments for 4 months before they stopped her.I'm tough and i can handle this!! LOL This is what i keep telling myself.Somedays i just want to give up. I can't even eat my favorite foods. Today i told the owner of the place i work that i had lost 12 lbs, he said mybe i can do those treatments. I told him i wouldn't wish these not even on him!! Him and his wife paid big bucks for some crazy diet. 6 months ago, he said he's only lost 2 lbs. LOL I laughed my but off. I love him he has been so awesome to me. And he gave me a raise today. I am loved!! LOL Yes 6 kids, 8 grandkids and another on the way. My oldest is 31,27,26,25,24,16. Don't ask me the grandkids ages.That not the meds

making me forget its down right oldtimers!!!! LOL.We stay in touch, but they all have there own lives. I just want them happy and i don't want to burden them with how i feel everyday. I know if i need them they will be here. I have 3 kids in AZ.Two in Phoenix, one inQueens Creek, outside of Scotsdale. I have two sons in Provo ,Utah, and a son in Pennsylvania. So they r all over.I also have 5 Grandkids that r Jacks, but they call me grandma too. They all live here.LOve kids as long as they go home with there parents. LOL. I love kids. I told u i am planning a trip to Tucson soon. I need to be near my sister. She has been telling me that she feels really wierd, and shes scared.I fear she doesn't have alot of time left so i want to make her days as comfortable as i can.I just wish my family wasn't so screwed up.She is angry at so many things.The illness, life not being fair, Things she wishes she could of done but never did. I think

she's mad at the world, but i'm here to tell u that is gonna change. I'm gonna look past my sickness and make her days soooooo awesome. I'm not gonna go till i find out if my blood counts well level out. Don't worry i will take care of myself i have my kids out there and some very very close friends out there. I guess i have ran my mouth enough . I'll say good bye, Have a Great Night!!

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I called a lake, because everyone around here call's it a lake. It is more like a pond. It belongs to a farmer that is next to us. TerryJohanna <johanna@...> wrote: HEP C LINE (888).436.HEPC (4372) - P.O. Box 35033 Kansas City, Missouri 64134 - OFFICE (816)763.4766 What lake, Terry? I fish in the area as well, though I’m not much of a bass eater. Johanna “When we fail to recognize the lives of those around us, we invariably diminish ourselves.” – Ursula Copeland Johanna Koskinen Executive Director/Outreach Coordinator Email: johanna@...Website: http://www.hepcmo.org From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Terry LongSent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 7:37 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth Hi We are about 150 feet from a lake & around 4 miles from the Missouri river. But I don't fish & I don't care much about eating them. I wouldn't mind running up & down the river in a

fast boat. Terry <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Hey Terry, I agree, The Midwest is God's country. I love the beautiful Rivers and lakes and all

four season's. Although Az. has some beautiful places this is where my heart is.I raised my kids here.I thought it was Great. We lived in a small town and everyone knew everyone. We never even locked our doors!! LOL I love to fish and if i could i'd keep my butt right next to the Lakes or the river all day everyday. But one thing about that its to dog gone COLD!!! The cold id so hard on this ol body, but just like the treatments gotta do what i gotta do to take care of me . So i Grin and bare it.Hope u had a nice Day!! Take care , Terry Long <pawpawto3@...> wrote: Hi I call the mid-west God's Country. We moved back to Missouri from Phoenix merto after 25 years in the desert. Terry <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Johanna, My sister is 53. she lives in Tucson , Az.I have 2 brothers that live there ,but they r real jerks. They r all about money. They

have have very busy lives and don't care about anyone but themselves. They never ever call my sis. I do have my mom there and she calls her at least once a week. Its very sad they r like that.I just moved back here from Tucson. I live in Iowa. which stands for Idiots out wandering around!! LOL But i love it here except for the cold.I have a very disfunctional family.I call my sister almost every day. Thats when she will answer her phone. She's angry. I think my doc. is a jerk as well, but i got someone to pay for the treatments, well at least the meds. But i needed a doc. That would monitor me.So my family doc . recommended him. So i am just doing alot of praying and hope all will go good for me.

All my life i have catered to everyone ,but myself. Today its all about me. I raised 6 kids and now they r on there own.I know i am in good hands i have my God and my man Jack!! LOL Hope u Had a Great Day. Thanks for keeping in touch, Johanna <johanna@...> wrote: Your doctor’s schmuck. Hang in there, girl. I’m sorry about your sister. How old is she, and what part of Arizona does she live? Does she have family there? Johanna From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 7:17 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth Johanna, So is thats whats making me so tired and so sick to my stomach all the time?I have the worse taste in my mouth. Nothing i mean nothing sounds good to eat.The water i drink even has a sweet taste to it.Everything has a sweet taste to it.I only eat so i can take my meds. And i might eat 2 maybeeee 3ozs. of food.i was prepared when i went into see him. I had my list of questions and all my side effects. This Doc doesn't have the best bedside manner. He's right to the point. Told me we could stop if i wanted. I am sick as a dog most days, but i gotta hang in there for my man and my kids and grandkids. But most of all for

me. My sisters WBC was so low they made her stop the treatments ASAP!!!! There is no hope for her she is in the final stages. I just got off the phone with her. She is so sad. It breaks my heart.I love her so much, but she doesn't even care. She is just ready. I don't know what will happen to me when that day comes.I lost my dad a brother and my grand mother, and now her. I might take a trip tp Arizona soon just to be with her for awhile.I wish she had acomp. so she could meet u all. You all have really made me feel so much better. I know i haven't known you long ,but in the short time you have made me feel welcomed and have been very supportive. Thanks again. Hope

you had a Great Day, Johanna <johanna@...> wrote: Hey , He’s concerned, because at that low of a point, you are more open to illness, as the WBC are the fighters! So take care and do as the doc says! Johanna From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth Dave, Not sure how long i have had it,But i too believe i was Co-infected as well. But i do not dwell. I did at first blame everyone but myself. Now i am fine. I have Hep C and i just have to deal with it. Did get some good news today. Went for my first Doc. visit since i started the treatments. I'm going into my 6th week. Doc. says my liver enzemes are normal, but my white blood count is low. It started out low , so i go for blood tests every two weeks. It started out at 5.3 now they are 2.8. He seems a little concerned. I just pray i can continue the treatments. He say we will know in the 3rd month. I htte the

treatments ,but if they will prolong my life i will endure whatever it takes. Hope u have a great day!! Dave <dhz920@...> wrote: Yes, I guess I am very blessed. In hindsight, I figured pretty certainly that I had it since 1982. I was still using and I was dx'd with hepatitis, they didn't tell me the type. But my physicals started showing high levels of alt & ast since I had a physical in 1983. Blood tests revealed that I had both hepatitis A and C antibodies present. I believe I was co-infected, I was incredibly ill at the time. Good luck and I look forward to the day you announce your victory over this disease. -dz- <royaltyjack@...> wrote:

Hey Dave, That is awesome . I am counting down the days myself till i can give u all the same good news.Thanks again for being so sweet. Dave <dhz920@...>

wrote: The treatment was successful, and it has been 4 years since I completed it. I did 48 weeks of treatment and have been undetectable since 6 mos into it. I am not doing anymore pcr tests, just watching the liver enzymes with my physicals and in case of anything unusual, will test further. -dz- <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Dave, Thanks for your imput on the being sick part. I really haven't missed any work. I left one day an hour early. It is sooooooo hard for me to get out of bed. I have never felt this lazy in my life.I do not speep well because i drink so much water. I get up 7or 8 times a night just to go to the bathroom. The meds make my mouth so dry. I was told to suck on candy, but i don't have any desire to eat any sweets at all. My man bought me a bunch of different kinds and i tried a couple and i don't have the taste for them.So i drink alot of water and i

pee alotI do have alot of bad headaches as well. And still very sick to my stomach.I'm lucky to keep 2ozs. of food down. Well i'm hanging in there any all of your imput is greatly appreciated!! Hope u had a Great New Year!! How long did u do the treatments?And did they work? I hope so. I love hearing sucessful stories!! Dave <dhz920@...> wrote: I remember it well, too. It was like going to work with a hangover every day. Though I used that as a

motivation to make it to work. I don't drink anymore, but I still remember all the days I worked suffering through a hangover. I did miss more work than normal, through the treatment. I too found that some light activity would help, but found it hard to motivate myself to do it. Good luck, and keep your eye on that light at the end of the tunnel. -dz-Tubs46@... wrote: I can remember the sickness too. But I also remember the more I sat around and thought about how bad I felt, I would start to feel even worse. I know it's hard to do but if you just get up and go into the yard or sit on the back porch it will make you feel a little better. I can remember days when I couldn't get to work I felt so bad, but I

would drag myself out on the patio and get my mind off how I felt. And the sunshine will make you feel so much better. I know thats easier said then done. Hope the tx gets easier as time goes by for some it does. Eddie Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at DSL Something to write home about.

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Terry, A lake ,a pond, a fishing hole, a river whatever i'd fish in my bathtub if i knew it had fish LOL. I too, live by the Missiouri River. Its just a couple of miles down the road. It is so beautiful.We go to little ponds on farmers land, some of the fishing is so great!!. I love to fish cause it is so relaxing.In june every year we go to Bemiji , Mn.We rent a cabin and spend 10 glorious days there. Its so beautiful.And the fishing is awesome. I love to eat fish, i do not eat red meat.I love chicken and fish. Jack's family ,they're all famers. They tease me about not eating red me. They are so funny, but i love them all. Well did my shot yesterday and feeling really tired. Hope you had a great day, Terry Long

<pawpawto3@...> wrote: I called a lake, because everyone around here call's it a lake. It is more like a pond. It belongs to a farmer that is next to us. TerryJohanna <johanna@...> wrote: HEP C LINE (888).436.HEPC (4372) - P.O. Box 35033 Kansas City, Missouri 64134 - OFFICE (816)763.4766 What lake, Terry? I fish in the area as well, though I’m not much of a bass eater. Johanna “When we fail to recognize the lives of those around us, we invariably diminish ourselves.” – Ursula Copeland Johanna Koskinen Executive Director/Outreach Coordinator Email:

johanna@...Website: http://www.hepcmo.org From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Terry LongSent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 7:37 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth Hi We are about 150 feet from a lake & around 4 miles from the Missouri river. But I don't fish & I don't care much about eating them. I wouldn't mind running up & down the river in a fast boat. Terry <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Hey

Terry, I agree, The Midwest is God's country. I love the beautiful Rivers and lakes and all four season's. Although Az. has some beautiful places this is where my heart is.I raised my kids here.I thought it was Great. We lived in a small town and everyone knew everyone. We never even locked our doors!! LOL I love to fish and if i could i'd keep my butt right next to the Lakes or the river all day everyday. But one thing about that its to dog gone COLD!!! The cold id so hard on this ol body, but just like the treatments gotta do what i gotta do to take care of me . So i Grin and bare it.Hope u had a nice Day!! Take care , Terry Long <pawpawto3@...> wrote: Hi I call the mid-west God's Country. We moved back to Missouri from Phoenix merto after 25 years in the desert. Terry <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Johanna, My sister is 53. she lives in Tucson , Az.I have 2 brothers that live there ,but they r real jerks. They r all about money. They have have very busy lives and don't care about anyone but themselves. They never ever call my sis. I do have my mom there and she calls her at least once a week. Its very sad they r like that.I just moved back here from Tucson. I live in Iowa. which stands for Idiots out wandering around!! LOL But i love it here except for the cold.I have a very disfunctional family.I call my sister almost every day. Thats when she will answer her phone. She's angry. I think my doc. is a jerk as well, but i got someone to pay for the treatments, well at least the meds. But i needed a doc. That would monitor me.So my family doc . recommended him. So i am just doing alot of praying and hope all will go good for me. All my life i have catered to everyone ,but myself. Today its all about me. I raised 6 kids and now they r on there own.I know i am in good hands i have my God and my man Jack!! LOL Hope u Had a Great Day. Thanks for keeping in touch, Johanna <johanna@...> wrote: Your doctor’s schmuck. Hang in there, girl. I’m sorry about your sister. How old is she, and what part of Arizona does she live? Does she have family there? Johanna

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006

7:17 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth Johanna, So is thats whats making me so tired and so sick to my stomach all the time?I have the worse taste in my mouth. Nothing i mean nothing sounds good to eat.The water i drink even has a sweet taste to

it.Everything has a sweet taste to it.I only eat so i can take my meds. And i might eat 2 maybeeee 3ozs. of food.i was prepared when i went into see him. I had my list of questions and all my side effects. This Doc doesn't have the best bedside manner. He's right to the point. Told me we could stop if i wanted. I am sick as a dog most days, but i gotta hang in there for my man and my kids and grandkids. But most of all for me. My sisters WBC was so low they made her stop the treatments ASAP!!!! There is no hope for her she is in the final stages. I just got off the phone with her. She is so sad. It breaks my heart.I love her so much, but she doesn't even care. She is just ready. I don't know what will happen to me when that day comes.I lost my dad a brother and my grand mother, and now her. I

might take a trip tp Arizona soon just to be with her for awhile.I wish she had acomp. so she could meet u all. You all have really made me feel so much better. I know i haven't known you long ,but in the short time you have made me feel welcomed and have been very supportive. Thanks again. Hope you had a Great Day, Johanna <johanna@...>

wrote: Hey , He’s concerned, because at that low of a point, you are more open to illness, as the WBC are the fighters! So take care and do as the doc says! Johanna From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Is there Hope??/My Four Cents Worth Dave, Not sure how long i have had it,But i too believe i was Co-infected as well. But i do not dwell. I did at first blame everyone but myself. Now i am fine. I have Hep C and i just have to deal with it. Did get some good news today. Went for my first Doc. visit since i started the treatments. I'm going into my 6th week. Doc. says my liver enzemes are normal, but my white blood count is low. It started out low , so i go for blood tests every two weeks. It started out at 5.3 now they are 2.8. He seems a little concerned. I just pray i can continue the treatments. He say we will know in the 3rd month. I htte the treatments ,but if they will prolong my life i will endure whatever it takes. Hope u have a great day!! Dave <dhz920@...> wrote: Yes, I guess I am very blessed. In hindsight, I figured pretty

certainly that I had it since 1982. I was still using and I was dx'd with hepatitis, they didn't tell me the type. But my physicals started showing high levels of alt & ast since I had a physical in 1983. Blood tests revealed that I had both hepatitis A and C antibodies present. I believe I was co-infected, I was incredibly ill at the time. Good luck and I look forward to the day you announce your victory over this disease. -dz- <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Hey Dave, That is awesome . I am counting down the days myself till i can give u all the same good news.Thanks again for being so sweet. Dave <dhz920@...> wrote: The treatment was successful, and it has been 4 years since I completed it. I did 48 weeks of treatment and have been undetectable since 6 mos into it. I am not doing anymore pcr tests, just watching the liver enzymes with my physicals and in case of anything unusual, will test further. -dz- <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Dave, Thanks for your imput on the being sick part. I really haven't missed any work. I left one day an hour early. It is sooooooo hard for me to get out of bed. I have never felt this lazy in my life.I do not speep well because i drink so much water. I get up 7or 8 times a night just to go to the bathroom. The meds make my mouth so dry. I was told to suck on candy, but i don't have any desire to eat any sweets at all. My man bought me a bunch of different kinds and i tried a couple and i don't have the taste for them.So i drink alot of water and i pee alotI do have alot of bad headaches as well. And still very sick to my stomach.I'm lucky to keep 2ozs. of food down. Well i'm hanging in there any all of your imput is greatly appreciated!! Hope u had a Great New Year!! How long did u do the treatments?And did they work? I hope so. I love hearing sucessful stories!! Dave

<dhz920@...> wrote: I remember it well, too. It was like going to work with a hangover every day. Though I used that as a motivation to make it to work. I don't drink anymore, but I still remember all the days I worked suffering through a hangover. I did miss more work than normal, through the treatment. I too found that some light activity would help, but found it hard to motivate myself to do it. Good luck, and keep your eye on that light at the end of the tunnel. -dz-Tubs46@... wrote: I can remember the sickness too. But I also remember the more I sat around and thought about how bad I felt, I would start to feel even worse. I know it's hard to do but if you just get up and go into the yard or sit on the back porch it will make you feel a little better. I can remember days when I couldn't get to work I felt so bad, but I would drag myself out on the patio and get my mind off how I felt. And the sunshine will make you feel so much better. I know thats easier said then done. Hope the tx gets easier as time goes by for some it does. Eddie Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less PhotosRing in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever.

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Hey Dave, I know what you mean about drinking alot of water. I don't drink anything but water. I drink at least 5 gallons in 4 days. Thats alot. And boy do i pee alot!! LOLThe meds have really messed with my taste buds. I can't eat anything. I try to fix my favorite foods so i will eat, but nothing helps. I mean nothing!! I am not getting as sick to my stomach as much, but then again i don't eat much.I have lost 14 lbs since i started 6 weks ago. I do excerise. I have been riding my excerise bike and i have a body by Jake machine. I have been using them faithfully if i don't get sick.It's funny, but i can go 3 miles on my excerise bike and be fine, but i get out of breath if i walk to the car. Which isn't that far.I really am doing everything in my power to keep active and stay healthy. I feel so sorry for my man. He has so much patience.I try very hard to be strong and not let him see me

weak.I've always taken care of my own. Now he takes care of me. He babies me way to much. He is smothering me.I know i should be grateful and i am ,but he never wants to go anywhere without me. Except work, and if he could he'd take me with him. LOL He's an awesome guy, but whats a girl to do?Ok don't venting. I just want to let you know how much i appreciate you as well. I love all your feedback.I hope you are doing well. please keep in touch. Take care, Dave <dhz920@...> wrote: Some people have relatively minor sides. I was somewhat

ill feeling most of the time, I seemed to have lost my will to do anything. I went to work, came home, and parked in my easyboy untill I crawled off to bed. I rarely got a good nights sleep. I just tried to keep looking forward to putting this behind me. I lost about 20 pounds, but I had it to spare. My hair thinned noticeably (to me, anyway), but no bald spots or anything. My best advice to anybody beginning or in this treatment is drink, drink, drink, that water. On days, for whatever reason, I got busy, or was away or whatever, and I didn't drink my water, I suffered that much more. At work I wore down a path between my desk and the restroom. Try to keep in the habit of light exercise, I failed at this and it was really hard to get going again. -dz- <royaltyjack@...> wrote: Hope you r well today, Feeling sick again today.Just trying to keep my meds down.Its so strange my sister said she never got sick once.But she only did the treatments for 4 months before they stopped her.I'm tough and i can handle this!! LOL This is what i keep telling myself.Somedays i just want to give up. I can't even eat my favorite foods. Today i told the owner of the place i work that i had lost 12 lbs, he said mybe i can do those treatments. I told him i wouldn't wish these not even on him!! Him and his wife paid big bucks for some crazy diet. 6 months ago, he said he's only lost 2 lbs. LOL I laughed my but off. I love him he has been so awesome to me. And he gave me a raise today. I am loved!! LOL Yes 6 kids, 8 grandkids and another on the way. My oldest is 31,27,26,25,24,16. Don't ask me the grandkids ages.That not the meds making me forget its down right oldtimers!!!! LOL.We stay in touch, but

they all have there own lives. I just want them happy and i don't want to burden them with how i feel everyday. I know if i need them they will be here. I have 3 kids in AZ.Two in Phoenix, one inQueens Creek, outside of Scotsdale. I have two sons in Provo ,Utah, and a son in Pennsylvania. So they r all over.I also have 5 Grandkids that r Jacks, but they call me grandma too. They all live here.LOve kids as long as they go home with there parents. LOL. I love kids. I told u i am planning a trip to Tucson soon. I need to be near my sister. She has been telling me that she feels really wierd, and shes scared.I fear she doesn't have alot of time left so i want to make her days as comfortable as i can.I just wish my family wasn't so screwed up.She is angry at so many things.The illness, life not being fair, Things she wishes she could of done but never did. I think she's mad at the world, but i'm here to tell u that is gonna change. I'm

gonna look past my sickness and make her days soooooo awesome. I'm not gonna go till i find out if my blood counts well level out. Don't worry i will take care of myself i have my kids out there and some very very close friends out there. I guess i have ran my mouth enough . I'll say good bye, Have a Great Night!!

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