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I'm a lurker (if this is a word) , haven't post much here . But I did tx a

yr ago started Apr 05 to May 06 with pegasys & ribasphere 6 pills a day .

It " was not a walk threw the park " but was able to keep my grooming

business up and running seven days a week for that whole yr. A long with all

the sides effects my GI Dr. as well as my Family Dr. kept me full of other

pills to easy any bad sides . One thing to keep at all time is Lots of water

.. I drank between 36 to 62oz a day . Sounds weird but it does help .

Best of luck to you .

Kathy in MO

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Hi juniper'

you should be eating a lot, everithing what is taste good. Even when you aren't

hungry.

The last time I didn't lose a lot of waight.

Betyuska

Treatment

Hi everyone.... I've only posted a couple of times...I was waiting

to

see how all my tests came out. Found out Wednesday that I will be

taking treatments, but only for 6 months. I'm genotype 2b, Stage 1. The

doc says this will be a piece of cake, but I've heard so many horrible

stories about side effects. Just wanting to know how some of ya'll did

and maybe some advice on what I should or should not do concerning

nutrition etc. Any help will be appreciated. ...Tina

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Hello Tina

I am geno 3,stage 1 and on my 6th week of a 6 month treatment. Its " not a

walk in the park " as they say but I am managing to live my life pretty much the

same as pre treatment. I still work full time and do all of the daily chores

but do not feel guilty if I feel a need to rest. There are some good days and

some not so good but it is doable for me. My diet has changed in that it is now

high in fruit & vegetables which is what is recommend for everyone. I also take

a standard multivitamin with omega 3 each day and make fresh juices. Fruits &

vegetables that are red, orange or green are the best. Nuts are also good. I

chop up fruits and veges as well as dried fruit and nuts and nibble on them

during the day at work along with drinking lots of water. I find that nibbling

smaller things more regularly prevents me from feeling tired and nauseas (most

of the time). Other than that just a normal healthy diet and some exercise and

rest when needed, the standard

recommendation for everything I suppose. Good luck.

juniper1958 <t_rymer@...> wrote:

Hi everyone....I've only posted a couple of times...I was waiting to

see how all my tests came out. Found out Wednesday that I will be

taking treatments, but only for 6 months. I'm genotype 2b, Stage 1. The

doc says this will be a piece of cake, but I've heard so many horrible

stories about side effects. Just wanting to know how some of ya'll did

and maybe some advice on what I should or should not do concerning

nutrition etc. Any help will be appreciated....Tina

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Hi.

I'm geno 3a, and have 3 more shots to go... It hasn't been fun, but I have

continued to work full time and care for my kids the best I can. I do need a lot

of rest... I'm in bed by 9 p.m. every night! The tx has affected my WBC, which

my Dr. px Nepogen for. I also lost quite a bit of weight... 25 pounds in 5

months. I just haven't had much of an appetite. My advice is to eat what you can

when you can... I eat a lot of fruit, yogurt and dry cereal, soup and

vegetables. Good luck... you have a lot of people here on your side!

Kerri

la <betyuska@...> wrote:

Hi juniper'

you should be eating a lot, everithing what is taste good. Even when you aren't

hungry.

The last time I didn't lose a lot of waight.

Betyuska

Treatment

Hi everyone.... I've only posted a couple of times...I was waiting to

see how all my tests came out. Found out Wednesday that I will be

taking treatments, but only for 6 months. I'm genotype 2b, Stage 1. The

doc says this will be a piece of cake, but I've heard so many horrible

stories about side effects. Just wanting to know how some of ya'll did

and maybe some advice on what I should or should not do concerning

nutrition etc. Any help will be appreciated. ...Tina

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Hello Kerri

Not far to go. Is the tx working for you.

Kerri Landress <kerrilandress@...> wrote:

Hi.

I'm geno 3a, and have 3 more shots to go... It hasn't been fun, but I have

continued to work full time and care for my kids the best I can. I do need a lot

of rest... I'm in bed by 9 p.m. every night! The tx has affected my WBC, which

my Dr. px Nepogen for. I also lost quite a bit of weight... 25 pounds in 5

months. I just haven't had much of an appetite. My advice is to eat what you can

when you can... I eat a lot of fruit, yogurt and dry cereal, soup and

vegetables. Good luck... you have a lot of people here on your side!

Kerri

la <betyuska@...> wrote:

Hi juniper'

you should be eating a lot, everithing what is taste good. Even when you aren't

hungry.

The last time I didn't lose a lot of waight.

Betyuska

Treatment

Hi everyone.... I've only posted a couple of times...I was waiting to

see how all my tests came out. Found out Wednesday that I will be

taking treatments, but only for 6 months. I'm genotype 2b, Stage 1. The

doc says this will be a piece of cake, but I've heard so many horrible

stories about side effects. Just wanting to know how some of ya'll did

and maybe some advice on what I should or should not do concerning

nutrition etc. Any help will be appreciated. ...Tina

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I am " undetetectable " ...

elisabeth Irwin <treechange55@...> wrote: Hello Kerri

Not far to go. Is the tx working for you.

Kerri Landress <kerrilandress@...> wrote:

Hi.

I'm geno 3a, and have 3 more shots to go... It hasn't been fun, but I have

continued to work full time and care for my kids the best I can. I do need a lot

of rest... I'm in bed by 9 p.m. every night! The tx has affected my WBC, which

my Dr. px Nepogen for. I also lost quite a bit of weight... 25 pounds in 5

months. I just haven't had much of an appetite. My advice is to eat what you can

when you can... I eat a lot of fruit, yogurt and dry cereal, soup and

vegetables. Good luck... you have a lot of people here on your side!

Kerri

la <betyuska@...> wrote:

Hi juniper'

you should be eating a lot, everithing what is taste good. Even when you aren't

hungry.

The last time I didn't lose a lot of waight.

Betyuska

Treatment

Hi everyone.... I've only posted a couple of times...I was waiting to

see how all my tests came out. Found out Wednesday that I will be

taking treatments, but only for 6 months. I'm genotype 2b, Stage 1. The

doc says this will be a piece of cake, but I've heard so many horrible

stories about side effects. Just wanting to know how some of ya'll did

and maybe some advice on what I should or should not do concerning

nutrition etc. Any help will be appreciated. ...Tina

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Kerri Landress <kerrilandress@...> wrote: I am

" undetetectable " ...

elisabeth Irwin <treechange55@...> wrote: Hello Kerri

Not far to go. Is the tx working for you.

Kerri Landress <kerrilandress@...> wrote:

Hi.

I'm geno 3a, and have 3 more shots to go... It hasn't been fun, but I have

continued to work full time and care for my kids the best I can. I do need a lot

of rest... I'm in bed by 9 p.m. every night! The tx has affected my WBC, which

my Dr. px Nepogen for. I also lost quite a bit of weight... 25 pounds in 5

months. I just haven't had much of an appetite. My advice is to eat what you can

when you can... I eat a lot of fruit, yogurt and dry cereal, soup and

vegetables. Good luck... you have a lot of people here on your side!

Kerri

la <betyuska@...> wrote:

Hi juniper'

you should be eating a lot, everithing what is taste good. Even when you aren't

hungry.

The last time I didn't lose a lot of waight.

Betyuska

Treatment

Hi everyone.... I've only posted a couple of times...I was waiting to

see how all my tests came out. Found out Wednesday that I will be

taking treatments, but only for 6 months. I'm genotype 2b, Stage 1. The

doc says this will be a piece of cake, but I've heard so many horrible

stories about side effects. Just wanting to know how some of ya'll did

and maybe some advice on what I should or should not do concerning

nutrition etc. Any help will be appreciated. ...Tina

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To treat or not to is a very personal decision, and there are those of us,

like myself...

who have been living with this for most of our lives (unknowingly) and

thriving despite

of it.

Consider how long you have it, and whether or not you have any symptoms that

interfere

with your daily life.

What is your personal " mindset " with regard to having this condition?...are

you at ease

with it for the most part, or does it consume you?

Too much focus on it, can make you feel you worse.

There are folks who undergo treatment and end up with additional health

problems after.

Are you aware of the long term complications that are a possibility?(doctors

don't often

bring this up...you may have to ask)

Some people are unable to work during treatment because of the side

effects...are you

able to leave your job for a time? and will you have support at home? (who

will help care

for you?)

How will you pay for it?

Have you considered the fact that it will most certainly return at some point?

Take a little time to explore ALL of your options, and understand that

conventional

treatments are just one of them. Many of us are doing very well without

treatment,

using nutrition and lifestyle changes.

Do you happen to know your genotype?

Make sure you do, and have your specialist explain what that means for you.

It is helpful to know your blood type, as it will help you to understand what

your

antigen spectrum is. Have your doctor explain that to you.

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i found out in 2004 and went on vegan diet lotsa herbs and brought all levels to

normal,its not gonna kill the virus.its not just the liver it will attack every

organ you have.i had crap 4 a doc and had every side known lol,but would do it

again.

ddjkay@... wrote: How many people out there have?decided not to

have treatment and how long has it been since you have?known you have it.? Do

you feel that is good thing?? I am geno type 1 and have been trying to decide

what to do treament or not???? How does every body feel about this?

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im not saying to use this but i feel as my personal opion it could work.i had

more sides with it then tx.but some have none.

ddjkay@... wrote:

How many people out there have?decided not to have treatment and how

long has it been since you have?known you have it.? Do you feel that is good

thing?? I am geno type 1 and have been trying to decide what to do treament or

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Personally, I doubt if I ever take the TX not because of the side effects but

because of the rare serious side effects such as kidney failure, liver failure,

etc. etc. To me it the treatment is more damn if you do and damn if you

don't.Its really not meant to be a cure but a treatment to suppress the disease.

I have had hep for 30+ years. I was in the Military when they were using the

infamous plastic applicators for vaccines but I think I got it from IV use

after I got out.I did that only a few times and have not did it since. I did not

know I had it until 6 months ago when the doc wanted to check me.My liver is

fine.I'm fine. The only thing that has changed is that I don't beer when I fish

now.I work swing shift which is a challenge all by its self.During those 30

years I didn't take care of myself. I chose to live my life with more zeal. I

guess I needed a wake up call. And take of myself better.Just my humble opinion

Treatment

How many people out there have?decided not to have treatment and how long has it

been since you have?known you have it.? Do you feel that is good thing?? I am

geno type 1 and have been trying to decide what to do treament or not???? How

does every body feel about this?

Thanks?

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and treatment is a personal decision.educate yourself and stick by it.i did my

own treatment and stop't at week 16 I'm type 2b clear at week 4. with 2b 16 is

as good as 24.if you clear buy week 4.but i have a 3 year old and i thought i

want to be here as long as i can.it left my liver n great shape but has played

havoc on my lymph system and GI.

there's no wrong choice just personal choices.....

bone marrow is a big concern as a female if you have ovarian cysts it will

play havoc during TX.the riba accumulates in the ovaries and testicles.i had a

prostate infection on TX plus 30 days of Cipro it wiped me out plus caused

chronic thrush.

Tom Schutz <cowhand25@...> wrote:

Personally, I doubt if I ever take the TX not because of the side

effects but because of the rare serious side effects such as kidney failure,

liver failure, etc. etc. To me it the treatment is more damn if you do and damn

if you don't.Its really not meant to be a cure but a treatment to suppress the

disease. I have had hep for 30+ years. I was in the Military when they were

using the infamous plastic applicators for vaccines but I think I got it from IV

use after I got out.I did that only a few times and have not did it since. I did

not know I had it until 6 months ago when the doc wanted to check me.My liver is

fine.I'm fine. The only thing that has changed is that I don't beer when I fish

now.I work swing shift which is a challenge all by its self.During those 30

years I didn't take care of myself. I chose to live my life with more zeal. I

guess I needed a wake up call. And take of myself better.Just my humble opinion

Treatment

How many people out there have?decided not to have treatment and how long has it

been since you have?known you have it.? Do you feel that is good thing?? I am

geno type 1 and have been trying to decide what to do treament or not???? How

does every body feel about this?

Thanks?

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Tim,

You have said tht you did not take the regular tx. You did it on your own.. So

what kind of natural tx did you do? Cause, if there is a different way besides

sticking a needle in me every week for 6mos. please let me know.. (i hate

needles.) I am a type 3a that is supose to be a " good " type,(to me that sounds

funny,that they think there is a good type of hepc) But, if you would, could you

help educate me on your tx style.

Thanks,

Tammy

Hillbilly Tim <knoxweb1@...> wrote:

and treatment is a personal decision.educate yourself and stick by

it.i did my own treatment and stop't at week 16 I'm type 2b clear at week 4.

with 2b 16 is as good as 24.if you clear buy week 4.but i have a 3 year old and

i thought i want to be here as long as i can.it left my liver n great shape but

has played havoc on my lymph system and GI.

there's no wrong choice just personal choices.....

bone marrow is a big concern as a female if you have ovarian cysts it will play

havoc during TX.the riba accumulates in the ovaries and testicles.i had a

prostate infection on TX plus 30 days of Cipro it wiped me out plus caused

chronic thrush.

Tom Schutz <cowhand25@...> wrote:

Personally, I doubt if I ever take the TX not because of the side effects but

because of the rare serious side effects such as kidney failure, liver failure,

etc. etc. To me it the treatment is more damn if you do and damn if you

don't.Its really not meant to be a cure but a treatment to suppress the disease.

I have had hep for 30+ years. I was in the Military when they were using the

infamous plastic applicators for vaccines but I think I got it from IV use after

I got out.I did that only a few times and have not did it since. I did not know

I had it until 6 months ago when the doc wanted to check me.My liver is fine.I'm

fine. The only thing that has changed is that I don't beer when I fish now.I

work swing shift which is a challenge all by its self.During those 30 years I

didn't take care of myself. I chose to live my life with more zeal. I guess I

needed a wake up call. And take of myself better.Just my humble opinion

Treatment

How many people out there have?decided not to have treatment and how long has it

been since you have?known you have it.? Do you feel that is good thing?? I am

geno type 1 and have been trying to decide what to do treament or not???? How

does every body feel about this?

Thanks?

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no i started knowing i was gonna quit at week 16.im type 2b was clear at

week4.after the 1st 2 or 3 shots it was easy.3a if you cleaR by week 4 and you

do 24 weeks you have the same odds,but at 16 weeks 3's drop alot.so i would do

all 24.the only thing that i know of the is cost effective that has shown

results is oxymatrine and diet. but very small %. as of now combo peg and riba

is the only.

thing that show's results.i had yuk sides .but would again do it if i had to.i

do not like eather drug,and both can cause problems ,its not just your liver.its

every organ and more hcv effects.this will give your liver a break,and can

reverse early damage.again its a personal choice,there are no right or wrong

choices.i used a lot of herbs as well milk

thistle,s.o.d,greens,juiceing,currcumingreen tea alpha

liporic,sam-e,wobenzyne,garlic,d.g.l multi vita .becareful,if you do use milk

thisle it can cause high amounts of drugs to stay in your system longer,sugar

meds,aids meds,b,p meds etc,always check with your doctor

Tammy Ehrlich <xxtuffgirlxx@...> wrote:

Tim,

You have said tht you did not take the regular tx. You did it on your own.. So

what kind of natural tx did you do? Cause, if there is a different way besides

sticking a needle in me every week for 6mos. please let me know.. (i hate

needles.) I am a type 3a that is supose to be a " good " type,(to me that sounds

funny,that they think there is a good type of hepc) But, if you would, could you

help educate me on your tx style.

Thanks,

Tammy

Hillbilly Tim <knoxweb1@...> wrote:

and treatment is a personal decision.educate yourself and stick by it.i did my

own treatment and stop't at week 16 I'm type 2b clear at week 4. with 2b 16 is

as good as 24.if you clear buy week 4.but i have a 3 year old and i thought i

want to be here as long as i can.it left my liver n great shape but has played

havoc on my lymph system and GI.

there's no wrong choice just personal choices.....

bone marrow is a big concern as a female if you have ovarian cysts it will play

havoc during TX.the riba accumulates in the ovaries and testicles.i had a

prostate infection on TX plus 30 days of Cipro it wiped me out plus caused

chronic thrush.

Tom Schutz <cowhand25@...> wrote:

Personally, I doubt if I ever take the TX not because of the side effects but

because of the rare serious side effects such as kidney failure, liver failure,

etc. etc. To me it the treatment is more damn if you do and damn if you

don't.Its really not meant to be a cure but a treatment to suppress the disease.

I have had hep for 30+ years. I was in the Military when they were using the

infamous plastic applicators for vaccines but I think I got it from IV use after

I got out.I did that only a few times and have not did it since. I did not know

I had it until 6 months ago when the doc wanted to check me.My liver is fine.I'm

fine. The only thing that has changed is that I don't beer when I fish now.I

work swing shift which is a challenge all by its self.During those 30 years I

didn't take care of myself. I chose to live my life with more zeal. I guess I

needed a wake up call. And take of myself better.Just my humble opinion

Treatment

How many people out there have?decided not to have treatment and how long has it

been since you have?known you have it.? Do you feel that is good thing?? I am

geno type 1 and have been trying to decide what to do treament or not???? How

does every body feel about this?

Thanks?

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no i started knowing i was gonna quit at week 16.im type 2b was clear at

week4.after the 1st 2 or 3 shots it was easy.3a if you cleaR by week 4 and you

do 24 weeks you have the same odds,but at 16 weeks 3's drop alot.so i would do

all 24.the only thing that i know of the is cost effective that has shown

results is oxymatrine and diet. but very small %. as of now combo peg and riba

is the only.

thing that show's results.i had yuk sides .but would again do it if i had to.i

do not like eather drug,and both can cause problems ,its not just your liver.its

every organ and more hcv effects.this will give your liver a break,and can

reverse early damage.again its a personal choice,there are no right or wrong

choices.i used a lot of herbs as well milk

thistle,s.o.d,greens,juiceing,currcumingreen tea alpha

liporic,sam-e,wobenzyne,garlic,d.g.l multi vita .becareful,if you do use milk

thisle it can cause high amounts of drugs to stay in your system longer,sugar

meds,aids meds,b,p meds etc,always check with your doctor

patricia <pandas2@...> wrote: Well I am glad I found you and

Gayle again lol. Each doc is different regarding milk thistle, mine doesn't want

me to cause it infereferes with my labs I guess. I wouldn't anyway I am sick of

all meds natural or poison hahaaa. I have researched milk t. and other things

and I see nothing wrong with it my opinion. Keep on truckin buddy!!! love

ya...pat

Hillbilly Tim <knoxweb1@...> wrote: lol thks pat.yea she had a issue with

me saying milk thistle was safe.but i do like you i reasearch all my post here

was blockt on 16 weeks vs 24 weeks for geno type 2's.iT reaLLY UPSETS ME CAUSE

THERE ARE STUDYS FROM ROACHE AND OTHERS GOOGLE IT.

patricia <pandas2@...> wrote: I joined about two yrs. ago on this one.

I have known 3 people who got kicked off here also lol. It is more liberal but

sometimes to much so as to weird treatments hahaaa. To each his own is my motto

tho, it didn't bother me as I always research everything first. I am a doubting

. If you can still get in maybe they still have you on moderation where

they will only post if they approve. That would be a crusher for sure and they

do have good info there. Procrit is for my hemoglobin and it just kicks my butt,

hate it very much. I just roll with the flow hahaa unless I am in a riba-rage

hahaaaaa. Yup good for Vickie that was wonderful news for sure. So Tim the Nazi

got you huh?? LOL well glad I found you both again that is for sure. I belong to

other groups also you can never know to much or have enough hepper friends. Two

of the groups are only 4 and 5 people hahaaa but very close knit as they are so

small, we talk alot of

& & & & ! hahaaa. Hope you are both

feeling fine and don't lose me in cyber-space. love ya....pat

Gayle <mollydamaula@...> wrote: I sent one of the moderators an e-mail

about something she said in

group that really ticked me off, (Instead of posting it like I wanted

to) so she banned me from posting. lmao Yes, I got a spanking. :-o

I can still read posts and visit links and such which I've copied and

shared with the group here, I just can't talk. lol

Can you tell I'm crushed?? ;-)

I enjoy this group much more, it's more laid back.

Hey, did you hear Vickie cleared today!? WOOO HOOOO!!!!!! I'm so

happy for her that I sat here and cheered when I read her e-mail. lol

Pat, what is procrit please?

Yeppers, I drink water all day long especially with the labor I've

been doing outside lately.

Dr. Yummy was laughing at me again today. The nurse had told him I

was feeling tired so when he leaned in close and told me it was the

meds.... I told him I'd been swinging a chainsaw and hauling brush

for 3 days, so yeah I'm a little tired and he busted out laughing,

threw his hands up in the air and said ok, nothing to do with the

meds.. lol

Just a mix up in comunnications between nurse and I. ;-)

I must be pretty amusing because he shakes his head and laughs at me

a lot. That or I dress funny.... lol

Glad to hear you're still clear Pat! Hang in there hon. ;-)

Gayle

>

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Tom Schutz....until you have a biopsy done you and your doc don't know how

" fine " you are.

Good luck

Tom Schutz <cowhand25@...> wrote:

Personally, I doubt if I ever take the TX not because of the side

effects but because of the rare serious side effects such as kidney failure,

liver failure, etc. etc. To me it the treatment is more damn if you do and damn

if you don't.Its really not meant to be a cure but a treatment to suppress the

disease. I have had hep for 30+ years. I was in the Military when they were

using the infamous plastic applicators for vaccines but I think I got it from IV

use after I got out.I did that only a few times and have not did it since. I did

not know I had it until 6 months ago when the doc wanted to check me.My liver is

fine.I'm fine. The only thing that has changed is that I don't beer when I fish

now.I work swing shift which is a challenge all by its self.During those 30

years I didn't take care of myself. I chose to live my life with more zeal. I

guess I needed a wake up call. And take of myself better.Just my humble opinion

Treatment

How many people out there have?decided not to have treatment and how long has it

been since you have?known you have it.? Do you feel that is good thing?? I am

geno type 1 and have been trying to decide what to do treament or not???? How

does every body feel about this?

Thanks?

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Tom Schutz....until you have a biopsy done you and your doc don't know how

" fine " you are.

Good luck

Tom Schutz <cowhand25@...> wrote:

Personally, I doubt if I ever take the TX not because of the side

effects but because of the rare serious side effects such as kidney failure,

liver failure, etc. etc. To me it the treatment is more damn if you do and damn

if you don't.Its really not meant to be a cure but a treatment to suppress the

disease. I have had hep for 30+ years. I was in the Military when they were

using the infamous plastic applicators for vaccines but I think I got it from IV

use after I got out.I did that only a few times and have not did it since. I did

not know I had it until 6 months ago when the doc wanted to check me.My liver is

fine.I'm fine. The only thing that has changed is that I don't beer when I fish

now.I work swing shift which is a challenge all by its self.During those 30

years I didn't take care of myself. I chose to live my life with more zeal. I

guess I needed a wake up call. And take of myself better.Just my humble opinion

Treatment

How many people out there have?decided not to have treatment and how long has it

been since you have?known you have it.? Do you feel that is good thing?? I am

geno type 1 and have been trying to decide what to do treament or not???? How

does every body feel about this?

Thanks?

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do you drink or iv drugs? you must be clean 6 months then to start.

georgebm61 <georgebm61@...> wrote: ive recently been diagnosed

with hep c and recommended for treatment,

but they tell me I have to wait for six months before starting can

antone tell me why

Tim Parsons

knoxville,tn 37931

865-588-2465 x107 work

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ive recently been

diagnosed with hep c and recommended for treatment,

> but they tell me I have to wait for six months before starting can

> antone tell me why

> Hi Tim! My name is a, I got diagnosed with hep c in April

of this year. I was an iv user at one time did drugs for 17 years.

Anyway my point is I started treatment 5 months after being diagnosed

this past wensday was shot 8 for me. I am also a new recovering

addict 18 days now. So It doesnt make sence for them to make you wait

6 months clean. I would check around maybe 2nd opion for treatment

>

>

>

>

>

> Tim Parsons

>

> knoxville,tn 37931

>

> 865-588-2465 x107 work

>

>

> www.knoxville1.com

>

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dont drink dont do drugs in twenty years. numbers are vl 2.9 mil log 6.46. is

this good or bad? going to dr on wed.

krstnburton <krstnburton@...> wrote: ive recently been

diagnosed with hep c and recommended for treatment,

> but they tell me I have to wait for six months before starting can

> antone tell me why

> Hi Tim! My name is a, I got diagnosed with hep c in April

of this year. I was an iv user at one time did drugs for 17 years.

Anyway my point is I started treatment 5 months after being diagnosed

this past wensday was shot 8 for me. I am also a new recovering

addict 18 days now. So It doesnt make sence for them to make you wait

6 months clean. I would check around maybe 2nd opion for treatment

>

>

>

>

>

> Tim Parsons

>

> knoxville,tn 37931

>

> 865-588-2465 x107 work

>

>

> www.knoxville1.com

>

>

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your liver panel tells more then the viral load

Lefebvre <georgebm61@...> wrote: dont drink dont do drugs

in twenty years. numbers are vl 2.9 mil log 6.46. is this good or bad? going to

dr on wed.

krstnburton <krstnburton@...> wrote: ive recently been

diagnosed with hep c and recommended for treatment,

> but they tell me I have to wait for six months before starting can

> antone tell me why

> Hi Tim! My name is a, I got diagnosed with hep c in April

of this year. I was an iv user at one time did drugs for 17 years.

Anyway my point is I started treatment 5 months after being diagnosed

this past wensday was shot 8 for me. I am also a new recovering

addict 18 days now. So It doesnt make sence for them to make you wait

6 months clean. I would check around maybe 2nd opion for treatment

>

>

>

>

>

> Tim Parsons

>

> knoxville,tn 37931

>

> 865-588-2465 x107 work

>

>

> www.knoxville1.com

>

>

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>

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your liver panel tells more then the viral load

Lefebvre <georgebm61@...> wrote: dont drink dont do drugs

in twenty years. numbers are vl 2.9 mil log 6.46. is this good or bad? going to

dr on wed.

krstnburton <krstnburton@...> wrote: ive recently been

diagnosed with hep c and recommended for treatment,

> but they tell me I have to wait for six months before starting can

> antone tell me why

> Hi Tim! My name is a, I got diagnosed with hep c in April

of this year. I was an iv user at one time did drugs for 17 years.

Anyway my point is I started treatment 5 months after being diagnosed

this past wensday was shot 8 for me. I am also a new recovering

addict 18 days now. So It doesnt make sence for them to make you wait

6 months clean. I would check around maybe 2nd opion for treatment

>

>

>

>

>

> Tim Parsons

>

> knoxville,tn 37931

>

> 865-588-2465 x107 work

>

>

> www.knoxville1.com

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Yayyyyyyyyyy.......

Hi Gloria

Your just around the corner from kicking this nightmare in the butt.

You have done really good too.

I, and Im sure the rest of us are very proud of your accomplishments.

You have set such a fine example for us all.

Im not sure I will do as well, but my day hasnt come yet, so I dont know.

I have flashes of fear that I wont make it through treatment.

I wont lie, Im scared.

I would bet that you and lots of others felt the same way once or twice.

But then, I tell myself to stand strong, and put these self-defeating BS fears aside.

That I will do just fine.

Look at all the people who went down the road before me, and showed me the way.

I think its so cool that right in time for the New Year, you have a new lease on life.

You deserve it, you have gone through sooooooo much.

If I were in your place, I would be wetting myself with joy. lol

I want you to know that I am praying that your next step is an illousion.

[The possible cancer thing.]

That you will be free of major medical trouble for the rest of your life.

Im going to project this positive thought your way with every ounce of strength I have.

love

don in ks

From: Gloria <gadamscan@...>Subject: [ ] Treatment Date: Friday, December 18, 2009, 10:57 PM

Well Gang, I have just taken shot number 45!!! Only 3 more to go...Actually, I should say, I just did shot number 93 if you were to count the first time around on treatment.Gloria------------------------------------

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Gloria you are amazing! I 've done a cake walk compared to you. I just can't imagine doing this 2xs but will if in 6mos my virus is back and once again I would drawl my strength thru you.

Reading your stimga post I wasn't as much ashamed as I was fearful of infecting someone in the begining but now I 'd rather educate someone than let the stigma continue.

My family is the most loving and I had a bigger problem then they did.I have cleaned out my closet as well thanks to the riba...and will be forever changed since diagnosed. I to will remain posting even after treatment and talking to anyone in the public who will listen about Hep.The more I talk the more people tell me about loved ones who have it as well and then ask questions.It's amazing the public is clueless about this epidemic.

2010 is going to be quite a year for you, Have a Blessed Holiday. Pam supposed to get 2 feet of snow 2day, when it's all white out and clean looking it reminds my hep is gone, makes me sooo calm

[ ] Treatment

Well Gang, I have just taken shot number 45!!! Only 3 more to go...Actually, I should say, I just did shot number 93 if you were to count the first time around on treatment.Gloria

[Guest guest]

Hi Pam

You too, have done a super great thing, going through treatment.

I can only imagine how hard it has been for you, and Gloria, [and anyone else who has taken this journey].

You have every right to feel proud of yourself because you are one of the cool people.

[in my book.]

Thank you so much for sharing with the rest of us.

Those of you who share your experiances while going through treatment, encourage the rest of us so much.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

love

don in ks

From: pam miller <pammango@...>Subject: Re: [ ] Treatment Date: Saturday, December 19, 2009, 8:21 AM

Gloria you are amazing! I 've done a cake walk compared to you. I just can't imagine doing this 2xs but will if in 6mos my virus is back and once again I would drawl my strength thru you.

Reading your stimga post I wasn't as much ashamed as I was fearful of infecting someone in the begining but now I 'd rather educate someone than let the stigma continue.

My family is the most loving and I had a bigger problem then they did.I have cleaned out my closet as well thanks to the riba...and will be forever changed since diagnosed. I to will remain posting even after treatment and talking to anyone in the public who will listen about Hep.The more I talk the more people tell me about loved ones who have it as well and then ask questions.It's amazing the public is clueless about this epidemic.

2010 is going to be quite a year for you, Have a Blessed Holiday. Pam supposed to get 2 feet of snow 2day, when it's all white out and clean looking it reminds my hep is gone, makes me sooo calm

[ ] Treatment

Well Gang, I have just taken shot number 45!!! Only 3 more to go...Actually, I should say, I just did shot number 93 if you were to count the first time around on treatment.Gloria