Re: Re: - Ramona

[Guest guest]

Its wonderful that your granddaughter brings you so much happiness, try to focus on her as you struggle week to week and I bet it will give you the strength to move forward to the goal we are all hoping to attain!!

God Bless and Huggsss to you!!

Cheryl in MD

In a message dated 9/24/2010 2:00:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ludichrist2000@... writes:

Hi Ramona

No one should feel alone when they are sick.

No one should feel alone peroid, in my opinion.

Im glad that you did find us.

We will do our best to stand beside you.

20 shots down - hey your doing super good.

And your not weak, HCV TX can be tough for some folks, and is NEVER fun.

A lot of doctors are good doctors, but their bedside manner sucks.

Perhaps your doctor's intent is to try to encourage you to stand strong in some wierd manner, and she doesnt realize that her words make you feel bad instead.

You know who you are Ramona, so dont let others projections discourage you.

Are you still working - is that right?

You arent weak if your able to do HCV TX and work too.

And you are not a hypochondriac either.

HCV does wierd stuff to our bodies, and the treatment does too.

All kinds of stuff might pop up.

Hopefully after treatment, your body will streighten back out, and you start to feel like your old self again.

Are you drinking lots and lots of water?

It will help alot because the meds dehydrate people, and being dehydrated causes the sides to be a lot worse.

Your so right - treatment may be hard, but it can be a time of blessings too.

Anyone who can go thru something like HCV TX is a hero in my book, because I am a wimp.

Ramona, I am blasting you with love, healing, and tons of good energy.

Im sure everybody else is too.

Hang in there my friend, one day all this will be past.

We are right here if you need us. Just hollar.

love

don in ks

From: Ramona Cook <cook_1057@...>Subject: [ ] Re: Date: Friday, September 24, 2010, 9:53 AM

Hello Everyone,

I just found out about this group. I feel so emotional that I'm not alone is this.I found out in March that I had Hep C. Apparently, I have had it 26 years and didn't know it. Now I also have cirrohsis. I'm really scared. I took my 20th shot last night. Gotta get to 52. I was able to be off work from May 10th, first shot, to August 16th. I have been trying to hang in there. I'm struggling really bad. I am a college professor and trying to lecture when you can't breath is tough. As I read through some of the entries that you all wrote, it was great to know that I'm not just being a big baby. My doctor acts like I'm a weak, hypocondriac. She isn't a people person for sure. I read Trudy's entry about how quickly the meds. hit her. I was slammed immediately too. As time passed, some of the crappy feeling eased up. I still fight with being weak, shake a lot, struggle with breathing and not sleeping. I also know how blessed I am too. I could have been so much sicker than I got. I could have a disease that has no treatment. I could have cancer. I have a beautiful granddaughter that was born in Dec. She is my rock right now. Her smile fixes everything in life. I guess the thing for people new to this treatment to know is, try to hold on to as much of your life before treatment. Go movies, walks, read, laugh, kiss everyone your love a lot, ask for help. This time period is humbling but can also be a strength for relationships. What we survive makes us stronger.

[Guest guest]

Ramona,

If there is one thing I have found that make my sides easier is to drink about a gallon of water everyday. My eyes have been acting funny and my eyelids keep drying out on me. I have tried everything and found that plain old vaseline works the best. I dab some on a couple times a day and it works. I haven't missed work (I am a daycare provider in my home) but I do rest a lot during the day when I can. My body just gives out when I can't do anymore...lol My best advice to you would be to rest when you can and drink tons of water. I have been drinking a flavored water and that helps, I also drink it through a straw it makes it easier to drink more that way for me..

If I can ever help you in anyway please don't hesitate to ask and best of luck to you in your journey..

Huggsss

Cheryl

In a message dated 9/25/2010 10:12:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cook_1057@... writes:

Hey Cheryl,

Thanks for the encouragement. I took my shot Thursday and yesterday was doing pretty great. I was actually able to work on cleaning house. Boy did that feel good...I must be sick...HAHAHA. I went shopping with my daughter and granddaughter. We were gone 6 hours. I was tired when I got home but sure did enjoy the day. I thought I would be wiped out today but I feel OK. Now I'm working on laundry. All this is so much better than last week. It was a very bad week. I missed most of the week at work. Thank God for Internet class environment.

I read in some of the post about water. I did not know about the water issue. Maybe that makes me feel bad too. I know I'm dehydrated. Skin is dry. Eyes are having issues. Mouth is like a desert. I will start chugging more water.

Thank you again for the support.

Ramona

From: "Honey1962@..." <Honey1962@...> Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 2:49:18 PMSubject: Re: [ ] Re: - Ramona

Its wonderful that your granddaughter brings you so much happiness, try to focus on her as you struggle week to week and I bet it will give you the strength to move forward to the goal we are all hoping to attain!!

God Bless and Huggsss to you!!

Cheryl in MD

In a message dated 9/24/2010 2:00:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ludichrist2000@... writes:

Hi Ramona

No one should feel alone when they are sick.

No one should feel alone peroid, in my opinion.

Im glad that you did find us.

We will do our best to stand beside you.

20 shots down - hey your doing super good.

And your not weak, HCV TX can be tough for some folks, and is NEVER fun.

A lot of doctors are good doctors, but their bedside manner sucks.

Perhaps your doctor's intent is to try to encourage you to stand strong in some wierd manner, and she doesnt realize that her words make you feel bad instead.

You know who you are Ramona, so dont let others projections discourage you.

Are you still working - is that right?

You arent weak if your able to do HCV TX and work too.

And you are not a hypochondriac either.

HCV does wierd stuff to our bodies, and the treatment does too.

All kinds of stuff might pop up.

Hopefully after treatment, your body will streighten back out, and you start to feel like your old self again.

Are you drinking lots and lots of water?

It will help alot because the meds dehydrate people, and being dehydrated causes the sides to be a lot worse.

Your so right - treatment may be hard, but it can be a time of blessings too.

Anyone who can go thru something like HCV TX is a hero in my book, because I am a wimp.

Ramona, I am blasting you with love, healing, and tons of good energy.

Im sure everybody else is too.

Hang in there my friend, one day all this will be past.

We are right here if you need us. Just hollar.

love

don in ks

From: Ramona Cook <cook_1057@...>Subject: [ ] Re: Date: Friday, September 24, 2010, 9:53 AM

Hello Everyone,

I just found out about this group. I feel so emotional that I'm not alone is this.I found out in March that I had Hep C. Apparently, I have had it 26 years and didn't know it. Now I also have cirrohsis. I'm really scared. I took my 20th shot last night. Gotta get to 52. I was able to be off work from May 10th, first shot, to August 16th. I have been trying to hang in there. I'm struggling really bad. I am a college professor and trying to lecture when you can't breath is tough. As I read through some of the entries that you all wrote, it was great to know that I'm not just being a big baby. My doctor acts like I'm a weak, hypocondriac. She isn't a people person for sure. I read Trudy's entry about how quickly the meds. hit her. I was slammed immediately too. As time passed, some of the crappy feeling eased up. I still fight with being weak, shake a lot, struggle with breathing and not sleeping. I also know how blessed I am too. I could have been so much sicker than I got. I could have a disease that has no treatment. I could have cancer. I have a beautiful granddaughter that was born in Dec. She is my rock right now. Her smile fixes everything in life. I guess the thing for people new to this treatment to know is, try to hold on to as much of your life before treatment. Go movies, walks, read, laugh, kiss everyone your love a lot, ask for help. This time period is humbling but can also be a strength for relationships. What we survive makes us stronger.

[Guest guest]

Ramona,

If there is one thing I have found that make my sides easier is to drink about a gallon of water everyday. My eyes have been acting funny and my eyelids keep drying out on me. I have tried everything and found that plain old vaseline works the best. I dab some on a couple times a day and it works. I haven't missed work (I am a daycare provider in my home) but I do rest a lot during the day when I can. My body just gives out when I can't do anymore...lol My best advice to you would be to rest when you can and drink tons of water. I have been drinking a flavored water and that helps, I also drink it through a straw it makes it easier to drink more that way for me..

If I can ever help you in anyway please don't hesitate to ask and best of luck to you in your journey..

Huggsss

Cheryl

In a message dated 9/25/2010 10:12:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cook_1057@... writes:

Hey Cheryl,

Thanks for the encouragement. I took my shot Thursday and yesterday was doing pretty great. I was actually able to work on cleaning house. Boy did that feel good...I must be sick...HAHAHA. I went shopping with my daughter and granddaughter. We were gone 6 hours. I was tired when I got home but sure did enjoy the day. I thought I would be wiped out today but I feel OK. Now I'm working on laundry. All this is so much better than last week. It was a very bad week. I missed most of the week at work. Thank God for Internet class environment.

I read in some of the post about water. I did not know about the water issue. Maybe that makes me feel bad too. I know I'm dehydrated. Skin is dry. Eyes are having issues. Mouth is like a desert. I will start chugging more water.

Thank you again for the support.

Ramona

From: "Honey1962@..." <Honey1962@...> Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 2:49:18 PMSubject: Re: [ ] Re: - Ramona

Its wonderful that your granddaughter brings you so much happiness, try to focus on her as you struggle week to week and I bet it will give you the strength to move forward to the goal we are all hoping to attain!!

God Bless and Huggsss to you!!

Cheryl in MD

In a message dated 9/24/2010 2:00:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ludichrist2000@... writes:

Hi Ramona

No one should feel alone when they are sick.

No one should feel alone peroid, in my opinion.

Im glad that you did find us.

We will do our best to stand beside you.

20 shots down - hey your doing super good.

And your not weak, HCV TX can be tough for some folks, and is NEVER fun.

A lot of doctors are good doctors, but their bedside manner sucks.

Perhaps your doctor's intent is to try to encourage you to stand strong in some wierd manner, and she doesnt realize that her words make you feel bad instead.

You know who you are Ramona, so dont let others projections discourage you.

Are you still working - is that right?

You arent weak if your able to do HCV TX and work too.

And you are not a hypochondriac either.

HCV does wierd stuff to our bodies, and the treatment does too.

All kinds of stuff might pop up.

Hopefully after treatment, your body will streighten back out, and you start to feel like your old self again.

Are you drinking lots and lots of water?

It will help alot because the meds dehydrate people, and being dehydrated causes the sides to be a lot worse.

Your so right - treatment may be hard, but it can be a time of blessings too.

Anyone who can go thru something like HCV TX is a hero in my book, because I am a wimp.

Ramona, I am blasting you with love, healing, and tons of good energy.

Im sure everybody else is too.

Hang in there my friend, one day all this will be past.

We are right here if you need us. Just hollar.

love

don in ks

From: Ramona Cook <cook_1057@...>Subject: [ ] Re: Date: Friday, September 24, 2010, 9:53 AM

Hello Everyone,

I just found out about this group. I feel so emotional that I'm not alone is this.I found out in March that I had Hep C. Apparently, I have had it 26 years and didn't know it. Now I also have cirrohsis. I'm really scared. I took my 20th shot last night. Gotta get to 52. I was able to be off work from May 10th, first shot, to August 16th. I have been trying to hang in there. I'm struggling really bad. I am a college professor and trying to lecture when you can't breath is tough. As I read through some of the entries that you all wrote, it was great to know that I'm not just being a big baby. My doctor acts like I'm a weak, hypocondriac. She isn't a people person for sure. I read Trudy's entry about how quickly the meds. hit her. I was slammed immediately too. As time passed, some of the crappy feeling eased up. I still fight with being weak, shake a lot, struggle with breathing and not sleeping. I also know how blessed I am too. I could have been so much sicker than I got. I could have a disease that has no treatment. I could have cancer. I have a beautiful granddaughter that was born in Dec. She is my rock right now. Her smile fixes everything in life. I guess the thing for people new to this treatment to know is, try to hold on to as much of your life before treatment. Go movies, walks, read, laugh, kiss everyone your love a lot, ask for help. This time period is humbling but can also be a strength for relationships. What we survive makes us stronger.

[Guest guest]

Hey Cheryl,

Thanks for the encouragement. I took my shot Thursday and yesterday was doing pretty great. I was actually able to work on cleaning house. Boy did that feel good...I must be sick...HAHAHA. I went shopping with my daughter and granddaughter. We were gone 6 hours. I was tired when I got home but sure did enjoy the day. I thought I would be wiped out today but I feel OK. Now I'm working on laundry. All this is so much better than last week. It was a very bad week. I missed most of the week at work. Thank God for Internet class environment.

I read in some of the post about water. I did not know about the water issue. Maybe that makes me feel bad too. I know I'm dehydrated. Skin is dry. Eyes are having issues. Mouth is like a desert. I will start chugging more water.

Thank you again for the support.

Ramona

From: "Honey1962@..." <Honey1962@...> Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 2:49:18 PMSubject: Re: [ ] Re: - Ramona

Its wonderful that your granddaughter brings you so much happiness, try to focus on her as you struggle week to week and I bet it will give you the strength to move forward to the goal we are all hoping to attain!!

God Bless and Huggsss to you!!

Cheryl in MD

In a message dated 9/24/2010 2:00:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ludichrist2000@... writes:

Hi Ramona

No one should feel alone when they are sick.

No one should feel alone peroid, in my opinion.

Im glad that you did find us.

We will do our best to stand beside you.

20 shots down - hey your doing super good.

And your not weak, HCV TX can be tough for some folks, and is NEVER fun.

A lot of doctors are good doctors, but their bedside manner sucks.

Perhaps your doctor's intent is to try to encourage you to stand strong in some wierd manner, and she doesnt realize that her words make you feel bad instead.

You know who you are Ramona, so dont let others projections discourage you.

Are you still working - is that right?

You arent weak if your able to do HCV TX and work too.

And you are not a hypochondriac either.

HCV does wierd stuff to our bodies, and the treatment does too.

All kinds of stuff might pop up.

Hopefully after treatment, your body will streighten back out, and you start to feel like your old self again.

Are you drinking lots and lots of water?

It will help alot because the meds dehydrate people, and being dehydrated causes the sides to be a lot worse.

Your so right - treatment may be hard, but it can be a time of blessings too.

Anyone who can go thru something like HCV TX is a hero in my book, because I am a wimp.

Ramona, I am blasting you with love, healing, and tons of good energy.

Im sure everybody else is too.

Hang in there my friend, one day all this will be past.

We are right here if you need us. Just hollar.

love

don in ks

From: Ramona Cook <cook_1057@...>Subject: [ ] Re: Date: Friday, September 24, 2010, 9:53 AM

Hello Everyone,

I just found out about this group. I feel so emotional that I'm not alone is this.I found out in March that I had Hep C. Apparently, I have had it 26 years and didn't know it. Now I also have cirrohsis. I'm really scared. I took my 20th shot last night. Gotta get to 52. I was able to be off work from May 10th, first shot, to August 16th. I have been trying to hang in there. I'm struggling really bad. I am a college professor and trying to lecture when you can't breath is tough. As I read through some of the entries that you all wrote, it was great to know that I'm not just being a big baby. My doctor acts like I'm a weak, hypocondriac. She isn't a people person for sure. I read Trudy's entry about how quickly the meds. hit her. I was slammed immediately too. As time passed, some of the crappy feeling eased up. I still fight with being weak, shake a lot, struggle with breathing and not sleeping. I also know how blessed I am too. I

could have been so much sicker than I got. I could have a disease that has no treatment. I could have cancer. I have a beautiful granddaughter that was born in Dec. She is my rock right now. Her smile fixes everything in life. I guess the thing for people new to this treatment to know is, try to hold on to as much of your life before treatment. Go movies, walks, read, laugh, kiss everyone your love a lot, ask for help. This time period is humbling but can also be a strength for relationships. What we survive makes us stronger.

[Guest guest]

Hey Don,

Thank you for all you support. I actually cried reading it. Good tears!!! I took my shot on Thursday night. Usually, I'm laying all day Friday. Yesterday, I was up cleaning house and even went shopping with my daughter and granddaughter. We were gane six hours. It was great. I thought I would be wiped out today but am up and doing laundry. I've been excited about picking up our new pop-up camper today. It is so amazing how your mind effects how you feel. I know when I'm in class, I feel a bit better. Working has actually helped. It takes my mind off how bad I feel. My students and my employer have been awesome which also helps.

After reading your reply to me, I realize that I'm not taking in enough water. I am so dried out. My eyes, mouth, skin and now I'm having to have skin cancer spots removed that are just appearing. Sometimes it is all too overwhelming. But I consider the alternative...no a good one. I actually started a bucket list. I am going to start working on it right after I take my last shot the end of April...no matter what any of the results turn out to be.

Thank you again so much for everything that you share with everyone. It helps!!!!

Ramona

From: Christ <ludichrist2000@...> Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 2:00:29 PMSubject: [ ] Re: - Ramona

Hi Ramona

No one should feel alone when they are sick.

No one should feel alone peroid, in my opinion.

Im glad that you did find us.

We will do our best to stand beside you.

20 shots down - hey your doing super good.

And your not weak, HCV TX can be tough for some folks, and is NEVER fun.

A lot of doctors are good doctors, but their bedside manner sucks.

Perhaps your doctor's intent is to try to encourage you to stand strong in some wierd manner, and she doesnt realize that her words make you feel bad instead.

You know who you are Ramona, so dont let others projections discourage you.

Are you still working - is that right?

You arent weak if your able to do HCV TX and work too.

And you are not a hypochondriac either.

HCV does wierd stuff to our bodies, and the treatment does too.

All kinds of stuff might pop up.

Hopefully after treatment, your body will streighten back out, and you start to feel like your old self again.

Are you drinking lots and lots of water?

It will help alot because the meds dehydrate people, and being dehydrated causes the sides to be a lot worse.

Your so right - treatment may be hard, but it can be a time of blessings too.

Anyone who can go thru something like HCV TX is a hero in my book, because I am a wimp.

Ramona, I am blasting you with love, healing, and tons of good energy.

Im sure everybody else is too.

Hang in there my friend, one day all this will be past.

We are right here if you need us. Just hollar.

love

don in ks

From: Ramona Cook <cook_1057@...>Subject: [ ] Re: Date: Friday, September 24, 2010, 9:53 AM

Hello Everyone,

I just found out about this group. I feel so emotional that I'm not alone is this.I found out in March that I had Hep C. Apparently, I have had it 26 years and didn't know it. Now I also have cirrohsis. I'm really scared. I took my 20th shot last night. Gotta get to 52. I was able to be off work from May 10th, first shot, to August 16th. I have been trying to hang in there. I'm struggling really bad. I am a college professor and trying to lecture when you can't breath is tough. As I read through some of the entries that you all wrote, it was great to know that I'm not just being a big baby. My doctor acts like I'm a weak, hypocondriac. She isn't a people person for sure. I read Trudy's entry about how quickly the meds. hit her. I was slammed immediately too. As time passed, some of the crappy feeling eased up. I still fight with being weak, shake a lot, struggle with breathing and not sleeping. I also know how blessed I am too. I

could have been so much sicker than I got. I could have a disease that has no treatment. I could have cancer. I have a beautiful granddaughter that was born in Dec. She is my rock right now. Her smile fixes everything in life. I guess the thing for people new to this treatment to know is, try to hold on to as much of your life before treatment. Go movies, walks, read, laugh, kiss everyone your love a lot, ask for help. This time period is humbling but can also be a strength for relationships. What we survive makes us stronger.

[Guest guest]

CherylYup good old cheap Petroleum Jelly can do wonders for us, while going through treatment. It was and still is the absolutely best solution for the itching that goes along with tx. One just has to damp dry themselves and then put on the PJ and it'll even lock in the moisture.Gloria

Ramona,

If there is one thing I have found that make my sides easier is to drink about a gallon of water everyday. My eyes have been acting funny and my eyelids keep drying out on me. I have tried everything and found that plain old vaseline works the best. I dab some on a couple times a day and it works. I haven't missed work (I am a daycare provider in my home) but I do rest a lot during the day when I can. My body just gives out when I can't do anymore...lol My best advice to you would be to rest when you can and drink tons of water. I have been drinking a flavored water and that helps, I also drink it through a straw it makes it easier to drink more that way for me..

If I can ever help you in anyway please don't hesitate to ask and best of luck to you in your journey..

Huggsss

Cheryl

In a message dated 9/25/2010 10:12:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cook_1057@... writes:

Hey Cheryl,

Thanks for the encouragement. I took my shot Thursday and yesterday was doing pretty great. I was actually able to work on cleaning house. Boy did that feel good...I must be sick...HAHAHA. I went shopping with my daughter and granddaughter. We were gone 6 hours. I was tired when I got home but sure did enjoy the day. I thought I would be wiped out today but I feel OK. Now I'm working on laundry. All this is so much better than last week. It was a very bad week. I missed most of the week at work. Thank God for Internet class environment.

I read in some of the post about water. I did not know about the water issue. Maybe that makes me feel bad too. I know I'm dehydrated. Skin is dry. Eyes are having issues. Mouth is like a desert. I will start chugging more water.

Thank you again for the support.

Ramona

From: "Honey1962@..." <Honey1962@...> Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 2:49:18 PMSubject: Re: [ ] Re: - Ramona

Its wonderful that your granddaughter brings you so much happiness, try to focus on her as you struggle week to week and I bet it will give you the strength to move forward to the goal we are all hoping to attain!!

God Bless and Huggsss to you!!

Cheryl in MD

In a message dated 9/24/2010 2:00:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ludichrist2000@... writes:

Hi Ramona

No one should feel alone when they are sick.

No one should feel alone peroid, in my opinion.

Im glad that you did find us.

We will do our best to stand beside you.

20 shots down - hey your doing super good.

And your not weak, HCV TX can be tough for some folks, and is NEVER fun.

A lot of doctors are good doctors, but their bedside manner sucks.

Perhaps your doctor's intent is to try to encourage you to stand strong in some wierd manner, and she doesnt realize that her words make you feel bad instead.

You know who you are Ramona, so dont let others projections discourage you.

Are you still working - is that right?

You arent weak if your able to do HCV TX and work too.

And you are not a hypochondriac either.

HCV does wierd stuff to our bodies, and the treatment does too.

All kinds of stuff might pop up.

Hopefully after treatment, your body will streighten back out, and you start to feel like your old self again.

Are you drinking lots and lots of water?

It will help alot because the meds dehydrate people, and being dehydrated causes the sides to be a lot worse.

Your so right - treatment may be hard, but it can be a time of blessings too.

Anyone who can go thru something like HCV TX is a hero in my book, because I am a wimp.

Ramona, I am blasting you with love, healing, and tons of good energy.

Im sure everybody else is too.

Hang in there my friend, one day all this will be past.

We are right here if you need us. Just hollar.

love

don in ks

From: Ramona Cook <cook_1057@...>Subject: [ ] Re: Date: Friday, September 24, 2010, 9:53 AM

Hello Everyone,

I just found out about this group. I feel so emotional that I'm not alone is this.I found out in March that I had Hep C. Apparently, I have had it 26 years and didn't know it. Now I also have cirrohsis. I'm really scared. I took my 20th shot last night. Gotta get to 52. I was able to be off work from May 10th, first shot, to August 16th. I have been trying to hang in there. I'm struggling really bad. I am a college professor and trying to lecture when you can't breath is tough. As I read through some of the entries that you all wrote, it was great to know that I'm not just being a big baby. My doctor acts like I'm a weak, hypocondriac. She isn't a people person for sure. I read Trudy's entry about how quickly the meds. hit her. I was slammed immediately too. As time passed, some of the crappy feeling eased up. I still fight with being weak, shake a lot, struggle with breathing and not sleeping. I also know how blessed I am too. I could have been so much sicker than I got. I could have a disease that has no treatment. I could have cancer. I have a beautiful granddaughter that was born in Dec. She is my rock right now. Her smile fixes everything in life. I guess the thing for people new to this treatment to know is, try to hold on to as much of your life before treatment. Go movies, walks, read, laugh, kiss everyone your love a lot, ask for help. This time period is humbling but can also be a strength for relationships. What we survive makes us stronger.

[Guest guest]

Hey,

I will try the PJ. It sure would be cheaper than the meds. my dermotologist has me on. My poor hubby didn't get much of a paycheck this week because of all meds. coming out. I felt so bad about it. PJ will eliminate about $100 a month of those meds. Thanks for the info.

Ramona

From: Gloria <gadamscan@...> Sent: Sat, September 25, 2010 7:34:38 PMSubject: Re: [ ] Re: - Ramona

CherylYup good old cheap Petroleum Jelly can do wonders for us, while going through treatment. It was and still is the absolutely best solution for the itching that goes along with tx. One just has to damp dry themselves and then put on the PJ and it'll even lock in the moisture.Gloria

Ramona,

If there is one thing I have found that make my sides easier is to drink about a gallon of water everyday. My eyes have been acting funny and my eyelids keep drying out on me. I have tried everything and found that plain old vaseline works the best. I dab some on a couple times a day and it works. I haven't missed work (I am a daycare provider in my home) but I do rest a lot during the day when I can. My body just gives out when I can't do anymore...lol My best advice to you would be to rest when you can and drink tons of water. I have been drinking a flavored water and that helps, I also drink it through a straw it makes it easier to drink more that way for me..

If I can ever help you in anyway please don't hesitate to ask and best of luck to you in your journey..

Huggsss

Cheryl

In a message dated 9/25/2010 10:12:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cook_1057@... writes:

Hey Cheryl,

Thanks for the encouragement. I took my shot Thursday and yesterday was doing pretty great. I was actually able to work on cleaning house. Boy did that feel good...I must be sick...HAHAHA. I went shopping with my daughter and granddaughter. We were gone 6 hours. I was tired when I got home but sure did enjoy the day. I thought I would be wiped out today but I feel OK. Now I'm working on laundry. All this is so much better than last week. It was a very bad week. I missed most of the week at work. Thank God for Internet class environment.

I read in some of the post about water. I did not know about the water issue. Maybe that makes me feel bad too. I know I'm dehydrated. Skin is dry. Eyes are having issues. Mouth is like a desert. I will start chugging more water.

Thank you again for the support.

Ramona

From: "Honey1962@..." <Honey1962@...> Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 2:49:18 PMSubject: Re: [ ] Re: - Ramona

Its wonderful that your granddaughter brings you so much happiness, try to focus on her as you struggle week to week and I bet it will give you the strength to move forward to the goal we are all hoping to attain!!

God Bless and Huggsss to you!!

Cheryl in MD

In a message dated 9/24/2010 2:00:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ludichrist2000@... writes:

Hi Ramona

No one should feel alone when they are sick.

No one should feel alone peroid, in my opinion.

Im glad that you did find us.

We will do our best to stand beside you.

20 shots down - hey your doing super good.

And your not weak, HCV TX can be tough for some folks, and is NEVER fun.

A lot of doctors are good doctors, but their bedside manner sucks.

Perhaps your doctor's intent is to try to encourage you to stand strong in some wierd manner, and she doesnt realize that her words make you feel bad instead.

You know who you are Ramona, so dont let others projections discourage you.

Are you still working - is that right?

You arent weak if your able to do HCV TX and work too.

And you are not a hypochondriac either.

HCV does wierd stuff to our bodies, and the treatment does too.

All kinds of stuff might pop up.

Hopefully after treatment, your body will streighten back out, and you start to feel like your old self again.

Are you drinking lots and lots of water?

It will help alot because the meds dehydrate people, and being dehydrated causes the sides to be a lot worse.

Your so right - treatment may be hard, but it can be a time of blessings too.

Anyone who can go thru something like HCV TX is a hero in my book, because I am a wimp.

Ramona, I am blasting you with love, healing, and tons of good energy.

Im sure everybody else is too.

Hang in there my friend, one day all this will be past.

We are right here if you need us. Just hollar.

love

don in ks

From: Ramona Cook <cook_1057@...>Subject: [ ] Re: Date: Friday, September 24, 2010, 9:53 AM

Hello Everyone,

I just found out about this group. I feel so emotional that I'm not alone is this.I found out in March that I had Hep C. Apparently, I have had it 26 years and didn't know it. Now I also have cirrohsis. I'm really scared. I took my 20th shot last night. Gotta get to 52. I was able to be off work from May 10th, first shot, to August 16th. I have been trying to hang in there. I'm struggling really bad. I am a college professor and trying to lecture when you can't breath is tough. As I read through some of the entries that you all wrote, it was great to know that I'm not just being a big baby. My doctor acts like I'm a weak, hypocondriac. She isn't a people person for sure. I read Trudy's entry about how quickly the meds. hit her. I was slammed immediately too. As time passed, some of the crappy feeling eased up. I still fight with being weak, shake a lot, struggle with breathing and not sleeping. I also know how blessed I am too. I

could have been so much sicker than I got. I could have a disease that has no treatment. I could have cancer. I have a beautiful granddaughter that was born in Dec. She is my rock right now. Her smile fixes everything in life. I guess the thing for people new to this treatment to know is, try to hold on to as much of your life before treatment. Go movies, walks, read, laugh, kiss everyone your love a lot, ask for help. This time period is humbling but can also be a strength for relationships. What we survive makes us stronger.

[Guest guest]

Glad to pass that one on!!Hey,

I will try the PJ. It sure would be cheaper than the meds. my dermotologist has me on. My poor hubby didn't get much of a paycheck this week because of all meds. coming out. I felt so bad about it. PJ will eliminate about $100 a month of those meds. Thanks for the info.

Ramona

From: Gloria <gadamscan@...> Sent: Sat, September 25, 2010 7:34:38 PMSubject: Re: [ ] Re: - Ramona

CherylYup good old cheap Petroleum Jelly can do wonders for us, while going through treatment. It was and still is the absolutely best solution for the itching that goes along with tx. One just has to damp dry themselves and then put on the PJ and it'll even lock in the moisture.Gloria

Ramona,

If there is one thing I have found that make my sides easier is to drink about a gallon of water everyday. My eyes have been acting funny and my eyelids keep drying out on me. I have tried everything and found that plain old vaseline works the best. I dab some on a couple times a day and it works. I haven't missed work (I am a daycare provider in my home) but I do rest a lot during the day when I can. My body just gives out when I can't do anymore...lol My best advice to you would be to rest when you can and drink tons of water. I have been drinking a flavored water and that helps, I also drink it through a straw it makes it easier to drink more that way for me..

If I can ever help you in anyway please don't hesitate to ask and best of luck to you in your journey..

Huggsss

Cheryl

In a message dated 9/25/2010 10:12:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cook_1057@... writes:

Hey Cheryl,

Thanks for the encouragement. I took my shot Thursday and yesterday was doing pretty great. I was actually able to work on cleaning house. Boy did that feel good...I must be sick...HAHAHA. I went shopping with my daughter and granddaughter. We were gone 6 hours. I was tired when I got home but sure did enjoy the day. I thought I would be wiped out today but I feel OK. Now I'm working on laundry. All this is so much better than last week. It was a very bad week. I missed most of the week at work. Thank God for Internet class environment.

I read in some of the post about water. I did not know about the water issue. Maybe that makes me feel bad too. I know I'm dehydrated. Skin is dry. Eyes are having issues. Mouth is like a desert. I will start chugging more water.

Thank you again for the support.

Ramona

From: "Honey1962@..." <Honey1962@...> Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 2:49:18 PMSubject: Re: [ ] Re: - Ramona

Its wonderful that your granddaughter brings you so much happiness, try to focus on her as you struggle week to week and I bet it will give you the strength to move forward to the goal we are all hoping to attain!!

God Bless and Huggsss to you!!

Cheryl in MD

In a message dated 9/24/2010 2:00:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ludichrist2000@... writes:

Hi Ramona

No one should feel alone when they are sick.

No one should feel alone peroid, in my opinion.

Im glad that you did find us.

We will do our best to stand beside you.

20 shots down - hey your doing super good.

And your not weak, HCV TX can be tough for some folks, and is NEVER fun.

A lot of doctors are good doctors, but their bedside manner sucks.

Perhaps your doctor's intent is to try to encourage you to stand strong in some wierd manner, and she doesnt realize that her words make you feel bad instead.

You know who you are Ramona, so dont let others projections discourage you.

Are you still working - is that right?

You arent weak if your able to do HCV TX and work too.

And you are not a hypochondriac either.

HCV does wierd stuff to our bodies, and the treatment does too.

All kinds of stuff might pop up.

Hopefully after treatment, your body will streighten back out, and you start to feel like your old self again.

Are you drinking lots and lots of water?

It will help alot because the meds dehydrate people, and being dehydrated causes the sides to be a lot worse.

Your so right - treatment may be hard, but it can be a time of blessings too.

Anyone who can go thru something like HCV TX is a hero in my book, because I am a wimp.

Ramona, I am blasting you with love, healing, and tons of good energy.

Im sure everybody else is too.

Hang in there my friend, one day all this will be past.

We are right here if you need us. Just hollar.

love

don in ks

From: Ramona Cook <cook_1057@...>Subject: [ ] Re: Date: Friday, September 24, 2010, 9:53 AM

Hello Everyone,

I just found out about this group. I feel so emotional that I'm not alone is this.I found out in March that I had Hep C. Apparently, I have had it 26 years and didn't know it. Now I also have cirrohsis. I'm really scared. I took my 20th shot last night. Gotta get to 52. I was able to be off work from May 10th, first shot, to August 16th. I have been trying to hang in there. I'm struggling really bad. I am a college professor and trying to lecture when you can't breath is tough. As I read through some of the entries that you all wrote, it was great to know that I'm not just being a big baby. My doctor acts like I'm a weak, hypocondriac. She isn't a people person for sure. I read Trudy's entry about how quickly the meds. hit her. I was slammed immediately too. As time passed, some of the crappy feeling eased up. I still fight with being weak, shake a lot, struggle with breathing and not sleeping. I also know how blessed I am too. I

could have been so much sicker than I got. I could have a disease that has no treatment. I could have cancer. I have a beautiful granddaughter that was born in Dec. She is my rock right now. Her smile fixes everything in life. I guess the thing for people new to this treatment to know is, try to hold on to as much of your life before treatment. Go movies, walks, read, laugh, kiss everyone your love a lot, ask for help. This time period is humbling but can also be a strength for relationships. What we survive makes us stronger.