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Hepatitis C Main Forums => On Hepatitis C Treatment => Topic started by: annabanana on May 22, 2014, 11:41:55 pm
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After much back and forth and conversations with hubby, Dr. and nurses, I have decided to move forward with Solvaid/Riba treatment. 24 weeks and I am scared as h***.
I didn't think this disease had affected me very much except for the silent havoc it wreaked on my body, but after copious reading for the last couple of weeks I realize many of my "issues" the last few years are probably related to HepC...fatigue, achiness, brain fog, vision issues.
So now it's time to get rid of it before I have major liver damage...hoping the SX aren't to debilitating. Luckily we own our business, so I have flexibility in my work schedule and can take it easy when needed. I am just nervous it will negatively affect my 10 year old son....I will take it day by day and hope for the best. Wish me luck!
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Good luck! Of course medicines effect different people in different ways, but you caught a real break avoiding the interferon. It is my guess that you should have a fairly easy time of it, with fatigue being the worst of it as your red cell count most likely will decline. Mild rashes have also been reported, so keep a topical anti-itch cream handy, For flu like symptoms drink lots of water and remember that ibuprofen can be your friend too. The 24 weeks will pass quickly, and I/we look forward to your updates on how it is going and progressive lab results. -jack
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Hi Anna,
Like Jack said - it's nice you don't have to do the Interferon.
Make sure you drink plenty of water.
Best wishes, Mike
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Good luck AnnaB. I just started with the Sovaldi/Olysio 3 days ago and have had NO adverse side effects. I'm really amazed. 3 down 87 to go.