Author Topic: Starting Sovaldi today! (Read 12877 times)

Lu · « **on:** December 03, 2015, 09:57:40 am »

Hi, all. I haven't posted in a long time since I had nothing new to report, but I do now! I'm starting Sovaldi and riba today, or at least it's supposed to be delivered today. I'm so excited! Can't wait to put this behind me. I know there could be side effects but what a relief it will be to be headed in the right path. Keeping all fingers crossed for a reasonably easy time of it.

Just wanted to share. Hope you all are doing well.

Lu

gnatcatcher · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2015, 10:19:17 am »

Hi, Lu -- Glad you are finally on your way to getting rid of HCV. Having skimmed your previous posts, I see that you've had to wait a very long time for treatment, and you've already achieved one of your major goals: avoiding interferon. Feeling excited is a great way to embark on treatment, and before you know it, you'll be excited by the much improved lab results you'll be getting. Bon voyage!

Gnatty

Lu · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2015, 10:41:02 am »

I agree totally! Thanks for your good thoughts.

lporterrn · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2015, 10:42:22 am »

I hope your treatment goes smoothly and you end up cured like so many of us.

Lu · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2015, 10:48:27 am »

I feel very confident about it, really, mainly because I hear so many good things from "survivors". You all make it so much easier! So glad this forum exists for us newbies.

BTW, we have the same first name, Lucinda. There aren't very many of us, so that caught my eye. Nice to meet you!

lporterrn · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2015, 11:59:22 am »

How cool is that! Nice to meet you too.

Rubi · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2015, 12:20:59 pm »

Good wishes your way, Lu. I'm glad you finally are getting the meds. I'm half way through week 10. Water and rest....

Lu · « **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2015, 12:24:48 pm »

Meds just arrived! I guess I'll wait until tonight to start. Any tips on best times or ways to take it, i.e., with food or without, right before bedtime, etc.?

Thanks for all your good wishes.

Rubi · « **Reply #8 on:** December 03, 2015, 01:22:53 pm »

Always take Ribavirin with food. I take mine at 8 and 8. Sometimes earlier at night, but I have to rest well before taking the dose or I may not be able to keep it down. Been sipping Ginger Ale (ginger helps with nausea) and resting after I feed family and do dishes. This usually allows me to eat and keep down a small snack (instead of dinner) with my meds.

Lu · « **Reply #9 on:** December 03, 2015, 02:21:01 pm »

Okay, thanks. Wish me luck!

Lu · « **Reply #10 on:** December 03, 2015, 02:27:04 pm »

One more question: If I were to upchuck after taking it, would I take more? I'm assuming not. That's probably a really dumb question.

I will read all the info that came with it too, of course, just wanted to finish working first. I appreciate any insider info you have.

Thanks!

lporterrn · « **Reply #11 on:** December 03, 2015, 03:44:53 pm »

Despite the fact that it says vomiting is a side effect, most don't. As for whether you should take more, that depends on the timing and only your doc can make the decision. Unless you vomit for other reasons, its unlikely to happen.

Here's some info to help w/ side effects: http://www.hepmag.com/articles/2512_10798.shtml

The HCV Advocate has good info too. Also, I wrote 2 books on treatment (which I don't think you'll need), but you can read quite a it for free on Amazon's "What's Inside" feature.

HealthGal3 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 03, 2015, 05:05:57 pm »

Welcome Lu,

You've come to the right place. Everyone here is a family of one. I waited for about a year before getting the go ahead for Harvoni. I really appreciate the information you get from members in the forum.

Keep us updated on your progress.

HealthGal

lporterrn · « **Reply #13 on:** December 03, 2015, 07:38:24 pm »

Lu,
Do you have a smart phone or tablet? I am writing about an app called HepCure and it looks like something I wished I had during treatment. http://www.hepcure.org/

Lu · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2015, 08:43:36 am »

I took riba last night and Sovaldi/riba this morning, with no side effects. I feel fine. Answered prayers! I'm so blessed.

No, I don't have a smart phone or tablet, just a desktop that I use mainly for work. I work at home, so I never saw the need for either. I don't do social media since my life is just not that interesting, at least to anyone else

Thanks for the help! I'll look into the resources you've mentioned from my desktop.

Rubi · « **Reply #15 on:** December 04, 2015, 09:01:02 am »

Lu,

Let me just say that my side effects have been a bit on the severe side. Many people have little to no side effects. If I rest prior to the fatigue consuming my whole being the nausea and vomiting are not as severe. So, mornings are usually ok if I eat toast, egg, something light. Lunch is a struggle. Dinner time is hard, but I just don't eat with the family. I get things cleaned up and rest for at least an hour then eat a small snack with my meds.

Lucinda: I tried downloading that app. It won't let me register. You have to have a provider link. It looks like a great app. Would love to at least look at it even though I just have 16 days left of treatment.

lporterrn · « **Reply #16 on:** December 04, 2015, 11:10:04 am »

I didn't have a provider link and was able to download, so I don't know what the snag was - I skipped a lot of the requested info, so perhaps that was the issue?

Lu · « **Reply #17 on:** December 04, 2015, 11:31:55 am »

Rubi, just wanted to say I'm sorry you've had so much trouble. Can't imagine how hard that must be. I'm so glad the end is in sight for you, it will be a whole new world soon. I'm having good thoughts for you.

Lu

BillT · « **Reply #18 on:** December 05, 2015, 04:09:45 am »

Hi all,
That app plus several others are available in the Google Play store.Your book "Hepatitis C Treatment One Step at a Time" is available also Lucinda.

KimInTheForest · « **Reply #19 on:** December 05, 2015, 11:59:11 am »

Quote from: Lu on December 04, 2015, 08:43:36 am

I took riba last night and Sovaldi/riba this morning, with no side effects. I feel fine. Answered prayers! I'm so blessed.

Congrats on starting the treatment journey, Lu! Good luck with it.

kim

Lu · « **Reply #20 on:** December 06, 2015, 10:10:21 am »

Thank you! I actually feel like I'm already healthier and more energetic. Probably all in my head, but whatever. I'll take it wherever I can get it

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