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Author Topic: 6th week  (Read 12416 times)

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Offline crysmel

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6th week
« on: August 08, 2014, 10:53:23 pm »
I am starting my 6th week, blood work holding stable, still no energy and sleep problems. I do notice my mind is more clear than it has been for years.

Offline DesertGuy

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Re: 6th week
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2014, 11:04:40 pm »
another one--the fog is lifting!!

Offline crysmel

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Re: 6th week
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2014, 11:10:31 pm »
You can say that again Desert Guy, I was so bad I could not remember how to do simple things, much less carry on a conversation.

Offline wordforthewise1

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Re: 6th week
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2014, 11:24:33 am »
Hi Crysmal.  Just wondering if you take both s/o in the morning or different?  If I am rembering correctly my doctor first told me to take the Solvaldi in the morning and the Olysio at night, but now my doctor says its best to take both in the morning.  Just wondering???  I will start next Monday, August 18.  Thanks.

Sharon

Offline wordforthewise1

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Re: 6th week
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2014, 11:27:13 am »
Hi Crysmel again, I'm sorry I misspelled your name, guess it's the "brain fog," Lol

Offline crysmel

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Re: 6th week
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2014, 12:01:23 pm »
Sharon, I moved to taking them both at night, in the mornings I am tired and sleep most of the day. Yes, I was instructed to take both pills at the same time with food.
This is a wonder drug for sure, the other thing is sun sensitive so cover yourself if you go out and a strong sunscreen, the light really bothers my eyes,

Sending you Light
Irene

Offline yag1064

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Re: 6th week
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2014, 05:50:12 pm »
Hi crysmel,

   I was asked " What do you most notice different now after the virus is gone and before." The brain fog is starting to lift. My mind feels clearer then it has been in years. Also the first time I noticed that my rib cage was higher than my belly. My liver feels softer. Feeling stronger each day.
Tested positive 2007
Non respond-er to treatment 16wk of 48wk
Started I/R/Sol May 2014
Hep C returned as of Jan 2015
Started Harvoni Sep 16, 2015
1st Test V/L:20
2nd Test V/L: undetectable
Dec 2015 EOT V/L undetectable
12 wk SVR :undetectable  Mar 25,2016
24 wk SVR: undetectable  Jun 24,2016
52 wk SVR undetectable   Dec 16,2016   -- I,m past it!!!
Shambhala

Offline crysmel

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Re: 6th week
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2014, 10:19:45 pm »
I am not totally cleared , but getting close.  My brain fog has lifted but I have so much fatigue and no energy yet, some folks have more energy shortly after starting not me, I do have some pain around my liver, other than that doing well.

Offline wordforthewise1

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Re: 6th week
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2014, 05:09:52 pm »
Thanks Irene, I am so ready to get started and have Hep C be a thing of the past.  My s/o meds come tomorrow and I take my first dose on Monday, the 18th.  Tomorrow I'll call my doctor's nurse practicioner to tell her I want to take the meds at night. 
Also, I'm sorry about your tiredness, praying it will very soon leave.   Stay on the ship, I'm about to get on too, I can't wait!

Sharon

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Re: 6th week
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2014, 10:25:01 am »
Sharon - Wishing you an easy, successful journey as you begin your treatment.
Lucinda Porter, RN
1988 Contracted HCV
1997 Interferon nonresponder
2003 PEG + ribavirin responder-relapser
2013 Cured (Harvoni + ribavirin clinical trial)
https://www.hepmag.com/blogger/lucindakporter

Offline wordforthewise1

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Re: 6th week
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2014, 12:35:11 am »
Thank you Lucinda.  I'm actually pretty excited about starting the treatment and getting hep C behind me, so ready to get on with my life!!! 

I am praying for an easy treatment too, but I was wondering about taking an "all natural" suppliment called Perdiem for overnight relief of constipation.  I have serious problems with constipation, this product works well for me.  I probably take it twice a week.  Do you know if it's safe to take with the s/o treatment?  My doctor's nurse practicioner feels it should be safe, but just wondering your thoughts???

Thanks for your support.
Sharon

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Re: 6th week
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2014, 12:52:33 am »
Should be safe.
Lucinda Porter, RN
1988 Contracted HCV
1997 Interferon nonresponder
2003 PEG + ribavirin responder-relapser
2013 Cured (Harvoni + ribavirin clinical trial)
https://www.hepmag.com/blogger/lucindakporter

 


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