Becca333:
Hi guys I am new to this forum. I just found out I was hep c positive at the end of January. I am genotype 3. I got approved for Eclupsa and picked up my 1st month supply a week and a half ago. My issue is I am to scared to take it. I suffer from health anxiety and take medication for it. Any words of encouragement would be appreciated. My plan is to start tomorrow no matter what. Thank you for listening. I know I am very blessed to get approved for medicine.
lporterrn:
Brave of you to admit this! Health anxiety is tough. It also isn't rational, so encouragement might not help. However, if you feel logic would help, let me know - you have far more to be anxious about when not doing treatment then doing it. I'm happy to share why, but I want to respect your brave confession.
Becca333:
Thank you immensely for replying. I know in the long run it would be beneficial to start treatment, I just need to get over the initial anxiety from side effects. My plan is to start tomorrow no matter what. My hubby is home tomorrow and can help with kids. You are 100% correct on health anxiety not being rational. Thank you again for taking time to respond.
Lynn K:
Not sure it will help you but at least from the people here who were taking Epclusa I don’t recall anyone reporting having any issues with side effects. As best as I recall everyone reported having a very easy time with their treatment that shortly after starting they began to feel better as the virus levels in their body was reduced.
Best wishes to you for an easy treatment experience.
Sage:
Welcome Becca I am new here too. If everything goes as planned I will have Mavyret today and I plan on starting it tomorrow. We can do this. I tend to hide my feelings even from myself at times so I have no idea what will happen when it’s time to make that first move. Luck be with you