Ok so here is my update. Great news from the doc Monday. I am undetectable! My white blood count was down a little bit but nothing to be concerned about. No side effects, headaches are gone, I work...
Ok I'm back and I'm finally just getting over that cold/allergy thing I had going on. I ended up taking Musinex D to clear the congestion up. I feel great. I went to the gym and did a group fitness...
Good morning iplaycarvin. I will probably be calling the dr. Today to see what medicine I can take to clear up this congestion I have now. I know somebody posted a chart that you check on what others...
I'm experiencing some headaches this evening and a dry scratchy throat. I feel like I have to clear my throat. Kinda feels like I'm getting a cold or something. Drinking water is just not helping....
Day 18. I have noticed that I've been having the strangest dreams and also that I'm having a hard time figuring out what I want to eat. I get hungry but nothing seems appetizing. Other than that, I'm...
I'm sorry you are having such issues. I don't wanna feel like that. Hopefully you will start feeling better soon....
Good afternoon monkey0626. I have type 2b and on my 3rd week of RIBA and sovaldi. Things are going great for me so far. I was so nervous and scared at the beginning and trying to get through the...
I am doing very well. Can't complain about anything. I wish everyone could experience what I'm experiencing so far. I feel extremely lucky. I had my 2nd blood work done this morning so I should hear...
Hello hello. I feel great. I have nothing to complain about, which is a good thing. I feel for those of you that are experiencing side effects. My face has been itchy around my chin. Strange but...
I can't believe I have 2 weeks down already. I am doing great! I mentioned in the beginning about my ankles being swollen, well they are no longer swollen. It's amazing. Hopefully the rest of my...
I am right there with you iplaycarvin. There are no side effects that are really bothering me and I too wonder if it's even working. I'm sure it is working. Have a great day!...
I haven't experienced being over emotional nor I have gotten a fever. Dr just called me and said my blood work is normal. They were probably checking to see if my red blood cells have gone down. I...
Well the dr's office just called and said my results are normal, whatever that means. I'm not stressing over it. I'm not exactly sure what tests they ran, but I do know they were not testing my viral...
Iplaycarvin I do the same thing too. I look for sides too and even the little itchy feelings I get. Well they are just that, just an itch here and there. Hoping things stay like this....
I think it takes at least a week before they get the results. I was expecting the worst also iplaycarvin but what I am getting for sides is so much better than expected. I definitely have to keep up...
Sounds great! Day 10 is going good for me too except for some headaches. I can't wait to see my results from today's blood work. I may have to call the Dr's office to get them. Stay strong!...
My doc ordered 3 sets of blood work before I go back to the drs. Mon then April 7th and then skip a week and then one more the week after. Drs appt is already scheduled....
Good afternoon KWLAW. I am doing pretty darn good. The anxiety has subsided and I owe it to my son and his girlfriend for hanging around while I take my evening dose. They help keep my mind occupied...
I feel pretty good. My blood work is Monday morning. I'm hope the treatment goes on like this for rest of the time. Doing good at keeping the anxiety at bay....
I made it the whole week. I did it! Tomorrow starts week 2. Just taking it one day at a time. Slight headache going on so it's time to sip on some water. Good night and tomorrow is a new day....
I am glad to have this forum also. Helps out a lot! Have a wonderful day. Week 1 is almost over for you. Mine ends today and then off to week 2....
I have a hard time with swallowing pills anyway. When I was little I choked on a piece of steak and after that I have a fear of choking so I have the same issue with all these dang pills, especially...
I actually had a little bit of heartburn last night so I took a tums and everything was fine. Since I've had issues with heartburn before starting this treatment my doc prescribed Prilosec....
I got your post this morning. I also have been getting some dry skin and some itchiness. Nothing bad enough to complain, but just thought I would mention it. I bought some coconut oil to use and it...
Great job Allen. I'm so happy for you and I must say I am thankful for your posts. You are an inspiration along with the other brave members of this forum. Have a wonderful day....
I just took the adjusted dosage of 1200. I feel some relief that you, iplaycarvin, are taking the same dosage as I am and you haven't experienced hardly any sides. I'm gonna be good. Ready to start...
Dave, thanks for the link. Great information there. Well, looks like I need to increase my dose of Riba to 3 in the morning and 3 in the evening. I'm not really looking forward to that, but I wanted...
Well, I guess it's a good thing I made some phone calls. Looks like I am going to start taking 3 Riba in the morning and 3 Riba in the evening starting tomorrow. My dr's office had some incorrect...
Do you know what the dosage is for the Riba? I thought it went by how much you weigh. Just wondering if I am taking the correct dosage. My bottle says 2 in the morning and 3 in the evening, but,...
Good morning all. I had a great night and NO anxiety. How awesome is that?! Had my morning dose of Riba already and now I'm off to work. I hope everyone has a great day. I'm trying to be positive and...
Thank you Carol for caring. Thank you everyone for caring. I am so happy that I joined this group. It really does help my mind set. I'm still on track with my pills and I'm not giving up. I pray for...
Thank you iplaycarvin. I know what you mean by over thinking. Your information will be helpful as I take my meds tonight. I haven't contacted my doctor yet. Don't want to take anymore meds than I...
Thank you Barry. Funny thing is the anxiety had nothing to do with taking the Riba last night because I hadn't taken it yet for my evening dose. I just got to thinking about the "what if's" and the...
Well last night was horrible for me. I let my anxiety get the best of me. I just kept thinking the more I keep taking of the Riba/Sovaldi the sooner I am going to experience side effects and then I...
I keep hearing about stomach cramps. Where in the stomach area is everyone feeling cramps and is anyone taking anything for them? The cramps I am experiencing right now are so painful and normally...
So far so good. No complaints here. Today is day 3 and I would love it if I felt this good the remaining time. I read on other posts that people starting feeling tired around day 3. My sleep has been...
I'm right here with you KWLAW. We are going to beat this so called Dragon. Keep us posted....
I did very good today. I actually was tired enough to take a nap this afternoon. I never take naps. I would rather sleep than to have insomnia so I feel thankful for that. The support from my friends...
I just wanted to add that I do have a metallic taste drinking my water so I added some lemon and that helped out a lot ....
I was surprised I slept very well last night. I have been drinking lots of water which caused me to get up in the middle of the night but went right back to sleep. I did notice the tummy grumbles...
I'm right there with you. I just took the sovaldi without the Ribavirin. We shall see how that goes. I will be checking your posts all the time cuz we started the same day with the meds and have the...
Thank you. I feel better already with everyone's input and support. My first blood work is set for Monday and the next one is a week after that. I'm getting some food in my stomach now before...
The pharmacy that I spoke to told me side effects take about a week before they appear. I'm just nervous about getting this medication into my system. I took the first dose so now I'm committed and...
Ok ok so after hours of working myself up about taking these meds, I finally downed the 2 Ribavirin pills after eating some oatmeal. Today is my first day of treatment and I know I'm not alone. The...
I am so glad you all posted this great information. I'm starting mine in the morning and I think I will do the ribavirin and sovaldi at the same time. This way it will be 3 pills in the morning and 3...
I am doing the same treatment. I'm starting tomorrow with 2 ribavirin in the morning and 3 in the evening along with 1 sovaldi. I am going to take all of mine with food. I was also wondering if there...
Hi there realtor. I'm new to the forum and I also have hep c 2b. I will be starting the ribavirin and sovaldi treatment this Saturday. I vary rarely take any type of medicine so needless to say I'm...
I will post after I go to the Dr's this afternoon to let everyone know what was said and when I actually start treatment. I will start a new feed to document my treatment. I am thankful to everyone...
Should I start a new feed when I actually start the treatment or continue on this one?...
Tracy, hopefully the doc can explain why your genotype has changed. I didn't think it could do that. Good luck with the biopsy. I have not had a biopsy. They only did blood work on me. Sounds like we...