I don't know anything about the Hep B markers - but I can pray for ya. Keep us posted. I like to hear the success stories as well as the stories that are not to "successful" - but we all have burdens...
Just checking in - I posted that I got diagnosed with Breast Cancer - June 3 - on August 1 had surgery no more cancer. Seeing the Oncologist Sept 19 for the next process to be done. The surgeon got...
Thank you Mamalama for the wishes. I sort of though the Hep-C meds did something - I also had a bad pap smear to get retested in 6 months. It is what it is. I just changed doctors so my appointment...
Just checking in - Some sad news - I was just diagnosed with breast Cancer - non aggressive cancer probably doing a lumpectomy - see surgeon June 27th - just got diagnosis this past Friday. Had blood...
I am a recovering Alcoholic - coming up on 35 years of sobriety 11/06/81. I was diagnosed with Hep - C bank in 1977 ish - I stopped drinking in 1981 I do believe that if I did not stop when I did - I...
Just checking in to say hello just go re-tested - HEP C - still non detected. I sincerely want to thank is "website" for all the support and information that everyone posted. Respectfully Rose...
Mhump - I did not get a chance to read all the responses. But I was diagnosed with Alcoholic Hep-C back in 1977 (I was age 20-21 female). I did not stop drinking until age 25 year 1981 November. I am...
Just checking in - going to blood work this Saturday. Again hope it says "non detected" - I will keep this site updated. I am having bunion surgery (need both feet done) - one this year and one next....
Just wanting to say Hello - I have not gotten my final lab work done yet. I hope to in the next week or so. I will give an update. I want to say that I am finally feeling not soooo tired. I woke up...
Have to go for a blood test at end of March 2016 - then schedule the regular maintenance items - mammo and pap and of course that "colon" test. I know the test is not bad it is the prep for it and I...
well - just checking in one more day on meds - then no more The doctor says it will take a little while for the "drugs" to be out of system and I feel like normal. of which I hope normal is good. I...
I am hoping you are feeling better. I am doing the happy dance. only got about 10 days of meds and then I can go back to "normal" The doc says I should start feeling totally better in about 2-4...
counting the days - til I don't have to take these meds as I said I tested "undetected" Today is a much better day. To all those who read - have a wonderful day...
Yes Allison I am I forgot that I had "flu" like symptoms and that on some days "just felt so totally out of control" that I wanted to crawl out of my skin. For some reason those symptoms did not...
Ok I am doing a happy dance -- I just had a blood test and I am "undetected" all good Have to finish up the meds - thru February 28 or so (12 weeks on solvadi and rabivarin) Then doc said about 2-4...
I am taking solvadi and ribavirin - major side effect - tired - the other stuff subsides - drinking a lot of water. Taking an advil once in awhile. I am on week 8 or 9 - going to doc Wednesday to see...
I have a doctor appointment on Thursday February 11 - got blood work done - so we shall see how we are doing. I am still tired. When I hit the bed I am out for the night. Dry eye. Itchy skin - arms...
oops - my retreat was wonderful (I actually facilitated the retreat). Thought I would be very tired but was not - played charades - wish I cannot ever remember playing. Great fun. Much needed "get...
Feeling pretty good - going for blood work this Saturday the 30th of January - then to doctor week following. Not feeling too tired. I find that when I hit the bed/pillow - I am out. I used to have...
Anytime it is a "loved" one we are concerned about - we or I should say I get overwhelmed. I want to fix manage and control the situation. You said cannot do anything until husband wants to change...
very busy at work - I am going on a "retreat" next weekend (one of my yearly retreats that I attend). Not religious but spiritual in nature. Feeling very good today - just a "little" tired - just a...
Allison - I am glad to read your posts - currently - I am just a little tired and nothing tastes right (but I know I have to eat so I do). I am a little more colder than normal (but I have always...
Checking in - feeling pretty good not as tired (it is so hard to tell if I am tired due to meds or tired because I am 59 years old). When I go to sleep - I sleep (I have not taken a melatonin since...
Feeling pretty good - my starting number was a little over 6 million the blood work that was done was just a general blood test. Another blood text in 4 weeks that tells me if the number is going...
I don't know you but here is a hug xoxoxoxox Respectfully...
Feeling pretty good today - just a slight headache - very slight headache I will get my numbers from the doctor and Wednesday and post them. Respectfully...
great to hear almost no side effects. I started treatment about 2 weeks ago. I just have the "hazy" feeling. Yesterday I felt great. Upped my water intake and started walking 2-2.5 miles 2 or 3 times...
No I did not post "load count" - I did not know what that was until I got into this support "group" page. I am going to the lab on Monday for blood work and the doc visit on Wednesday - I will ask...
I am glad to hear - my Hep C - never progressed to chronic phase either. I do believe that my "not drinking" since 1981 help my body to hold the Hep C - best guess anyway. I know I have some liver...
Barrylink - thank you I am pretty healthy - I smoke about 1/2 pack of cigs a day and those do not taste real good right now - so who know - might be quitting. Everyone who reading this - have a great...
Thanks Barrylink I am seeing doctor next Wednesday after blood work on Monday the 21st. I will ask about headache medicine. I am feeling pretty good today - again just a slight "hazy" feeling. No...
It has been a week on medicine - feel pretty good. I am feeling like there is a haze around me. My thought process seems a little slower than normal. I am going to be walking 3 miles now just about...
Thanks for sharing about your "mugging" - and the after effects on something like that. I will light sage and tobacco and ask the Great Spirit to pave a way for you to get your medicine. When I hear...
Thank you Barrylink I am hoping no side effects. This website does seem to take the "worry" off about taking medication. This is the first time ever to have to take medication more than a few days...
Day 4 - feeling pretty good I little bad taste in mouth, brushing teeth often. Eyes are a little dryer - going to stop for some eye drops to offset the dryness (don't know it that is a side effect at...
I wish I could say words to make it all better. But there are none except "you will get stronger because of this road block" - I to had to deal with the insurance company - took about 3 months before...
Thank you for the welcome. I started walking at least 2-3 miles every 2 or 3 days - just to keep body from getting tight. Also the water thing - yes I do drink a lot of water anyway. I have upped my...
I don't have my numbers to post - all I know is I have lived with this since 1977 - I don't drink so I am guessing that is a factor on the HEP C - not progressing. Just a guess. I truly thought since...