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		<title>Hepatitis C Forum: The body is a machine - DailyStrength</title>
		<description>I have a theory......

A little history first:

Start of treatment, my HGB was 13.5 pretty good huh?

First week CBC showed that I was...</description>
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			<title>Comment by oOoREBoOo</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Good for you, Kelly!!  You are a mean machine!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:27:56 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by hepcat</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If it's a machine, i want mine to be a Ferrari!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:32:45 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Sarpsis</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Start working on it hep! Lace up those tennis shoes and run like hell... down a couple of stairs to start anyway. lol!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:41:19 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by hepcat</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[oh, i don't want to have to work for the ferrari.  I'd like it as a present! 
  
 anybody got an extra one laying around??]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:42:35 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by erniecoolcat</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The physical effects are real but there's a strong mind body component I am certain. Mind over matter. I think a big part of it is the headspace that we get in. It's easy to feel a little mental paralysis. I feel great when I make myself go out and do stuff. I'm going to Blacks Beach today with a fr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:51:19 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Sarpsis</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Have a great time Ernie!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:21:06 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by starcraftMike</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For me it depends where my hgb is that week. If its around 12 I feel like doing things. But if it starts getting low I get tired and have headache's. My hgb keeps changing]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:26:43 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Sarpsis</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I know it's really tough to move when you don't feel good...last thing I wanna do for sure...but, I'm gonna keep working on the theory and see what happens.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:35:59 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by debbear</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Kelly......good for you......I love you theory and it seems to be working for you..........don't over-do and make sure you keep yourself hydrated.......... 
  
 They say the best thing I can do for my lungs is <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Physical_Exercise" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Physical_Exercise')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Exercise">exercise</a>...............real hard to do when ya can't breath......but I am taking Baby Steps:...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:47:08 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Sarpsis</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Deb...if ya ever wanna quit somking, I'm your buddy! Just give me a little advance warning that you're ready so I can get my head around it. My dad died of COPD and I'm a fool to keep smoking..... but you know the addiction. ..... it's damn hard! =) 
  
 Just lemme know honey bun. I'll give it a go wi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by debbear</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[LOL...Kelly.......don't hold your breath.........keep exercising:):)]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:26:58 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Sarpsis</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well hell Deb....let me know if you ever change your mind. =)]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:37:45 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by hepcat</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey Ernie, there's some nude beaches on Martha's Vineyard if you're ever on the east side.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:10:28 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by erniecoolcat</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Kelly there's a tobacco cessation group here you probably know.  
  
 Quick beach update. My friend just got stung by a stingray. Poor thing. It happens this time of the year. Otw it is a nice day out here.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 17:20:54 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by debbear</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Kelly....I sure will (let you know).............meanwhile.....I say "go for it".........there are some good groups here on DS, I'm sure:):)......and I truly wish you the beary best of luck:):) 
  
 Its gotta be one tough habit to break.................... 
  
 I did get some Wellbutin once and it really...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 17:35:35 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by NZmumof3</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Yeah, as long as I am not dealing with another flu or infection on top of treament and not dealing with incivik or anything, exercising has at times been my saving grave, I huff and puff but I am amazed as being able to get through it and then I've got more energy later on and at the same time the n...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:00:07 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by hyperc</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I don't know too much, but it sounds like your in a fight for life.  Maybe i'll be on regime like yours some day,, but I think I would just rather fight it naturally.  I can go back as far as 1981 that i may have gotten hep c.  Nobody really knows.  Im 49 and got sober when I was 24.  Haven;t a drin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:03:05 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by dillytime</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[mean machine,,the newer version,,of the longest yard......... 
  
  
 <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwtay9w8axo" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwtay9w8axo" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwta...</a>]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:56:35 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Sarpsis</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[@HyperC, we have some people here who have tried fighting naturally first, as well. They might be able to help with any questions you might have.  
 Maybe some can tell you their stories about that. I personally did not have to start tx like some people here had to. Their viral loads went way high, o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 20:14:24 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by woodweed</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have decided between bites munching on chocolate, that I have to start working to lose some more weight.  I know I can do it, just have to get the mindset to eat more healthy food and to get off my ass and move more.  Would help if hubby would stop bringing the yummy bad for you stuff into the hou...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 20:22:46 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by hyperc</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[@  Sarspiss,   aw i'm so sorry for you i cry.  I didn't know it was that serious.  I think I may have it awhile too.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 21:48:43 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by erniecoolcat</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[My day at the beach was nice today. My friend got that bad stingray sting but he was doing okay after 1.5 hours. Made it up the beach cliff but we both took a few breaks along the way. Definitely these meds screw with your breathing. It's very easy to get out of breath for sure these days on minimal...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 22:57:44 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Hanklive39</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I really don't know all of your history... In fact, any of it at all... 
  
 However, it is really hard for me to digest that you did not have an immune system at all due to HCV... 
  
 I do believe that one's immune system can be somewhat compromised because of HCV infection, yet I do not think it's po...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:15:52 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Lpbritt</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Wow, Kelly!! You are a powerhouse!!  
 I wished it worked for me like that... As I stated in another post, I went to a party this weekend for 4 hours Saturday- which was great.  
 Sunday, I made lunch (homemade chicken salad, croissants, and fruit salad) and had my best friend over along with her daug...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 07:56:29 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Sarpsis</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well to address my "sudden burst" of energy seems now to be due to finishing the Incevik on Friday morning and just being on the Riba and <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Pegylated_Interferon" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Pegylated_Interferon')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Pegasys">Pegasys</a>. I am in a new phase of "WIRED!!!" No <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Sleep" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Sleep')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Sleep">sleep</a> since Thursday night...took a <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Valium" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Valium')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Valium">valium</a> and maybe slept for 30 minutes last night. Crap! I went from sitting down...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:01:05 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Arabella1</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I think your theory makes perfect sense,  kind of like <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Running" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Running')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Running">running</a> for me,  I could barely run a mile at one time,  now 5 miles is a short run.  Our bodies are amazing things capable of  to SO much more than our brains allow us to believe!  I like this post a lot :)]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:16:04 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Sarpsis</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[@LPBritt... YOU amaze me! I'm really glad that you went and spent time with friends even if you over did it. I know exactly how you feel! We all just want to get back to what our life was like before, but we're still a ways off from that. We try, but usually pay a price the next day or 2. Still, we ...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:24:25 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by concordea</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[@Sarpsis, we must be on the same wave length.  I have just spent the weekend having a heart to heart with myself about the fact that feeling down, and the lack of energy was pretty much a cop out.  That if I wanted to feel better, the first step was to act like I did. 
 Half the front gardens are wee...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:00:49 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Sarpsis</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Great job Concordia!!! I can see that smile on your face and it makes me smile too. =) 
  
 Since I seem to be in "Riba Wired" mode, I should get a LOT of stuff done today!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:06:07 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by concordea</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Yeah- the not sleeping part is getting to me, too.  That was another part of the whole talk I had.  No more naps after 1pm.  That way, I'm tired enough to try and <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Sleep" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Sleep')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Sleep">sleep</a>.  I use <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Ambien" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Ambien')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Ambien">Ambien</a> on occasion but hate taking extra drugs. 
  
 <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Faith" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Faith')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Hope">Hope</a> your day is Super Productive (and wears you out!) 
 Yvette]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:10:39 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by krazyauntkelly</title>
			<link>http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hepatitis_C/forum/14660037-body-machine/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Wow! That amazed me.I want some of your red blood cells. You are a machine. I'm sure your husband is very proud of you. I have worked through my whole TX . It has not been easy, but I thought better than lying in bed all day. When I got home those first months I'd head right to bed. Funny thing. I'd...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:08:05 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Sarpsis</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[lol is right Krazy! I am so wired now I can hardly sit here! 
 I called the HCV doc's office this morning and his nurse said that he usually prescribes <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Ambien" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Ambien')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Ambien">Ambien</a>, but since I took a 5 mg <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Valium" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Valium')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Valium">valium</a> and it did nothing last night, the <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Ambien" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Ambien')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Ambien">ambien</a> probably wouldn't do much if anything. <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Valium" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Valium')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Valium">Valium</a> is much stronger than ...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:43:02 +0100</pubDate>
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