Hepatitis C Support Group

Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimated 150-200 million people worldwide.

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MrOSO 04/27/2013

This song explains EXACTLY how I feel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Ur9PrY9Zw

Every day I get flu like symptoms, with fever and shakes.

Ive had a splitting headache since mid-December. I take Ibuprofen at least twice a day. Might as well take breath mints.

I cannot catch my breath, just walking to my car makes me breath very hard.

I have serious gum issues with infections below the gum line, going to the periodontitis again Monday. I also keep getting infected pimple like things on my legs. Related?

I think the constant low grade fever has given a perfect breeding ground for my jock itch. It will NOT go away, despite treating it twice a day.

Work is total hell, averaging 65 hrs. a week and I cant keep up.

Ive had 3 naps today, still tired as hell. Huge bags under my eyes, I really do look like my avatar.

Sorry folks, I had to piss and moan, but it is BAD right now. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Light a candle for me. Kill a chicken and scatter the bones... whatever you do for luck, I could use some.

deleted_user 04/27/2013

CHICKEN IS DEAD............BONES ARE SCATTERED (whoops =caps)

You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers!!!!..............Wish I had a answer and/or better yet a solution...........but all I have to offer is a little bit of support.

Hang in there honey.......hopefully things will get better..........SOON!!!!!!

Ozzita 04/27/2013

Mr. O-----so sorry man!! I wish I could make it go away. Your
fighting this with all your HEART & SOUL!!! Were still here
for you. I'll say a BIG O-----OZZIE prayer for you tonight!!!
During this TX, I found when I'm feeling like shit, laughter
takes it away for awhile. I try & find something funny to
watch on the tube or funny video's on the internet. Rest
when you can as well. Good VIBES to you Mr. O!!!!

Trissa01 04/27/2013

This is the right place to tell it! All day you wear the mask to blend in & not complain, trying to function like a normal person when you're body is not co operative.
I know what its like to go thru treatment & it was not fun for me. I do expect that you will get a nice reward for endurance! You will maintain svr & leave this in your dust!

barbbey 04/27/2013

how you are feeling right now totally sucks, i am so sorry you are going through this.... hang in there, nap all day if you need to, do whatever it takes.... they say the sides won't kill you but may make you wish your were dead from time to time.... just know this too passes. fight on!

MLTTexas 04/27/2013

MrOSO, I stopped when I read this and prayed for you. I'm praying for The Lord to ease your symptoms so you can rest and for the physical and emotional strength you need to go on. We love you here.

MrOSO 04/27/2013

@Debbear - very funny! This is not the sweet bear we all know and love! You have shown us another side. Chickens indeed, LOL.

@Oz - Good idea, I've been catching up on "The Following" all day. Probably not best to follow serial killers when you're depressed.

@Ptriss - What can I say, but thanks.

deleted_user 04/27/2013

MrOsO.........I killed that poor chicken for YOU.........and I had a long talk with him first.......and explained things to him............and he understood and was OK with it..............so that is all good:):):)

Chickens understand these things.........I think:):)

Meanwhile........piss and moan all ya want.........we'll listen:):):)......and wish ya the beary best of luck:):):)

oOoREBoOo 04/27/2013

You have it a bit rougher than most, Mr O. You are doing the full 48. I admire your gutz, as you've been run through the wringer, STILL you are going to make it! This isn't a forever tx, even though it seems so. When this is all through you will be glad you got it over with!!

I have you in my thoughts, and STAY STRONG!!!

erniecoolcat 04/27/2013

Bob I'm so sorry to read this. Posted my response in your hugbook instead.

deleted_user 04/27/2013

Mr Oso... do you have to work all those hours? I can't imagine how you're doing it. I forget how many wks you have left. Sounds like you're anemic. Are you on procrit or have they reduced dosage of meds? I feel so bad for you. I know how shitty it is. Soaking in a few inches of warmish water in the tub may help the jock itch, and keep everything clean & dry. I swished w/peroxide & water a couple times a week to help w/mouth issues, and I too took ibprophen. It helped me.

Hang in there, it won't last forever. I will be praying for you.

kcaseytn 04/27/2013

I don't know how you're doing 65 hr/wk. Dump it all here cause very few really understand like we do.

I had to work at the mental thing. I would stand in the mirror and tell myself how great I was doing. I focused only on the distance I had come and not the distance i had left to go.

I made a gratitude list many times during the day. I counted everything!!! If I made it up the stairs to work I would praise my efforts. If I didn't itch as much as yesterday - it went on the list. If my butt was on fire - I praised that I didn't throw up that day. You get the idea. It was what helped me survive.

Hang in there - and I can't stress enough to rest every single chance you get. Nothing is more important than rest. Nothing.

deleted_user 04/27/2013

I'm so sorry for your misery. I wish I could offer something helpful; I cannot.

Hoping it get easier soonest...wishing you all the best.

dragonars 04/27/2013

At least your breathing it could always be worse. At least that's the way I saw it when on tx. The worst day was yesterday. Peace

deleted_user 04/27/2013

So sorry for all your sides. I'll light a candle and say a prayer for you MrOSO. It is all worth it. Imagine your liver getting a breath a fresh air. That you have just reduced your chances of liver cancer by some standards 50%. Then take the pill 'fuckitall.' And ask for dreamweaver to come.

erniecoolcat 04/27/2013

Stay in the light.

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