I got ya Kat. Of course I had to go all OCD on the internet on it. I have made the decision to go with the trial. I can only hope for the best from then on. Now that's my decision for today. I'll ask tons of questions when I get there and who knows. There's no easy button, is there? All I can do is learn as much as I can and be as proactive as I can in my own recovery.

I'm with Joe on getting the immune system up to its optimum. I think doctors need to look at the person as a whole before bombarding it with meds that will destroy the immune system.

bagolady I bet you do really well and I'm rooting for you! Just to put your mind a little at ease, if you do become resistant to these drugs, others are coming down the pipe that you would be able to try.
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I'm going for it too! I seem to be having more and more bouts of severe fatigue...the kind where it's hard to even get out of bed, much less actually work. I'm not looking forward to it, but I'm looking forward to feeling good again.

How do you rev up your immune system?
I'm feeling much better about my choice. I'm doing the right thing.

I'd pay close attention to compliance with the trial and that means being very careful about any supplements you may be "tempted" to take. They may be contraindicated in the trial.
Just eat well, rest, get some moderate exercise and try to reduce stress.
Best of luck!

Bagolady and Sandy - I wish you both the very best of luck with your trial...hope you have minimal sides and become undetectable forevermore. (sorry if I've been using that word a lot; it's my favorite word this year).

Very exciting...I will be following your progress.

Oh, forgot to add...I agree that it would be best to get as healthy as possible now.

I'd focus on minimizing sugar and processed food, eat well, sleep well, eliminate toxins (cigarettes, etc) and exercise.

Again...good luck to both of you!

I'm with Kat on #43 & 44:):)

Best of luck to both of you..........forevermore:):):)

Thank you for the well wishes. I do really well with my diet, with the exception of too much sugar, which I'm making a concerted effort to eliminate! I hope I'll be able to continue to exercise while on tx.

Good luck!! take care of yourself, and remember to only take what they tell you to, do not add on any supplements.

Thanks y'all! When I got the diagnosis I picked back up my old friends, cigarrettes (after not smoking for over a year) now it's time to quit again. Going to start walking this evening with the other old geezers in the Rv park. Damn, for old people they can zoom! I can't have them make me look bad. ;) I'll have to tell the cook (husband) to lay off being the Fry Daddy.
Thanks for the input. Because of this forum Sandy and I will be on the same trial, we'll be on the buddy system. How cool is that?

I'm glad you're here Bago....misery loves company. :-)

Do you know when you'll start, Bago? She just told me June.

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