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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bestshot 03/03/2013

Thanks everyone for remembering who I am. LOL To answer you questions, I still not doing that great. It seems as soon as I get over one problem another one pops up!! Marilyn, I was finished tx last October. I was on triple tx with Victrellis. I couldn't tell you what was worse the interferon or victrellis, I was terribly sic all through tx. And, no it didn't get cleared. I was undie at week 8 and it came back around week 26. Now I am dealing with all the withdrawl from coming of perecet's (some of you may remember that ordeal). It's has been a month now since I took my last one and it still sucks!!! If anyone has any advice on how to deal with these residual effects please please let me know. Sometimes I feel like I am going to lose my mind. Last but not least I ended up at emergency last week. My bowels of all things. Not doing what they should be doing. Still having problem as of today with them, Thought I was going to have to go back today!!! Feel like i'm about 20lbs heavier and look a little pregnant. Not what I want at my age. LOL. Other than that I am doing great! Sorry for the long post. Please fill me in on how you all are doing.
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Debbie

ImKramer 03/03/2013

Off to see Dr Wong at Toronto Western in a couple weeks and will share any HCV treatment news I get.
Still kicking the oxy here. That crap should be banned!

bestshot 03/03/2013

You're right about that Imk. I crave it everyday and need it for pain, But that's not going to happen. Screwed that up didn't i ? How much are you down to now?

barbbey 03/03/2013

Debbie, I was hoping for smoother sailing by now, but remember it does take a long time for the medications to get out of your system, and even longer sometimes to cope with reality after having percs take the edge off.... Bowel issues and hcv go together.... and there is tons of info on the hcv complementary and alternative site that might be helpful--- everything from herbs to green veggies to recipes.... i find it hugely helpful and know that if i am not on a lowfat, high veggie, lots of greens diet i will suffer. i eat 5-6 times a day, small amts, because if i eat a big meal i can't handle it.... probably you know all this stuff..... i am still on tx so my digestive issues are taxed heavily.... hope you get to the bottom of this and can adjust to resolve it. It is time for you to be enjoying good health!

ImKramer 03/03/2013

I still take half a tab in the evening. Its such a small amount but my legs get jumpy and muscles very tense headache... Nasty feeling and that little amount makes it stop. It's been seven months now and I will run out soon and that will be that.
I can't fathom how hard it must be for folks on high doses. I was only on 40 mg a day.

deleted_user 03/03/2013

Hi Debbie Oh gezzz I forgot you were coming off of them. No Im afraid it will take a little more time you willl feel better after anyother month goes by. But dont ever go baclk to them. Ity will only one now and you will have to fgo though all tthis again. I know you dont want to do that.What I really wanted to tell you us my doc I know ive done told ypu but this time im gonna spell it correctly in case you wanna talk to your Doc about it. It is a liquid Laxitive but dont take the genorike well I mean I was told by my doc knot to axecpt that. Couse that is because the real name brand is the only thing on earth that has the ingredient to help my amonia level. Ok ok Here is the name spekllled corctlly Take care my Friend :-)
Lactulose 10 GM/15ML Solution I take 2 tablespoons 3 times a day. Later :-)

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