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.

426 Members

21,304 Posts

0 Online

FingersCrossed 06/09/2009

BACKGROUND:
1) I\'m at dose #3 on a Fri shot schedule - this was the worst Saturday yet. Found out what the term blinding headache means: you literally can\'t open your eyes without increasing the crusher headache.

2) My father passed away this spring and the larger family is doing a tribute to him at the annual family reunion on Saturday, July 4th.

QUESTION: Can I switch my shot #7 from Friday to Saturday that week without risking the treatment or other ill effects?

Thanks in advance!

Trissa01 06/09/2009

The best person to consult, is your doc.
You can get 10 different answers here from 5 people.
I'm sure it will be fine, but plan it with those who hold accoountability for your treatment.
Our family reunion will be around my shot. At this rate, I don't know when I'll get sides or feel ok., but I don't have to fly with the shot, phew.

FingersCrossed 06/09/2009

Great advice as always, Ptriss. Thanks!

The airports are hard enough these days without trying to carry on a loaded dragonslayer!!! but my doc volunteered that it would be no problem for him to write a script/letter that would get me on a plane no problem.

Barb99999999 06/09/2009

My doctor said it was fine, I did it a couple of times with no problems every time I flew or went out of state. Good to check with your docto to be sure.

Trissa01 06/09/2009

Sorry for the loss of your Dad. It is very important, surely, to attend this event in his memory. You'll hope to feel well for the travel & the reunion.
Me too.
And that crusher headache, know that one.

Barb99999999 06/09/2009

yes, no prob if he writes the letter. better to keep them on the plane in case the luggage gets lost

deleted_user 06/21/2009

I agree...ask your Dr...I switched from Sat to Sun with no problem. I also use to travel every month..and there I was with a little traveling pouch and my ice pack inside with the lovely shots. I even boarded earlier since I needed more time to get to my seat. I never got stopped.

deleted_user 06/21/2009

i couldn't get a hold my doc, but i switched from fri to sat on shot 2. when i went to see him last thursday, i told him and he said no prob.

deleted_user 06/22/2009

Your allowed to switch at least 1-2 days ahead or 1-2 days after your normal shot day.

I switched from thursday to wednesday so by the weekend I had my energy back.

But I would try to keep it as scheduled as possible.

Join the Conversation