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.
Day four and I am starting to really feel the effects of tx. Sovaldi/Galexo. Has anyone else had the dizziness, joint pains and brain fog? Is it just me? I thought this was going to be a piece of cake. It seems I have a very low tolerance for any kind of drugs.
Feeling lower than low.
Debbie
Feeling lower than low.
Debbie
The benefits of drinking water for side effect management include:
Water flushes out wastes, transports nutrients, and regulates body temperature.
Water will help keep skin hydrated during therapy, which will help reduce the dry skin syndrome caused by HCV medications.
Many people on HCV therapy experience the ribavirin cough water can help lubricate the throat, which results in less coughing.
Adequate water consumption aids the digestive system, helping to avoid constipation and other digestive problems.
Drinking water will help replace fluids lost during a bout of diarrhea.
HCV medications reduce natural saliva production, which can increase the risk of dental cavities and diseases. Water will help keep your gums hydrated and will rinse away harmful bacteria in the mouth.Drinking adequate amounts of water is one of the best strategies people can use while on therapy to lessen the side effects of interferon-based therapy and stay healthy.
From the HC Advocate website:
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/SEM_water.pdf