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 02/01/2013

Hi to all my friends out there new and old. Well today is the day I am starting detox!! For those of you that don't know me know I was on tx and failed it. But successfully came out with an a addiction to peracet . I was trying to ween myself off but couldn't do it. So I went to emerg yesterday and now I am starting detox today. I just took my last two ever at about 8 this morning. Apparently I will start to feel the effects six hours after taking last dose. The hospital told me what to expect and I have done research. Won't be pretty. For all you newbies out there that are thinking of taking a pain killer to help you through treatment DON'T. I thought it was the best idea ever. Boy, was I wrong. Just thought I would let you all know what is going on and to say you probably won't be hearing from me for a few days. Hope everyone else is doing as good as can be expected and my thoughts are with each and everyone of you. So, on that note wish me luck and I will check in when I can.
Big big hugs to all.
Debbie

deleted_user 02/01/2013

Oh Debbioe my prayers go out to You this morning that is a VSARY hard thing to do. It is a heroin addiction and you will full the full strength of breakingt hat abbict. I would susject you tell yousr doc and they can give you something that will help a little with your sides of qitting. My God be with you every step of the way.

ImKramer 02/01/2013

Best of luck ..it's a tough road but glad you have some medical support.
Question though. Why aren't they suggesting you ease off, reducing the dosage a little every couple of days?
That is how I went from 30 mg Oxy to 5 mg and now I take only 2.5 mg a day.

erniecoolcat 02/01/2013

Best of luck to you but TOTALLY what Kramer said.

deleted_user 02/01/2013

I'm praying for you to get through this Deb. Just don't give up, no matter what. Keep telling yourself, that the worst will be over soon. Don't quit. If you believe in God, ask Him for strength & help. He will. Good for you for being strong & sensible to get this monkey off your back.
xo Debbie

erniecoolcat 02/01/2013

Glad that you're inpatient though I'm assuming. Maybe they will be able to manage/ameliorate some of your symptoms medically.

MrOSO 02/01/2013

Good luck to you Debbie.

MLTTexas 02/01/2013

Will be praying for you as you go through the detox. You can do it, and will be just fine. It's so easy to become addicted to pain meds. I was put on hydracodone after my transplant, and luckily after a short length of time, I wasn't allowed to refill.

oOoREBoOo 02/01/2013

Good luck! I believe you can do this.

Hugs!!!

deleted_user 02/01/2013

prayers with you bestshot. If you can get thru treatment, then you are strong enough to get thru this!!!
Take care and good luck.

erniecoolcat 02/01/2013

Very true Freeleigh. I would imagine that is very true. You did 30 weeks of treatment. I can only imagine that was a way harder crucible in the aggregate.

bestshot 02/01/2013

Hi my friends,
still doing ok at this point, although I don't think it will hit me til later this evening. To answer a few of your questions. \I chose not to take any of those other drugs that can apparently help while detoxing, I am not in a detox centre but choose to do this at home with the help of my husband. I tried the weaning and it didn't work for me. Made me feel a little of the suicidal side actually. My husband has taken all harmful drugs out of the apartment and even taken jewellery from me. HMM. If you have any more advise please feel free to let me know. I'm actually starting to get a very bad headache and my legs are tingling. but that is sort of a usual thing for me only difference is I would go and grab some perc's and 15 min later gone. Not this time!!!
Love you all and will pay back all this love when I am feeling better.
Hugs
Debbie

erniecoolcat 02/01/2013

Keep posting Debbie. Many have direct experience with this I'm guessing. We are on your teamwork certain. Wishing you well and the prize is very valuable.

erniecoolcat 02/01/2013

Edit - "on your team for certain."

Ugh "auto-correct"

barbbey 02/01/2013

you are brave and courageous...... my thoughts and prayers are with you.... focus on the goal--- the clarity and health you will have after will be worth the suffering..... and as someone who suffered tx without the rewards, you are no stranger to pain...... one step at a time, one moment at a time...... treat yourself to any and everything you love through the process. you deserve the very best life has to offer. you are not alone.

deleted_user 02/01/2013

I am so sorry you have to go through this. It is going to be a rough few days for you. I will pray for you and I suggest you do the same. Stay strong!

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