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.

vabuttafly
I started week 3 of treatment today. I'm trying to keep track of side effects for those who are considering treatment or about to begin treatment. I know when I was waiting to start I wanted to hear everything I could about side effects etc. so far I feel good. Most of the side effects I can attribute to the medication only because I know what the common sides are. Otherwise, I would probably brush them off but I know what to look for. I take my first two pills in the morning at 830. I take my second RIBA at 6 pm. I take meds w food all the time. I have been drinking soooo much water!!! This is probably thesis reason my sides have been mild. I have a weird itchy rash on my head. It drives me nuts and I need to stop itching it! It's small bumps. I also have experienced what feels like random pin pricks on my body. I have some nausea. I do get a little racy in the chest. Somewhat anxious. I feel some joint pain. The other night I felt a bit run down at work an nauseous. I am a waitress so I pushed through it. It passed in about an hour. My fuse is a bit shorter. Overall, I feel good. Heck, I felt run down and nauseous daily prior to treatment so it's nothing new. Hoping to keep positive and feeling good. I actually get more bouts of energy too. I hope this entry can help someone who may be looking for answers. This is my way of giving back. So many have given their experience strength and hope to me so freely. It's my turn to do the same.
MLTTexas
Glad you shared your experience with the treatments. That's what we are here for - the share and to care. Wishing you the best as you get through this.
vabuttafly
Thanks marylin.
TomrrowsHope
Gee Vab..fly....I have all those and not on TX ...YET !!!! waiting for my Dr to call...I carry my phone around with volumne on High as that is another thing going along with the eyes , arms, legs, face, hair, hands, heart, did I miss anything...actually I am finally feeting much better but the fatigue has me lately...I stopped all herbs hoping that TX is around the corner and don't want to have to wait to detox of that stuff...getting ready
TomrrowsHope
my head itches off and on...and so does my right palm....and underside of left forarm....never in reverse...
vabuttafly
Yes, a lot of the symptoms I had prior to treatment. Two weeks down. 10 to go!
violetmist
Thanks for sharing vabuttafly. I wish you the best with your tx.
mary-k
Good to hear your are doing well, so far. Gives me hope this won't be too bad.
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