Djharg: I'm sorry you're having such panic attacks. And congratulations on week 45!!! You are almost there -- you are soon going to be done with your treatment!

What you are experiencing can be from the treatment meds and, at this point in your treatment, I can only suggest that you keep in contact with your doctor about it and try to get through the next 3 weeks of treatment as best you can. Maybe your doc will want to increase your dose of anti-depressants (if you are on them).

You might continue to experience the panic attacks for months after treatment stops so don't expect it to end as soon as treatment ends because it takes months to get all the meds out of your system.

Best of luck to you! At this point, just hang in there and try to ride the panic attacks out as best you can - and tell your doc. If he "thinks you're a liar or weirdo" then that's HIS problem but at least you are telling him and asking him for help.

i know my anxiety has shot through the roof during tx...and being around people is getting harder. maybe its just from being sick for 45 weeks and being used to being in your house? i know when i spend a lot of time sleeping or not outside it really takes a kick in my ass to make myself go out and be around people. its exhausting sometimes too. are you taking anti-anxiety meds? i hope a doc wouldnt think you were crazy... its very real...anxiety. they probably see it more then you think. they are there to help YOU so dont worry about what they think. i really hope everything works out for you and your so close to the end!!!! yea!! peace and love!

your so close, hang in there. barb

DJ< you feeling any better, today?

One of the side effect warnings of interferon is anxiety. Your Doctor should know this. In the USA the warning label come in the box your shot came in
Hope the best for you

oh dj, this treatment sure is taking its toll on us all. my friends have asked if i've become agoraphobic cause i don't like to go out either. need to stay close to home or else i get panicky! it's weird.

hang in there my friend. be strong. you've only got 3 more to go!!!!!! you're sliding into home! and we're all here cheering you on! you've been such a warrior through all this! love and hugs, q

bad news djharg,

it isn't the TX, you are really losing it, they just don't want to tell you that.

how you doing buddy, you hang in there for another 3 weeks, it's almost over. just thing of all the blonds just waiting for you out there.

TX made me a nervous wreck. I almost quit my, job, my life, everything. In the last few weeks I was nutty, I knew my mind was not right, but I could not help it. I practically locked myself in my room for 2 days once. My anger was thru the roof, I screamed at everyone, then felt terrible. I was so afraid I would not finish---DJ just stay the course----you are very determined----I know you can do this! Plus----I can mail you some nerve pills if you want. Ha! Customs will get me now! Hugs