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- Does anyone know if there are any programs or co pay assists for Ribavirin? I know there is one for Sovaldi. I have the coupon and already gave that information to the pharmacy, so assuming my insurance approves this, I don't plan on paying much...
- I had my dr appt yesterday and the dr recommended that I get some vaccinations while on treatment. They recommended hep a and b. that comes in three shots, so I took the first one yesterday. They also recommended flu, pneumonia, and pertussis. Did...
- I am going to be starting treatment soon. I will be taking sovaldi and 1000 mg RIBA. I heard a couple of you say that you broke up the doses of RIBA to lessen the side effects. Can you tell me how you went about this and the differences you saw? ...
- After 3 disappointing trips to the dr I finally saw the np today. Finally, someone who had a clue! I'm not sure if you all remember but I left the past three appts in tears. Anyway, today was great!!! I had low expectations. She seemed really on...
- I'm just sitting here thinking about how close I am to starting treatment. I will know more on Thursday when I see the dr. I'm excited, yet so nervous. I'm worried about the fatigue of taking RIBA. I am 35 and have a 2 year old. I'm always tired...
- I was wondering if anyone else has dark or cloudy urine? I'm Currently not in treatment yet. I have to drink ALOT of water to notice a difference, but it is always yellow. Will this go away after treatment? I also can smell a lot of what I eat...
- I was wondering if anyone could offer any information on why people get the virus back after being undie? Are there certain factors that make people more succeptible to failure? This disease is so cunning. I can not believe how strong some people...
- Okay, so I see a lot of people are talking about severe fatigue while on Riba treatment. I am already tired all the time. Which, Im sure is from the hep c. Im getting closer to treatment, and now Im getting more scared. I work part time and take...
- Today I went to the dr expecting to see the nurse practitioner. However, I ended up seeing the dr. He was surprised to see me. I have had three disappointing visits in a row. He has been telling me for three months they will try to get drug approval...
- I know everyone suggests drinking "a lot of water". How much exactly does everyone think is alot? I am not a huge water drinker, so I'd like to have something to aim for. Thanks!
- I am not on treatment yet. I was thinking about doing a liver cleanse. What do you all think? What would you recommend?
- I was wondering if anyone here has experienced any soreness or sores of the mouth? I am not on treatment. I used to get small ones all the time before I would get sick. It was almost a sign. Now i have little ones randomly in mouth. Could this...
- I posted last night about my dr appt today. Im trying to organize my thoughts to be clear and short as possible. ha! My last appt with him was disappointing because I thought Id be prescribed treatment. I am genotype 2b. As far as stages I have...
- I know many of you have experienced treatment with Ribavirin. I was wondering if you all could tell me what side effects you experienced? Also, do you have any tips on what to do to prevent or lessen the side effects. I know a lot of you have...
- Tomorrow will be my third time meeting with my gastro dr. My last visit I was told I would be doing the Sovaldi, Ribavirin treatment. He said his office has not yet developed a protocol for sovaldi. He said he would also be contacting the health...