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Board: Hepatitis 04-24-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,611
Posted By eyesworld
Re: white cell count continues to drop

I too went on a weekly Neupogen shot-WBC went up right away.
Good Luck:angel:
Board: Hepatitis 12-06-2009, 06:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,663
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Anyone have arthritis & hep C?

hi
I have had pretty bad osteo for years and went through TX-doc knew about it and it was never a concern. I was told previously that I'm borderline rheumatoid. I'm now 2 and 1/2 yrs post TX-no...
Board: Hepatitis 11-06-2009, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,811
Posted By eyesworld
Re: New and Scared

when I found out that I had it I waited almost a year to start treatment.-got through it and I'm now 2 and a half years
NO VIRAL LOAD!!!
was I scared-yes, but I too had a great doc-there were...
Board: Hepatitis 07-29-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,395
Posted By eyesworld
Re: good news

thanks for the congrats and you are so right-it feels great!! I actually had a sinking (stinking) feeling that it might come back-and the thought of going through it all again was overwhelming!!
I...
Board: Hepatitis 07-22-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,395
Posted By eyesworld
good news

I had my 2 year checkup today with my gastro doc after getting blood drawn last week
NO VIRAL LOAD!!!!
so keep up the good work all who are treating-you WILL beat this frakin; dragon too
:angel:
Board: Hepatitis 06-19-2009, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,054
Posted By eyesworld
Re: pls help

I looked it up and it looks like it's some kind of test or treatment for the malignancy of the tumor. What I read was sorta mumbo jumbo but best ask the doctor
Board: Hepatitis 05-25-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,262
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Recently diagnosed and very confused. PLease Help !

Michelle-I went to a gastro and he was great-what's an ID? Internist?
Board: Hepatitis 05-23-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,262
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Recently diagnosed and very confused. PLease Help !

I don't know anything about your numbers but I do know that you should make an appointment with a gastroenterologist for your HCV. He or she will advise you about treatment. I did the ribavirin and...
Board: Hepatitis 05-02-2009, 08:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,740
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Body sores caused by interferon!

it's called Lichen Planus. You can search it in association with Hep C and rash. Some think it's the ribavirin that causes it and call it riba-rash. I did get some scarring on my lower arms because I...
Board: Hepatitis 04-28-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,740
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Body sores caused by interferon!

yes, I had them too. In fact I have scars from them. Mostly on my arms, some on my stomach. I looked it up and saw what it's called but I can't remember right now. When I do, I'll post back.
Board: Hepatitis 03-24-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,640
Posted By eyesworld
Re: I start Pegasys & Ribovirin on April 3rd

hi
I'll be going for my 2 year virus free blood work in July. Just do it and get it over with.
I too, was freaked out about starting and I made it through. My 2nd 3 months dragged on and I had a...
Board: Hepatitis 03-14-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By eyesworld
Re: scared silly

Believe me, if I could do it, you can do it. After the 1st time, it's easy. It hardly hurts and it's over right away. I used my thigh. You sorta pinch the skin, wipe with some alcohol and stick...
Board: Hepatitis 02-27-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 972
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Good news

way to go Phil!

bye bye dragon:angel:
Board: Hepatitis 02-12-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,447
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Symptoms after completing Pegasys

truthfully, it took me a good 6 months to almost a year before I felt as fit as I did prior to TX. Nothing bad, just that flu-ish feeling of feeling rundown. It wasn't all the time though. My skin...
Board: Hepatitis 02-12-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,995
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Have a Friend with Hep C - Need answers

lynn
check with your doctor and get another blood test to see what your counts are. You can beat this with treatment. Better to do it before you get really sick.
I had absolutely NO symptoms at...
Board: Hepatitis 02-12-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,566
Posted By eyesworld
Re: In beginning stage of Peg-Rib treatment-major back and joint pain

Hi guys
I've been free of the dragon for almost 2 years now. I did 6 months of TX. I guess in one respect I was "lucky" to be a chronic pain sufferer. I had an ample supply of pain relievers to take...
Board: Hepatitis 02-05-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,995
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Have a Friend with Hep C - Need answers

kyle,
stick with this board for any questions you may have. It was a tremendous support to me during TX. Did you decide to treat?
I was scared and put it off for about a year. Finally took the dive...
Board: Hepatitis 01-19-2009, 05:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,379
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Nearly finished treatment!

hey Phil
way to go!
The end is near.
Congratulations on getting through it:angel:
Board: Hepatitis 01-12-2009, 06:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,540
Posted By eyesworld
Re: I did it... my first injection!

I started in January 2007 and finished in July 2007. I was basically fine for the 1st 3 months of TX but went downhill for the 2nd 3 months. Everyone is different though. My main problem was that my...
Board: Hepatitis 01-10-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,540
Posted By eyesworld
Re: I did it... my first injection!

good for you Gloria! It will be over before you know it:)
Board: Hepatitis 11-27-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,846
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Question for Nona50

ok, I see one problem. Unless your hair is dirty, do not shampoo it everyday.
I have to at least get my hair wet to wake up but, unless my hair is greasy, dirty or smoky, I don't use shampoo....
Board: Hepatitis 11-26-2008, 08:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,846
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Question for Nona50

I am blessed with really thick hair so no, it wasn't noticable except to me, seeing the hair in the shower after washing it.
It did help me though. There was a difference... I was taking 2000mcg. a...
Board: Hepatitis 11-25-2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,846
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Question for Nona50

hi glo & nona
I read that your hair is falling out. That happened to me too. My hairdresser recommended biotin. (she knew I was going through TX) I checked with the doc and it was ok to take it....
Board: Hepatitis 11-25-2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,094
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Just found out today I have hep c. Not the best day.

kyle~some folks have posted alternative methods here on healthboards. Why are you opposed to the medicinal cure that is offered? Worked for me and a lot of us here.
use the search box up above and...
Board: Hepatitis 11-25-2008, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,609
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Received first dose yesterday

you're going to be fine.
I too thought it was gonna be "bam" nausea and bad effects...but it wasn't. I read a lot of the scary stories and some people do get an instant bad reaction to the...
Board: Hepatitis 11-21-2008, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,702
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Start with 1st shot this Monday have questions

you should search back in this forum and you'll get a lot of info, but I'll tell you that I was successfully treated for 6 months and I'm virus undetectable now for over a year. I was pretty ok for...
Board: Hepatitis 10-27-2008, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,295
Posted By eyesworld
Re: what health issues will someone have if they take 8 to 14 tylenols a night

You should not take more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen a day. Taking more, especially 7000 mg or more, can lead to a severe overdose if not treated.
a very large overdose of acetaminophen can lead...
Board: Hepatitis 09-10-2008, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,606
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Starting Treatment (2nd Time)

{{{{{{stillhere50}}}}}}
2nd time is the charm
Board: Hepatitis 09-05-2008, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,562
Posted By eyesworld
Re: How is Hep C transmitted?

Kate,
I have gone through TX and I now have no detectable viral load. I did TX for 6 months. I was genotype 2B. I had a lot of dental work done, and not all in the USA. It is possible, although you...
Board: Hepatitis 07-03-2008, 06:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,235
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Progress of Nona50

might you try something rather than tylenol?? Proven to be bad for liver.
Board: Hepatitis 07-01-2008, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,361
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Interferon

are you eating before you take the pills?
I had NO appetite at all and an extremely sore tongue, but I always relied on yogurt to line my stomach-give it a try. My favorite was vanilla lowfat...
Board: Hepatitis 05-15-2008, 06:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,361
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Interferon

good luck with your TX. It'll be over before you know it. Just check back here through the threads for a lot of good info.
Board: Hepatitis 04-29-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,395
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Need Some Advice

I doubt very much that someone who is aware that they have HCV would let there be blood contact while giving a massage. Just get yourself checked out to ease your mind. I also don't beleive that your...
Board: Hepatitis 04-21-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,361
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Interferon

did your doctor offer anti depressants to you? Mine did and I refused them. I wish I had taken them looking back....
Board: Hepatitis 04-20-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,361
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Interferon

hi phil
hi sweetie
If you read back in the posts there is a lot of info here.
I am @9 months post TX. First 3 months were a breeze-2nd 3 months were H**L
But my viral load dropped almost...
Board: Hepatitis 04-01-2008, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,240
Posted By eyesworld
Re: HCV at 53, to start treatment

Blythe
What is an L&D nurse? ahh Labor & Delivery!
The TX will knock the ****** out of you. My 1st 3 months were ok-the last 3 were hell. I didn't take AD's but wish I had. I was also lucky that I...
Board: Hepatitis 01-23-2008, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,313
Posted By eyesworld
Re: what to expect when dying with hepatitis b

is he a candidate for a liver transplant?
Board: Hepatitis 01-11-2008, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By eyesworld
Re: hepC treatment and drinking

oops sorry, TX is treatment
DX is diagnosis
I feel 100% better now-I just got my 6 month bloodwork and I'm still virus undetectable
Board: Hepatitis 01-09-2008, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By eyesworld
Re: hepC treatment and drinking

I know that drinking of alcohol is not recommended at all during TX-even after for that matter.
My doc said that I could have a drink once in a while if I wanted to, but I'm 6 months post TX and...
Board: Hepatitis 12-30-2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,043
Posted By eyesworld
Re: question to those finished w/TX

thanks for the reply. Yes, I am seeing a rheumo and ortho doc(s). I'm borderline RA on the bloodwork. The pain is so rampant
Board: Hepatitis 12-28-2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,770
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Liver Biopsy - Hep C

Hey that's great that you're 2B-That's the "best" genotype for the TX I've been told.
Still getting the biopsy? Did the doc say why you needed the biopsy?
Board: Hepatitis 12-28-2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,043
Posted By eyesworld
Question question to those finished w/TX

I have been finished with TX since July and continue to be virus undetectable. I had athritis before I began. Has anyone else experienced increased body pain since finishing?
My hands, my feet,...
Board: Hepatitis 12-15-2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,770
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Liver Biopsy - Hep C

what does he mean? You had a blood transfusion.
It doesn't matter HOW you got it...only that fortunately, you found out and you're taking care of it.
I also had no symptoms at all and found out...
Board: Hepatitis 12-06-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,612
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Post Peg-intron Riboviron therapy expectations???

I was lucky and could work from home alot. I suggest asking your doc for anti depressants to take. I wish I had.
I was absolutely fine through the 1st 3 months. The last 3 were the hardest on me....
Board: Hepatitis 11-29-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 816
Posted By eyesworld
Re: He's in the hospital.... say a prayer

{{{{{{{{iluvwv}}}}}}}}}:angel:
Board: Hepatitis 11-27-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,612
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Post Peg-intron Riboviron therapy expectations???

I finished my TX in July and it took me a good 3 months to feel absolutely better. I was better incrementally, but not totally for some time.
My hairdresser recommended biotin to thicken my hair....
Board: Hepatitis 11-23-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,426
Posted By eyesworld
Re: they won't force him to go to hospital? Somebody tell me what to do.

Do you know anyone in your local police department who you can talk to and may be able to help you? Do you have any family members near by? It's hard to convince someone who' "out of it" that they...
Board: Hepatitis 11-17-2007, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,297
Posted By eyesworld
Re: HELP he's out of control

I've heard that the ammonia can really affect your mind. You probably should let the doc know, maybe it can be treated-I feel for you.
Board: Hepatitis 11-09-2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,439
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Starting Hep C treament Friday, any advice?

along with all of the other good advice,
I would suggest taking an anti depressant. I finished my 6 month TX in July. I felt fine for the 1st 3 months but really hit the wall for the last 3 and was...
Board: Hepatitis 11-04-2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,489
Posted By eyesworld
Re: Recently Diagnosed - Very Nervous - Need Help

I found out the same way--letter from the Red Cross.
There are programs set up through pharm companies if you cannot afford TX--ask your doc about them.
The TX is easy for some, not so easy for...
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