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I did my Pegasys shot about 10 hours ago.  Roller coaster going full
blast.  Because for me it strongly amplifies any emotion I normally feel
it amplifies any bits of stress to the level of teeth-grinding.  I do a
lot of deep breathing, just lay there and reign it in when it gets to be
too much and I know it will pass.  

If it gets too annoying, or I can't control it, Xanax helps.  I'm scared
of that stuff a little, I don't want to come out of this with a Benzo
addiction.

The first time that I saw blood when pulling the needle out I went into a
panic, called the nurse, etc, etc. Basically, I nicked a capillary and
overreacted because of my stress level. Stopped bleeding after about 30
seconds.

Don't know about the ice but I wouldn't think it would hurt. If the
interferon gets into your system, it will be effective. If you hit a vein
with the needle you'll have a lot of blood that takes a lot of pressure to
stop the bleeding.

Hey Guys,

All is well concerning "the shot". It was sore last night and I just left it
alone and it's fine. I did get a bad taste in my mouth for a while and my
body ached sooner than usual. Been having the same "day after reaction" as
usual so I guess that's good. That was the second time I cause a big blood
bubble on that same thigh.

A few weeks back, I increased my Zoloft to 100MG and I feel sooo much
better. Now my mind is going 100MPH but my body can't keep up so I make it a
point to rest even though I don't feel like it, but once I relax, I can feel
my body protest the activity. I'm not complaining because the TX is going
much better now for me. The brain fog has improved and I can actually make
decisions.

Been able to keep working but I have the luxury of making my own hours and I
have lots of paperwork that I do at home so that has been a blessing. That's
really all I've been able to do is work and deal with the TX. It's like I
have tunnel vision and everything else in my life right now is not
important. Feels like I've been in "survival mode". Now that my mind is
getting more like normal, I may be able to have more of a life during this
treatment.

I wish everyone here that's on treatment the best of luck and success in
killing the beast.

rusty

I did all mine in the belly since I always had a nice roll of fat to poke
the needle in. It's been almost three months since I ended the treatment, I
still have two little bald spots on my belly!! hahahaha....

I don't envy people with no fat to geese into!