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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Hepatitis / October 20053 days past interferon
I am really having a problem with Monday's. I don't know if its because I rest all weekend then I have to spring into action to get to work but I have my worst time 72 hrs after my shot. I get extremely dizzy, light headed and cannot stand. I cannot think and my eyes feel like they are being pulled back into their sockets. My head aches and my face feels fuzzy. My pupils dilate like I have had eye drops put in them. Constant diarrhea. Anyone else notice tthis? Today I feel 50% better and I will climb each day until Friday to start this all over. Another thing that I did was go to bed at 6 and missed my 3 pill dosage. I woke at 3am with a start and immediately took my riba and then this mornings pills at 1pm and will take tonights at midnight. Will this comprimise my recovery? Mags Boy Mags keep goin', we're rootin for you at my house. Yaba...daba...doo!! It sounds pretty rough though..... doogie >I am really having a problem with Monday's. I don't know if its because I >rest all weekend then I have to spring into action to get to work but I [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Mags I used to do my weekly shots on Friday evening no later than 6pm. About the time I'd start feeling the shot, I'd head for bed (usually around 10pm, or so). On Pegasys, my worst time of it was Sunday evening. Mondays were no piece of cake. Tuesdays were a bit better.... and Friday was ok. :-) (sung to the tune of Stormy Monday) elmo http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum I think its all about which tx you take pegasys a or b. Does that make sense to you? I find Fridays are blissful compared to Monday's. I did start taking my shot at 6 and playing poker until 10 but I started to lose it by 9ish. I am going to enjoy my sober Friday night and shot up at 10:30 lol. I am so glad that we have lots of holidays coming up on Mondays. I will try a few more then book them off sick as I am a zombie! Mags >I used to do my weekly shots on Friday evening no later than 6pm. About > the time I'd start feeling the shot, I'd head for bed (usually around [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum Mags, is a or b pertinent to the genotype of HCV you have or something else? Thanks. See greyhackles reply - I am not versed enough to explain it. I just get tidbits from BCLD. It is to do with the meds not the geno type. Mags > Mags, is a or b pertinent to the genotype of HCV you have or something > else? > > Thanks. Mags, Do you know which is worse? doogie >I think its all about which tx you take pegasys a or b. Does that make >sense to you? I find Fridays are blissful compared to Monday's. The one I am on 2b is the most abrupt treatment - why my doc chose it. Likes to hit the virus hard and knock it for a loop. Should know in 2 weeks what it knocked out - me or the virus lol. Mags > Mags, Do you know which is worse? doogie > >>I think its all about which tx you take pegasys a or b. Does that make >>sense to you? I find Fridays are blissful compared to Monday's. >I think its all about which tx you take pegasys a or b. Does that make >sense to you? I find Fridays are blissful compared to Monday's. I did start >taking my shot at 6 and playing poker until 10 but I started to lose it by >9ish. I am going to enjoy my sober Friday night and shot up at 10:30 lol. >I am so glad that we have lots of holidays coming up on Mondays. I will try >a few more then book them off sick as I am a zombie! Hey mags. How do you know if it's a or b? Damn, there's nothing on the box? I want my money back! ;} Hang in there, sweetie. You'll make it. I can tell by your strong personality. >>I think its all about which tx you take pegasys a or b. Does that make >>sense to you? I find Fridays are blissful compared to Monday's. I did start [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >Hang in there, sweetie. You'll make it. I can tell by your strong personality. Peg-Intron (Schering) is IFN Alpha-2b, using small Peg molecule Pegasys (Roche) is IFN Alpha-2a, using large Peg molecule It is said Peg-Intron is the real ass-kicker early in therapy, compared to Pegasys. I can testify as to Peg-Intron's ass-kicking quotient, but not having done both, I can't compare the two. Roche claims slightly better SVR rates, but the first respectable head-to-head trials only got started in the last year. Cheers /greyhackles Thanks Grey! Well said. Mags >>>I think its all about which tx you take pegasys a or b. Does that make >>>sense to you? I find Fridays are blissful compared to Monday's. I did [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > /greyhackles Thanks for the reply, greyhackles. Peg-Intron (Schering) is IFN Alpha-2b, using small Peg molecule Pegasys (Roche) is IFN Alpha-2a, using large Peg molecule It is said Peg-Intron is the real ass-kicker early in therapy, compared to Pegasys. I can testify as to Peg-Intron's ass-kicking quotient, but not having done both, I can't compare the two. Roche claims slightly better SVR rates, but the first respectable head-to-head trials only got started in the last year. Cheers /greyhackles Hi Mags, Grey, others. I got my a.s kicked for weeks, if not months, by Roche's 2a Pegasys. I had pre-existings, though, hypothyroid, insomnia, depression... My liver has been feeling fullish and twitchy since the beginning of tx. It's in pretty good shape, though (at least it was before tx). My liver enzymes went a couple digits above the normal range after tx started. My take on it is that the meds are working my liver overtime and I can sense it in that area under my ribs. I also "feel" that inflammation throughout my whole digestive system has decreased (biopsy was grade 2 inflamm/stage 1 fibro) My doc is unconcerned about my twitches and liver enzymes. I'm feeling alright these days. Still an emotional storm, but I'm getting some things done. Feels good after being not-very-functional for so long. I went on a walkabout by the river yesterday with a digital camera. I'm putting a photobucket together. Stay tuned. You're impressing me, Mags, Rock. What happened to Dortski? Wonder if Old Pirate got wet? A little worried about that...Mary Ann is OK. She's in the desert. Kathy in rainy Montana Can't wait for the pictures Kathy. How long before you could function?? That will be a relief. Mags > Peg-Intron (Schering) is IFN Alpha-2b, using small Peg molecule > Pegasys (Roche) is IFN Alpha-2a, using large Peg molecule [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > > Kathy in rainy Montana A little worried about that...Mary Ann is OK. She's in the desert. Kathy in rainy Montana /////////// Maybe a big ole sidewinder got her! Or maybe a gila monster! Damn....it's SCARY out there!! Hope she took a tourniquet and some water. elmo :-) http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum > Peg-Intron (Schering) is IFN Alpha-2b, using small Peg molecule > Pegasys (Roche) is IFN Alpha-2a, using large Peg molecule > > /greyhackles Ohhhhh. Now I get it. All these bits of info are falling into place. Thanks everyone... doogie Look at the bottle lol. Its the only bottle I handle anymore! If I wasn't so sick I would miss my wine! Mags >>I think its all about which tx you take pegasys a or b. Does that make >>sense to you? I find Fridays are blissful compared to Monday's. I did [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Hang in there, sweetie. You'll make it. I can tell by your strong > personality. You mean you'd feel sick from Fri nite till Tuesday? doogie >I used to do my weekly shots on Friday evening no later than 6pm. About > the time I'd start feeling the shot, I'd head for bed (usually around [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum Once I got half way, I was sick from shot to shot.... just worse the first few days after shot day.  SignatureRuss Visit Alaska @ http://www.tannersacre.com > You mean you'd feel sick from Fri nite till Tuesday? doogie > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > > > http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum Basically I always feel like I have the flu. I take my shot Friday and feel different within 3 hrs and still functionable but by Monday I am a zombie. I climb out Tuesday back to the fluish feeling and today (Thursday) feel pretty good. I would say I am a mess only on Mondays. (so far but I will keep you posted) Mags > You mean you'd feel sick from Fri nite till Tuesday? doogie > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> >> http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum After about the first month, month and a half, about 2-4 hours after doing the shot I'd just be blazing. Emotional rollercoaster (I learned to just not talk to anybody) and an intense speediness and almost hallucinogenic visuals. Once I knew what it was I kind of enjoyed it. > Basically I always feel like I have the flu. I take my shot Friday and feel > different within 3 hrs and still functionable but by Monday I am a zombie. I [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >> > >> http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/TheFamilyAlbum Thanks Doug. Once you figure this out and know what to expect at least you can deal with it. I have come to the conculsion that this is a battle of your will. My desire to get better far outweighs the sides (okay its close :) ) Mags > Boy Mags keep goin', we're rootin for you at my house. > Yaba...daba...doo!! [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >> >> Mags Sounds about right Mags, hang in there and take it easy. That's about all I can say, this treatment isn't any fun and were with ya all the way! Just don't get too far from the toilet ok? SignatureRuss Visit Alaska @ http://www.tannersacre.com > I am really having a problem with Monday's. I don't know if its because I > rest all weekend then I have to spring into action to get to work but I have [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Mags Oh yeah I hear you! Worst toilet days Monday Tuesday and Wednesday lol. I think this will be far too much info for those out in hepper land. Mags > Sounds about right Mags, hang in there and take it easy. That's about all > I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >> >> Mags I > think this will be far too much info for those out in hepper land. naawwww, just some old sh.t for some of us, lol! Kiak and I made endless jokes about poo,, we did the treatment together, everyday one of us would call, "did you sh.t your panties today??" hahaha... SignatureRuss Visit Alaska @ http://www.tannersacre.com > Oh yeah I hear you! Worst toilet days Monday Tuesday and Wednesday lol. I > think this will be far too much info for those out in hepper land. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > >> > >> Mags LOL - let me add on Thursday - guess I wasnt sh.t aware! Mags > I >> think this will be far too much info for those out in hepper land. [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] >> >> >> >> Mags I had a very similar weekly cycle of misery until I got to the seventh month of treatment. After that I never seem to rebound at all. Every day was a real challenge and I found that I had to stop doing everything. Was told to eliminate ALL stress, stay at home, eat the best I could, and just focus on getting through the day. Nothing else really mattered to me except completing treatment! I managed to get through the 48 weeks and I am now Hep C free (9 months post treatment). Kill that Dragon baby! You can do it!! Julie > I am really having a problem with Monday's. I don't know if its because I > rest all weekend then I have to spring into action to get to work but I have [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Mags |
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