Brain Fog

[Guest guest]

I know I may sound like a broken record but for me

freshly ground flax seed daily has been a great help

with my occasional mild depression, without side

effects.

I am curious about the salt minimum tho.

" It is never a very good idea to completely give up

salt.5 gm salt every day (one flatenned teaspoon full)

is your minimun requirement and it wont upset your BP.

[Guest guest]

I know I may sound like a broken record but for me

freshly ground flax seed daily has been a great help

with my occasional mild depression, without side

effects.

I am curious about the salt minimum tho.

" It is never a very good idea to completely give up

salt.5 gm salt every day (one flatenned teaspoon full)

is your minimun requirement and it wont upset your BP.

[Guest guest]

hi Charley,

PLEEEZe don't drink with hep c. I have no liver damage and I keep my

drinking to the absolute minium. I had one glass of wine the other day, when

hubby and i were treated to dinner in a fancy restaraunt, where they put the

napkin in your lap and everything haha. But even then I didn't finsh the

glass, hubby did for me haha.

alley

[Guest guest]

Thanks for letting me know that this is soooo normal, but hate that

all of u r going thru it too, at least now I know this is normal

behaviour for the meds. HOpe it doesn't cont--God forbid, if i loose

something though, the whole house is liable to come down. But i did

good yest, I misplaced the check book and didn't even look for it and

tried not to even care and yep, u r right, it turned up, Now if those

darn food stamps wd just do the same, I wd be in business. It' been

over a week on them! ha

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/1/2002 4:43:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

TorrieLou@... writes:

> Sometimes I have to REALLY concentrate to stay focused, and seems

> like my short-term memory is getting bad. But I don't know if it's

> age-related (69) or side effect of the HepC. Occasionally I have a

> day where I feel sharp mentally and experience a good sense of well

> being that I only wish would come more often nowadays! It isn't that

> I can't communicate, and when I'm one-on-one with someone it goes

> okay. In between, though, sometimes feel like a sort of heavy " fog "

> is pressing on my brain, just making me want to stare into space or

> lie down and sleep.

>

We've all had brain fog. I'm 46, so forget your age. It is hard to focus.

My solution to the problem was to make a list of what I wanted to accomplish

for the day and check the list off as I accomplished it. So far I haven't

lost the truck, yet, but I have been known to stop in the middle of a room

and try to remember what I started out to do. If I don't get interrupted,

I'm fine. Otherwise, all bets are off.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/1/2002 4:43:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

TorrieLou@... writes:

> Sometimes I have to REALLY concentrate to stay focused, and seems

> like my short-term memory is getting bad. But I don't know if it's

> age-related (69) or side effect of the HepC. Occasionally I have a

> day where I feel sharp mentally and experience a good sense of well

> being that I only wish would come more often nowadays! It isn't that

> I can't communicate, and when I'm one-on-one with someone it goes

> okay. In between, though, sometimes feel like a sort of heavy " fog "

> is pressing on my brain, just making me want to stare into space or

> lie down and sleep.

>

We've all had brain fog. I'm 46, so forget your age. It is hard to focus.

My solution to the problem was to make a list of what I wanted to accomplish

for the day and check the list off as I accomplished it. So far I haven't

lost the truck, yet, but I have been known to stop in the middle of a room

and try to remember what I started out to do. If I don't get interrupted,

I'm fine. Otherwise, all bets are off.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/1/2002 4:43:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

TorrieLou@... writes:

> Sometimes I have to REALLY concentrate to stay focused, and seems

> like my short-term memory is getting bad. But I don't know if it's

> age-related (69) or side effect of the HepC. Occasionally I have a

> day where I feel sharp mentally and experience a good sense of well

> being that I only wish would come more often nowadays! It isn't that

> I can't communicate, and when I'm one-on-one with someone it goes

> okay. In between, though, sometimes feel like a sort of heavy " fog "

> is pressing on my brain, just making me want to stare into space or

> lie down and sleep.

>

We've all had brain fog. I'm 46, so forget your age. It is hard to focus.

My solution to the problem was to make a list of what I wanted to accomplish

for the day and check the list off as I accomplished it. So far I haven't

lost the truck, yet, but I have been known to stop in the middle of a room

and try to remember what I started out to do. If I don't get interrupted,

I'm fine. Otherwise, all bets are off.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/1/2002 4:43:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

TorrieLou@... writes:

> Sometimes I have to REALLY concentrate to stay focused, and seems

> like my short-term memory is getting bad. But I don't know if it's

> age-related (69) or side effect of the HepC. Occasionally I have a

> day where I feel sharp mentally and experience a good sense of well

> being that I only wish would come more often nowadays! It isn't that

> I can't communicate, and when I'm one-on-one with someone it goes

> okay. In between, though, sometimes feel like a sort of heavy " fog "

> is pressing on my brain, just making me want to stare into space or

> lie down and sleep.

>

We've all had brain fog. I'm 46, so forget your age. It is hard to focus.

My solution to the problem was to make a list of what I wanted to accomplish

for the day and check the list off as I accomplished it. So far I haven't

lost the truck, yet, but I have been known to stop in the middle of a room

and try to remember what I started out to do. If I don't get interrupted,

I'm fine. Otherwise, all bets are off.

[Guest guest]

Sounds familiar! I don't think you are alone with this. It's pretty

common. I always have to concentrate harder, and things that I would

immediately understand in years past usually require my whole

attention. For example, reading a set of instructions. Used to I

could just read it and do it. Now I might have to read it two or

three times. I always get there, just seems slower, lol. This is very

common apparently in those with HCV, and there may be some actual

physical causes. There has been some research into this in recent

years and even MRI's of the brain of those with HCV show some

difference than in those who have another form of hepatitis or who

don't have any liver disease at all. In other words, it's possible

HCV actually infects the brain. It's an area still being researched.

You have a lot of company though - and I don't think age makes much

difference. My grandmother had a sharper, clearer mind, and a better

memory than me up until recently (she broke her leg in January and

has gone downhill since then) and she will be 94 next month.

Take care, and good luck at your appointment!

Claudine

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Sounds familiar! I don't think you are alone with this. It's pretty

common. I always have to concentrate harder, and things that I would

immediately understand in years past usually require my whole

attention. For example, reading a set of instructions. Used to I

could just read it and do it. Now I might have to read it two or

three times. I always get there, just seems slower, lol. This is very

common apparently in those with HCV, and there may be some actual

physical causes. There has been some research into this in recent

years and even MRI's of the brain of those with HCV show some

difference than in those who have another form of hepatitis or who

don't have any liver disease at all. In other words, it's possible

HCV actually infects the brain. It's an area still being researched.

You have a lot of company though - and I don't think age makes much

difference. My grandmother had a sharper, clearer mind, and a better

memory than me up until recently (she broke her leg in January and

has gone downhill since then) and she will be 94 next month.

Take care, and good luck at your appointment!

Claudine

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Sounds familiar! I don't think you are alone with this. It's pretty

common. I always have to concentrate harder, and things that I would

immediately understand in years past usually require my whole

attention. For example, reading a set of instructions. Used to I

could just read it and do it. Now I might have to read it two or

three times. I always get there, just seems slower, lol. This is very

common apparently in those with HCV, and there may be some actual

physical causes. There has been some research into this in recent

years and even MRI's of the brain of those with HCV show some

difference than in those who have another form of hepatitis or who

don't have any liver disease at all. In other words, it's possible

HCV actually infects the brain. It's an area still being researched.

You have a lot of company though - and I don't think age makes much

difference. My grandmother had a sharper, clearer mind, and a better

memory than me up until recently (she broke her leg in January and

has gone downhill since then) and she will be 94 next month.

Take care, and good luck at your appointment!

Claudine

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Sounds familiar! I don't think you are alone with this. It's pretty

common. I always have to concentrate harder, and things that I would

immediately understand in years past usually require my whole

attention. For example, reading a set of instructions. Used to I

could just read it and do it. Now I might have to read it two or

three times. I always get there, just seems slower, lol. This is very

common apparently in those with HCV, and there may be some actual

physical causes. There has been some research into this in recent

years and even MRI's of the brain of those with HCV show some

difference than in those who have another form of hepatitis or who

don't have any liver disease at all. In other words, it's possible

HCV actually infects the brain. It's an area still being researched.

You have a lot of company though - and I don't think age makes much

difference. My grandmother had a sharper, clearer mind, and a better

memory than me up until recently (she broke her leg in January and

has gone downhill since then) and she will be 94 next month.

Take care, and good luck at your appointment!

Claudine

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Yep, that's how it is for me, too. I didn't have fog so bad before interferon

therapy. Then, afterwards, I got my brain back for about 3 weeks before my

thyroid took it away again.

I have a very poor short term memory. Yellow sticky notes help a lot. I

couldn't live without them, oh.....and use pencil in your checkbook......

And, I am only 38. My boss must think I am a real space cadet....my family says

I am annoying because I will ask them the same thing over and over again,

sometimes immediately and sometimes days afterwards. I have stopped trying to

remember all the " little stuff " and put the bigger stuff on yellow sticky notes.

Edie

Brain Fog

I'm wondering how others experience brain fog

Sometimes I have to REALLY concentrate to stay focused, and seems

like my short-term memory is getting bad. But I don't know if it's

age-related (69) or side effect of the HepC. Occasionally I have a

day where I feel sharp mentally and experience a good sense of well

being that I only wish would come more often nowadays! It isn't that

I can't communicate, and when I'm one-on-one with someone it goes

okay. In between, though, sometimes feel like a sort of heavy " fog "

is pressing on my brain, just making me want to stare into space or

lie down and sleep.

Just thought maybe some of you would share what it's like for you.

I have appt. with hep specialist coming up next week. Don't know

what that will bring....makes me both nervous and hopeful thinking

about it.

[Guest guest]

Yep, that's how it is for me, too. I didn't have fog so bad before interferon

therapy. Then, afterwards, I got my brain back for about 3 weeks before my

thyroid took it away again.

I have a very poor short term memory. Yellow sticky notes help a lot. I

couldn't live without them, oh.....and use pencil in your checkbook......

And, I am only 38. My boss must think I am a real space cadet....my family says

I am annoying because I will ask them the same thing over and over again,

sometimes immediately and sometimes days afterwards. I have stopped trying to

remember all the " little stuff " and put the bigger stuff on yellow sticky notes.

Edie

Brain Fog

I'm wondering how others experience brain fog

Sometimes I have to REALLY concentrate to stay focused, and seems

like my short-term memory is getting bad. But I don't know if it's

age-related (69) or side effect of the HepC. Occasionally I have a

day where I feel sharp mentally and experience a good sense of well

being that I only wish would come more often nowadays! It isn't that

I can't communicate, and when I'm one-on-one with someone it goes

okay. In between, though, sometimes feel like a sort of heavy " fog "

is pressing on my brain, just making me want to stare into space or

lie down and sleep.

Just thought maybe some of you would share what it's like for you.

I have appt. with hep specialist coming up next week. Don't know

what that will bring....makes me both nervous and hopeful thinking

about it.

[Guest guest]

Yep, that's how it is for me, too. I didn't have fog so bad before interferon

therapy. Then, afterwards, I got my brain back for about 3 weeks before my

thyroid took it away again.

I have a very poor short term memory. Yellow sticky notes help a lot. I

couldn't live without them, oh.....and use pencil in your checkbook......

And, I am only 38. My boss must think I am a real space cadet....my family says

I am annoying because I will ask them the same thing over and over again,

sometimes immediately and sometimes days afterwards. I have stopped trying to

remember all the " little stuff " and put the bigger stuff on yellow sticky notes.

Edie

Brain Fog

I'm wondering how others experience brain fog

Sometimes I have to REALLY concentrate to stay focused, and seems

like my short-term memory is getting bad. But I don't know if it's

age-related (69) or side effect of the HepC. Occasionally I have a

day where I feel sharp mentally and experience a good sense of well

being that I only wish would come more often nowadays! It isn't that

I can't communicate, and when I'm one-on-one with someone it goes

okay. In between, though, sometimes feel like a sort of heavy " fog "

is pressing on my brain, just making me want to stare into space or

lie down and sleep.

Just thought maybe some of you would share what it's like for you.

I have appt. with hep specialist coming up next week. Don't know

what that will bring....makes me both nervous and hopeful thinking

about it.

[Guest guest]

Yep, that's how it is for me, too. I didn't have fog so bad before interferon

therapy. Then, afterwards, I got my brain back for about 3 weeks before my

thyroid took it away again.

I have a very poor short term memory. Yellow sticky notes help a lot. I

couldn't live without them, oh.....and use pencil in your checkbook......

And, I am only 38. My boss must think I am a real space cadet....my family says

I am annoying because I will ask them the same thing over and over again,

sometimes immediately and sometimes days afterwards. I have stopped trying to

remember all the " little stuff " and put the bigger stuff on yellow sticky notes.

Edie

Brain Fog

I'm wondering how others experience brain fog

Sometimes I have to REALLY concentrate to stay focused, and seems

like my short-term memory is getting bad. But I don't know if it's

age-related (69) or side effect of the HepC. Occasionally I have a

day where I feel sharp mentally and experience a good sense of well

being that I only wish would come more often nowadays! It isn't that

I can't communicate, and when I'm one-on-one with someone it goes

okay. In between, though, sometimes feel like a sort of heavy " fog "

is pressing on my brain, just making me want to stare into space or

lie down and sleep.

Just thought maybe some of you would share what it's like for you.

I have appt. with hep specialist coming up next week. Don't know

what that will bring....makes me both nervous and hopeful thinking

about it.

[Guest guest]

Yes, brain fog....I agree with Claudine on this. Some days I can't

remember simple little things....and I used to have a detailed memory.

I know it's the HepC causing this cuz there's no other reason for it.

I'm 49, not young....but hardly at the age where I should forget

things.....and have to super-concentrate other times. I don't even do

crossword puzzles anymore.

Carol

claudine intexas wrote:

> Sounds familiar! I don't think you are alone with this. It's pretty

> common. I always have to concentrate harder, and things that I would

> immediately understand in years past usually require my whole

> attention. For example, reading a set of instructions. Used to I

> could just read it and do it. Now I might have to read it two or

> three times. I always get there, just seems slower, lol. This is very

> common apparently in those with HCV, and there may be some actual

> physical causes. There has been some research into this in recent

> years and even MRI's of the brain of those with HCV show some

> difference than in those who have another form of hepatitis or who

> don't have any liver disease at all. In other words, it's possible

> HCV actually infects the brain. It's an area still being researched.

> You have a lot of company though - and I don't think age makes much

> difference. My grandmother had a sharper, clearer mind, and a better

> memory than me up until recently (she broke her leg in January and

> has gone downhill since then) and she will be 94 next month.

> Take care, and good luck at your appointment!

> Claudine

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, brain fog....I agree with Claudine on this. Some days I can't

remember simple little things....and I used to have a detailed memory.

I know it's the HepC causing this cuz there's no other reason for it.

I'm 49, not young....but hardly at the age where I should forget

things.....and have to super-concentrate other times. I don't even do

crossword puzzles anymore.

Carol

claudine intexas wrote:

> Sounds familiar! I don't think you are alone with this. It's pretty

> common. I always have to concentrate harder, and things that I would

> immediately understand in years past usually require my whole

> attention. For example, reading a set of instructions. Used to I

> could just read it and do it. Now I might have to read it two or

> three times. I always get there, just seems slower, lol. This is very

> common apparently in those with HCV, and there may be some actual

> physical causes. There has been some research into this in recent

> years and even MRI's of the brain of those with HCV show some

> difference than in those who have another form of hepatitis or who

> don't have any liver disease at all. In other words, it's possible

> HCV actually infects the brain. It's an area still being researched.

> You have a lot of company though - and I don't think age makes much

> difference. My grandmother had a sharper, clearer mind, and a better

> memory than me up until recently (she broke her leg in January and

> has gone downhill since then) and she will be 94 next month.

> Take care, and good luck at your appointment!

> Claudine

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, brain fog....I agree with Claudine on this. Some days I can't

remember simple little things....and I used to have a detailed memory.

I know it's the HepC causing this cuz there's no other reason for it.

I'm 49, not young....but hardly at the age where I should forget

things.....and have to super-concentrate other times. I don't even do

crossword puzzles anymore.

Carol

claudine intexas wrote:

> Sounds familiar! I don't think you are alone with this. It's pretty

> common. I always have to concentrate harder, and things that I would

> immediately understand in years past usually require my whole

> attention. For example, reading a set of instructions. Used to I

> could just read it and do it. Now I might have to read it two or

> three times. I always get there, just seems slower, lol. This is very

> common apparently in those with HCV, and there may be some actual

> physical causes. There has been some research into this in recent

> years and even MRI's of the brain of those with HCV show some

> difference than in those who have another form of hepatitis or who

> don't have any liver disease at all. In other words, it's possible

> HCV actually infects the brain. It's an area still being researched.

> You have a lot of company though - and I don't think age makes much

> difference. My grandmother had a sharper, clearer mind, and a better

> memory than me up until recently (she broke her leg in January and

> has gone downhill since then) and she will be 94 next month.

> Take care, and good luck at your appointment!

> Claudine

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, brain fog....I agree with Claudine on this. Some days I can't

remember simple little things....and I used to have a detailed memory.

I know it's the HepC causing this cuz there's no other reason for it.

I'm 49, not young....but hardly at the age where I should forget

things.....and have to super-concentrate other times. I don't even do

crossword puzzles anymore.

Carol

claudine intexas wrote:

> Sounds familiar! I don't think you are alone with this. It's pretty

> common. I always have to concentrate harder, and things that I would

> immediately understand in years past usually require my whole

> attention. For example, reading a set of instructions. Used to I

> could just read it and do it. Now I might have to read it two or

> three times. I always get there, just seems slower, lol. This is very

> common apparently in those with HCV, and there may be some actual

> physical causes. There has been some research into this in recent

> years and even MRI's of the brain of those with HCV show some

> difference than in those who have another form of hepatitis or who

> don't have any liver disease at all. In other words, it's possible

> HCV actually infects the brain. It's an area still being researched.

> You have a lot of company though - and I don't think age makes much

> difference. My grandmother had a sharper, clearer mind, and a better

> memory than me up until recently (she broke her leg in January and

> has gone downhill since then) and she will be 94 next month.

> Take care, and good luck at your appointment!

> Claudine

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

I also have notes everywhere to help me remember. Everything has to be written

somewhere or it's forgotten. Along with hepc I also have fms which causes brain

fog too so I 'm double whammied. I'm 52 and I don't have the concentration I

used to have. Someone else mentioned going over directions several times, me

too. I also have periods where I can't concentrate even reading for pleasure,

my mind just spaces out. I keep a notebook and pen beside me at all times to

form lists, then I cross off as I do it. Know that you're not alone. We all

seem to have it.

[Guest guest]

I was driving to my favorite bookstore tonight to buy 2 new books just out

that I've been waiting for, and remembered something my Dad told me when I

was a kid that sure seems relevent now....

" I've forgotten more than you'll ever know "

I thot he was just bragging

alley

[Guest guest]

HI.My brainfog was getting so bad,I.am off treatment,that I decided to do

something about it.My Doc said if it does.nt go away I hve to see a

neurologist.I went to a . ,person who knows a lot about food-supplements.She

advised MSM and multi.vit.(the group also advised this)I bought MSM-vitals and

multi from douglas lab,it has little iron in it.Coul.dnt get sup without

iron.And you know what it helps.After a week my brainfog is getting less.Still

hve this faint headache but that feeling that you are floating is getting

less.Also the flickering of the eyes is getting less.Short memory is also

better.Hope it will go on improving.If I relapse again,that would be the fourth

time,I hve the promise that I can participate in a trial starting january with

protease inhibitors at the Acadamic Hospital in Amsterdam.Right now I.am going

to be a turtle who will put his Hep in the shell and going to enjoy my

summer,whether my liver likes it or not.LOL..

brain fog

I think that brain fog has a lot to do with ammonia build up in the brain..

and trying to remember what causes that.. think maybe too much red meat.. i used

to study and research a lot about hep c..but i have the brain fog.. cant

concentrate so much .. so i am not sure but know it is ammonia in the brain... I

used to work for a big finance company but the brain fog really messed me up ..

too much pressure and stress.. now i make 1/3 the income and hus left me in

middle of treatment .. so my income level went down but, you know what, that

didnt bother me so much. Hep C has made me look at life differently... i try to

avoid stress .. in my situation that means .. dont worry .. LOL.. hard at times

but i concentrate on the good in my life now .. and hus leaving was probably a

good thing... now thinking of going back to teaching but scared.. as is a big

responsibility to the kids.. but was love of my life at one time .. to teach..

did it for 10 years.. oh well .. we shall see what God has in store for me.. am

applying for a fellowship to get a certificate to teach deaf education.. what i

always wanted.. i do still have the hep c and cirrhosis but is like the report

said.. the combo treatment may not have cleared me but it really improved things

for me .. even tho i have cirrhosis.. doc hasnt pushed the new treatment as i am

doing ok for now and treatment can almost make it so i can not work... i have a

good job .. not high pay but good insurance and flexible schedule that helps

when i am sick... well enuf bout me.. i just wanted to say .. that brain fog can

be lessened by eating habits i believe... now if i can get back to good ones

again.. LOL.. was easier when treatment inhibited my appetite.. started

bicycling and is doing me wonders too.. well i dont contribute often but do read

most all postings and this is .. like someone said .. an ACTIVE group

content,

Dawn

My message to you: Don't worry, be happy!!

Love to hear from YOU!

Dawn

---------------------------------

[Guest guest]

HI.My brainfog was getting so bad,I.am off treatment,that I decided to do

something about it.My Doc said if it does.nt go away I hve to see a

neurologist.I went to a . ,person who knows a lot about food-supplements.She

advised MSM and multi.vit.(the group also advised this)I bought MSM-vitals and

multi from douglas lab,it has little iron in it.Coul.dnt get sup without

iron.And you know what it helps.After a week my brainfog is getting less.Still

hve this faint headache but that feeling that you are floating is getting

less.Also the flickering of the eyes is getting less.Short memory is also

better.Hope it will go on improving.If I relapse again,that would be the fourth

time,I hve the promise that I can participate in a trial starting january with

protease inhibitors at the Acadamic Hospital in Amsterdam.Right now I.am going

to be a turtle who will put his Hep in the shell and going to enjoy my

summer,whether my liver likes it or not.LOL..

brain fog

I think that brain fog has a lot to do with ammonia build up in the brain..

and trying to remember what causes that.. think maybe too much red meat.. i used

to study and research a lot about hep c..but i have the brain fog.. cant

concentrate so much .. so i am not sure but know it is ammonia in the brain... I

used to work for a big finance company but the brain fog really messed me up ..

too much pressure and stress.. now i make 1/3 the income and hus left me in

middle of treatment .. so my income level went down but, you know what, that

didnt bother me so much. Hep C has made me look at life differently... i try to

avoid stress .. in my situation that means .. dont worry .. LOL.. hard at times

but i concentrate on the good in my life now .. and hus leaving was probably a

good thing... now thinking of going back to teaching but scared.. as is a big

responsibility to the kids.. but was love of my life at one time .. to teach..

did it for 10 years.. oh well .. we shall see what God has in store for me.. am

applying for a fellowship to get a certificate to teach deaf education.. what i

always wanted.. i do still have the hep c and cirrhosis but is like the report

said.. the combo treatment may not have cleared me but it really improved things

for me .. even tho i have cirrhosis.. doc hasnt pushed the new treatment as i am

doing ok for now and treatment can almost make it so i can not work... i have a

good job .. not high pay but good insurance and flexible schedule that helps

when i am sick... well enuf bout me.. i just wanted to say .. that brain fog can

be lessened by eating habits i believe... now if i can get back to good ones

again.. LOL.. was easier when treatment inhibited my appetite.. started

bicycling and is doing me wonders too.. well i dont contribute often but do read

most all postings and this is .. like someone said .. an ACTIVE group

content,

Dawn

My message to you: Don't worry, be happy!!

Love to hear from YOU!

Dawn

---------------------------------

[Guest guest]

I have not heard about the brain fog being caused by ammonia build ups

in the brain...not that red meat might be the cause. Hmmmm...will have

to ask doc about that.

But if you have cirhossis, doesn't (and pardon my spelling here)

encepholitis usually accompany cirhossis or is that only at end stages?

Curlykew wrote:

>

> I think that brain fog has a lot to do with ammonia build up in the

> brain.. and trying to remember what causes that.. think maybe too much

> red meat.. i used to study and research a lot about hep c..but i have

> the brain fog.. cant concentrate so much .. so i am not sure but know

> it is ammonia in the brain... I used to work for a big finance company

> but the brain fog really messed me up .. too much pressure and

> stress.. now i make 1/3 the income and hus left me in middle of

> treatment .. so my income level went down but, you know what, that

> didnt bother me so much. Hep C has made me look at life differently...

> i try to avoid stress .. in my situation that means .. dont worry ..

> LOL.. hard at times but i concentrate on the good in my life now ..

> and hus leaving was probably a good thing... now thinking of going

> back to teaching but scared.. as is a big responsibility to the kids..

> but was love of my life at one time .. to teach.. did it for 10

> years.. oh well .. we shall see what God has in store for me.. am

> applying for a fellowship to get a certificate to teach deaf

> education.. what i always wanted.. i do still have the hep c and

> cirrhosis but is like the report said.. the combo treatment may not

> have cleared me but it really improved things for me .. even tho i

> have cirrhosis.. doc hasnt pushed the new treatment as i am doing ok

> for now and treatment can almost make it so i can not work... i have a

> good job .. not high pay but good insurance and flexible schedule that

> helps when i am sick... well enuf bout me.. i just wanted to say ..

> that brain fog can be lessened by eating habits i believe... now if i

> can get back to good ones again.. LOL.. was easier when treatment

> inhibited my appetite.. started bicycling and is doing me wonders

> too.. well i dont contribute often but do read most all postings and

> this is .. like someone said .. an ACTIVE group

>

> content,

>

> Dawn

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>

> My message to you: Don't worry, be happy!!

> Love to hear from YOU!

> Dawn

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