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Hi, Chuck. I'm on Pegasys and have used the Pegassist program for the nurse

hotline. Basically, I think they make themselves available 24/7 for issues

that you might have and provide literature, etc. They will probably give

you the little carry bag with a sharps container to dispose of your needles

and some other stuff. Other than that, there isn't much to that program.

As you know, sides vary from person to person. I'm 5 weeks away from

finishing a 24 week tx and I had no trouble up till about 2 weeks ago so you

just never know.

I'm sure you'll learn plenty just reading here!!

Dorothy

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Subject: Pegassist questions

Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

almost a year I think.

If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you would

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Hi, Chuck. I'm on Pegasys and have used the Pegassist program for the nurse

hotline. Basically, I think they make themselves available 24/7 for issues

that you might have and provide literature, etc. They will probably give

you the little carry bag with a sharps container to dispose of your needles

and some other stuff. Other than that, there isn't much to that program.

As you know, sides vary from person to person. I'm 5 weeks away from

finishing a 24 week tx and I had no trouble up till about 2 weeks ago so you

just never know.

I'm sure you'll learn plenty just reading here!!

Dorothy

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Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 12:10 PM

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Subject: Pegassist questions

Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

almost a year I think.

If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you would

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Chuck,

I'm still trying to get treatment myself so I can't really give you any

feedback. But I have to agree, laughter truly is the best medicine. My family

(on my mom's side) are afflicted with what we call Nervous Hysteria or " hervous

nysteria " if you will. Which is what we believe is a coping mechanism when

things get kind of tough. It can be embarrassing when our hysterical laughter

happens at seemingly inappropriate times like at a close relatives funeral,

because some people just don't understand the affliction and they think we're

just being cruel or uncaring, which is actually quite the opposite of how we're

actually feeling inside. It's a character defect that I wouldn't trade for

anything though, because it helps more than it hurts.

Pegassist questions

Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

almost a year I think.

If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you would

let me know how you are doing. I am one of those people that crave

all the information I can get.

I have been reading up on how this stuff works and what the side

affects can be like, but, I would really like to know more. I'm not

worried about loosing my hair, I'm bald already. But some of the

side effects don't sound like very much fun. I know that they vary

from person to person and some don't have hardly any problems with

this treatment at all, but others have a terrible time.

I have heard that the treatment is harder on men than women, but I

take that with a grain of salt. I've also heard that it's the

depression thats the hardest thing on men.

So, my questions are -

What kind of side affects can I really expect ?

Why is there no spell checker on this site [i'm dyslixic] ?

I know that some of you will get upset with me for tossing humor into

the mix, but I ether laugh, or I cry. I would rather laugh.

Besides, almost all humor is based in fear and pain. We as a species

laugh at death. If you don't believe me just take a look at the most

popular comics on T.V. .. Then ask yourself why physical comedy is

called Slap-Stick..

I would like to invite you to check out my Blog. It's on Out-

Presonals and my user name there is Deltadong. It's a singles site

for gay people [yes I'm a gay man, but not single anymore. Though I

still blog there and so dose my life mate ] . I am now useing my

blog to educate other people about the dangers of Hep-c and other

viruss that are rageing through our global comunity. Plus I'm trying

to help people get past thier fears so thay can live a life of joy ..

Peace and hope to you all,

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Chuck,

I'm still trying to get treatment myself so I can't really give you any

feedback. But I have to agree, laughter truly is the best medicine. My family

(on my mom's side) are afflicted with what we call Nervous Hysteria or " hervous

nysteria " if you will. Which is what we believe is a coping mechanism when

things get kind of tough. It can be embarrassing when our hysterical laughter

happens at seemingly inappropriate times like at a close relatives funeral,

because some people just don't understand the affliction and they think we're

just being cruel or uncaring, which is actually quite the opposite of how we're

actually feeling inside. It's a character defect that I wouldn't trade for

anything though, because it helps more than it hurts.

Pegassist questions

Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

almost a year I think.

If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you would

let me know how you are doing. I am one of those people that crave

all the information I can get.

I have been reading up on how this stuff works and what the side

affects can be like, but, I would really like to know more. I'm not

worried about loosing my hair, I'm bald already. But some of the

side effects don't sound like very much fun. I know that they vary

from person to person and some don't have hardly any problems with

this treatment at all, but others have a terrible time.

I have heard that the treatment is harder on men than women, but I

take that with a grain of salt. I've also heard that it's the

depression thats the hardest thing on men.

So, my questions are -

What kind of side affects can I really expect ?

Why is there no spell checker on this site [i'm dyslixic] ?

I know that some of you will get upset with me for tossing humor into

the mix, but I ether laugh, or I cry. I would rather laugh.

Besides, almost all humor is based in fear and pain. We as a species

laugh at death. If you don't believe me just take a look at the most

popular comics on T.V. .. Then ask yourself why physical comedy is

called Slap-Stick..

I would like to invite you to check out my Blog. It's on Out-

Presonals and my user name there is Deltadong. It's a singles site

for gay people [yes I'm a gay man, but not single anymore. Though I

still blog there and so dose my life mate ] . I am now useing my

blog to educate other people about the dangers of Hep-c and other

viruss that are rageing through our global comunity. Plus I'm trying

to help people get past thier fears so thay can live a life of joy ..

Peace and hope to you all,

Chuck.

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Hi Chuck, My husband Jeff just got done with tx. They send u a syart

up kit, which I liked cause there was a DVD on how to take the shot.

Showed step by step how to do it. I was kind of scared at first. After

1st shot, was okay. Not rocket science. He liked it cause he could call

nurse anytime if had any questions. Which he did. Pretty strong stuff.

The only thing with him was migraines, Plus toward end of tx. after

shot, he would seem to come down with flu like symptoms 2 days after

shot. He was on Pamelor for headaches, which I read was also a

antidepressant. Some people I read, take sometype of antidepressant for

the ribavirin. He did 60 weeks of tx. He was clear after 12 weeks, so

his Dr. wanted him on an additional 12 weeks of tx. He just got off

meds, so we will wait and see. Good luck to you. Sue

On Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 12:09 PM, Mike wrote:

Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

almost a year I think.

If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you would

let me know how you are doing. I am one of those people that crave

all the information I can get.

I have been reading up on how this stuff works and what the side

affects can be like, but, I would really like to know more. I'm not

worried about loosing my hair, I'm bald already. But some of the

side effects don't sound like very much fun. I know that they vary

from person to person and some don't have hardly any problems with

this treatment at all, but others have a terrible time.

I have heard that the treatment is harder on men than women, but I

take that with a grain of salt. I've also heard that it's the

depression thats the hardest thing on men.

So, my questions are -

What kind of side affects can I really expect ?

Why is there no spell checker on this site [i'm dyslixic] ?

I know that some of you will get upset with me for tossing humor into

the mix, but I ether laugh, or I cry. I would rather laugh.

Besides, almost all humor is based in fear and pain. We as a species

laugh at death. If you don't believe me just take a look at the most

popular comics on T.V. .. Then ask yourself why physical comedy is

called Slap-Stick..

I would like to invite you to check out my Blog. It's on Out-

Presonals and my user name there is Deltadong. It's a singles site

for gay people [yes I'm a gay man, but not single anymore. Though I

still blog there and so dose my life mate ] . I am now useing my

blog to educate other people about the dangers of Hep-c and other

viruss that are rageing through our global comunity. Plus I'm trying

to help people get past thier fears so thay can live a life of joy ..

Peace and hope to you all,

Chuck.

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Hi Chuck, My husband Jeff just got done with tx. They send u a syart

up kit, which I liked cause there was a DVD on how to take the shot.

Showed step by step how to do it. I was kind of scared at first. After

1st shot, was okay. Not rocket science. He liked it cause he could call

nurse anytime if had any questions. Which he did. Pretty strong stuff.

The only thing with him was migraines, Plus toward end of tx. after

shot, he would seem to come down with flu like symptoms 2 days after

shot. He was on Pamelor for headaches, which I read was also a

antidepressant. Some people I read, take sometype of antidepressant for

the ribavirin. He did 60 weeks of tx. He was clear after 12 weeks, so

his Dr. wanted him on an additional 12 weeks of tx. He just got off

meds, so we will wait and see. Good luck to you. Sue

On Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 12:09 PM, Mike wrote:

Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

almost a year I think.

If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you would

let me know how you are doing. I am one of those people that crave

all the information I can get.

I have been reading up on how this stuff works and what the side

affects can be like, but, I would really like to know more. I'm not

worried about loosing my hair, I'm bald already. But some of the

side effects don't sound like very much fun. I know that they vary

from person to person and some don't have hardly any problems with

this treatment at all, but others have a terrible time.

I have heard that the treatment is harder on men than women, but I

take that with a grain of salt. I've also heard that it's the

depression thats the hardest thing on men.

So, my questions are -

What kind of side affects can I really expect ?

Why is there no spell checker on this site [i'm dyslixic] ?

I know that some of you will get upset with me for tossing humor into

the mix, but I ether laugh, or I cry. I would rather laugh.

Besides, almost all humor is based in fear and pain. We as a species

laugh at death. If you don't believe me just take a look at the most

popular comics on T.V. .. Then ask yourself why physical comedy is

called Slap-Stick..

I would like to invite you to check out my Blog. It's on Out-

Presonals and my user name there is Deltadong. It's a singles site

for gay people [yes I'm a gay man, but not single anymore. Though I

still blog there and so dose my life mate ] . I am now useing my

blog to educate other people about the dangers of Hep-c and other

viruss that are rageing through our global comunity. Plus I'm trying

to help people get past thier fears so thay can live a life of joy ..

Peace and hope to you all,

Chuck.

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Hi Chuck,

If you're going 48 weeks you must be genotype 1, yes? That seems to

be the norm from the info I've gathered.

I'm glad to hear you have someone there with you because good support

is important, you'll need someone to comfort you now and then.

Those Pegasys kits they give out are the greatest. Mine came with the

video on self injection, Tylenol packets, a pregnency test (which you

won't need. lol), a sharps container, a little travel pouch to take

your meds in when you're on the go, a freezer gel eye mask...and it

all came in a really sweet contoured black shoulder bag!

If you don't get all these things from the doc make sure you contact

Pegassist and have them send it to you. I think the staff in some

offices snatch them up because the bags are nice. lol

As for side effects it varies tremendously from person to person and

I hope you have an easy time with it. Some people have sides I didn't

even know were associated with tx. (treatment)

I take injection 23 of 24 this Wednesday so I'm nearly finished and

it was easy going in the beginning. In fact the sides were not bad at

all for the 1st 4 months but I'm getting kind of run down and just

sick and tired of being sick and tired!

After a while I got kind of weak and listless but can still function,

it just takes a little more effort and a lot more breaks these

days. ;-)

You'll get body aches, joint pain especially if you have any

arthritic condition, and you'll wear out easily after a few months.

So how do you deal with these things while on tx? Like you would on

any other day! If you need a break take one, if you ache too badly

take a Tylenol and/or a hot soak in the tub, if you get sleepy take a

friggin' nap! lol It's pretty basic.

Stay away from drugs and alcohol of course, (that's a no brainer) and

drink plenty of water. That's not a problem because tx dries you out.

As for humor....Yuck it up! Life is supposed to be fun!!

Good luck to ya and keep in touch. :)

Gayle

>

> Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

>

> I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

> ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

> hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

> My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

> almost a year I think.

>

> If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

> program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you

would

> let me know how you are doing. I am one of those people that crave

> all the information I can get.

> I have been reading up on how this stuff works and what the side

> affects can be like, but, I would really like to know more. I'm

not

> worried about loosing my hair, I'm bald already. But some of the

> side effects don't sound like very much fun. I know that they vary

> from person to person and some don't have hardly any problems with

> this treatment at all, but others have a terrible time.

>

> I have heard that the treatment is harder on men than women, but I

> take that with a grain of salt. I've also heard that it's the

> depression thats the hardest thing on men.

>

> So, my questions are -

> What kind of side affects can I really expect ?

> Why is there no spell checker on this site [i'm dyslixic] ?

>

> I know that some of you will get upset with me for tossing humor

into

> the mix, but I ether laugh, or I cry. I would rather laugh.

> Besides, almost all humor is based in fear and pain. We as a

species

> laugh at death. If you don't believe me just take a look at the

most

> popular comics on T.V. .. Then ask yourself why physical comedy is

> called Slap-Stick..

>

> I would like to invite you to check out my Blog. It's on Out-

> Presonals and my user name there is Deltadong. It's a singles site

> for gay people [yes I'm a gay man, but not single anymore. Though I

> still blog there and so dose my life mate ] . I am now useing my

> blog to educate other people about the dangers of Hep-c and other

> viruss that are rageing through our global comunity. Plus I'm

trying

> to help people get past thier fears so thay can live a life of

joy ..

>

>

> Peace and hope to you all,

> Chuck.

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Hi Chuck,

If you're going 48 weeks you must be genotype 1, yes? That seems to

be the norm from the info I've gathered.

I'm glad to hear you have someone there with you because good support

is important, you'll need someone to comfort you now and then.

Those Pegasys kits they give out are the greatest. Mine came with the

video on self injection, Tylenol packets, a pregnency test (which you

won't need. lol), a sharps container, a little travel pouch to take

your meds in when you're on the go, a freezer gel eye mask...and it

all came in a really sweet contoured black shoulder bag!

If you don't get all these things from the doc make sure you contact

Pegassist and have them send it to you. I think the staff in some

offices snatch them up because the bags are nice. lol

As for side effects it varies tremendously from person to person and

I hope you have an easy time with it. Some people have sides I didn't

even know were associated with tx. (treatment)

I take injection 23 of 24 this Wednesday so I'm nearly finished and

it was easy going in the beginning. In fact the sides were not bad at

all for the 1st 4 months but I'm getting kind of run down and just

sick and tired of being sick and tired!

After a while I got kind of weak and listless but can still function,

it just takes a little more effort and a lot more breaks these

days. ;-)

You'll get body aches, joint pain especially if you have any

arthritic condition, and you'll wear out easily after a few months.

So how do you deal with these things while on tx? Like you would on

any other day! If you need a break take one, if you ache too badly

take a Tylenol and/or a hot soak in the tub, if you get sleepy take a

friggin' nap! lol It's pretty basic.

Stay away from drugs and alcohol of course, (that's a no brainer) and

drink plenty of water. That's not a problem because tx dries you out.

As for humor....Yuck it up! Life is supposed to be fun!!

Good luck to ya and keep in touch. :)

Gayle

>

> Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

>

> I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

> ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

> hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

> My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

> almost a year I think.

>

> If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

> program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you

would

> let me know how you are doing. I am one of those people that crave

> all the information I can get.

> I have been reading up on how this stuff works and what the side

> affects can be like, but, I would really like to know more. I'm

not

> worried about loosing my hair, I'm bald already. But some of the

> side effects don't sound like very much fun. I know that they vary

> from person to person and some don't have hardly any problems with

> this treatment at all, but others have a terrible time.

>

> I have heard that the treatment is harder on men than women, but I

> take that with a grain of salt. I've also heard that it's the

> depression thats the hardest thing on men.

>

> So, my questions are -

> What kind of side affects can I really expect ?

> Why is there no spell checker on this site [i'm dyslixic] ?

>

> I know that some of you will get upset with me for tossing humor

into

> the mix, but I ether laugh, or I cry. I would rather laugh.

> Besides, almost all humor is based in fear and pain. We as a

species

> laugh at death. If you don't believe me just take a look at the

most

> popular comics on T.V. .. Then ask yourself why physical comedy is

> called Slap-Stick..

>

> I would like to invite you to check out my Blog. It's on Out-

> Presonals and my user name there is Deltadong. It's a singles site

> for gay people [yes I'm a gay man, but not single anymore. Though I

> still blog there and so dose my life mate ] . I am now useing my

> blog to educate other people about the dangers of Hep-c and other

> viruss that are rageing through our global comunity. Plus I'm

trying

> to help people get past thier fears so thay can live a life of

joy ..

>

>

> Peace and hope to you all,

> Chuck.

>

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Hi Dorthy and thank you for the infomation.

I have learned a lot reading on this site, it's full of help. I'm

very greatful that it's here for us.

I hope your treatment smooths out for you soon. I'll keep you posted

as to how I'm doing.

Today is a good one for me. No pain and lots of rest have widened my

smile alot.

Hugs,

Chuck.

>

> Hi, Chuck. I'm on Pegasys and have used the Pegassist program for

the nurse

> hotline. Basically, I think they make themselves available 24/7

for issues

> that you might have and provide literature, etc. They will

probably give

> you the little carry bag with a sharps container to dispose of your

needles

> and some other stuff. Other than that, there isn't much to that

program.

>

>

>

> As you know, sides vary from person to person. I'm 5 weeks away

from

> finishing a 24 week tx and I had no trouble up till about 2 weeks

ago so you

> just never know.

>

>

>

> I'm sure you'll learn plenty just reading here!!

>

>

>

> Dorothy

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: Hepatitis C

> [mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Mike

> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 12:10 PM

> Hepatitis C

> Subject: Pegassist questions

>

>

>

> Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

>

> I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

> ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

> hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

> My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

> almost a year I think.

>

> If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

> program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you

would

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Hi Dorthy and thank you for the infomation.

I have learned a lot reading on this site, it's full of help. I'm

very greatful that it's here for us.

I hope your treatment smooths out for you soon. I'll keep you posted

as to how I'm doing.

Today is a good one for me. No pain and lots of rest have widened my

smile alot.

Hugs,

Chuck.

>

> Hi, Chuck. I'm on Pegasys and have used the Pegassist program for

the nurse

> hotline. Basically, I think they make themselves available 24/7

for issues

> that you might have and provide literature, etc. They will

probably give

> you the little carry bag with a sharps container to dispose of your

needles

> and some other stuff. Other than that, there isn't much to that

program.

>

>

>

> As you know, sides vary from person to person. I'm 5 weeks away

from

> finishing a 24 week tx and I had no trouble up till about 2 weeks

ago so you

> just never know.

>

>

>

> I'm sure you'll learn plenty just reading here!!

>

>

>

> Dorothy

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: Hepatitis C

> [mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Mike

> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 12:10 PM

> Hepatitis C

> Subject: Pegassist questions

>

>

>

> Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

>

> I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

> ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

> hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

> My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

> almost a year I think.

>

> If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

> program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you

would

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Hi Deron, it's funny how people judge things and people as good and

bad. I don't, but most people do. Shoot, I try not to judge at all.

Deron, have you checked out the Pegassist program ? They might be

able to help you to get a treatment. They are helping me. If it

weren't for them, I wouldn't be able to get a treatment at all.

I know that I'm having to fight tooth and nail to get S.S.I. or

S.S.d.. And all I've gotten from the U.S.A. government is a run

around and told to hit the streets. It makes me wonder just what's

more important to our government, War or Healthy populace. I think

it's war..

Thank you for sharing your smile and qurkey since of humor.

Hugs,

Chuck.

>

> Chuck,

>

> I'm still trying to get treatment myself so I can't really give you

any feedback. But I have to agree, laughter truly is the best

medicine. My family (on my mom's side) are afflicted with what we

call Nervous Hysteria or " hervous nysteria " if you will. Which is

what we believe is a coping mechanism when things get kind of tough.

It can be embarrassing when our hysterical laughter happens at

seemingly inappropriate times like at a close relatives funeral,

because some people just don't understand the affliction and they

think we're just being cruel or uncaring, which is actually quite the

opposite of how we're actually feeling inside. It's a character

defect that I wouldn't trade for anything though, because it helps

more than it hurts.

>

> Pegassist questions

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

>

>

>

> I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

>

> ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

>

> hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

>

> My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

>

> almost a year I think.

>

>

>

> If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

>

> program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you

would

>

> let me know how you are doing. I am one of those people that crave

>

> all the information I can get.

>

> I have been reading up on how this stuff works and what the side

>

> affects can be like, but, I would really like to know more. I'm

not

>

> worried about loosing my hair, I'm bald already. But some of the

>

> side effects don't sound like very much fun. I know that they vary

>

> from person to person and some don't have hardly any problems with

>

> this treatment at all, but others have a terrible time.

>

>

>

> I have heard that the treatment is harder on men than women, but I

>

> take that with a grain of salt. I've also heard that it's the

>

> depression thats the hardest thing on men.

>

>

>

> So, my questions are -

>

> What kind of side affects can I really expect ?

>

> Why is there no spell checker on this site [i'm dyslixic] ?

>

>

>

> I know that some of you will get upset with me for tossing humor

into

>

> the mix, but I ether laugh, or I cry. I would rather laugh.

>

> Besides, almost all humor is based in fear and pain. We as a

species

>

> laugh at death. If you don't believe me just take a look at the

most

>

> popular comics on T.V. .. Then ask yourself why physical comedy is

>

> called Slap-Stick..

>

>

>

> I would like to invite you to check out my Blog. It's on Out-

>

> Presonals and my user name there is Deltadong. It's a singles site

>

> for gay people [yes I'm a gay man, but not single anymore. Though I

>

> still blog there and so dose my life mate ] . I am now useing my

>

> blog to educate other people about the dangers of Hep-c and other

>

> viruss that are rageing through our global comunity. Plus I'm

trying

>

> to help people get past thier fears so thay can live a life of

joy ..

>

>

>

> Peace and hope to you all,

>

> Chuck.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Hi Deron, it's funny how people judge things and people as good and

bad. I don't, but most people do. Shoot, I try not to judge at all.

Deron, have you checked out the Pegassist program ? They might be

able to help you to get a treatment. They are helping me. If it

weren't for them, I wouldn't be able to get a treatment at all.

I know that I'm having to fight tooth and nail to get S.S.I. or

S.S.d.. And all I've gotten from the U.S.A. government is a run

around and told to hit the streets. It makes me wonder just what's

more important to our government, War or Healthy populace. I think

it's war..

Thank you for sharing your smile and qurkey since of humor.

Hugs,

Chuck.

>

> Chuck,

>

> I'm still trying to get treatment myself so I can't really give you

any feedback. But I have to agree, laughter truly is the best

medicine. My family (on my mom's side) are afflicted with what we

call Nervous Hysteria or " hervous nysteria " if you will. Which is

what we believe is a coping mechanism when things get kind of tough.

It can be embarrassing when our hysterical laughter happens at

seemingly inappropriate times like at a close relatives funeral,

because some people just don't understand the affliction and they

think we're just being cruel or uncaring, which is actually quite the

opposite of how we're actually feeling inside. It's a character

defect that I wouldn't trade for anything though, because it helps

more than it hurts.

>

> Pegassist questions

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

>

>

>

> I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

>

> ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

>

> hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

>

> My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

>

> almost a year I think.

>

>

>

> If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

>

> program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you

would

>

> let me know how you are doing. I am one of those people that crave

>

> all the information I can get.

>

> I have been reading up on how this stuff works and what the side

>

> affects can be like, but, I would really like to know more. I'm

not

>

> worried about loosing my hair, I'm bald already. But some of the

>

> side effects don't sound like very much fun. I know that they vary

>

> from person to person and some don't have hardly any problems with

>

> this treatment at all, but others have a terrible time.

>

>

>

> I have heard that the treatment is harder on men than women, but I

>

> take that with a grain of salt. I've also heard that it's the

>

> depression thats the hardest thing on men.

>

>

>

> So, my questions are -

>

> What kind of side affects can I really expect ?

>

> Why is there no spell checker on this site [i'm dyslixic] ?

>

>

>

> I know that some of you will get upset with me for tossing humor

into

>

> the mix, but I ether laugh, or I cry. I would rather laugh.

>

> Besides, almost all humor is based in fear and pain. We as a

species

>

> laugh at death. If you don't believe me just take a look at the

most

>

> popular comics on T.V. .. Then ask yourself why physical comedy is

>

> called Slap-Stick..

>

>

>

> I would like to invite you to check out my Blog. It's on Out-

>

> Presonals and my user name there is Deltadong. It's a singles site

>

> for gay people [yes I'm a gay man, but not single anymore. Though I

>

> still blog there and so dose my life mate ] . I am now useing my

>

> blog to educate other people about the dangers of Hep-c and other

>

> viruss that are rageing through our global comunity. Plus I'm

trying

>

> to help people get past thier fears so thay can live a life of

joy ..

>

>

>

> Peace and hope to you all,

>

> Chuck.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Howdy Gayle or is it Molly ? Well ether way, I still loved your reply.

I plan on laughing for the rest of my life. This is heaven to me.

If I passed away today, I would be begging and screeming to come

right back. But I would ask if I could not be dyslixic the next

time. I would rather be able to read and wright without having to

bust a few brian cells in the process [snicker ]..

Yup Gayle, I'm type 1. You know, the really tough one. I think it

thought I was Chuck Noris and desided to send in the real bad ass to

see if it could kick my butt, but I got news for this dragon, I make

Noris look like a wimp.

I've been shot 3 different times, stabbed more than once, broke most

of the bones in my body in wrecks and drank half of the stock that

Jack s sells before I quit drinking 19 yeas ago. I'll kick this

crap as well, and laugh at me and life the whole time.

Gayle, I have a very high tolerance to pain. I just can't spell the

dang thing.

Hugs, and thank you for being here for me. If I can help you in any

way, please feel free to ask.

[but just call me Chuck]

> >

> > Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

> >

> > I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

> > ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

> > hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

> > My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

> > almost a year I think.

> >

> > If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

> > program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you

> would

> > let me know how you are doing. I am one of those people that

crave

> > all the information I can get.

> > I have been reading up on how this stuff works and what the side

> > affects can be like, but, I would really like to know more. I'm

> not

> > worried about loosing my hair, I'm bald already. But some of the

> > side effects don't sound like very much fun. I know that they

vary

> > from person to person and some don't have hardly any problems

with

> > this treatment at all, but others have a terrible time.

> >

> > I have heard that the treatment is harder on men than women, but

I

> > take that with a grain of salt. I've also heard that it's the

> > depression thats the hardest thing on men.

> >

> > So, my questions are -

> > What kind of side affects can I really expect ?

> > Why is there no spell checker on this site [i'm dyslixic] ?

> >

> > I know that some of you will get upset with me for tossing humor

> into

> > the mix, but I ether laugh, or I cry. I would rather laugh.

> > Besides, almost all humor is based in fear and pain. We as a

> species

> > laugh at death. If you don't believe me just take a look at the

> most

> > popular comics on T.V. .. Then ask yourself why physical comedy

is

> > called Slap-Stick..

> >

> > I would like to invite you to check out my Blog. It's on Out-

> > Presonals and my user name there is Deltadong. It's a singles

site

> > for gay people [yes I'm a gay man, but not single anymore. Though

I

> > still blog there and so dose my life mate ] . I am now useing my

> > blog to educate other people about the dangers of Hep-c and other

> > viruss that are rageing through our global comunity. Plus I'm

> trying

> > to help people get past thier fears so thay can live a life of

> joy ..

> >

> >

> > Peace and hope to you all,

> > Chuck.

> >

>

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Howdy Gayle or is it Molly ? Well ether way, I still loved your reply.

I plan on laughing for the rest of my life. This is heaven to me.

If I passed away today, I would be begging and screeming to come

right back. But I would ask if I could not be dyslixic the next

time. I would rather be able to read and wright without having to

bust a few brian cells in the process [snicker ]..

Yup Gayle, I'm type 1. You know, the really tough one. I think it

thought I was Chuck Noris and desided to send in the real bad ass to

see if it could kick my butt, but I got news for this dragon, I make

Noris look like a wimp.

I've been shot 3 different times, stabbed more than once, broke most

of the bones in my body in wrecks and drank half of the stock that

Jack s sells before I quit drinking 19 yeas ago. I'll kick this

crap as well, and laugh at me and life the whole time.

Gayle, I have a very high tolerance to pain. I just can't spell the

dang thing.

Hugs, and thank you for being here for me. If I can help you in any

way, please feel free to ask.

[but just call me Chuck]

> >

> > Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

> >

> > I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

> > ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

> > hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

> > My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

> > almost a year I think.

> >

> > If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

> > program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you

> would

> > let me know how you are doing. I am one of those people that

crave

> > all the information I can get.

> > I have been reading up on how this stuff works and what the side

> > affects can be like, but, I would really like to know more. I'm

> not

> > worried about loosing my hair, I'm bald already. But some of the

> > side effects don't sound like very much fun. I know that they

vary

> > from person to person and some don't have hardly any problems

with

> > this treatment at all, but others have a terrible time.

> >

> > I have heard that the treatment is harder on men than women, but

I

> > take that with a grain of salt. I've also heard that it's the

> > depression thats the hardest thing on men.

> >

> > So, my questions are -

> > What kind of side affects can I really expect ?

> > Why is there no spell checker on this site [i'm dyslixic] ?

> >

> > I know that some of you will get upset with me for tossing humor

> into

> > the mix, but I ether laugh, or I cry. I would rather laugh.

> > Besides, almost all humor is based in fear and pain. We as a

> species

> > laugh at death. If you don't believe me just take a look at the

> most

> > popular comics on T.V. .. Then ask yourself why physical comedy

is

> > called Slap-Stick..

> >

> > I would like to invite you to check out my Blog. It's on Out-

> > Presonals and my user name there is Deltadong. It's a singles

site

> > for gay people [yes I'm a gay man, but not single anymore. Though

I

> > still blog there and so dose my life mate ] . I am now useing my

> > blog to educate other people about the dangers of Hep-c and other

> > viruss that are rageing through our global comunity. Plus I'm

> trying

> > to help people get past thier fears so thay can live a life of

> joy ..

> >

> >

> > Peace and hope to you all,

> > Chuck.

> >

>

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Hello Sue, I'm so glad that you stayed with him durring his

treatment. I've read that a lot of husbands and wives leave thier

spouces once TX starts. What a blessing you are, and just look at

that huge heart you have, WOW.. I want you to know that I see it and

you are a beautiful person. Thank you for being here for me as well.

I just hope I have an out-fit that go's with the nifty hand bag

[giggle ].. And that it dosen't make me look Fat [snicker ]. Sorry,

I'm just happy to have found this site and such sweet people, it

makes me a bit giddy ..

Jeff, if you read this, would you do me a favor ? Please give your

wife a hug for me [if it leads to more, well thats on you buddy] .

Miss Sue, thank you once again.

Chuck.

>

>

>

> Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

>

>

> I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

>

> ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

>

> hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

>

> My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

>

> almost a year I think.

>

>

> If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

>

> program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you

would

>

> let me know how you are doing. I am one of those people that crave

>

> all the information I can get.

>

> I have been reading up on how this stuff works and what the side

>

> affects can be like, but, I would really like to know more. I'm not

>

> worried about loosing my hair, I'm bald already. But some of the

>

> side effects don't sound like very much fun. I know that they vary

>

> from person to person and some don't have hardly any problems with

>

> this treatment at all, but others have a terrible time.

>

>

> I have heard that the treatment is harder on men than women, but I

>

> take that with a grain of salt. I've also heard that it's the

>

> depression thats the hardest thing on men.

>

>

> So, my questions are -

>

> What kind of side affects can I really expect ?

>

> Why is there no spell checker on this site [i'm dyslixic] ?

>

>

> I know that some of you will get upset with me for tossing humor

into

>

> the mix, but I ether laugh, or I cry. I would rather laugh.

>

> Besides, almost all humor is based in fear and pain. We as a

species

>

> laugh at death. If you don't believe me just take a look at the

most

>

> popular comics on T.V. .. Then ask yourself why physical comedy is

>

> called Slap-Stick..

>

>

> I would like to invite you to check out my Blog. It's on Out-

>

> Presonals and my user name there is Deltadong. It's a singles site

>

> for gay people [yes I'm a gay man, but not single anymore. Though I

>

> still blog there and so dose my life mate ] . I am now useing my

>

> blog to educate other people about the dangers of Hep-c and other

>

> viruss that are rageing through our global comunity. Plus I'm trying

>

> to help people get past thier fears so thay can live a life of

joy ..

>

>

> Peace and hope to you all,

>

> Chuck.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> [insert text here]

>

>

>

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Hello Sue, I'm so glad that you stayed with him durring his

treatment. I've read that a lot of husbands and wives leave thier

spouces once TX starts. What a blessing you are, and just look at

that huge heart you have, WOW.. I want you to know that I see it and

you are a beautiful person. Thank you for being here for me as well.

I just hope I have an out-fit that go's with the nifty hand bag

[giggle ].. And that it dosen't make me look Fat [snicker ]. Sorry,

I'm just happy to have found this site and such sweet people, it

makes me a bit giddy ..

Jeff, if you read this, would you do me a favor ? Please give your

wife a hug for me [if it leads to more, well thats on you buddy] .

Miss Sue, thank you once again.

Chuck.

>

>

>

> Howdy Folks, this is Chuck.

>

>

> I have been accepted to the pegassist program. I will be going on

>

> ribavirin and peg-interferon alfa-2a . This will be my first and

>

> hopefully my last treatment for hep-c.

>

> My treatment should start in about 3 or 4 weeks and will last for

>

> almost a year I think.

>

>

> If any of you have been on this treatment and in the pegassist

>

> program, or are on it now, I would greatly appreciate it if you

would

>

> let me know how you are doing. I am one of those people that crave

>

> all the information I can get.

>

> I have been reading up on how this stuff works and what the side

>

> affects can be like, but, I would really like to know more. I'm not

>

> worried about loosing my hair, I'm bald already. But some of the

>

> side effects don't sound like very much fun. I know that they vary

>

> from person to person and some don't have hardly any problems with

>

> this treatment at all, but others have a terrible time.

>

>

> I have heard that the treatment is harder on men than women, but I

>

> take that with a grain of salt. I've also heard that it's the

>

> depression thats the hardest thing on men.

>

>

> So, my questions are -

>

> What kind of side affects can I really expect ?

>

> Why is there no spell checker on this site [i'm dyslixic] ?

>

>

> I know that some of you will get upset with me for tossing humor

into

>

> the mix, but I ether laugh, or I cry. I would rather laugh.

>

> Besides, almost all humor is based in fear and pain. We as a

species

>

> laugh at death. If you don't believe me just take a look at the

most

>

> popular comics on T.V. .. Then ask yourself why physical comedy is

>

> called Slap-Stick..

>

>

> I would like to invite you to check out my Blog. It's on Out-

>

> Presonals and my user name there is Deltadong. It's a singles site

>

> for gay people [yes I'm a gay man, but not single anymore. Though I

>

> still blog there and so dose my life mate ] . I am now useing my

>

> blog to educate other people about the dangers of Hep-c and other

>

> viruss that are rageing through our global comunity. Plus I'm trying

>

> to help people get past thier fears so thay can live a life of

joy ..

>

>

> Peace and hope to you all,

>

> Chuck.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> [insert text here]

>

>

>

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It's Gayle. :)

Molly is one of my adopted pit bulls which we jokingly call the

mauler because of her gentle nature. She's very timid and will run

away from kittens and puppies...literally!! lol She's a cuddle

baby. :)

You have a great attitude and a fabulous outlook on life Chuck,

you'll do ok on treatment I think. ;-)

Hey one little piece of advice for you... If it's possible at all try

to keep your muscles toned during treatment. After 6 months I realize

that if I hadn't let myself slack off on exercise I'd be a little

healthier today. I'm used to digging post holes, stocking hay and

grain and wrestling cows and horses, but having lost muscle mass I

can barely open a jar these days. I don't like being weak. >:(

I read " typonese " pretty well so don't worry about the spelling.

I'll have to look up dislexia. (Sp?) I'm confused about whether

people actually read backwards, read the same words the wrong way

each time or if the arrangement of letters change from one sentence

to the next. I'm sure it's a huge inconvenience but it seems you've

accepted that you have it and deal with it all right. ;-)

Good for you.

Sounds like you've been around the block a few times! It sure gives

you a keener sense on what's important in life when you've been close

to the edge doesn't it. Yep, I know from experience. lol

Thanks for the hugs and right back at ya. :)

Gayle

>

> Howdy Gayle or is it Molly ? Well ether way, I still loved your

reply.

> I plan on laughing for the rest of my life. This is heaven to me.

> If I passed away today, I would be begging and screeming to come

> right back. But I would ask if I could not be dyslixic the next

> time. I would rather be able to read and wright without having to

> bust a few brian cells in the process [snicker ]..

>

> Yup Gayle, I'm type 1. You know, the really tough one. I think it

> thought I was Chuck Noris and desided to send in the real bad ass

to

> see if it could kick my butt, but I got news for this dragon, I

make

> Noris look like a wimp.

> I've been shot 3 different times, stabbed more than once, broke

most

> of the bones in my body in wrecks and drank half of the stock that

> Jack s sells before I quit drinking 19 yeas ago. I'll kick

this

> crap as well, and laugh at me and life the whole time.

> Gayle, I have a very high tolerance to pain. I just can't spell the

> dang thing.

>

> Hugs, and thank you for being here for me. If I can help you in any

> way, please feel free to ask.

> [but just call me Chuck]

>

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It's Gayle. :)

Molly is one of my adopted pit bulls which we jokingly call the

mauler because of her gentle nature. She's very timid and will run

away from kittens and puppies...literally!! lol She's a cuddle

baby. :)

You have a great attitude and a fabulous outlook on life Chuck,

you'll do ok on treatment I think. ;-)

Hey one little piece of advice for you... If it's possible at all try

to keep your muscles toned during treatment. After 6 months I realize

that if I hadn't let myself slack off on exercise I'd be a little

healthier today. I'm used to digging post holes, stocking hay and

grain and wrestling cows and horses, but having lost muscle mass I

can barely open a jar these days. I don't like being weak. >:(

I read " typonese " pretty well so don't worry about the spelling.

I'll have to look up dislexia. (Sp?) I'm confused about whether

people actually read backwards, read the same words the wrong way

each time or if the arrangement of letters change from one sentence

to the next. I'm sure it's a huge inconvenience but it seems you've

accepted that you have it and deal with it all right. ;-)

Good for you.

Sounds like you've been around the block a few times! It sure gives

you a keener sense on what's important in life when you've been close

to the edge doesn't it. Yep, I know from experience. lol

Thanks for the hugs and right back at ya. :)

Gayle

>

> Howdy Gayle or is it Molly ? Well ether way, I still loved your

reply.

> I plan on laughing for the rest of my life. This is heaven to me.

> If I passed away today, I would be begging and screeming to come

> right back. But I would ask if I could not be dyslixic the next

> time. I would rather be able to read and wright without having to

> bust a few brian cells in the process [snicker ]..

>

> Yup Gayle, I'm type 1. You know, the really tough one. I think it

> thought I was Chuck Noris and desided to send in the real bad ass

to

> see if it could kick my butt, but I got news for this dragon, I

make

> Noris look like a wimp.

> I've been shot 3 different times, stabbed more than once, broke

most

> of the bones in my body in wrecks and drank half of the stock that

> Jack s sells before I quit drinking 19 yeas ago. I'll kick

this

> crap as well, and laugh at me and life the whole time.

> Gayle, I have a very high tolerance to pain. I just can't spell the

> dang thing.

>

> Hugs, and thank you for being here for me. If I can help you in any

> way, please feel free to ask.

> [but just call me Chuck]

>

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