Re: dry irratated skin at site of injection

[Guest guest]

Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since my last

shot and I just noticed yesterday that my injection-site bruises are fading.

I used my abdomen and one thigh (one leg has peripheral neuropathy so I did not

inject in that leg ever.)

My doctor told me to use the backs of my

upper arms too, but being alone, that wasn’t possible.

I had the best luck with my thigh and it

would have been even better if I could have used the other leg.

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of joyceann

Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

11:31 PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: dry

irratated skin at site of injection

i mentioned this before and tryed some suggestion it

just seens to

irratate it more and i get a stingy burining feeling and just dry and

itcjy like sandpaper im waiting for fri to get ptes of sarni lotion i

belive, and cna i shhot my self in thigh instead of stomach its just raw

[Guest guest]

Yes it is correct Dorothy when we are giving ourselves shots to change injection sites every time we inject. I would use one side of the stomach, then they other, then progress to each thigh. A ice pack on the site the next day helps with the bruising and irritation. Actually I would wet a wash cloth and put it in the freeze. The next day, I would place it in a ziplock bag and then wrap it in a cloth. Love JanetDorothy wrote:

Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since my last shot and I just noticed yesterday that my injection-site bruises are fading. I used my abdomen and one thigh (one leg has peripheral neuropathy so I did not inject in that leg ever.) My doctor told me to use the backs of my upper arms too, but being alone, that wasn’t possible. I had the best luck with my thigh and it would have been even better if I could have used the other leg. Dorothy From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of joyceannSent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 11:31 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: dry irratated skin at site of injection i mentioned this before and tryed some suggestion it

just seens to irratate it more and i get a stingy burining feeling and just dry and itcjy like sandpaper im waiting for fri to get ptes of sarni lotion i belive, and cna i shhot my self in thigh instead of stomach its just raw "There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go" Frederick Faber

[Guest guest]

hi, well i didnt know to use my thighs i have only been using stomach rotting each side, and my stomach is so dry, and irrtated its painfull i thought it was last ri i seen the nurse but its fri tomorow she will give me the sarna i belive, and show me about the thigh, my stomcah feels and looks almost like that excema(cant spell it)Janet wrote: Yes it is correct Dorothy when we are giving ourselves shots to change injection sites every time we inject. I would use one side of the

stomach, then they other, then progress to each thigh. A ice pack on the site the next day helps with the bruising and irritation. Actually I would wet a wash cloth and put it in the freeze. The next day, I would place it in a ziplock bag and then wrap it in a cloth. Love JanetDorothy <dorvoptonline (DOT) net> wrote: Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since my last shot and I just noticed yesterday that my injection-site bruises are fading. I used my abdomen and one thigh (one leg has peripheral neuropathy so I did not inject in that leg ever.) My doctor told me to use the backs of my upper arms too, but being alone, that wasn’t possible. I had the best luck with my thigh and it would have been even better if I could have used the other leg. Dorothy From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of joyceannSent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 11:31 PMTo:

Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: dry irratated skin at site of injection i mentioned this before and tryed some suggestion it just seens to irratate it more and i get a stingy burining feeling and just dry and itcjy like sandpaper im waiting for fri to get ptes of sarni lotion i belive, and cna i shhot my self in thigh instead of stomach its just raw "There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and

of leaving it behind them when they go" Frederick Faber

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good to know, hows everything else going,Dorothy wrote: Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since my last shot and I just noticed yesterday that my injection-site bruises are fading. I used my abdomen and one thigh (one leg has peripheral neuropathy so I did not inject in that leg ever.) My doctor told me to use the backs of my upper arms too, but being alone, that wasn’t possible. I had the best luck with my thigh and it would have been even better if I could have used the other leg. Dorothy From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of joyceannSent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 11:31 PMTo:

Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: dry irratated skin at site of injection i mentioned this before and tryed some suggestion it just seens to irratate it more and i get a stingy burining feeling and just dry and itcjy like sandpaper im waiting for fri to get ptes of sarni lotion i belive, and cna i shhot my self in thigh instead of stomach its just raw

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I always rotated, but I just didn’t

have as many sites to use…….I did left abdomen, right abdomen, center/right

abdomen, center/left abdomen and left thigh (2 spots.)

After I hit a vein in my abdomen area, I

tended to steer away from there from fear of it happening again. I really

preferred the thigh.

Plus I was doing Procrit shots during part

of my tx which added to the number of injections L

And even with that number of sites, I’m

still bruised 3 weeks later – but that’s fine with me – I’m

finished!!

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Janet

Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008

9:03 AM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: RE:

dry irratated skin at site of injection

Yes it is correct Dorothy when we are giving ourselves shots to change

injection sites every time we inject.

I would use one side of the stomach, then they other, then progress to

each thigh. A ice pack on the site the next day helps with the bruising and irritation.

Actually I would wet a wash cloth and put it in the freeze. The next day, I

would place it in a ziplock bag and then wrap it in a cloth.

Love

Janet

[Guest guest]

Try using a lotion with Aloe in it. Or Aveeno dry skin lotion. It contains oatmeal which is soothing to the skin. I use the Aveeno even now. I live in Southwest Oklahoma which is very dry most of the time. It is considered semi arid. I keep a little small tube by my chair, by the computer. Love Janetjoyceann silva wrote: hi, well i didnt

know to use my thighs i have only been using stomach rotting each side, and my stomach is so dry, and irrtated its painfull i thought it was last ri i seen the nurse but its fri tomorow she will give me the sarna i belive, and show me about the thigh, my stomcah feels and looks almost like that excema(cant spell it)Janet <doc_jade> wrote: Yes it is correct Dorothy when we are giving ourselves shots to change injection sites every time we inject. I would use one side of the stomach, then they other, then progress to each thigh. A ice pack on the site the next day helps with the bruising and irritation. Actually I would wet a wash cloth and put it in the freeze. The next day, I would place it in a ziplock bag and then wrap it in a cloth. Love JanetDorothy <dorvoptonline (DOT) net> wrote: Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since my last shot and I just noticed yesterday that my injection-site bruises are fading. I used my abdomen and one thigh (one leg has peripheral neuropathy so I did not inject in that leg ever.) My doctor told me to use the backs of my upper arms too, but being alone, that wasn’t

possible. I had the best luck with my thigh and it would have been even better if I could have used the other leg. Dorothy From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of joyceannSent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 11:31 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: dry irratated skin at site of injection i mentioned this before and tryed some suggestion it just seens to irratate it more and i get a stingy burining feeling and just dry and itcjy like sandpaper im waiting for fri to get ptes of sarni lotion i belive, and cna i shhot my self in thigh instead of stomach its just raw "There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go" Frederick Faber Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. "There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go" Frederick Faber

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Did you look at the video? http://www.pegasys.com/

Click on “How to take Pegasys”

I’m sure it shows the sites.

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of joyceann silva

Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008

9:15 AM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: RE:

dry irratated skin at site of injection

hi, well

i didnt know to use my thighs i have only been using stomach rotting each side,

and my stomach is so dry, and irrtated its painfull i thought it was last ri i

seen the nurse but its fri tomorow she will give me the sarna i belive, and

show me about the thigh, my stomcah feels and looks almost like that

excema(cant spell it)

[Guest guest]

i hate to say it but no. thanks i cant belive i didntDorothy wrote: Did you look at the video? http://www.pegasys.com/ Click on “How to take Pegasys” I’m sure it shows the sites. From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of joyceann silvaSent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:15 AMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: RE: dry irratated skin at site of injection hi, well i didnt know to use my thighs i have only been using stomach rotting each side, and my stomach is so dry, and irrtated its painfull i thought it was last ri i seen the nurse but its fri tomorow she will give me the sarna i belive, and show me about the thigh, my stomcah feels and looks almost like that excema(cant spell it)

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Oh Dorothy, Don't do the soaked raisins in the gin. I had reached undetectable, and a kindly friend made me vanilla cokes. What I didn't realize was that she was using Mexican vanilla which is high in alcohol. I know that I would have reached SVR had I had not had those vanilla cokes. Yes it was only 5% alcohol. But I truly believe it was the alcohol in the vanilla that cause me to revert back to the virus. Once we clear we should never, and I mean never have alcohol in any form at all. Love JanetDorothy wrote: Overall, I’m feeling better. For instance, I was always a big coffee drinker in the morning and during tx, I could barely drink one cup. Now, I’m back to 3 and sometimes 4 cups in the morning. My biggest problem is my rheumatoid arthritis. I went back on Celebrex last week and it’s helped a little. I’m soaking golden

raisins in gin now to try that old remedy. I guess I shouldn’t be “eating” gin, but if it helps my hands, I’m going to give it a shot. I need to look for a job and I’m not certain I can shake a hand now. I have trouble in the morning holding a pen to write. My fingers are sort of bent so they’re in a perfect position for the PC keyboard! But I need to write too!! My hair had just recently started thinning right at the end of tx so I’m hoping that will reverse now as well. As I said, overall – all good things. I don’t regret going through the tx, but I hope I never have to do it again J Thanks for asking, Joyce From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of joyceann silvaSent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:17 AMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: RE: dry irratated skin at site of injection good to know, hows everything else

going, "There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go" Frederick Faber

[Guest guest]

Well, unfortunately, I need to go to work

soon or I’ll be living on the street. I need to hold a pen so I can

apply for a job right now. I’m counting on the Celebrex, but we’ll

see how that goes. I don’t start the raisins for another week.

In the meantime, I’m on Suboxone to

keep me off the pain meds and that’s terrible for your liver………along

with a hundred other things.

I have had a glass of wine here and there

during tx (Christmas Day, Sweet 16 party) and so far, so good. I can’t exchange

one illness for another (RA for HCV). The RA does not allow me to live.

I don’t think you can ever be

certain how your virus came back, but if you believe it was a few drinks, I

understand why you wouldn’t drink. And I have no intention of drinking.

But if eating 9 gin-soaked raisins a day is the answer (and I’m not

saying I wouldn’t explore other txs), I’m going to give it a shot.

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Janet

Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008

10:08 AM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: RE:

dry irratated skin at site of injection

Oh Dorothy,

Don't do the soaked raisins in the gin.

I had reached undetectable, and a kindly friend made me vanilla cokes.

What I didn't realize was that she was using Mexican vanilla which is high in

alcohol.

I know that I would have reached SVR had I had not had those vanilla

cokes. Yes it was only 5% alcohol. But I truly believe it was the alcohol in

the vanilla that cause me to revert back to the virus.

Once we clear we should never, and I mean never have alcohol in any

form at all.

Love

Janet

Dorothy

<dorvoptonline (DOT) net> wrote:

Overall, I’m feeling better.

For instance, I was always a big coffee drinker in the morning and during tx, I

could barely drink one cup. Now, I’m back to 3 and sometimes 4 cups

in the morning.

My biggest problem is my rheumatoid

arthritis. I went back on Celebrex last week and it’s helped a

little. I’m soaking golden raisins in gin now to try that old

remedy. I guess I shouldn’t be “eating” gin, but if it

helps my hands, I’m going to give it a shot. I need to look for a

job and I’m not certain I can shake a hand now. I have trouble in

the morning holding a pen to write. My fingers are sort of bent so

they’re in a perfect position for the PC keyboard! But I need to

write too!!

My hair had just recently started

thinning right at the end of tx so I’m hoping that will reverse now as

well. As I said, overall – all good things. I don’t

regret going through the tx, but I hope I never have to do it again J

Thanks for asking, Joyce

From: Hepatitis_C_Central

[mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ]

On Behalf Of joyceann silva

Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008

9:17 AM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: RE:

dry irratated skin at site of injection

good to know, hows everything else going,

" There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy

everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go "

Frederick Faber

[Guest guest]

Maybe try soaking in a tub with some " Colloidal Oatmeal " -?

There's also " oilated " Colloidal Oatmeal producta available.

Be VERY careful getting out of the tub, as the oatmeal can make things

quite slippery.

>

> i mentioned this before and tryed some suggestion it just seens to

> irratate it more and i get a stingy burining feeling and just dry and

> itcjy like sandpaper im waiting for fri to get ptes of sarni lotion i

> belive, and cna i shhot my self in thigh instead of stomach its just

raw

>

[Guest guest]

After about 6 months, the pain in your body should subside to some degree. SOME of it is a residual effect of the tx, Dorothy. Give you body a chance to clear before you put other toxins in it....?? It's taken that long for my hair to return to it's original thickness as well. The back is nor more curly than it was, too. A little bonus..Sharon in NW Washington Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but about how to dance in the rain. Overall, I'm feeling better. For instance, I was always a big coffee drinker in the morning and during tx, I could barely drink one cup. Now, I'm back to 3 and sometimes 4 cups in the morning. My biggest problem is my rheumatoid arthritis. I went back on Celebrex last week and it's helped a little. I'm soaking golden raisins in gin now to try that old remedy. I guess I shouldn't be "eating" gin, but if it helps my hands, I'm going to give it a shot. I need to look for a job and I'm not certain I can shake a hand now. I have trouble in the morning holding a pen to write. My fingers are sort of bent so they're in a perfect position for the PC keyboard! But I need to write too!! My hair had just recently started thinning right at the end of tx so I'm hoping that will reverse now as well. As I said, overall - all good things. I don't regret going through the tx, but I hope I never have to do it again J Thanks for asking, Joyce

[Guest guest]

After about 6 months, the pain in your body should subside to some degree. SOME of it is a residual effect of the tx, Dorothy. Give you body a chance to clear before you put other toxins in it....?? It's taken that long for my hair to return to it's original thickness as well. The back is nor more curly than it was, too. A little bonus..

Sharon in NW Washington

Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but about how to dance in the rain.

Overall, I'm feeling better. For instance, I was always a big coffee drinker in the morning and during tx, I could barely drink one cup. Now, I'm back to 3 and sometimes 4 cups in the morning.

My biggest problem is my rheumatoid arthritis. I went back on Celebrex last week and it's helped a little. I'm soaking golden raisins in gin now to try that old remedy. I guess I shouldn't be "eating" gin, but if it helps my hands, I'm going to give it a shot. I need to look for a job and I'm not certain I can shake a hand now. I have trouble in the morning holding a pen to write. My fingers are sort of bent so they're in a perfect position for the PC keyboard! But I need to write too!!

My hair had just recently started thinning right at the end of tx so I'm hoping that will reverse now as well. As I said, overall - all good things. I don't regret going through the tx, but I hope I never have to do it again J

Thanks for asking, Joyce

[Guest guest]

I'm not sure it's recommended during tx, but I'd try an otc cortisone cream, Joyce. That kind of cream will react directly on the itch, relieving the soreness quickly. I've added glycerin to ALL my lotions and they work sooo much better now.

Sharon in NW Washington

Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but about how to dance in the rain.

RE: dry irratated skin at site of injection

I found a cream that is WONDERFUL. It's called Surgeon's Secret and I wish I had found it months ago at the beginning of the cold season. I bought it from QVC, but you can buy it from their website which is http://jamarklabs.com/ or even on eBay. I purchased it through QVC as I am a "QVC-Queen" and I swear by their customer service. Buy it from them and use it for 30 days - if you don't like it, return the jar empty and they refund your purchase price & shipping. You can't beat that!

My RA and Reynaud's cause my hands to become very bad. They get cuts and bleed easily. This cream made a difference almost overnight.

It comes in a few forms & various sizes and I'm going to try the stick now to keep in my purse.

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of JanetSent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:27 AMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: RE: dry irratated skin at site of injection

Try using a lotion with Aloe in it. Or Aveeno dry skin lotion.

It contains oatmeal which is soothing to the skin.

I use the Aveeno even now. I live in Southwest Oklahoma which is very dry most of the time. It is considered semi arid.

I keep a little small tube by my chair, by the computer.

Love

Janet

[Guest guest]

Oh yes, It feels so good. I have the Aveeno Colloidal Oatmeal soak, and it is wonderful. Love JanetDUG wrote: Maybe try soaking in a tub with some "Colloidal Oatmeal"-?There's also "oilated" Colloidal Oatmeal producta available.Be VERY careful getting out of the tub, as the oatmeal can make things quite slippery.>> i mentioned this before and tryed some suggestion it just seens to > irratate it more and i get a stingy burining feeling and just dry and > itcjy like sandpaper im waiting for fri to get ptes of sarni lotion i > belive, and cna i shhot my self in thigh instead of stomach its just raw>"There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go" Frederick Faber

[Guest guest]

ANYONE WOULD BE NUTS TO EAT ANYTHING SOAKED IN GIN!!! The alcohol might trigger the virus again,,, be careful,,SHARON CROSBY wrote: After about 6 months, the pain in your body should subside to some degree. SOME of it is a residual effect of the tx, Dorothy. Give you body a chance to clear before you put other toxins in it....?? It's taken that long for my hair to return to it's original thickness as well.

The back is nor more curly than it was, too. A little bonus.. Sharon in NW Washington Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but about how to dance in the rain. Overall, I'm feeling better. For instance, I was always a big coffee drinker in the morning and during tx, I could barely drink one cup. Now, I'm back to 3 and sometimes 4 cups in the morning. My biggest problem is my

rheumatoid arthritis. I went back on Celebrex last week and it's helped a little. I'm soaking golden raisins in gin now to try that old remedy. I guess I shouldn't be "eating" gin, but if it helps my hands, I'm going to give it a shot. I need to look for a job and I'm not certain I can shake a hand now. I have trouble in the morning holding a pen to write. My fingers are sort of bent so they're in a perfect position for the PC keyboard! But I need to write too!! My hair had just recently started thinning right at the end of tx so I'm hoping that will reverse now as well. As I said, overall - all good things. I don't regret going

through the tx, but I hope I never have to do it again J Thanks for asking, Joyce Jackie

[Guest guest]

ANYONE WOULD BE NUTS TO EAT ANYTHING SOAKED IN GIN!!! The alcohol might trigger the virus again,,, be careful,,SHARON CROSBY wrote: After about 6 months, the pain in your body should subside to some degree. SOME of it is a residual effect of the tx, Dorothy. Give you body a chance to clear before you put other toxins in it....?? It's taken that long for my hair to return to it's original thickness as well.

The back is nor more curly than it was, too. A little bonus.. Sharon in NW Washington Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but about how to dance in the rain. Overall, I'm feeling better. For instance, I was always a big coffee drinker in the morning and during tx, I could barely drink one cup. Now, I'm back to 3 and sometimes 4 cups in the morning. My biggest problem is my

rheumatoid arthritis. I went back on Celebrex last week and it's helped a little. I'm soaking golden raisins in gin now to try that old remedy. I guess I shouldn't be "eating" gin, but if it helps my hands, I'm going to give it a shot. I need to look for a job and I'm not certain I can shake a hand now. I have trouble in the morning holding a pen to write. My fingers are sort of bent so they're in a perfect position for the PC keyboard! But I need to write too!! My hair had just recently started thinning right at the end of tx so I'm hoping that will reverse now as well. As I said, overall - all good things. I don't regret going

through the tx, but I hope I never have to do it again J Thanks for asking, Joyce Jackie

[Guest guest]

Actually, I’ve reduced the

toxins. I cut out interferon, riba & Procrit as well as 3 different

pain meds. I added Suboxone in place of the 3 pain meds and the Celebrex

now for the RA however.

Not to mention all the junk food I stopped

eating. I was eating tons of chocolate and other junk. Too much

cheese and other crap I never used to eat. Cutting all that out now

(well, cutting back at least) has got to be good for me and how I feel.

I’d like to think that the RA

problems are a residual effect……pray is more like it!! I

doubt though that’s the case. My rheumatologist is more optimistic

than I am and he’s been my biggest supporter so I’ll try to look on

the bright side.

Some body for my hair would be lovely J too.

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of SHARON CROSBY

Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008

2:27 PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

dry irratated skin at site of injection

After about 6 months, the pain in your body should subside to some

degree. SOME of it is a residual effect of the tx, Dorothy. Give

you body a chance to clear before you put other toxins in it....?? It's

taken that long for my hair to return to it's original thickness as well.

The back is nor more curly than it was, too. A little bonus..

Sharon in NW Washington

[Guest guest]

Actually, I’ve reduced the

toxins. I cut out interferon, riba & Procrit as well as 3 different

pain meds. I added Suboxone in place of the 3 pain meds and the Celebrex

now for the RA however.

Not to mention all the junk food I stopped

eating. I was eating tons of chocolate and other junk. Too much

cheese and other crap I never used to eat. Cutting all that out now

(well, cutting back at least) has got to be good for me and how I feel.

I’d like to think that the RA

problems are a residual effect……pray is more like it!! I

doubt though that’s the case. My rheumatologist is more optimistic

than I am and he’s been my biggest supporter so I’ll try to look on

the bright side.

Some body for my hair would be lovely J too.

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of SHARON CROSBY

Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008

2:27 PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

dry irratated skin at site of injection

After about 6 months, the pain in your body should subside to some

degree. SOME of it is a residual effect of the tx, Dorothy. Give

you body a chance to clear before you put other toxins in it....?? It's

taken that long for my hair to return to it's original thickness as well.

The back is nor more curly than it was, too. A little bonus..

Sharon in NW Washington

[Guest guest]

Im with you Janet on this one,, this could cause an immediate relapse.. the virus is so sneaky too.. Now I would say that anyone who wanted to have a glass of wine at least wait until they've passed that 2 year mark of SVR.. and then only ONE small glass of wine... Alcohol is playing with fire,,,, Janet wrote: Oh Dorothy, Don't do the soaked raisins in the gin. I had reached undetectable, and a kindly friend made me vanilla

cokes. What I didn't realize was that she was using Mexican vanilla which is high in alcohol. I know that I would have reached SVR had I had not had those vanilla cokes. Yes it was only 5% alcohol. But I truly believe it was the alcohol in the vanilla that cause me to revert back to the virus. Once we clear we should never, and I mean never have alcohol in any form at all. Love JanetDorothy <dorvoptonline (DOT) net> wrote: Overall, I’m feeling better. For instance, I was always a big coffee drinker in the morning and during tx, I could barely drink one cup. Now,

I’m back to 3 and sometimes 4 cups in the morning. My biggest problem is my rheumatoid arthritis. I went back on Celebrex last week and it’s helped a little. I’m soaking golden raisins in gin now to try that old remedy. I guess I shouldn’t be “eating” gin, but if it helps my hands, I’m going to give it a shot. I need to look for a job and I’m not certain I can shake a hand now. I have trouble in the morning holding a pen to write. My fingers are sort of bent so they’re in a perfect position for the PC keyboard! But I need to write too!! My hair had just recently started thinning right at the end of tx so I’m hoping that will reverse now as well. As I said, overall – all good things. I don’t regret going through the tx, but I hope I never have to do it again J Thanks for asking,

Joyce From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of joyceann silvaSent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:17 AMTo:

Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: RE: dry irratated skin at site of injection good to know, hows everything else going, "There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go" Frederick Faber Jackie

[Guest guest]

Im with you Janet on this one,, this could cause an immediate relapse.. the virus is so sneaky too.. Now I would say that anyone who wanted to have a glass of wine at least wait until they've passed that 2 year mark of SVR.. and then only ONE small glass of wine... Alcohol is playing with fire,,,, Janet wrote: Oh Dorothy, Don't do the soaked raisins in the gin. I had reached undetectable, and a kindly friend made me vanilla

cokes. What I didn't realize was that she was using Mexican vanilla which is high in alcohol. I know that I would have reached SVR had I had not had those vanilla cokes. Yes it was only 5% alcohol. But I truly believe it was the alcohol in the vanilla that cause me to revert back to the virus. Once we clear we should never, and I mean never have alcohol in any form at all. Love JanetDorothy <dorvoptonline (DOT) net> wrote: Overall, I’m feeling better. For instance, I was always a big coffee drinker in the morning and during tx, I could barely drink one cup. Now,

I’m back to 3 and sometimes 4 cups in the morning. My biggest problem is my rheumatoid arthritis. I went back on Celebrex last week and it’s helped a little. I’m soaking golden raisins in gin now to try that old remedy. I guess I shouldn’t be “eating” gin, but if it helps my hands, I’m going to give it a shot. I need to look for a job and I’m not certain I can shake a hand now. I have trouble in the morning holding a pen to write. My fingers are sort of bent so they’re in a perfect position for the PC keyboard! But I need to write too!! My hair had just recently started thinning right at the end of tx so I’m hoping that will reverse now as well. As I said, overall – all good things. I don’t regret going through the tx, but I hope I never have to do it again J Thanks for asking,

Joyce From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of joyceann silvaSent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:17 AMTo:

Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: RE: dry irratated skin at site of injection good to know, hows everything else going, "There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go" Frederick Faber Jackie

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Thats good,, and while I know you would do almost anything to help with your symptoms of the RA, the gin soaked raisin idea really has me concerned.. what do you think is the active ingredient that is going to help you? Why not just eat the raisins plain? If its the alcohol that is supposed to help the RA, well its just 'masking' the symptoms, like alcohol would do for anything.. You've struggled to finish this treatment and I'd personally be very very sad to see you risk what you have gained by ingesting ANY form or amount of alcohol,, at least for 2 years... the risk of relapse is much reduced after 2 years of SVR after finishing the treatment.. Im not trying to act like your mom here,, I am very concerned tho and now that I've had my say, I will not say it again,, I dont want you to feel overwhelmed by sharing what you intend to do,, but please,, dont do it honey... ok, thats it about that,, gotta run, got

errands to do today but will be back later on,, hugs jaxDorothy wrote: Actually, I’ve reduced the toxins. I cut out interferon, riba & Procrit as well as 3 different pain meds. I added Suboxone in place of the 3 pain meds and the Celebrex now for the RA however. Not to mention all the junk food I stopped eating. I was eating tons of chocolate and other junk. Too much cheese and other crap I never used to eat. Cutting all that out now (well, cutting back at least) has got to be good for me and how I feel. I’d like to think that the RA problems are a residual effect……pray is more like it!! I doubt though that’s the case. My rheumatologist is more optimistic than I am and he’s been my

biggest supporter so I’ll try to look on the bright side. Some body for my hair would be lovely J too. Dorothy From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of SHARON CROSBYSent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 2:27 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: dry irratated skin at site of injection After about 6 months, the pain in your body should subside to some degree. SOME of it is a residual effect of the tx, Dorothy. Give you body a chance to clear before you put other toxins in it....?? It's taken that long for my hair to return to it's original thickness as well. The back is nor more curly than it was, too. A little bonus.. Sharon in NW

Washington Jackie

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I’m aware of the risks and

appreciate the information and concern.

Hope you’re feeling well these

days. Hopefully, the spring will brighten up lots of things!

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Jackie on

Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008

5:20 PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: RE:

dry irratated skin at site of injection

Im with you Janet on this one,, this could cause an immediate relapse..

the virus is so sneaky too.. Now I would say that anyone who wanted to have a

glass of wine at least wait until they've passed that 2 year mark of SVR.. and

then only ONE small glass of wine...

Alcohol is playing with fire,,,,

[Guest guest]

I’m aware of the risks and

appreciate the information and concern.

Hope you’re feeling well these

days. Hopefully, the spring will brighten up lots of things!

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Jackie on

Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008

5:20 PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: RE:

dry irratated skin at site of injection

Im with you Janet on this one,, this could cause an immediate relapse..

the virus is so sneaky too.. Now I would say that anyone who wanted to have a

glass of wine at least wait until they've passed that 2 year mark of SVR.. and

then only ONE small glass of wine...

Alcohol is playing with fire,,,,

[Guest guest]

Dorothy, I lost more than 50% of my hair on tx and when I came off it took almost 3 months to stop falling ,but then it started growing back in much thicker than when I started. It is also coming in curley! Steph

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