Guest guest Posted May 10, 2002 Report Share Posted May 10, 2002 Hey , I think we both have the same problem. I too suffer from allergic reactions, and I am short of breath. I never had this before...and the doctors don't find the reason. The difference between you and me is that these reactions started a few months ago as I wasn't yet in treatment... I went to see a specialist today, he dosn't think there is a link to my hep C. Greets Raf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2002 Report Share Posted May 10, 2002 Thanks, Raf, Appreciate your sharing the advice from your specialist. Re: [ ] Introducing Myself Hey , I think we both have the same problem. I too suffer from allergic reactions, and I am short of breath. I never had this before...and the doctors don't find the reason. The difference between you and me is that these reactions started a few months ago as I wasn't yet in treatment... I went to see a specialist today, he dosn't think there is a link to my hep C. Greets Raf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2002 Report Share Posted May 10, 2002 Hey , welcome. Yes, I have the cough that doesn't exist. I've been on treatment for almost 7 months. Been coughing the whole time. I've gotten used to it actually. It's the headaches I don't care for. Anyway, the doctors will tell you many things but we know what's happening to us. I truly believe the cough is relatde to the drugs. I have a wonderful nurse and doctor, but their answer is drink more water. At the moment I'm drinking 1 oz per lb of body weight of clear liquids every day. I still get headaches after the shot and I still cough. Some sides come and go so be prepared. Again, welcome to the group and ask whatever you want or just vent or tell us about yourself. Sharon --- Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: > Hello, everyone: > > I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in VT. > Had my 3rd injection last night; on the Peg-Intron > combination protocol (Interferon + Riibavirin). I > got Hep C from heavy IV drug use back in the late > 'sixties; apparently the chickens are coming home to > roost now. > > My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even hep > C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive cough > that is with me constantly. I don't have any other > respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never had > an allergy problem before. > > My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst > season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any > worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough > concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who > knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much > relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. > > I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, and > she didn't think this coughing was a usual treatment > symptom. However, it IS listed as such in the PDR. > > Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping it's > pollen-related because then it might be treatable. > If not, I'm not sure I can live with this for 48 > more weeks. Also have some general malaise and > fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it seems to > make little things like household chores a major > effort. > > I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse and > helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing > assistant and does a better job than I could of > mixing and giving my the injection (you'd think, > after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I > wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). > > Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching out > for advice here, and maybe I'll have something to > add that can be of help to someone else. > > God bless all of you, > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2002 Report Share Posted May 10, 2002 Hey , welcome. Yes, I have the cough that doesn't exist. I've been on treatment for almost 7 months. Been coughing the whole time. I've gotten used to it actually. It's the headaches I don't care for. Anyway, the doctors will tell you many things but we know what's happening to us. I truly believe the cough is relatde to the drugs. I have a wonderful nurse and doctor, but their answer is drink more water. At the moment I'm drinking 1 oz per lb of body weight of clear liquids every day. I still get headaches after the shot and I still cough. Some sides come and go so be prepared. Again, welcome to the group and ask whatever you want or just vent or tell us about yourself. Sharon --- Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: > Hello, everyone: > > I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in VT. > Had my 3rd injection last night; on the Peg-Intron > combination protocol (Interferon + Riibavirin). I > got Hep C from heavy IV drug use back in the late > 'sixties; apparently the chickens are coming home to > roost now. > > My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even hep > C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive cough > that is with me constantly. I don't have any other > respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never had > an allergy problem before. > > My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst > season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any > worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough > concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who > knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much > relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. > > I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, and > she didn't think this coughing was a usual treatment > symptom. However, it IS listed as such in the PDR. > > Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping it's > pollen-related because then it might be treatable. > If not, I'm not sure I can live with this for 48 > more weeks. Also have some general malaise and > fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it seems to > make little things like household chores a major > effort. > > I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse and > helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing > assistant and does a better job than I could of > mixing and giving my the injection (you'd think, > after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I > wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). > > Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching out > for advice here, and maybe I'll have something to > add that can be of help to someone else. > > God bless all of you, > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2002 Report Share Posted May 10, 2002 Hi, Sharon, Thanks for the good advice. I hadn't heard that formula: 1oz of water per lb of body weight. I have been drinking water but probably not enough. I'll give it a try. Kind regards, Re: [ ] Introducing Myself > Hey , welcome. Yes, I have the cough that > doesn't exist. I've been on treatment for almost 7 > months. Been coughing the whole time. I've gotten used > to it actually. It's the headaches I don't care for. > Anyway, the doctors will tell you many things but we > know what's happening to us. I truly believe the cough > is relatde to the drugs. I have a wonderful nurse and > doctor, but their answer is drink more water. At the > moment I'm drinking 1 oz per lb of body weight of > clear liquids every day. I still get headaches after > the shot and I still cough. Some sides come and go so > be prepared. Again, welcome to the group and ask > whatever you want or just vent or tell us about > yourself. > Sharon > --- Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: > > Hello, everyone: > > > > I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in VT. > > Had my 3rd injection last night; on the Peg-Intron > > combination protocol (Interferon + Riibavirin). I > > got Hep C from heavy IV drug use back in the late > > 'sixties; apparently the chickens are coming home to > > roost now. > > > > My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even hep > > C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive cough > > that is with me constantly. I don't have any other > > respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never had > > an allergy problem before. > > > > My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst > > season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any > > worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough > > concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who > > knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much > > relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. > > > > I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, and > > she didn't think this coughing was a usual treatment > > symptom. However, it IS listed as such in the PDR. > > > > Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping it's > > pollen-related because then it might be treatable. > > If not, I'm not sure I can live with this for 48 > > more weeks. Also have some general malaise and > > fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it seems to > > make little things like household chores a major > > effort. > > > > I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse and > > helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing > > assistant and does a better job than I could of > > mixing and giving my the injection (you'd think, > > after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I > > wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). > > > > Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching out > > for advice here, and maybe I'll have something to > > add that can be of help to someone else. > > > > God bless all of you, > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2002 Report Share Posted May 11, 2002 They originally told me half that much but I was still dehydrating. So I'm trying more. Good luck Sharon --- Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: > Hi, Sharon, > > Thanks for the good advice. I hadn't heard that > formula: 1oz of water per > lb of body weight. I have been drinking water but > probably not enough. > I'll give it a try. > > Kind regards, > > > Re: [ ] Introducing > Myself > > > > Hey , welcome. Yes, I have the cough that > > doesn't exist. I've been on treatment for almost > 7 > > months. Been coughing the whole time. I've gotten > used > > to it actually. It's the headaches I don't care > for. > > Anyway, the doctors will tell you many things but > we > > know what's happening to us. I truly believe the > cough > > is relatde to the drugs. I have a wonderful nurse > and > > doctor, but their answer is drink more water. At > the > > moment I'm drinking 1 oz per lb of body weight of > > clear liquids every day. I still get headaches > after > > the shot and I still cough. Some sides come and go > so > > be prepared. Again, welcome to the group and ask > > whatever you want or just vent or tell us about > > yourself. > > Sharon > > --- Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: > > > Hello, everyone: > > > > > > I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in > VT. > > > Had my 3rd injection last night; on the > Peg-Intron > > > combination protocol (Interferon + Riibavirin). > I > > > got Hep C from heavy IV drug use back in the > late > > > 'sixties; apparently the chickens are coming > home to > > > roost now. > > > > > > My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even > hep > > > C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive > cough > > > that is with me constantly. I don't have any > other > > > respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never > had > > > an allergy problem before. > > > > > > My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst > > > season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any > > > worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough > > > concides with starting my hep C treatment, so > who > > > knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me > much > > > relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. > > > > > > I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, > and > > > she didn't think this coughing was a usual > treatment > > > symptom. However, it IS listed as such in the > PDR. > > > > > > Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping > it's > > > pollen-related because then it might be > treatable. > > > If not, I'm not sure I can live with this for 48 > > > more weeks. Also have some general malaise and > > > fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it seems to > > > make little things like household chores a major > > > effort. > > > > > > I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse > and > > > helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing > > > assistant and does a better job than I could of > > > mixing and giving my the injection (you'd > think, > > > after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I > > > wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). > > > > > > Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching > out > > > for advice here, and maybe I'll have something > to > > > add that can be of help to someone else. > > > > > > God bless all of you, > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2002 Report Share Posted May 11, 2002 They originally told me half that much but I was still dehydrating. So I'm trying more. Good luck Sharon --- Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: > Hi, Sharon, > > Thanks for the good advice. I hadn't heard that > formula: 1oz of water per > lb of body weight. I have been drinking water but > probably not enough. > I'll give it a try. > > Kind regards, > > > Re: [ ] Introducing > Myself > > > > Hey , welcome. Yes, I have the cough that > > doesn't exist. I've been on treatment for almost > 7 > > months. Been coughing the whole time. I've gotten > used > > to it actually. It's the headaches I don't care > for. > > Anyway, the doctors will tell you many things but > we > > know what's happening to us. I truly believe the > cough > > is relatde to the drugs. I have a wonderful nurse > and > > doctor, but their answer is drink more water. At > the > > moment I'm drinking 1 oz per lb of body weight of > > clear liquids every day. I still get headaches > after > > the shot and I still cough. Some sides come and go > so > > be prepared. Again, welcome to the group and ask > > whatever you want or just vent or tell us about > > yourself. > > Sharon > > --- Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: > > > Hello, everyone: > > > > > > I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in > VT. > > > Had my 3rd injection last night; on the > Peg-Intron > > > combination protocol (Interferon + Riibavirin). > I > > > got Hep C from heavy IV drug use back in the > late > > > 'sixties; apparently the chickens are coming > home to > > > roost now. > > > > > > My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even > hep > > > C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive > cough > > > that is with me constantly. I don't have any > other > > > respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never > had > > > an allergy problem before. > > > > > > My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst > > > season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any > > > worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough > > > concides with starting my hep C treatment, so > who > > > knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me > much > > > relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. > > > > > > I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, > and > > > she didn't think this coughing was a usual > treatment > > > symptom. However, it IS listed as such in the > PDR. > > > > > > Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping > it's > > > pollen-related because then it might be > treatable. > > > If not, I'm not sure I can live with this for 48 > > > more weeks. Also have some general malaise and > > > fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it seems to > > > make little things like household chores a major > > > effort. > > > > > > I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse > and > > > helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing > > > assistant and does a better job than I could of > > > mixing and giving my the injection (you'd > think, > > > after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I > > > wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). > > > > > > Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching > out > > > for advice here, and maybe I'll have something > to > > > add that can be of help to someone else. > > > > > > God bless all of you, > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2002 Report Share Posted May 11, 2002 <P> & nbsp; & nbsp; Hi <P> & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; My name is Terry my wife & amp; I live in southern AZ. First of all wecome to the group, you have found a supportive group.I have been on the Peg-Intron combo seance January. I haven't had any coghing but I thank most of us on the treatment have had the fatuge. Also I have had itching seance starting treatment. <P> & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; Terry <P> & nbsp; <B><I> Sizer & lt;ssizer@... & gt;</I></B> wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE style= " PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid " > <META content= " MSHTML 5.50.4134.600 " name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>Hello, everyone:</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>I'm a newcomer here: & nbsp; 57-yr old male living in VT. & nbsp; Had my 3rd injection last night; on the Peg-Intron combination protocol (Interferon + Riibavirin). & nbsp; I got Hep C from heavy IV drug use back in the late 'sixties; apparently the chickens are coming home to roost now.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even hep C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive cough that is with me constantly. & nbsp; & nbsp; I don't have any other respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never had an allergy problem before.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>My GP is not sure. & nbsp; She said, this is the worst season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any worse than this. & nbsp; Yet the onset of this cough concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who knows? & nbsp; Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, and she didn't think this coughing was a usual treatment symptom. & nbsp; However, it & nbsp;IS listed as such in the PDR.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>Has anyone had anything like this? & nbsp; I'm hoping it's pollen-related because then it might be treatable. & nbsp; If not, I'm not sure I can live with this for 48 more weeks. & nbsp; Also have some general malaise and fatigue. & nbsp; It doesn't paralyze me but it seems to make little things like household chores a major effort.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse and helpmate in all this. & nbsp; & nbsp; She was once a nursing assistant and does a better job than I could of mixing and giving my the injection & nbsp; (you'd think, after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am).</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>Apologies for going on for so long. & nbsp; Reaching out for advice here, and maybe I'll have something to add that can be of help to someone else.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>God bless all of you, </FONT></STRONG></DIV><BR><!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 border=0> <TBODY> <TR bgColor=#ffffcc> <TD align=middle><FONT color=#003399 size=-1><B> Groups Sponsor</B></FONT></TD></TR> <TR bgColor=#ffffff> <TD align=middle width=470> <FORM action=http://rd./M=194081.2053425.3521449.1829184/D=egroupweb/S=170510\ 3589:HM/A=1046314/R=0/*http://www.ediets.com/start.cfm?code=3225 method=get target=_top><INPUT type=hidden value=3225 name=code> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=middle><FONT face=arial size=-2>ADVERTISEMENT</FONT><BR> <TABLE height=250 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=300 bgColor=#ff6600 border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD width=300 colSpan=2><A href= " http://rd./M=194081.2053425.3521449.1829184/D=egroupweb/S=1705103\ 589:HM/A=1046314/R=1/*http://www.ediets.com/start.cfm?code=3225 " ><IMG height=102 src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/ed/ediets/06042002_300x250_orange_01.gi\ f " width=300 border=0></A></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top align=right width=110><A href= " http://rd./M=194081.2053425.3521449.1829184/D=egroupweb/S=1705103\ 589:HM/A=1046314/R=2/*http://www.ediets.com/start.cfm?code=3225 " ><IMG height=147 alt= " " src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/ed/ediets/06042002_300x250_orange_02.gi\ f " width=109 border=0></A></TD> <TD vAlign=top align=left width=190 border= " 0 " > <TABLE height=147 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=189 bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=right><FONT face=arial color=#cc6600 size=2><B>Height:</B></FONT></TD> <TD> & nbsp;<SELECT name=htft> <OPTION value=4>4<OPTION value=5 selected>5<OPTION value=6>6<OPTION value=7>7</OPTION></SELECT> & nbsp;<FONT face=arial color=#cc6600 size=1>ft</FONT> <SELECT name=htin> <OPTION value=0>0<OPTION value=1>1<OPTION value=2>2<OPTION value=3>3<OPTION value=4 selected>4<OPTION value=5>5<OPTION value=6>6<OPTION value=7>7<OPTION value=8>8<OPTION value=9>9<OPTION value=10>10<OPTION value=11>11</OPTION></SELECT> <FONT face=arial color=#cc6600 size=1>in</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD align=right><FONT face=arial color=#cc6600 size=2><B>Weight:</B></FONT></TD> <TD> & nbsp;<INPUT maxLength=3 size=7 name=wt></TD></TR> <TR> <TD align=right><FONT face=Arial color=#cc6600 size=2><B>Sex:</B></FONT></TD> <TD> & nbsp;<INPUT type=radio CHECKED value=female name=sex> <FONT face=Arial color=#cc6600 size=1>F</FONT> <INPUT type=radio value=male name=sex> <FONT face=Arial color=#cc6600 size=1>M</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD align=middle colSpan=2><INPUT type=submit value= " Submit Now " ></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>\ </FORM></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><IMG height=1 alt= " " src= " http://us.adserver./l?M=194081.2053425.3521449.1829184/D=egroupmai\ l/S=1705103589:HM/A=1046314/rand=789606769 " width=1></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!-- |**|end egp html banner|**| --><BR><TT> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2002 Report Share Posted May 11, 2002 <P> & nbsp; & nbsp; Hi <P> & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; My name is Terry my wife & amp; I live in southern AZ. First of all wecome to the group, you have found a supportive group.I have been on the Peg-Intron combo seance January. I haven't had any coghing but I thank most of us on the treatment have had the fatuge. Also I have had itching seance starting treatment. <P> & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; Terry <P> & nbsp; <B><I> Sizer & lt;ssizer@... & gt;</I></B> wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE style= " PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid " > <META content= " MSHTML 5.50.4134.600 " name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>Hello, everyone:</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>I'm a newcomer here: & nbsp; 57-yr old male living in VT. & nbsp; Had my 3rd injection last night; on the Peg-Intron combination protocol (Interferon + Riibavirin). & nbsp; I got Hep C from heavy IV drug use back in the late 'sixties; apparently the chickens are coming home to roost now.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even hep C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive cough that is with me constantly. & nbsp; & nbsp; I don't have any other respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never had an allergy problem before.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>My GP is not sure. & nbsp; She said, this is the worst season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any worse than this. & nbsp; Yet the onset of this cough concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who knows? & nbsp; Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, and she didn't think this coughing was a usual treatment symptom. & nbsp; However, it & nbsp;IS listed as such in the PDR.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>Has anyone had anything like this? & nbsp; I'm hoping it's pollen-related because then it might be treatable. & nbsp; If not, I'm not sure I can live with this for 48 more weeks. & nbsp; Also have some general malaise and fatigue. & nbsp; It doesn't paralyze me but it seems to make little things like household chores a major effort.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse and helpmate in all this. & nbsp; & nbsp; She was once a nursing assistant and does a better job than I could of mixing and giving my the injection & nbsp; (you'd think, after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am).</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>Apologies for going on for so long. & nbsp; Reaching out for advice here, and maybe I'll have something to add that can be of help to someone else.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> & nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#800000>God bless all of you, </FONT></STRONG></DIV><BR><!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 border=0> <TBODY> <TR bgColor=#ffffcc> <TD align=middle><FONT color=#003399 size=-1><B> Groups Sponsor</B></FONT></TD></TR> <TR bgColor=#ffffff> <TD align=middle width=470> <FORM action=http://rd./M=194081.2053425.3521449.1829184/D=egroupweb/S=170510\ 3589:HM/A=1046314/R=0/*http://www.ediets.com/start.cfm?code=3225 method=get target=_top><INPUT type=hidden value=3225 name=code> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=middle><FONT face=arial size=-2>ADVERTISEMENT</FONT><BR> <TABLE height=250 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=300 bgColor=#ff6600 border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD width=300 colSpan=2><A href= " http://rd./M=194081.2053425.3521449.1829184/D=egroupweb/S=1705103\ 589:HM/A=1046314/R=1/*http://www.ediets.com/start.cfm?code=3225 " ><IMG height=102 src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/ed/ediets/06042002_300x250_orange_01.gi\ f " width=300 border=0></A></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top align=right width=110><A href= " http://rd./M=194081.2053425.3521449.1829184/D=egroupweb/S=1705103\ 589:HM/A=1046314/R=2/*http://www.ediets.com/start.cfm?code=3225 " ><IMG height=147 alt= " " src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/ed/ediets/06042002_300x250_orange_02.gi\ f " width=109 border=0></A></TD> <TD vAlign=top align=left width=190 border= " 0 " > <TABLE height=147 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=189 bgColor=#ffffff border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=right><FONT face=arial color=#cc6600 size=2><B>Height:</B></FONT></TD> <TD> & nbsp;<SELECT name=htft> <OPTION value=4>4<OPTION value=5 selected>5<OPTION value=6>6<OPTION value=7>7</OPTION></SELECT> & nbsp;<FONT face=arial color=#cc6600 size=1>ft</FONT> <SELECT name=htin> <OPTION value=0>0<OPTION value=1>1<OPTION value=2>2<OPTION value=3>3<OPTION value=4 selected>4<OPTION value=5>5<OPTION value=6>6<OPTION value=7>7<OPTION value=8>8<OPTION value=9>9<OPTION value=10>10<OPTION value=11>11</OPTION></SELECT> <FONT face=arial color=#cc6600 size=1>in</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD align=right><FONT face=arial color=#cc6600 size=2><B>Weight:</B></FONT></TD> <TD> & nbsp;<INPUT maxLength=3 size=7 name=wt></TD></TR> <TR> <TD align=right><FONT face=Arial color=#cc6600 size=2><B>Sex:</B></FONT></TD> <TD> & nbsp;<INPUT type=radio CHECKED value=female name=sex> <FONT face=Arial color=#cc6600 size=1>F</FONT> <INPUT type=radio value=male name=sex> <FONT face=Arial color=#cc6600 size=1>M</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD align=middle colSpan=2><INPUT type=submit value= " Submit Now " ></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>\ </FORM></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><IMG height=1 alt= " " src= " http://us.adserver./l?M=194081.2053425.3521449.1829184/D=egroupmai\ l/S=1705103589:HM/A=1046314/rand=789606769 " width=1></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!-- |**|end egp html banner|**| --><BR><TT> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2002 Report Share Posted May 11, 2002 Hi One of the side effects of Ribavirin is coughing. I had a cough while on treatment. The fatigue is also part of the treatment. I was able to tolerate it pretty good. After a while your side effects should be a little better. You'll probably feel tired all of the time. [ ] Introducing Myself Hello, everyone: I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in VT. Had my 3rd injection last night; on the Peg-Intron combination protocol (Interferon + Riibavirin). I got Hep C from heavy IV drug use back in the late 'sixties; apparently the chickens are coming home to roost now. My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even hep C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive cough that is with me constantly. I don't have any other respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never had an allergy problem before. My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, and she didn't think this coughing was a usual treatment symptom. However, it IS listed as such in the PDR. Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping it's pollen-related because then it might be treatable. If not, I'm not sure I can live with this for 48 more weeks. Also have some general malaise and fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it seems to make little things like household chores a major effort. I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse and helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing assistant and does a better job than I could of mixing and giving my the injection (you'd think, after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching out for advice here, and maybe I'll have something to add that can be of help to someone else. God bless all of you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2002 Report Share Posted May 11, 2002 Hi One of the side effects of Ribavirin is coughing. I had a cough while on treatment. The fatigue is also part of the treatment. I was able to tolerate it pretty good. After a while your side effects should be a little better. You'll probably feel tired all of the time. [ ] Introducing Myself Hello, everyone: I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in VT. Had my 3rd injection last night; on the Peg-Intron combination protocol (Interferon + Riibavirin). I got Hep C from heavy IV drug use back in the late 'sixties; apparently the chickens are coming home to roost now. My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even hep C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive cough that is with me constantly. I don't have any other respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never had an allergy problem before. My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, and she didn't think this coughing was a usual treatment symptom. However, it IS listed as such in the PDR. Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping it's pollen-related because then it might be treatable. If not, I'm not sure I can live with this for 48 more weeks. Also have some general malaise and fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it seems to make little things like household chores a major effort. I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse and helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing assistant and does a better job than I could of mixing and giving my the injection (you'd think, after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching out for advice here, and maybe I'll have something to add that can be of help to someone else. God bless all of you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2002 Report Share Posted May 11, 2002 Hi, , Thanks for your response. Yeah, I'm finding out about fatigue. I had this idea I was going to keep going to the gym and working out (a great antidote to depression), but so far I just don't have the energy for it. Also, having trouble with the usual Saturday chores today: laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping. I can do those things, but now it just seems to take a monumental effort. Kind regards, [ ] Introducing Myself Hello, everyone: I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in VT. Had my 3rd injection last night; on the Peg-Intron combination protocol (Interferon + Riibavirin). I got Hep C from heavy IV drug use back in the late 'sixties; apparently the chickens are coming home to roost now. My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even hep C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive cough that is with me constantly. I don't have any other respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never had an allergy problem before. My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, and she didn't think this coughing was a usual treatment symptom. However, it IS listed as such in the PDR. Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping it's pollen-related because then it might be treatable. If not, I'm not sure I can live with this for 48 more weeks. Also have some general malaise and fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it seems to make little things like household chores a major effort. I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse and helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing assistant and does a better job than I could of mixing and giving my the injection (you'd think, after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching out for advice here, and maybe I'll have something to add that can be of help to someone else. God bless all of you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2002 Report Share Posted May 11, 2002 I know a guy who still works out, a lot, on the treatment. He's incredible though. Most of us have to slw down. I stay fairly active but a flight of stairs does me in. I'm a REAL active person and one of the most frustrating things about treatment is I'm having to learn to stop. I do my shot Thursday night. As the week goes on I get better but with every week that goes by I seem to get further away from reaching 100% power by Thursday. I just keep telling myself " this too shall pass " . You will get sick of it at times but keep pushing forward. You Can do it. Sharon --- Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: > Hi, , > > Thanks for your response. Yeah, I'm finding out > about fatigue. I had this idea I was going to keep > going to the gym and working out (a great antidote > to depression), but so far I just don't have the > energy for it. Also, having trouble with the usual > Saturday chores today: laundry, cleaning, grocery > shopping. I can do those things, but now it just > seems to take a monumental effort. > > Kind regards, > [ ] Introducing > Myself > > > Hello, everyone: > > I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in > VT. Had my 3rd injection last night; on the > Peg-Intron combination protocol (Interferon + > Riibavirin). I got Hep C from heavy IV drug use > back in the late 'sixties; apparently the chickens > are coming home to roost now. > > My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even > hep C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive > cough that is with me constantly. I don't have any > other respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never > had an allergy problem before. > > My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst > season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any > worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough > concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who > knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much > relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. > > I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, > and she didn't think this coughing was a usual > treatment symptom. However, it IS listed as such in > the PDR. > > Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping > it's pollen-related because then it might be > treatable. If not, I'm not sure I can live with > this for 48 more weeks. Also have some general > malaise and fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it > seems to make little things like household chores a > major effort. > > I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse > and helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing > assistant and does a better job than I could of > mixing and giving my the injection (you'd think, > after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I > wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). > > Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching > out for advice here, and maybe I'll have something > to add that can be of help to someone else. > > God bless all of you, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2002 Report Share Posted May 11, 2002 I know a guy who still works out, a lot, on the treatment. He's incredible though. Most of us have to slw down. I stay fairly active but a flight of stairs does me in. I'm a REAL active person and one of the most frustrating things about treatment is I'm having to learn to stop. I do my shot Thursday night. As the week goes on I get better but with every week that goes by I seem to get further away from reaching 100% power by Thursday. I just keep telling myself " this too shall pass " . You will get sick of it at times but keep pushing forward. You Can do it. Sharon --- Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: > Hi, , > > Thanks for your response. Yeah, I'm finding out > about fatigue. I had this idea I was going to keep > going to the gym and working out (a great antidote > to depression), but so far I just don't have the > energy for it. Also, having trouble with the usual > Saturday chores today: laundry, cleaning, grocery > shopping. I can do those things, but now it just > seems to take a monumental effort. > > Kind regards, > [ ] Introducing > Myself > > > Hello, everyone: > > I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in > VT. Had my 3rd injection last night; on the > Peg-Intron combination protocol (Interferon + > Riibavirin). I got Hep C from heavy IV drug use > back in the late 'sixties; apparently the chickens > are coming home to roost now. > > My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even > hep C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive > cough that is with me constantly. I don't have any > other respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never > had an allergy problem before. > > My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst > season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any > worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough > concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who > knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much > relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. > > I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, > and she didn't think this coughing was a usual > treatment symptom. However, it IS listed as such in > the PDR. > > Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping > it's pollen-related because then it might be > treatable. If not, I'm not sure I can live with > this for 48 more weeks. Also have some general > malaise and fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it > seems to make little things like household chores a > major effort. > > I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse > and helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing > assistant and does a better job than I could of > mixing and giving my the injection (you'd think, > after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I > wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). > > Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching > out for advice here, and maybe I'll have something > to add that can be of help to someone else. > > God bless all of you, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2002 Report Share Posted May 11, 2002 Thanks for the encouragement, Sharon, I take my shot on Thursday night, too (my work week is Sunday through Thursday). For exercise, a couple of days ago I took a long, brisk walk with my dog and stayed in my aerobic zone. It took more effort than it used to, but it didn't seem to get me coughing any more than usual. Yes, " this, too, shall pass. " Regards, [ ] Introducing > > Myself > > > > > > Hello, everyone: > > > > I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in > > VT. Had my 3rd injection last night; on the > > Peg-Intron combination protocol (Interferon + > > Riibavirin). I got Hep C from heavy IV drug use > > back in the late 'sixties; apparently the chickens > > are coming home to roost now. > > > > My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even > > hep C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive > > cough that is with me constantly. I don't have any > > other respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never > > had an allergy problem before. > > > > My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst > > season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any > > worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough > > concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who > > knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much > > relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. > > > > I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, > > and she didn't think this coughing was a usual > > treatment symptom. However, it IS listed as such in > > the PDR. > > > > Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping > > it's pollen-related because then it might be > > treatable. If not, I'm not sure I can live with > > this for 48 more weeks. Also have some general > > malaise and fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it > > seems to make little things like household chores a > > major effort. > > > > I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse > > and helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing > > assistant and does a better job than I could of > > mixing and giving my the injection (you'd think, > > after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I > > wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). > > > > Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching > > out for advice here, and maybe I'll have something > > to add that can be of help to someone else. > > > > God bless all of you, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2002 Report Share Posted May 12, 2002 You should be able to do some of those things with time. I was able to work 10 hours a day at a very strenuous job while on the treatment. I was usually in bed not long after I got home, but was able to tolerate the fatigue. On my days off I didn't want to do any thing but sit around and do nothing. [ ] Introducing Myself Hello, everyone: I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in VT. Had my 3rd injection last night; on the Peg-Intron combination protocol (Interferon + Riibavirin). I got Hep C from heavy IV drug use back in the late 'sixties; apparently the chickens are coming home to roost now. My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even hep C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive cough that is with me constantly. I don't have any other respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never had an allergy problem before. My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, and she didn't think this coughing was a usual treatment symptom. However, it IS listed as such in the PDR. Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping it's pollen-related because then it might be treatable. If not, I'm not sure I can live with this for 48 more weeks. Also have some general malaise and fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it seems to make little things like household chores a major effort. I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse and helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing assistant and does a better job than I could of mixing and giving my the injection (you'd think, after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching out for advice here, and maybe I'll have something to add that can be of help to someone else. God bless all of you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 Hello ..I don't understand about the cough but I know i have one but it may be allergy related..Vermont huh?? I always thought that was such a pretty place from what I've seen on TV..Glad to have ya with us!! Oh I"m Jan and I have Hep C also..Also was an IV user at one time and hated the injections when I was on TX too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 Arlene I have had the bathroom problem since my hysterectomy..Need to pee all the time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 Welcome I am on no treatment(too late for it) but I DO get this kinda tickle in my lower throat that makes me have a coughing fit!!!!!!! It only comes on @ times............but you '''are right about the heavy pollen levels this year............but I've never had any allergies to to @ any time in my life & I live in NW. Oregon.............lotsa trees & grasses here!!............LOL arlene Sizer wrote: Hello, everyone: I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in VT. Had my 3rd injection last night; on the Peg-Intron combination protocol (Interferon + Riibavirin). I got Hep C from heavy IV drug use back in the late 'sixties; apparently the chickens are coming home to roost now. My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even hep C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive cough that is with me constantly. I don't have any other respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never had an allergy problem before. My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, and she didn't think this coughing was a usual treatment symptom. However, it IS listed as such in the PDR. Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping it's pollen-related because then it might be treatable. If not, I'm not sure I can live with this for 48 more weeks. Also have some general malaise and fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it seems to make little things like household chores a major effort. I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse and helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing assistant and does a better job than I could of mixing and giving my the injection (you'd think, after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching out for advice here, and maybe I'll have something to add that can be of help to someone else. God bless all of you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 I suffer no shortness of breath...............I walk up hills around where I live.........mostly on our property.............can't get too far from a bathroom!!!!!!!!<g> arlene Raf wrote: Hey , I think we both have the same problem. I too suffer from allergic reactions, and I am short of breath. I never had this before...and the doctors don't find the reason.The difference between you and me is that these reactions started a few months ago as I wasn't yet in treatment...I went to see a specialist today, he dosn't think there is a link to my hep C. Greets Raf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 Hi the fatgue & chore of usual things..............you get it with or without the treatment!!!!!!! arlene It's just the hepC.............effect!!! Sizer wrote: Hi, , Thanks for your response. Yeah, I'm finding out about fatigue. I had this idea I was going to keep going to the gym and working out (a great antidote to depression), but so far I just don't have the energy for it. Also, having trouble with the usual Saturday chores today: laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping. I can do those things, but now it just seems to take a monumental effort. Kind regards, [ ] Introducing Myself Hello, everyone: I'm a newcomer here: 57-yr old male living in VT. Had my 3rd injection last night; on the Peg-Intron combination protocol (Interferon + Riibavirin). I got Hep C from heavy IV drug use back in the late 'sixties; apparently the chickens are coming home to roost now. My worst problem--and I don't know if it's even hep C-related-- is a dry, hacking non-productive cough that is with me constantly. I don't have any other respiratory or allergy symptoms and have never had an allergy problem before. My GP is not sure. She said, this is the worst season EVER here for pollen; it doesn't get any worse than this. Yet the onset of this cough concides with starting my hep C treatment, so who knows? Not even codeine cough syrup gives me much relief and I'm feeling pretty miserable. I called my nurse from the Be-In-Charge program, and she didn't think this coughing was a usual treatment symptom. However, it IS listed as such in the PDR. Has anyone had anything like this? I'm hoping it's pollen-related because then it might be treatable. If not, I'm not sure I can live with this for 48 more weeks. Also have some general malaise and fatigue. It doesn't paralyze me but it seems to make little things like household chores a major effort. I am lucky to be blessed with a caring spouse and helpmate in all this. She was once a nursing assistant and does a better job than I could of mixing and giving my the injection (you'd think, after mainlining heroin and speed years ago, I wouldn't be squeamish about needles, but I am). Apologies for going on for so long. Reaching out for advice here, and maybe I'll have something to add that can be of help to someone else. God bless all of you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 no I quit TX..My Dr hadn't put me on anti-depressants before I had started it and I couldn't handle the TX..Not everyone is like that but I suggest that before you start TX to be put on some..I tried it twice but couldn't handle it..Now they want me to try again..I have an appt on the 20th to see what I'm going to do..Wish me luck..It's nice having you here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 some people who are misinformed about Hep C do look and treat you different..I have gone through that even with my own family..As far as you losing your hair some only get thinned..I haven't heard of anyone in here going completely bald due to TX..I dont know what to tell you to tell them..I feel like you that they don't need to know..Just be careful in what you say if and when that time comes.As far as your past it is just that..We all have skeletons in our closets!! I'm sure if they were honest they would see and aadmit that they (some co-workers) have had a torrid past too..No one is perfect..We start out that way in life but we seem to all make a few turns at times wether it be drugs..alcohol..adultry..or orther things..Don't worry about saying what is bothering you in here that's what we are here for.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 Thanks for the welcome, Jan. You said you WERE on TX, so does that mean you've completed it? Regards, Re: [ ] Introducing Myself Hello ..I don't understand about the cough but I know i have one but it may be allergy related..Vermont huh?? I always thought that was such a pretty place from what I've seen on TV..Glad to have ya with us!! Oh I"m Jan and I have Hep C also..Also was an IV user at one time and hated the injections when I was on TX too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 Thanks, Arlene, If I might be allowed to vent another concern I have: I work in VT civil service as a civilian employee for the State Police. Many of the practicing drug users that get busted have hep C, and the cops, who all have to get shots for Hep B, have some misconceptions about hep C -- namely that's it's spread like the flu and NOT, as it really is, by blood exchanges. When I applied to work with the state, I didn't tell anyone about my drug busts in the 'sixties. Hey, it was a LONG time ago, and why does anyone need to know? They did a record check on me -- but FBI and police records have only been computerized for about 25 years. To get earlier records, you have to send fingerprints in to the FBI and they'll do a manual search. For all practical purposes, this is never done unless you're a lifelong felon, or something like that. So, this is all making me paranoid. No one at the Barracks knows I have Hep C, and, knock on wood, they never will, unless I have to go on disability. I'm sure this is not the only job where one has to be careful about what you say. I get along well, and I don't think any of the cops would hold my long ago behavior against me. However, this is a state bureaucracy, bound by 'rules and regs,' by the books, the Chief was supposed to take prints and send them in to the FBI when he hired me. Another fear I have is that everyone would start avoiding me, not eating with me in the lunch room, etc. How will I explain it if I start losing my hair from the Interferon? And if I just say I have a serious illness and leave it at that, won't THAT make them suspicious? I mean, these are cops, after all, and some of them detectives, and they can easily put two and two together. I'm just venting my fears and paranoia here, and maybe I've gone too far: hope none of you live in my state (LOL)! Sorry to go on again, but this has been weighing me down, and I needed to express it. Many thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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