Guest guest Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Less water huh? What planet is that doctor from? LOL! You need fluids to flush these medications big time! I understand the old theory about less water when dealing with CHF and fluid build up.. yet, when I had edema problems they put me on diuretics and told me to push fluids! The fluids flushed the fluids out! On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 5:57 PM, Rod <rodgis44@...> wrote: Thanks, Teri and Don!!!!! I'll print up the list of DO's - things to remember and post them where I can see them. You all are just so incredible in your willingness to support and love others! I'll be in touch. I just sent another to Betty, about water! THe cardiologist said less water! Geez! Rod > > > > > > > Hi Rod > > Im sure that your doctors are taking liver damage into account when they > > decide on a treatment protocal for you. > > You know the HIV drugs are alot like the HCV drugs in that you will be told > > a list of possible side effects, but everyone is different. > > You may or may not have to deal with them. > > > > Im not a medical professional, nor have I personally experianced HIV > > treatment, but I have had quite a few friends who have gone thru it. > > Only one person was super sick, and he was already very far gone. > > The rest were able to function pretty good. > > > > Piggybacking on what Teri told you, I have a couple of things to add: > > 1 - Drink tons of water - to flush the meds out of your body fast. > > 2 - Eat a good diet - food is very important for our bodys when we are > > trying to heal. > > Stay away from things like sugar and salt, they will overload your system > > and could make you feel like crap. > > 3 - Keep a good attitude - this is very important. > > Like my old Dad says - 'attitude is altitude'. > > Tell yourself every day - your going to beat this thing. > > > > Please stay with us, and let us know how you progress. > > We need this knowledge so we can help others, and someone in the same > > position as you might hear your words, and find comfort and encouragement > > from them. > > > > I will be praying for you, and blasting you every day with love, healing, > > and everything that is good. > > We all will be doing this. > > Hang in there my friend, you can do this. > > > > love > > don in ks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Rod, Just remember, when in doubt, take another swig of water!Life is much more fun when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party. Jimmy Buffett [ ] Re: HIV drugs and HCV Thanks, Teri and Don!!!!! I'll print up the list of DO's - things to remember and post them where I can see them. You all are just so incredible in your willingness to support and love others! I'll be in touch. I just sent another to Betty, about water! THe cardiologist said less water! Geez!Rod> > >> >> > Hi Rod> > Im sure that your doctors are taking liver damage into account when they> > decide on a treatment protocal for you.> > You know the HIV drugs are alot like the HCV drugs in that you will be told> > a list of possible side effects, but everyone is different.> > You may or may not have to deal with them.> >> > Im not a medical professional, nor have I personally experianced HIV> > treatment, but I have had quite a few friends who have gone thru it.> > Only one person was super sick, and he was already very far gone.> > The rest were able to function pretty good.> >> > Piggybacking on what Teri told you, I have a couple of things to add:> > 1 - Drink tons of water - to flush the meds out of your body fast.> > 2 - Eat a good diet - food is very important for our bodys when we are> > trying to heal.> > Stay away from things like sugar and salt, they will overload your system> > and could make you feel like crap.> > 3 - Keep a good attitude - this is very important.> > Like my old Dad says - 'attitude is altitude'.> > Tell yourself every day - your going to beat this thing.> >> > Please stay with us, and let us know how you progress.> > We need this knowledge so we can help others, and someone in the same> > position as you might hear your words, and find comfort and encouragement> > from them.> >> > I will be praying for you, and blasting you every day with love, healing,> > and everything that is good.> > We all will be doing this.> > Hang in there my friend, you can do this.> >> > love> > don in ks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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