Week 8

Just had my 8th injection. I will be very happy to be over with the Incivek part of this treatment. Eating 20 grams of fat 3 times a day has proved to be a challenge as I have no appetite at all.

I have to admit it is so far going quickly....I am sleeping so much so the day goes quickly when you nap so often : )

I'll get through...I think my head is in the right place.

Hi Magalinda

Thanks for writing.

I am on Incivek, ribavirun and interferon entering week 8. I haven't had any itching just one rash that has cleared. I am just really tired and weak from anemia.

This is my second time too 48 weeks last year without Incivek and 24 weeks this time around. I wish you well in your treatment...keep me posted.
Cris

Week 7

Things are getting a bit more difficult. As I am writing his I have my 2nd fever of the treatment thus far. My last hemoglobin was 10 and white count 1.8

Life really is about perspective though isn't' it. I received a call from a friend today who told me she was recently diagnosed with stage 3 Ovarian Cancer.

I honestly hung up the phone with her and thanked God for my disease the new drugs and my prognosis.

She though like me is very strong...we are survivors...I know she can beat her cancer. I am happy that this experience has given me some perspective to be able to help her through. We can help each other.
I told her about my blog and she wants me to teach her how to set one up.
Today I am extremely grateful.

Thank you

I forgot to thank Sharon from Australia for reaching out....please keep in touch!

November 7th

It's about 8pm and am just coming off a terrible day. Tonight is my 6th injection. I have a lot more nausea this time around and I am exhausted which makes me think my hemoglobin has dropped some more.
Emotionally I am in a much better place then last round (so far anyway).

I could honestly sleep all day and night.

I just needed to complain a bit...tomorrow will be better.

November 2nd

I got great news after only 13 days of treatment my viral load was Non-detectable.

After this last blood work my hemoglobin has dropped and I am feeling signs of anemia. I just had my 5th injection last night so today I do feel quite fatigued.

I want to thank those of you who have commented on my blog, it really helps so much to hear from you. If anyone would like for me to correspond directly, please provide your email address. I think we can really help one another.

So far the biggest symptom is fatigue, still working and able to accomplice most of my daily activities. If I didn't have to work this would be much easier but it is probably best to have something to do.