Srarting week 12

After 4 weeks on procrit, my hemoglobin continues to drop. The doctor has discontinued the Incivek. I got a full 11 out of 12 weeks. She has also discontinued the Ribavirun and interferon for one week to give my hemoglobin a chance to increase.
I feel just awful.
I am of course concerned that the virus will come back with no medication....I am trying to keep the faith and praying the treatment will be a success.
I have to admit that not having to eat the 20 grams of fat 3 times a day is a pleasure.

Week 10

I am just entering my eleventh week. Only 2 more weeks of this hateful Incivek. Although I just had my 3rd shot of pro-Crit my hemoglobin continues to go down 7.3 yesterday.
My doctor is decreasing my ribavirun and withholding it for 4 days.

I had another near passing out and vomiting experience this morning. It totally wipes me out. Physically this is much harder then last time.

I just want it to work....honestly that is all I care about.

For the first time today I really got scared and concerned that this may not work. I have generally been very positive but today was a bad day. For some reason I have this dreaded sense of complete loneliness today. As they say....this too shall pass.

December 5th

Last week I started Pro=Crit to increase my hemoglobin. i will take my second injection today. It takes awhile for the hemoglobin to rise....I look forward to more energy. Had an embarrassing
experience at Bloomingdales yesterday. My neighbor took me so I could purchase a gift. I nearly passed out while paying and projectile vomited all over. I will have to wear a hat and big sunglasses next time I go. All kidding aside, it was quite scary. Only 3 more weeks left of the Incivek. Yeah!

This time around is so much easier emotionally....Thank God....I really appreciate that

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!