I can definitely tell that I re-started the Ribavirin, my energy level went from very high to a bottomed out.
On Saturday I finished cleaning the art studio and by early evening the fatigue kicked backed in. Yesterday was spent on the couch and this morning isn't much better.
I also have to call the doctor this morning. Last week I had what I thought was just an ingrown hair or something that abscessed and then drained (gross I know...sorry). Now I have another one on the back of my head. It looks like a huge lump and it's painful as hell. This one doesn't seem to want to go away.
I know it's from my low blood counts.....I'm getting infections.
I should hear from Hershey today about my Lymphocytes. Because I'm having infections back to back now I'm thinking that they've gone too low and that they'll probably pull me off tx.
At this point, after 2 back to back ear infections and now 2 abscesses....maybe it is time to stop. My body is painfully beginning to beg for an end to it.
I guess I'll know later today.
Have a Nice Monday everyone!
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Life and times of Dealing with a Dragon named Hep C
I found that Hep C has a nick name.
The Sleeping Dragon.
It's fitting.... Strange thing is that I've always loved Dragons.
I guess I never could have imagined that I'd have one of my own.
About Me
- Laurie
- I'm a 42 year old Mother of 5. 3 of my own and 2 of my Husbands. My 3 are 13, 17 and 21. His are 22 and 26. We have 3 boys and 2 girls. In my life I've had 17 surgeries, a tatoo and a blood transfussion. So your guess is as good as mine as to where I contracted Hep C. I do not believe it was from the tat. The gentleman that did the art was very careful with sterile tools. But who knows. I was diagnosed with Hep C on March 22, 2007. Geno type 1b with a viral load of almost 5 million. And now I turn the corner and yet a new path lay ahead of me...... A new Journey begins
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Dear Laurie, great to hear from you, sorry to hear about the abscess's I hope you have a good day
Love
Dorene
Laurie, I feel for you I got one on my back right before I started the dragon, one Dr I overheard saying hes going to get those once he starts the Interferone. LUCKILY he was wrong . when I was a teenager (2 years ago lolol) I used to get huge ones all over my body . I had a Dr which put me on Augmentin they got worse bigger more of them .So maybe
that is why they are appearing . I don't know but hang in there sweetie you have come so damned far.....many hugs and Blessings! Sean
Oh, you are really going through so much...
I was hoping you'd post an update this afternoon. Guess I'll check back in tomorrow.
Laurie I'm sorry for what your going through right now. I believe that even if you are taken off tx you will stay virus free. Your body is trying to tell you something. I believe woman for the most part are always trying to be so strong that we push to far. The light here at the end of the tunnel is if they pull you off now you may be able to actually feel ok for Christmas and then start the New Year with a whole lot of joy that you made it through it all. OK so I get a little sappy around the holidays. You are going to be ok! Let your body rest. Love Rosie
PS Thanks for the update that they unblinded the study. I have an appointment on Fri so I'll ask about it
Good Morning Laurie, I hope you are doing well this am. I am thinking about you, so thankful I found your blog way back when we first started this journey. I am praying for you
Love and good thoughts coming your way
Your friend
Dorene
I have to say that I was honored that you called me you friend on the site, thank you, that was my positive for the day, every day I think of something positive
Dorene,
Thank you for the good wishes.
Hope your day finds you feeling better!
((Hugs))
Love
Laurie
Sean,
Hummm....Augmentin....that would figure! A drug that the Hospital should never have given to me to start with!
I'm hoping that you're right. If you are then this one on the back of my head should be the last because I don't plan on taking Augmentin ever again.
Painful little booger isn't it!
Great Big Hugs and Blessings right back at you.
Take care my friend....I hope you're feeling better.
Laurie
Iris,
My computer at home was acting up last night so I couldn't post.
I think it caught a little virus of it's own.
Hopefully I'll be able to think straight this weekend and I'll reformat it.
Thank you for thinking about me.
((Hugs))
Love
Laurie
Rosie,
It looks like I may be restarting after all but at least Christmas falls on a Thursday and I should be half assed ok. Usually I start feeling better by Thursdays.
Let us know what arm you where on after you find out. I'll bet you where right up there with me.
I'm glad that they've unblinded us.
((Hugs))
Love
Laurie
Dorene,
Having all of you in my life through this blog and traveling to meet some, has been one of the most positive points to this whole journey.
I could never have made it this far without the support of my friends here.
These friendships....your friendship has meant the world to me.
Thank you for being there.
((Hugs))
Love
Laurie
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