Yep, yep admits to being a bit of a forum junkie :)
I think it's part of the whole 'you are not alone' appeal... and it also satisfies my curiosity!
JoAnneh said
Mar 29, 2012
Dave,
My liver has progressed to mildly corrohis. Have had it over 30 years.
You are almost finished w Invicek! 8 weeks ahead of me.
Glad to see someone making it. I am rooting for
You to be cured!!!!
JoAnne
davesf said
Mar 29, 2012
Hi JoAnneh,
I'm in week 8 on the Incivek combo. This is my first TX attempt during my 20 years. I've been lucky to have low viral and liver enzyme counts so it's been a constant watch while I waited for the meds to get better. Decided that an 80% chance was worth a shot this year. Although, I think I've decided there's only two types of side effects:
1) Those you've had, and
2) Those you haven't had...yet
I'm anxiously awaiting the end of the purple devil pills
K2 said
Mar 29, 2012
AAAhhhggg, I'm at work and since this tx started and I'm on here I have not been very productive *tisk Tisk*. Must do worrrk!!
inspireme said
Mar 29, 2012
Me too, me too!
JoAnneh said
Mar 28, 2012
Dave,
R u taking tx? I start in few weeks on Invicek.
I was a null responder when I tried 10 years ago.
I appreciate this formun very much too!
:)
K2 said
Mar 28, 2012
Hi kmiller, it is a Freddo Frog
(Freddo (sometimes called Freddo Frog) is a brand of chocolate bar currently manufactured by Cadbury. It is sold in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.)
They're nice chocolate but I must say I'm more of a cheese than chocolate kinda girl. Usually cheese bickies and Red wine....... ho hum.
davesf said
Mar 28, 2012
Welcome,
It's great to have a forum like this. When I was first diagnosed there was no Web. I remember driving an hour to a university to read research articles in their medical database. It was lonely, there was not a lot of info, hope, or communal support. This is one of the two forums I check into daily. The other is at hcvsupport.org It really helps to know you're not alone and you've got a team to support you emotionally and by pooling our knowledge. Dave
K2 said
Mar 28, 2012
Thanks for the warm welcome.I just told hubby about this place and he too is impressed that you are all here suporting each other. I still feel ok except just A bit weird in the head. I've known I've had this thing for nearly 20 years but with consistently normal lft I never thought it would come to this, oh well I guess the party is over
Hep Me said
Mar 28, 2012
Welcome k2, glad to have you on the forum.
I know what you're saying about hanging out here on the forum as I did the same when I joined. I actually kept reading this forum for about two weeks before I joined because I had never been on a forum before and was a bit apprehensive about it. Anyway, it's a good place to pick up ideas that will help you through the treatment and make a bunch of friends that are in the same boat. Good info here. Take care, Randy
pamigo said
Mar 28, 2012
what a site for all us guys. I am not the biggest talker but it is so much help as we go through this.
thanks to all
pamigo
kmiller said
Mar 28, 2012
K2 we are glad you are here I too look forward to the success of my friends here and I get sad when it's not so good. I read this everyday to see what is going on today.
But more important is that a picture of a bunny without ears? Who got the ears?
Shep said
Mar 28, 2012
Me too! I just don't know what I would do without this forum! Gives me a place to get it out there and to people who will listen and get it. Thanks to all!!
krowdog said
Mar 27, 2012
Ditto, Isis.
I've never been much on forums, but this has been an amazing journey.
Because of the diversity of the people here, their knowledge (practical and academic), and their empathy, along with the fact that I'm actually on this TX, I have gotten somewhat obsessed too.
And I am thankful.
Brad
Isiscat2011 said
Mar 27, 2012
I hear ya K2. It is pretty fascinating stuff and also there are so many good people here. I've never been a forum joiner myself but this place is pretty special. So much good information too.
Aside from my brother, who doesn't like to talk about it much, I am the only person I know who has HepC. This forum really does become a home away from home for many people as they go through their journeys. I find myself checking in throughout my day just to see what is happening with everyone's journeys. It is heartbreaking when things don't go well but incredibly inspiring when they do.
K2 said
Mar 27, 2012
Joined yesterday. started tx day before. I can't stop logging on to read what people are posting. I get comfort to see that sooooo many good people can support each other through this rather nerve racking experience.
Yep, yep admits to being a bit of a forum junkie :)
I think it's part of the whole 'you are not alone' appeal... and it also satisfies my curiosity!
Hi JoAnneh,
I'm in week 8 on the Incivek combo. This is my first TX attempt during my 20 years. I've been lucky to have low viral and liver enzyme counts so it's been a constant watch while I waited for the meds to get better. Decided that an 80% chance was worth a shot this year.
Although, I think I've decided there's only two types of side effects:
1) Those you've had, and
2) Those you haven't had...yet
I'm anxiously awaiting the end of the purple devil pills
AAAhhhggg, I'm at work and since this tx started and I'm on here I have not been very productive *tisk Tisk*. Must do worrrk!!
Hi kmiller, it is a Freddo Frog
(Freddo (sometimes called Freddo Frog) is a brand of chocolate bar currently manufactured by Cadbury. It is sold in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.)
They're nice chocolate but I must say I'm more of a cheese than chocolate kinda girl.
Usually cheese bickies and Red wine....... ho hum.
Welcome,
It's great to have a forum like this. When I was first diagnosed there was no Web. I remember driving an hour to a university to read research articles in their medical database. It was lonely, there was not a lot of info, hope, or communal support. This is one of the two forums I check into daily. The other is at hcvsupport.org It really helps to know you're not alone and you've got a team to support you emotionally and by pooling our knowledge. Dave
I know what you're saying about hanging out here on the forum as I did the same when I joined. I actually kept reading this forum for about two weeks before I joined because I had never been on a forum before and was a bit apprehensive about it. Anyway, it's a good place to pick up ideas that will help you through the treatment and make a bunch of friends that are in the same boat. Good info here.
Take care,
Randy
I am not the biggest talker but it is so much help as we go through this.
thanks to all
pamigo
Thanks to all!!
Ditto, Isis.
I've never been much on forums, but this has been an amazing journey.
Because of the diversity of the people here, their knowledge (practical and academic), and their empathy, along with the fact that I'm actually on this TX, I have gotten somewhat obsessed too.
And I am thankful.
Brad
I hear ya K2. It is pretty fascinating stuff and also there are so many good people here. I've never been a forum joiner myself but this place is pretty special. So much good information too.
Aside from my brother, who doesn't like to talk about it much, I am the only person I know who has HepC. This forum really does become a home away from home for many people as they go through their journeys. I find myself checking in throughout my day just to see what is happening with everyone's journeys. It is heartbreaking when things don't go well but incredibly inspiring when they do.
Joined yesterday. started tx day before. I can't stop logging on to read what people are posting. I get comfort to see that sooooo many good people can support each other through this rather nerve racking experience.