"Rage in a Cage"

With the Cost of Treatment a real Outrage

I'm breakin' out tomorrow

To live to a ... Ripe Ol' Age.

The Medieval Sage

(or lowly, Court Jester ... take yer pick)

... or unhinged wingnut

... or friggin Ribahead

... or ... well, you get the picture ...

ding, ding, ding ... is that the train of is that in my head

So happy to hear this great bit of news Jimmy! I'll hang around the station after we take care of Dave and give you a well deserved send off. This is working out just as you requested and He has shown you the way.... Enjoy the ride, it only gets better from here! Pre boarding begins Thursday night, put on your best pair of ****te kickers, and get ready to kick up those heels. We're gonna throw a send off party on the platform! Yee Hawww.........

I was kind of waiting for you to finish.

Helps keep the rage in a controllable cage ya know?

Oh and thank you brother.

Jimmy

Jimmy,

Now I can make it official!

HAPPY HARVONI to Da Guru!

Your Friend, Dave

Thank you little sister. Seems odd that the thread is almost a year old and the guy in th elittle brown shorts just left my home.

I have my first bottle of Harvoni and intend to star Friday.

What a long strange trip....

Your Brother.

Jimmy

One of my fave movies

That was a trip to read that thread. Glad you posted there Jimmy. 

Da Guru.  LOL

Greetings to all and in particular to the new members just beginning to poke around here. I went back 369 posts counting this one to my day one here.

I have been through a lot since then. Approved, delayed, started and failed. Waiting now to board a new train approved by the Doc yet holding for a nod by the almighty Insurance Company. (They ought to just go on and get on with it because I can get rather loud if I need to. I am one of those guys folks would gladly pay $184k just to shut up LOL.)

All that said I want to assure each and every visitor and new member that you have found the right place. If you intend to get in a fight you want the strongest of brothers at you back and that just so happens to be where you have landed.

So jump in and join the winning team of Dragon Slayers that are Born To Rise. Leave you inhibitions at the door along with any fears. You are NOT alone!

And yes I will make noise if I have to not just for me, but also for anyone here.

JimmyK

  I saw this thread a little late so a belated welcome to you JimmyK. You have found an excellent source of information and support here so make yourself at home. I agree with your decision to wait until the Cozumel trip was over. It's important to keep your treatment as top priority and being that it is only for a few months it's a small price to pay for an excellent chance to beat Hep C. During my last treatment other health issues took priority over my treatment and I ended up having to do it again. I just started treatment #2 today so we will be traveling this journey together. Good luck to us both!

Hey Jimmy,

You're really gonna pass on the Time Mag fifteen minutes of fame?  

You've made the right choice by delaying your start date to a time when it will be easier to stick to the program.  These new drugs, Harvoni and Viekira, are a miracle, just like your avatar portrays, and it's a blessing for those of us who have been able to wait.  But it's really important to keep to the dosing schedule.     

My husband and I both started Viekira and Ribavirin 5 days ago, and so far have had minimal side effects (sx).  He gets mild headaches of short duration, and I'm pretty much sx free.  I get more tired than I've ever been before, but it starts around 7:30 each evening, so no big deal. On the up side, I can't remember when I've slept so good. 

I hope you and your wife have a wonderful time on the cruise.  Come back in the fall and let us know how you're doing.

Penny

Thanks y'all I appreciate the kindness.

Update: I just put off Tx until October 12th.

The wife and I are taking a cruise on Oct 4th and as a redhead the thought of burning myself to a crisp in Cozumel was not real attractive. I am already a redhead so I will start on my return and yes I checked in with the Doctor and no problem. I have the first of three shipments here so the date is pretty solid now.

We originally booked the cruise in anticipation of being clear by then and beyond treatment. The reading here was helpful in making my decision. My choices were pretty simple.

1) Cancel the cruise and start now.

2) Start now and sit in my cabin with a towel over my head avoiding pools/ people in Bikinis/ and all around fun.

3) Start now and go on the cruise and make the cover of Time Magazine as that smoldering pile of burning flesh in Cozumel.

4) Hold until we get back home and start in earnest.

Yep #4 was the best option.

JimmyK

Welcome Jimmy, glad to hear you're close to starting tx.   I did the Harvoni for 24 weeks and awaiting my 12 week eot labs scheduled the end of July.  Can't speak for the Viekira pack but have done Riba twice in the past.  If you have the option, I would do Harvoni, if not the Viekira is having good results.   For some the Riba is a pain, others seem to tolerate it ok.  The Riba may cause more side effects.  Does your doc plan to do Riba with the Harvoni?  some prescribe it, others don't.    Good luck in your treatment,  be well,

Jimmy, whatever decision you make should be in conjunction with your doctor. 

Welcome Jimmy

You have found a good place that will lend support to all your HCV questions and find members that can understand all things HCV.

matt

Hello Jimmy,

I am about halfway through treatment with viekira pak and ribavirin. My experience was the first couple of weeks I had adjustment to the drugs, didn't feel well: tired, nauseated, riba rage :), feeling hot. 

Made sure I drank plenty of water. I'm in week 7. Most of those symptoms are quite gone or far more manageable. Everyone is a bit different so you may have no problems at all.

Wishing you an easy ride and a cure.

I was not undetectable at week 4 but not everyone is. Just waiting for the final labwork.

Mona

Hi Jimmy!! Welcome, Welcome!!!!!

   Wishing you all the best on your upcoming treatments and looking forward to hearing updates from you on how it is going!!

Peace and blessings ~ Robin

Hi Jimmy,

Welcome to the forum!!! So glad you found the forum and invite you to look around. If you have any questions, please feel free to start a new thread in the appropriate section and you'll get a quick response. You have found a caring and knowledgeable bunch here and they'll be here to welcome you soon!

Here's a link to some info that you will find useful. Feel free to add a signature line with some basic info. It helps us learn more about you without having to ask and refer to your profile. We're a non judgemental crowd, so feel free to tell us anything you'd like to share. Good luck and welcome again!

http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/t58862021/forum-abbreviations-link-and-help-with-creating-your-signatu/

Hello to all.

New member here. I will begin treatment this week sometime using Vikera and Ribovirin.

62 year old male. 6'4" 250 lbs.

I suppose I will just look around some. I have been aware of having Hep C since roughly 1995. No issues as yet so blessed.

Anyway Hello all!

JimmyK