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WarriorWolf


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I'm on day four. I feel much better. No anxiety. I feel a little tired and Jo I did feel buzzed kinda this morning when I took my dose for the day. I just wanted to say, I am trippin' right now over how many positive results I have read in this forum about Harvoni. I just happened to want to see my Dr recently to follow up routinely. I never expected it to lead to this Tx. It was actually a surprise. I never consider Tx, ever! I imagined myself just falling I'll one day and waiting to die. I fought like hell though from the day I was diagnosed. I was warned not to deny that the virus could attack at any time. I have not read any info about Harvoni to be honest. I intentionally decided not to read it or I think I would have refused the Tx. I would have let my fear control me. I'm so glad I'm doing this today. I feel so blessed.

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Dx 2002, GT 1B, VL 86.5k IU/ml, ALT 47 AST 36, Tx Harvoni 8 weeks (4/20/15-6/15/15) SVR-12!!!
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Sing and sing some more if that makes you feel better. Slow down a bit and don't dwell on your side effects if you have any. Eight weeks is a very short time for treatment you will make it. Keep your head up and sing!!!!



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I found my anxiety was elevated the first week.  I am very anxious about any medications and can't tolerate them.  I had no choice in this treatment but felt I was diagnosed and approved so fast I didn't have time to freak out about it.  I literally got the call to pick it up and had to start the next day.  Not having time to dwell was better.  I can work myself up really good!  I actually enjoyed that sort of "drugged" feeling I had during treatment.  I was more relaxed and mellow.  I just had this go with the flow feeling.  I was at a slower pace which was refreshing for someone who is super type A.  When treatment ended I had a few days of really bad anxiety.  I had some panic attacks and thank goodness that all leveled out within a week.  I know it's hard but you can do this.  If I can anyone can for sure!  Once you get past the first couple weeks it will level out for you.  And I found soaking in a hot bath to be very therapeutic and I am not normally a bath person.  My family was shocked when I would lay in a tub a few nights a week.  Like SHE IS WHAT?  LOL  It made me relax even more and helped me sleep.  Keep us posted. 



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It was mostly embarrassing what happened with the anxiety. This happens when ever a doctor gives me a prescription. I was completely fine when I talked to the ER Doctor. Zavr, I did do the yoga and meditation. I am doing rather well besides the incident. Still no headache, nausea, fatigue, or insomnia. I have joint aches and that darn anxiety. I cannot take another medication. I must handle the anxiety naturally. Today, I have somebody here with me while I take my daily dose. I am so stubborn and independent. The last thing I want to do is worry anyone with this. I have only trusted a few people to know that I have HepC. I made the mistake of telling a family member and she announced it to the world!Ruthless, I needed her for support and that is what she did instead. So, I decided I will do it all on my own and let the few people in that I trust. I was so overwhelmed with joy to find others like me. Until I joined this forum I felt so completely alone. What a paradox. I isolated but didn't want to feel alone. All of this really allows me to reflect. It's wonderful. Thank you, EVERYONE for supporting me.  



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Dx 2002, GT 1B, VL 86.5k IU/ml, ALT 47 AST 36, Tx Harvoni 8 weeks (4/20/15-6/15/15) SVR-12!!!
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 Hi ww.  I don't know your living situation but I certainly agree with zavr. I find it helps to have company when taking care of yourself. I live alone and I had a problem with anxiety and depression when I was on treatment but I tried to tough it out on my own. Looking back I see how big a mistake that was. I hope this issue is temporary for you, which it likely will be. As already mentioned, keep posting here about what's going on with you. 8 weeks will be over before you know it and you'll be very glad you hung in there when you achieve SVR. smile



-- Edited by wmlj1960 on Thursday 23rd of April 2015 02:40:43 AM

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Do your very best to stay the course Katrina. I know you are mentally and physically fit, but this virus has a mind and schedule all its own. Don't allow it to control your life or your future. Take this opportunity to destroy it while you are in the position to do so. Channel the anxiety into power, power against this silent, but ugly disease. These early side effects should diminish soon. Keep telling yourself that and believe it...

You have almost finished the first week, only seven more and you're done, it's done. Never before has treatment been so easy and so fast. You are blessed to have minimal trouble and little liver damage. Take advantage of the good fortune offered you and slay this dragon before it has the chance to bite you. Your opportunity has never been better.

As Jill mentioned, we're here almost round the clock. If you feel the anxiety bubbling up, check in and someone will be here to help you bust a few of those bubbles! Hang in there!!



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Dear WW,

I have no doubt that you can stay for 8 weeks.  

 Visualize the Warrior.  Be the Warrior.

Harvoni works...

Jo



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BIG hugs to you, WarriorWolf!!!

The idea of side effects can be so scary - I agree. There is not much to do about it. I notice that the more I try to push anxiety away, the worse it gets.

Go ahead and sing! I know what you mean about feeling different: I did little "liver dances" when I was first taking my meds. :)

I find it helps to have company when taking care of yourself. How about we both promise each other to do a little yoga, or deep breathing tonight? Does that sound good to you?



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Hello WW, so sorry to hear about this, anxiety and panic attacks are very scary, I know. 

It`s very early days for you yet and your body and mind are still getting used to being on the medication, so try and take things as easy as you can and relax.  I know it can be very unsettling feeling something different going on and Harvoni is a powerful drug, but it`s already hard at work getting rid of the virus and making you well.

Take each day at a time and listen to your body...and if you feel like singing then just do it! 

We`re here to give you as much support as you need so do talk to us whenever you like, there`s usually someone around so you won`t have to wait long. 

Take care, I`m sure it will get easier for you!  

Sending big hugs!  smile



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Well, I had my first ER visit today on Harvoni. Of course it was an anxiety attack. I have had allergic reactions to meds in the past, so I guess it is common that I will react this way when I start medications of any kind. My fight or flight kicks in. I hate it! I want to finish the Tx so bad. It's only 8 weeks! I am feeling side effects now. I have joint aches. I have no fatigue or headache. If I eat right I have no nausea. I ate a greasy sandwich that we ordered out yesterday. Ugh...never again! I feel like doing unusual things. For example I want to just sing!! I love to sing, but for some bizarre reason it makes me feel better. I crave to do it a lot the past two days! Funny........I'm going to need the prayers now. I hope this goes smoothly as it started out

 



-- Edited by WarriorWolf on Wednesday 22nd of April 2015 07:56:01 PM

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