TO ALL; The Mayo Clinic as of this year has a DX;Post Interferon Syndrome yes they do ,you have to be smart and do your own research and not depend on someone else to answer.....Yes,Yes there is a DX for all of us..:)
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-37/interferon+alfa-2b+injection/details/list-sideeffects
http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/the-publication/past-issue-single-view/hepatitis-c-and-interferon-watch-for-hostility-impulsivity/9f82eececd494822b1bc89be4295fb70.html
"There is a diagnosis of "substance/medication-depressive disorder". It does seem to be exactly what everyone is calling "Post Interferon Syndrome"."
Not even close. I don't htink you understand or "get" the extent and scope of the side effects. To the extent that depression occurs, it is simply one small piece of a much bigger thing.
I have received a diagnosis of Post-Interferon Syndrome from the hepatologist that treated me. He acknoweldged that it was not a recognized diagnosis, but he had apparently taken the time to read forums such as this one and recognized that such a thing existed.
Thanks Otterwatcher...It is all very frustrating but have to believe there is something that can be done. Will let you know if the Herbs work. All the best.
I haven't been back to London since I left 10 years ago,can't stand cities either,am lucky to be in rural mid Wales now.
Pacing is the thing-it's so hard to get the hang of,it took me 3 or 4 years to actually relinquish all household duties in favour of feeling better.I'm sure the healthy diet also helps to a degree,food is the best medicine or the worst poison depending on your choices.Sorry I don't have anything more positive to offer! Let me know how you get on with John's herbs...
I did not mean to sound so sniffy about south london...just that since interferon
I have become allergic to cities and the only good thing about them is to see something beautiful and then leave......Have to say am feeling a bit desperate regarding recovering from treatment....it is so very helpful to have this medium
and very much appreciate you posting....I guess I will have to learn pacing ...not a skill I am good at....Very best to you and all on the road.