Anybody with post tx feeling better?

[MsDragonSlayer]

Just would like to hear from anybody feeling BETTER after SVR. I seem to only read the negative responses. Please , someone come forth with GOOD news!

[willbb]

I have  not reached SVR ,having had a less than stellar attempt at treatment the first time and am waiting to treat again,however just wanted to say I fellt no long lasting ill effects from tx. and feel the same as I did pre tx. ,
Yes...we seem to read so much about the after effects of treatment ,and there is no doubt ,some struggle with these side effects however it is also a fact that very many  and I would hazard a guess the majority feel fine given some time  and we just don"t hear much from them as many of them are not here..they are  busy feeling fine...
Best to you...
Will.

[MsDragonSlayer]

Hey Will, I see you responding to a lot of posts, it's fun getting to know people here, and seeing the drama unfold is crazy in some of these heated forums. I like the way you engage your thought in the debates/ arguments out here. Thanks for sharing with me. I seem to be spending a lot of time laying around like a bump on a pickle with my IPad in hand. This has been a blessing to have this community to ask and share with. So, if you don't mind me asking, this next time around for you...what will you do differently? Not just the meds but the whole body. Hugs, carolyn

[lynda607]

Failed treatment too but most definitely feel better since treating.  No residual long term or short term side effects from the interferon and the extra hepatic manifestations caused from the hepc are gone.  My quality of life is much better now.

[flcyclist]

There's been a rash (pun intended) of threads related to the post trt effects of interferon.  As you would expect in a support forum, many come here sharing the problems they experience while going through trt.  Many who don't have problems and feel ok often don't bother posting.  We hear it, but not too often.  I sometimes wonder what impact these posts have on those just starting or considering trt.  I hope they understand that many don't have a rough time and have long lasting problems after trt.  I'm very sympathetic to those that do and hope I'm not one of them after trt.  Only time will tell, but I went into this with eyes wide open, knowing the possibilities.  

[researchmonkey326]

I am only four weeks post treatment but I am feeling pretty well.  My blood counts have bounced back dramatically and my energy level is much better than it had been.  I feel stronger everyday and look forward to getting my life back.

[spectda]

"how do you know when your fully recovered?"
This is a pretty subjective question so I suppose it's different for everybody.

My blood values declined severely during tx. About five weeks post tx I felt foggy, my memory was poor and I was very lethargic. I decided to start exercising and pushing myself a bit more all the time.

I started walking, then increased the pace and hills, then started riding my mountain bike and pushing myself even further. I really feel like the excercise, increased blood flow, getting my body and mind stimulated and moving really accelerated the process. after a 3-4 months I felt pretty much as I did prior to tx.

For me It was well worth having lost a year or so of my life, hopefully it will give me many more healthy years then would have been possible without tx.

-Dave