Harvoni and backside burn/itch

[virt111]

Hi community,

I'd like to know if any of the Harvoni folks had any burning and itching in the backside when they began Tx. I'm on day 5 and it began the day after I took the first dosage and has been with me since.

I'm wondering if it's partly because I'm not drinking enough fluids. I have moderate peripheral edema and diuretics are not very effective on me so I limit fluids to about 32oz a day.

Anyhow, if anyone on Harvoni has had similar issues, I'd be curious to know if they resolved over the course of Tx.

Best wishes to everyone.

Marc

[virt111]

Thanks for the information and link, ladies. A lot of good info on the Incivek posts, too.

I'll probably end up discussing this with the PA assigned to me to see what they can prescribe to help. I'll also get some Tucks to give them a try.

Never had a hemorrhoid in  my life and hope that I don't start now! Albeit, a small price to pay for a chance at SVR...

Thanks again!

Marc

[Dee1956]

Hi I looked for Incivek burn and found this

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/incivek/show/1657839

I was also given something called Proctofoam HC which is Hydrocortisone acetate 1% and pramoxine hydrochloride 1%

I hope something helps you, Dee

[Dee1956]

You might want to increase your water and also take it after you have had a meal, just trying to think of what we did back then :)

[Dee1956]

Thank you for sharing, if you had been here back when we were doing Incivek you would have seen any and all remedies.
I am sorry you are having this experience.
Ekkie had a good idea.  I was told not to use tucks because they irritate the tissue but it sure did help :)
That and the hemorrhoid cream
Also I was advised not to use toilet paper but baby wipes.
Good luck
Dee

[Ekkiemom]

I had burning but I was on Sovaldi. It was a SFX.  I took generic allergy pill and bought some Tucks pads and drank more water also took the Tucks and went internally about 1/2 ".  It took a few days but eventually went away...just a thought. Good luck I know it's so uncomfortable to have the burning.

Best
Deb

[virt111]

'The other thing' lol.

[Ekkiemom]

Are you talking about hives or th other thing?