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post tx blues
i am 1 wk post tx w/pegasyss, ribapak, and victrellis, had most of common side effects during tx, now feel even worse. thought it was withdrawal at 1st but it shows now signs of letting up. has anybody else had this experience? its like being nuts and sick at the same time.
Ah, so sorry about that. I have heard lots of people with the same problem. I go to a (Hep C) support group once a week, which is supposed to help with depression. We all compare notes, etc. I am in a big city though, so I know many smaller areas might not have these services available. There are also other 12 step meeting available, although none may apply to you-
I know exercise helps me, and there are specific "detox" diets you can employ, to clean your body of toxins...nothing having to do with herbal remedies but just old-fashioned foods like beets, and cabbage, etc.
Before I started tx, I used to use this marvelous green powder, called "Matcha (or Macha) Tea"...it is a dehydrated form of Japanese tea, which you just add almost boiling water to, and it is a good antioxidant, and a mood-elevator. You can order it on-linne, and it is inexpensive.
I know exercise helps me, and there are specific "detox" diets you can employ, to clean your body of toxins...nothing having to do with herbal remedies but just old-fashioned foods like beets, and cabbage, etc.
Before I started tx, I used to use this marvelous green powder, called "Matcha (or Macha) Tea"...it is a dehydrated form of Japanese tea, which you just add almost boiling water to, and it is a good antioxidant, and a mood-elevator. You can order it on-linne, and it is inexpensive.
seems like theres a lot of us in this same boat. patience is not one of my strong suits, but I am trying!! My friend has a saying, "Lord grant me patience BUT hurry" :)
It is only one week. You took these strong meds for months.
The NP at my liver clinic said it takes 4 weeks for blood levels to normalize.
The makers of ribavirin say to wait 6 months after stopping tx before getting pregnant.
What this means is you need to give it time.
It takes time to clear the meds out of our systems.
Keep drinking water, eating healthy and doing moderate exercise.
.Be patient, you will feel better.
The NP at my liver clinic said it takes 4 weeks for blood levels to normalize.
The makers of ribavirin say to wait 6 months after stopping tx before getting pregnant.
What this means is you need to give it time.
It takes time to clear the meds out of our systems.
Keep drinking water, eating healthy and doing moderate exercise.
.Be patient, you will feel better.
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