telaprevir? incivek

[jemaggie]

Started yesterday on the triple combo, they have it down as telaprevir, but that is just a different company's name for incivek, hoping that i can get thru to week 4 and have the required response, hope all you other heppers out there are doing well, any thing i shouild be aware of, didn't sleep last night, had terrible pains in every part of my body, but i have spinal stenosis, so i said i had spinal stenosis on steroids, boy the pain, has eased a bit now, so here's hoping, and will be aware of it next week when i have the next injection, xx

[lrup1952]

Hi, I am also on tx with incivek and while it was not pleasant with the exception of week three it has been doable.  I had a hard time also with the 20 grams of fat but knew the importance of it so made it work.  The water really helped me and I continue to keep it near me and drink it at all times.

The first shot was in my dr. office and I didn't do the tylenol and paid for that shot.  However after the first shot, I took the tylenol and haven't had any further problems with feeling so bad.

I am now on week 23 and hanging in there.  While I have muscle aches in my legs and my back is giving me a fit I continue to work and try to walk everyday although some days are harder then others.  Will probably do water therapy to help with legs and back.

For each person sx are different so be prepared to stay on top of them but I found that not fretting  about what may not happen helped me.  I also stopped counting weeks because it seemed like the less attention I paid to it the faster the weeks have gone.  I am now almost at the 1/2 way mark (48 weeks) and it is hard to believe.  

You will find your own way of dealing with it that works for you but the folks on this site are so gracious and helpful and know so much about all of this that you are in good hands.

I wish you the best and can't wait to hear about your 4 week UND!!!

Best, Linda

[cheflady]

hi and welcome to the forum my hubby 9/10 wk post tx he to was on teleprevir and for him to the 20g of fat and strict timetable was the worse part of it and was glad when the 12wk was over.Saying that he was UND from wk 4 and remained so throughout the 24wk. I wish you all the very best keep us posted Jules

[Dee1956]

Hello, welcome.  I found that the first shot was the worst, it is just a shock to the system.
Incivek is really working well for most people.
I wish you well, keep in touch, if you have any questions please ask, everyone on here is always helpful, informative, caring.  I think we have pretty much discussed every thing on here.
Dee

[jemaggie]

thank-you am keeping the water up and yes, i am hoping this will get better as i go along-- xxx

[jemaggie]

thanks sweetie, good to have someone with all the knowledge xxx

[Conanhcv]

Stick with it! It can be tough at times. Ask your Doc about some sort of pain relief.
DRINK LOTS OF WATER!!!!!!!!! Always have a glassful next to you. Good luck!