8 week UND!!!

[helphubby82]

Hi all hope everyone is doing good I havent posted in a while just got hubs 8 week back and hes und!! Just got back from the dr he says his red cells have gone back up he reduced his riba down to a 1000 about 2 weeks ago,Hes doing good other then rages and depression its like he changed he doesnt really talk he wants to be by himself all of the time and he flips out over everything dr prescibed him an anti depressiant  I just want my husband back!! but he is now going into his 11th week almost there!!!!

[Dee1956]

Hello, very happy that hubby is doing well with meds
I do understand how you feel.  I often, during tx, cried and wanted myself back.  I was constantly apologizing to my husband for being such a b___
It is really hard to lose control of your body, spirit and mind and I think I tended to take it out on him as I knew he would always be by my side.
It will get better and then he will feel better than he has in years.
I know that is the case for me.  HCV is so insidious that you don't know how it affected you until it is gone.
My best to you and your hubby, please continue to share
D

[flcyclist]

Try to keep reminding yourself that this is just temporary.  It will be over soon.  Do whatever you needed to get through it.  Hopefully the AD's will help him some  Be supportive as possible since these meds really do mess with the mind.  Good luck to both of you.

[stormy456]

That's excellent news!  It makes this all worthwhile.  I understand how difficult tx is for you, but I can tell you that it gets easier, and is so worth it.  My husband was feeling his worst right around this point in tx, and was much easier to be around once he ended the INC part of tx.  Now that he's 5 weeks post-tx (and still UND) I've almost got him back - I won't say better than before yet, but he's hep free, and that's all that matters.  Hang in there, he's lucky to have you as a support.

[ceanothus]

I agree with Ironpony completely. Your husband is also wishing he had his old self back. I also find that I need to withdraw from other people quite a lot, as I don't have enough energy to fully engage and I also haven't much patience left - I'm using a lot of it up just trying to take the tx one day at a time and there isn't much leftover for me to use in personal interactions. The need to withdraw is strongest when I'm most tired though, and once I've rested up I can usually make my way back to being at least slightly sociable again. If you can manage, the best course is probably to just leave him alone for 30-60 minutes and then check in again to see if he's feeling better yet.

Congratulations on his 8 week UND report, and I want to thank you very deeply for all your efforts in supporting him. He will also be thanking you when he's feeling a little better. Do feel free to post here for your own support issues too, as you are bearing quite a large burden and those of us in this forum understand that burden better than most. Best wishes for both of you!

[pooh55811]

That is wonderful news. He has a very good start being Undetecable at week 4 and week 8 and he has a very good chance at SVR.

I know it is difficult for you and you want your husband back. That is very understandable. But he will be back eventually. Getting off the Incivek will help (at week 12). I think many of us on treatment just don't feel well and we just don't want to have to talk or deal with anyone. We just want to rest. But that will change as he feels better and soon you will ave your hubby back.

[Ironpony]

Congratulations on the 8 wk UND!!!!

Many can relate with just wanting the person back that they had, and cannot wait for it to be over. Keep piling those UNDS and the good news is not only will you get him back, but healthier than ever. ;)

Thank you for updating us and sticking by his side during this difficult time. I find when I am moody and want to isolate it is the most help if my husband lets me be, just checking in occasionally until it blows over. (And it always blows over.)
I'm sure your husband is very grateful by the way. It is hard for us treaters to sometimes give back when treatment has taken everything....I am sure at EOT when he feels better it will be just wonderful for you two. and you will be so much stronger because of this.

Best wishes,
Laura