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Offline ipaqgps

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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #30 on: September 10, 2010, 12:18:48 PM »
Good Morning,

Slept pretty much like a rock......groggy when I first wake up but that is OK.. Wears off pretty quick and I would like a cup of coffee but have to go and have a blood draw first. 

Yesterday spent more time in bed than I have since getting my cushy tx recliner. Could see  that as being different and not much of an appetite... Which is great since I am over weight anyway. 

Drinking water and loving the fact that tx has started. 

Biggest problem is that my Aunt is very ill and not getting much info.  I called the hopital last night and this morning but no one is answering the phone in her room.  She is so weak she can't talk. Women in my family are resilient and fighters....work hard and keep on going.  I feel well enough for my woman's group at noon and might try to make it.. Be nice to talk about this there.

Hope all are doing as well as can be expected if not better!!!!!! 

ipaq
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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #31 on: September 10, 2010, 10:28:08 PM »
Wrapping up day 3 and for the past 3 hours my liver is having some annoying stabbing pains.  Not as bad now as it was but I just hope it is the virus getting its' nucleus kicked!  Had  blood work done today and see them again next Wednesday for the second shot.....!! 

Went to the Woman's Group I am in and everyone was so surprised to see me. HECK!! I was surprised more than they were! 

Gonna lay down....
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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #32 on: September 11, 2010, 07:16:10 AM »
ipaq,

I had the same annoying stabbing pains, but not as soon as you are. Mine were more like two or three shots down. My nurse told me that it is the liver reacting to the meds and was a good sign. Seems the  :dragon: is under attack and kicking back.

Hang in there.

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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #33 on: September 11, 2010, 11:54:14 AM »
ipaq,

I heard the same thing from my nurse.  keep up the fight.
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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #34 on: September 11, 2010, 03:41:27 PM »
Still having those pains and some aren't so bad and not as frequent as last nite.  Glad to hear what I was hoping is true........ THAT Battle is ON!!  I am awake but like having my eyes closed. Thanks goodness I can touch type.... LOL

4th day on "riba snacks" (still don't know where that came from) and 4th day on trial drug max dose of 400 mg. Need to disguise the trial drug with a smoothie cuz those little pills have a nasty little taste to them....

I am officially half way done with my first week, but who is counting? 

Sue & BR thanks for answering so quick... Hugz

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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #35 on: September 12, 2010, 12:38:45 PM »
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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #36 on: September 12, 2010, 06:06:09 PM »
ipaq,

I also got those stabbing pains, but more like week 10.  Kinda scared me but I guess what is happening is normal.  I like to think the dragon is crying in protest as these meds kick its butt.  I have a vivid imagination so I wont tell you what that looks like LOL  :whistling:

Keep hanging tough.


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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #37 on: September 12, 2010, 06:51:13 PM »
OK what happened to my day 5 post??  I see the smiley and the heart but No words... Yikes!  I liked that post and can't remember exactly what it was.. Could it be in another thread?

 :ahhh:**************LOST DAY 5 POST if found contact ipaq*************** :ahhh:

Me thinks it is gone though......

Not so groggy this AM...nice..  Liver doesn't have those pains anymore.  Kind of miss them now that I know the  :dragon: was getting his behind kicked!  Spending to much time in bed so today I am trying to stay out of it..

I am so happy that this first week is turning out so great. Every good day means one bad day is taken away!

My Aunt was diagnosed with West Nile Virus another ugly virus out there.  She is being moved to a rehab center to recover and get use of her limbs back.  Today I talked to her and it was so glad to hear her weak voice.  She is a fighter...women in my family don't "go" until at least 85 she has 15 more years!


I am thankful, peaceful and appreciative of my life right now. I don't think I have ever been this calm in my life.  Family, friends and a great support group! I am truly rich in what matters the most.

Happy Hepper Hugz
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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #38 on: September 12, 2010, 07:25:34 PM »
Quote from: ipaqgps on September 12, 2010, 06:51:13 PM

I am thankful, peaceful and appreciative of my life right now. I don't think I have ever been this calm in my life.  Family, friends and a great support group! I am truly rich in what matters the most.

Great attitude, ipaq! You go, girl.
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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #39 on: September 12, 2010, 09:05:03 PM »
As we all know, knowing your enemy is part of the battle, at least they have a diagnosis.  You are a fighter so I can imagine she will fight through this too.  Glad you at least got to hear her voice.

Happy for you that treatment is moving along and you are not struggling too much.

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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #40 on: September 13, 2010, 12:57:31 PM »
Morning....Day 6

Woke up earlier than usual today... Had some funny dreams last night... Thinking maybe I need a consult with banarep about dreams.... :wink: Maybe not...   :) Glad I am on this trial since they don't allow Zoloft and that had me sleeping till 9:30 or 10:00. Love to get up early....today it was at 7!!!!!!! 

This stuff is Time Released....! Every evening around 8pm there is a wave that comes over me.  Last  night that UFO was trying to do a fly by... Didn't quite make it..  Then there were hot spots on my thighs.... Nope I took the shot in my cushy tummy.... Just an over all "who sucked out what little energy I have."  Also, my heart, chest felt funny and my throat went dry.... It only lasted, the whole episode, around 30 minutes.  The chest and throat thing lasted only a few minutes.. but it got my attention. 

Now counting down for the second shot.  I want it! Waiting now to take AM meds....DIE  :dragon: DIE  I think the sweats alone should almost kill this sucker.   Looks like I have been working out all day long..  Must drink more water.. Lake Tahoe wasn't enough yesterday....

Hang in there everyone!!
ipaq
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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #41 on: September 13, 2010, 10:39:05 PM »
love the humor ipaq  . You  to funny!!!!            Keith
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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #42 on: September 14, 2010, 05:06:34 PM »
Quote from: ipaqgps on September 13, 2010, 12:57:31 PM

.. Had some funny dreams last night... Thinking maybe I need a consult with banarep about dreams.... :wink: Maybe not...   :)




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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #43 on: September 14, 2010, 06:21:08 PM »
Afternoon Fellow Heppers,

Day 7 is coming to an end and last night I slept not so good.  Today tired and eyes are not happy Didn't have my usual 8PM sides last nite so I am a thinking that the interferon has run out!!  Yikes get me to the Doctor~!

TV hasn't been on all day which isn't a bad thing.  Just noticing small changes in patterns.  Feeling lonely today.  I hear life outside....soon it will be my turn again.

BR if you can explain why in my dreams I am wearing the ugliest pair of shoes I own that would be great.  Why I keep winding up in a different place than what was planned and why the hot guy won't even talk to me.  Then send me your rate sheet.  :wink:

Keith, yep yesterday was funny... today I keep trying to remember some of the routines Alan Alda would do in M*A*S*H......   I love the one on Carry..  I can carry on , I can carry over I can carry a tune... Carry me over to ol Virgina...Harry Carry.....etc.... But I will not carry a gun...   BUT what was the one where he said I've eaten a River of Liver??

Tomorrow is another 4 hours at the Doc and blood draws... Going to have them put that IV thingy in  this week... Still bruised from last week..... Get the Shot!!! Number 2..More trial drugs and home to wait on the UFO's! 

Happy and Better days to us ALL!

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Re: Time for War.....tx diary
« Reply #44 on: September 14, 2010, 07:06:33 PM »
Quote from: ipaqgps on September 14, 2010, 06:21:08 PM

BR if you can explain why in my dreams I am wearing the ugliest pair of shoes I own that would be great.  Why I keep winding up in a different place than what was planned and why the hot guy won't even talk to me.  Then send me your rate sheet.  :wink:
ipaq
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Underlying anxiety. Try some relaxation techniques before sleep.

No charge!

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