Going With the Flow

I am one quarter of the way through the treatment and I am still going with the flow - taking things one drop at a time. 

Over all, I believe I am one of the lucky ones as the treatment is working quite well with my system. 

Friday I received a call regarding my 12 week viral load blood work.  The results came back (-) negative! The virus is still non detectable in my blood.  This is exceptional news.  Although the 4 week viral load results also came back as (-), I understand this can change over the course.  If it does or if a patient is not responding well to the therapy, then there is a possibility the patient is pulled off the treatment. I feel very fortunate to say the least.

I will continue the ribavirin and peginterferon injections for the second phase of the treatment straight through until mid-March 2013.

The rashes have now become somewhat manageable. I purchased an extra soft toothbrush for my teeth which has lessened some of the oral bleeding. Last week I thought I may have to go into a clinic as I couldn't get the bleeding under control.  After a little over an hour it slowed down and eventually stopped. There hasn't been a repeat like that since. I find Listerine 2 times a day has been helpful.
 

 
I am back to eating a few of my favorite foods with low to no fat.  

I have been able to do some pilates for about 5 minutes 3x a week.  It puts me on my ass-et but I find my over all energy is picking up a bit.

One thing I have not tired of is good, wholesome comedy.  I have been watching some episodes of Friends.  I had forgotten how much I use to enjoy this series years ago. 

I just saw a movie called Death at a Funeral with Chris Rock, Danny Glover, Martin Lawrence and a host of other well known comedians.  This movie cracked me up to the point of tears...hilarious. 

So, for now, I will continue to go with the flow.  No matter what the day brings there seems to be something that makes me smile and laugh.

Until next time,


Deborah