Hi Tiana,

Welcome and congratulations on making the decision to take control of your health by commencing treatment.

Sorry to hear that the start of your Tx has been dampened by side effects. This virus and its Tx seem to effect us all differently with many not being aware we have it for decades and others like yourself having episodes thoughout. The same seems to be the case with the sides too, although not necessarily the same people. Most do find that the initial few weeks of Tx are the worst though and that is understandable with our bodies being host to a lot of slaughtered viruses that need to be cleaned out during that period. But for most, our livers start to return to normal functioning in a matter of weeks and the differences become very noticeable. Most find drinking lots of water helps.
I also have no doubts that the first few weeks, at least, are a very emotional time for most with long periods of greater hope than we have felt for a long time but also little moments of doubt too. But rest assured, the meds do work and once you get some initial blood tests all the doubts seem to fade away.

If you can give us some idea of your genotype and fibrosis levels and prior treatments if any that will help people answer any questions you have, and please ask away if there is anything you want to know. Many of us put our details in our signatures and should you wish to do that, you will find it in one of the tabs near where you added your avatar. You need to scroll right down to find the sig panel.

Anyway, we look forward to hearing of your journey as it progresses.

Hi Tiania, Thank-you for your post.
Enthusiastically agree with PKHow – Drink plenty of good quality water.
Hoping you are feeling better soon and wishing you the very best result.

Hi Tiana

I also have genotype 1b. I only have two weeks left of treatment Sof/Led (12 week treatment). I have suffered from insomnia all the way through but energy levels just keep getting better every day. It’s so nice to to feel like I want to fall asleep at work A few headaches but nothing a Neurofen didn’t cure, and yes, lots of water is the key. Sounds like you have had a bit of a rough trot to start with but I’m sure it will only get better and better as you go along.

Keep on keeping on.

Cheers
Lynne

Hi Tiana, welcome and congrats on startingTx. I’m,Geno 3a, Sof/Dac for 16 weeks, Day 11 today. You sound like you’ve started out a bit rough with the sides but we are all individuals and will react differently but certainly relate to others’ journeys. I’m use to drinking water constantly 2+ litres p/d including through the night. If you don’t usually drink much water then it could be why you’re feeling so dizzy (?). I started out with intense sweats my 1st week, making me very dehydrated, that’s eased thankfully. Some of us have experienced ‘hyper’ energy followed by extreme tiredness, I certainly relate to the ’emotional’ roller coaster, joyful one minute and teary the next

Everyone here is very supportive and plenty of info at hand, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Good Luck and look forward to following your journey.