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Hey Honker,
Unfortunately, on my last blood test, I followed DTs advise and drank plenty of water, I also requested a butterfly needle, she refused and came at me with the biggest needle I’d ever seen, she got me 1st time, but after my initial delight, the lump started appearing immediately
I am old enough to know I need a butterfly needle and have learned from experience. will refuse test next time if they don’t agree.
Thanks for your good wishes
Yes see post above Sonix – in yesterdays UK news
hmy:
Honker said
Stay warm
Thanks Honker – Trying my best, but ‘It ain’t easy’ !
Day 14 –
Nothing much to report, leg tingling (not unpleasant) right after taking pill
‘Harvoni High’ after taking pill (energy / smiley face)Going to Drs to pick up my blood test request slip today, nervous but excited .
Hope they don’t make a ‘dogs ear’ of it when they take blood this time, last 3 tests
have been distressing, the most recent causing a large hard lump on needle site,
huge black/yellow bruising all down arm & pain for 2 weeks!Still, looking fwd to it in a perverse way !
Happy travels Honker and thanks for the BP advise Debs
to all.
Hi all, I am on treatment – 2 weeks in
I take :
VitB12 Complex
Vit D
Alpha – Lipoic AcidI take my Hepcivir-L in the morning & my supplements early afternoon.
I used to take a VitC pre tx but have been told not to on tx, this can definitely raise iron levels, so take care with that.
Also used to take Selenium for brain-fog but have stopped on tx.Agree GF, food is not what it used to be. I do try to buy locally grown/sourced food, but it’s not always practical when busy.
Fruit & veg definitely better organic / locally sourced.
Having said that, I have had a HUGE appetite on treatment and will eat anything to hand, so I have to take care what I buy
Dear FFox, Please have your plan B ready to go, just in case.
I was warehoused and labelled ‘mild’ in the UK health system,
PlanB became Plan A and now I’m 2 weeks in and feeling so much better.
Not only that, I’m feeling cheerful, yes cheerful
You read it right
This is a gift in itself after all the stress this virus causes,
It takes its toll.Good luck with the PBS and keep your PlanB at the ready, just in case.
LG
Hey Debs
Got the bp meds changed today. Losartan. No adverse interaction with tx.,
Well done, hope that does the trick for you – I’d be interested in the home BP monitor, apparently they can be problematic re cuff size and give a false reading, but if it works, maybe I’ll get one too ? The ‘self-service’ one at the GP surgery always gives me a high reading, go into nurse, and BP fine! So I’ve given up on that one, it is very large and I am very small !
Day 13 here, same as, nothing to complain about and put in request for first bloods on tx (!)
Hope you’re feeling well & happy
UK News : Dentist not using stringent hygiene procedures – 4 patients tested positive for HepatitisC :
Patients test positive for Hepatitis C after HIV scare at dental practice
hmy:
Shame about headaches, BIG glass of water at bed & BIG glass immediately on waking?
Maybe the heat is affecting you? Do you have air con? (not that I like aircon, but sometimes essential)
That smoke from fire can’t be helping at all – Get that sea air in your lungs.Buy some pure lavender oil, sprinkle on pillows or diffuser in room?
Just a few ideas I find help
I can feel a headache ‘lurking’ on waking, water gets rid of it.
Also, is your water good?Funny re fingernails isn’t it!
I have a huge appetite !
Eating loads and weight going on – a novelty!xxx
Playing this alot when in the guise of Ms Zippty-Dooh-Dah in the mornings
*Dancing* – Speakers up loud
*Singing* – “Ooooh – Don’t you look back*
Hey Ariel, Good to know you’re alive and kicking after your scary adventures !
I am without headaches, thankfully.
BP haven’t checked recently, whenever I do it on local surgery DIY BP mschine, it’s very high, thenI see nurse and it’s fine!
Decided one BP machine arm-tunnel thing is not one size fits all! Will check on next Dr visit.
My heart rate is usually on the high side.
Skin ok apart from rash right hand middle finger which has varied slightly from the one pre tx & looks worse that it feels.
Hair – A bit dry.
Nails growing like crazy (WTF?)
Seriously speedy am after taking pill, turn into Super-woman!
Brain-fogged / tired out in evening.
Only one night-sweat
A little insomnia & a the odd ‘vision’ when falling asleep.I kid you not ladies – I AM GETTING FAT !
I cannot stop eating I tell you!
I am still really feeling this cold weather though, heating up full, in thermals & a blanket & shivering .
Yep – We’re all in this together (Sticks finger up at British PM)
BIG
Thanks Chejai, Very helpful
What pun?
