June 20th, 2016

Went in for labs (bloods) today 3 days early. Specialist’s office called Sat. morning (which is very unusual) to let me know everything had been set up with the lab. I was rather surprised since I had spoken with a nurse last week, and she had said to go in nextThurs.

I asked about that, and no, the doctor wanted the lab results now. Originally, when I spoke with the nurse last week, they had just wanted routine metabolic panels. Apparently though, that had changed and a viral load has been ordered.

So far, aside from the previously mentioned emotional ups and downs – which have since subsided – mild (and I mean really mild) and fleeting headaches, dry patches of skin on my face, some minor insomnia – waking up around 3:00 AM, but eventually falling back to sleep, there isn’t really much to report in the way of side effects.

on the plus side, energy is generally pretty good and seems to be improving. Bruise like patches which had appeared on my left forearm prior to treatment are gone. Pulling on my jeans this morning I noticed they were looser than the last time I had worn them. Had to hitch my belt up to keep them from slipping down too far.

Waiting for the results which should be in by weeks end.