Day 290 and 291

Hello All

Haven't been feeling real flash the last couple of days and just cant seem to get over this lack of energy and concentration, nothing new here, but each week lately this Tx Sx is getting tougher again. I keep as positive as I can but I must say I am getting very weary now and extremely weak, not a good combination for this treatment, still doing very small jobs to help out and keeping busy is a good mind thing.

I often wonder what will be the outcome of all this, I know I am doing this to rid myself of Virus's and try and help my Liver, but at what cost to other issues, some I have never had till now and will these disappear after Tx finishes. I am staying focused on getting through all this and many other things that have come my way on this journey.....

Keep Well and Stay Safe

John

Day 289

Me again

Another very hot day here today folks and another early retreat back indoors, ah the great Aussie summer with nice cooling storms of a night that light up the whole horizon. Felt so so today and my agitated moods are here again, typical Tuesday and Wednesday Sx, best for me to avoid people when this happens, which works good.

I am off to the next town tomorrow for my Ultrasound and have to fast for that, so I must not forget, make note to self here. At least its early and will avoid some off the heat and be back home before it builds up, its supposed to be another 40 C day.....

Might have an early night and try to get some shut eye....

Keep Well

John

Day 288

Hi

Went for my GP appointment today and had my usual Obs taken and my weight has increased to 64.9 Kgs, wow finally adding some on. Talked to her about a few small problems I have been having and also told her of my Specialist appointment and what was said. Sides were fair again but the total lack of energy is a battle, cant do much without constantly resting, so I do and all works out OK.

Have to go for a Ultrasound on Wednesday morning in the next town and is booked in early so I can fast during the night, I have had some more unexplained bruising coming out on my leg and must have bumped it or something, not sure, but will have to watch things more closely what I am doing..

Went out for Tea tonight with some friends and at first was nervous about going, but once I got there and settled in I enjoyed myself thoroughly.....

Be Well

John

Day 287

Howdy

Today's sx after my needle last night have been fair today and friendly, we got out late in the day and prepared some more of our veggie garden in the shade house. Well my wife had to do most of the strenuous work as my energy levels are zilch at the moment, lucky I have her to help me with this and getting through TX and putting up with me....

Another scorcher day here with 41 C and most of the day was spent indoors and resting, cant wait to finish TX and be able to get back into life again. Still have strange times and thoughts but I know it's the Interferon mind games thing and tend not to dwell on these much now.

Had some great phone calls today from fellow TX people and post TX as well, good to keep in touch and talk about all the weird stuff that goes on and have a great laugh about it, its all about kindness and consideration of other's really, isn't it.........

Have a Great Week Everyone

John

Day 285 and 286

Hello All

Friday I went to the Liver Clinic in Brisbane and had my appointment with the Specialist and asked some questions about the soreness in my liver area and about my TX length as well. He checked my Liver and was only mild swelling but he said my upper stomach was very rigid and I may have either strained myself or injected into the muscle resulting in some bleeding due to my low Platelet count, so I will have to get an Ultrasound done to check on this. In regard to my length of TX, I will be finishing at 48weeks and around the 23rd of January 2010, woo hooo..... Lol.
There will be no increase with my Interferon and Ribavirin as the current dose is about all my body
can endure, so he said this will be fine, they also gave me some bllod test requests for week 44 and week after I finish tx, the later test will be a PCR for HBV and some other HBV tests and also FBC
Elft and Thyroid, so that will be some blood let day. I am also going to start reducing my Lagactil medicine in readiness for EOT.

Saturday I went to the local markets and had a good look around, took a bit out of me covering the place and with the heat, I had to stop often and rest. Slept in the afternoon and kept thinking about my Injection to come later in the evening. Funny how things play on your mind and at times I think its best to avoid thinking too much about things, the Tx seems to play lots of mind tricks and its easy to get caught up on things. Well had my 41 needle tonight and nearly mucked it up as the pen didn't click properly and I had to put it back in and finish it, cant be helped and such as life, so far so good....... Be careful what you wish for John.........

Take Care

Day 283 and 284

Hello

Tuesday was a fairly good day sx wise and I managed to get outdoors and potter around the yard, I find this helps with my concentration or lack of it whilst on Tx. I have noticed my gums are getting sore now and I hope its just thrush, which I will have to start taking those meds again to combat that. Also the temperatures have been lower and I have planted some more veges in our shade house...

Wednesday I am feeling a bit tired again, probably from the day before, I pace myself as well as I can and try not to over do things, but the problem is when you have some good days you tend to want to not waste them and get as much done as you can. It's not always the best move but hey I feel as though I have to contribute something towards helping out the family.

Tomorrow I will be going to the big city Hospital and seeing the Liver Specialist and have some very important questions to ask him, the trip takes quite a while as I have stated before and I am a bit nervous about some things, but will have to face the music, just hope its a song I like ...LOL

Take Care

John

Day 282

Me again

Having a big battle with fatigue and brain fog at the moment, I think the fog gets thicker some days then others. Feeling quite tired and to be honest its not a bad thing as it does help with staying a sleep at night, as opposed to the frequent insomnia. Still feel very uncomfortable around my liver area and hope this subsides soon.

Well that's about all, as I am really drowsy at the moment and looking forward to bed....

Goodnight All
John