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    Newly starting treatment Have Hemochromatosis 10 years Viral load now high enough for treatment. Going 2 hours to University Of Chicagio Dr. Jensen Will start 1st injection 1-25 Doc says 36-48 weeks 51 years old divorced dedicated father. kids mom has lupus they have been through a lot

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    • Journal Entry for January 17, 2008

      Mood January 17, 2008 8:10pm

      will somebody give me a realistic idea of what to expect with the 1st treatment?  I'm never sick don't smoke or drink, a couple of …

    • Journal Entry for January 17, 2008

      Mood January 17, 2008 1:06pm

      im going to start interferon riba. on 1-25.  I am strong and haven't been sick for years.  Im trying to figure out what to do/have …

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      From vji January 22

      Oops,its listed under"A guide for those starting treatment".Sorry about that.Under Discussions, 2nd page,by McKenzie.VJI

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      From lor1969 January 18

      Welcome to DS. Just ask anyone in discussion post anything you require answering and they will all help you. Take care of yourself, Lorraine

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    • Close Alcoholism

      sober 16 years have had the compulsion removed did dope too AA was more effective that NA more long term recovery... happy joyous free

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Working / Worked
      Saved my mind and my life I know trhere are other solutions,but this one worked for me.
      AA Meetings Working / Worked
      go to at least 1 per week sometimes 2-3 I dont want to drink, but this keeps my ythinking straight I want newcomers to know there is hope and recovery if they work for it
    • Close Hemochromatosis

      diagnosed 1997 phlebotonies every 2 months no problem seems well regulated

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      Phlebotomy Working / Worked
      no big deal once we figured out the schedule its been ok
    • Open Hepatitis C

      diagnosed with the antibody 1997 low count? started to have problems with liver function 2 years ago i am being treated for hemochromatosis and my doctor has been oon top of things

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      Infergen Working / Worked
      starting 1-25-08 nervous about side effects
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