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      missbear
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        Hi Donna,

        First, I wish you the best of luck with the days, weeks, and months ahead. I have been on Interferon for almost 10 months, with 10 weeks to go.

        It has been hard, for the most part a daily challenge. But, for me, somewhat of a mental life line as well. I have two children and a wonderful husband that I wnat to be with, so I found it worth a try. It is a very personal decision…and I have wanted to quit many times.

        I hope that Interferon will give me far more than it took from me, but only time will tell.

        For me, diet has been the most difficult of the side effects, having lost over 30 pounds still with no appetite. I have found things that are easier to eat and or drink, and that has helped.

        The shots are not terrible, far easier than Infusion. It all does get a little old, but living is worth it.

        I agree with the post that someone else made, "one day at a time". It is a long and personal haul – no doubt.  I try to manage Interferon one week at a time, and so far it has worked.

        I wish you the best, the very very best.

        Patty (Stage 3b  – diagnosed August 2010)

        missbear
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          Hi Donna,

          First, I wish you the best of luck with the days, weeks, and months ahead. I have been on Interferon for almost 10 months, with 10 weeks to go.

          It has been hard, for the most part a daily challenge. But, for me, somewhat of a mental life line as well. I have two children and a wonderful husband that I wnat to be with, so I found it worth a try. It is a very personal decision…and I have wanted to quit many times.

          I hope that Interferon will give me far more than it took from me, but only time will tell.

          For me, diet has been the most difficult of the side effects, having lost over 30 pounds still with no appetite. I have found things that are easier to eat and or drink, and that has helped.

          The shots are not terrible, far easier than Infusion. It all does get a little old, but living is worth it.

          I agree with the post that someone else made, "one day at a time". It is a long and personal haul – no doubt.  I try to manage Interferon one week at a time, and so far it has worked.

          I wish you the best, the very very best.

          Patty (Stage 3b  – diagnosed August 2010)

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