Today was my first Interferon treatment. The day started at 8am with Oral Capizine for nausea, ibuprofen, 25mg IV Benadryl, 1000mL or normal saline for hydration, IV Zofran for nausea and finally the Interferon. The entire first day process took about 4 hours but should now go a little faster since I have one in the books.
Today was my first Interferon treatment. The day started at 8am with Oral Capizine for nausea, ibuprofen, 25mg IV Benadryl, 1000mL or normal saline for hydration, IV Zofran for nausea and finally the Interferon. The entire first day process took about 4 hours but should now go a little faster since I have one in the books.
I felt pretty good until about 4 hours after the treatment ended. I experienced all the FLU like sysmpoms, have a low grade fever. I did expel my lunch but I really think that was my fault for eating the wrong lunch. I will not make that mistake again. The worst part was the joint pain, chills and very mild shaking while felling hot. The worst of the symptoms (I hope) went away or deminshed in about 2 hrs and 30 min.
I know everyone feels different during Interferon but I wanted to share my 1st experience since I have noticed many recent post about Interferon.
It is a very personal choice and I spent alot of time researching the subject to make a decision I was comfortable with.
I want to thank my family for all the worderful support and everyone on this board for all the information and their willingness to share your experiences.
Allen
