Hepatitis C
"Contracted Hep C in late teens. No symptoms until in my 50s (year 2000). Went on Interferon &amp; Ribavirin for all of 2001. Brutal drug regimen with daily shots to go with it. Lost 40 pounds while eating 3 times my usual calorie intake. Basically like having the flu accompanied with diahrea and bizarre emotional effects. Anxiously awaited a drug that could cure Genotype 4 and would be paid by my insurance. My excellent liver specialist and his care team pushed hard and got me approved. Started taking Harvoni 1st week at 5pm in case I had bad reaction didn&#039;t want to be sick during the work day. Experienced increased insomnia but no other side effects so switched to mid morning breaktime with food and problem gone. I am extremely grateful!!"