Norestforweary, This is a new drug which was just ok'd by the FDA in December. It is a combination of meds for Hepatitis C. Basically it kills the virus in the body. This will slow down or stop the eventual destruction of the Liver that Hep C causes. The liver will regenerate. Although my MIL's is past that point. This drug could be life saver for many, many people out there with Hep C. In my MIL's case ( she is in final stages) it might prolong her life and should she have problems with bleeding (either from a fall or something else) Her blood would no longer be contagious.
The FDA just approved OLYSIO and SOVALDI , that improve the effectiveness of Ribavirin and Interferon when all three are taken together. My BIL did the R&I treatment for early stage Hep C and felt tired and achy on the meds. It did however, eradicate the Hep C from detectable levels. Any antiviral will give you some side effects.
We got a student nurse for $10 an hour. The advantage is she doesn't get scared off with changes in status. You could advertise (we put up flyers) with the local colleges.
She has one and refuses to wear it in the house. This new med. is still somewhat experimental. I'm not sure they really know what all of the side effects are yet. Dr. says there are very few. A friend who works for a company that did some of the testing for this drug says that some people get deathly ill. I think it is just a precaution for the duration of the treatment.
We have a friend of the family that is currently un-employed. What would be the legal ramifications of hiring her for this? I certainly can't afford to pay 12-15 dollars an hour out of pocket. I am looking into adult senior services but the paperwork is going to take some time. The treatment lasts for 12 weeks and supposedly starts sometime this next week. I was hoping for this summer when she could stay with me or my boys could be with her.
The cost of someone to be with your mother can vary from state to state. Can you check with the doctor if he wants someone with her for the full duration of the medication, (12 weeks) or few times in the beginning to see if there will be a reaction? That will make a difference in your needs for someone to monitor her. Also, have a plan in place on what the person needs to do in the event there is a reaction.
pstegman: Yes, that's right.
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