Experiences with Interferon

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Peg interferon

Hello everyone , today i had my bloods done at the hospital, and waited for my medication, the interferon 2a has been discontinued, so from today am on peg interferon. Just wanted to know if any others have changed to peg, and has there been any difference. Thank you for reading xHello everyone , today i had my bloods done at the hospital, and waited for my medication, the interferon 2a has been discontinued, so from today am on peg interferon. Just wanted to know if any others have changed to peg, and has there been any difference. Thank you for reading x

Jbutin MPN Voice

Peg interferon

Hi, just looking for information.Today had my bloods done, pick meds up, been informed today that interferon 2a has been discontinued, so the consultant has put me on peg interferon, my bloods etc have been stable, worried things might change.Hi, just looking for information.Today had my bloods done, pick meds up, been informed today that interferon 2a has been discontinued, so the consultant has put me on peg interferon, my bloods etc have been stable, worried things might change.

Jbutin MPN Voice

can corona symptoms be different if on medication?

I am on interferon and have had a dry throat for the last couple of days but no cough? I am also experiencing a slight pain in the centre of my chest? Does interferon have affects on the virus if contracted? ThanksI am on interferon and have had a dry throat for the last couple of days but no cough? I am also experiencing a slight pain in the centre of my chest? Does interferon have affects on the virus if contracted? Thanks

Gunner73in MPN Voice

Injection video

It showed a woman injecting interferon. My 18yr old son does not need medicine (other than daily aspirin-ET JAK 2+), but I was telling him about the video. He asked to see it, but now I can’t find it. I’ve done a search with injection, interferon etc. Does anyone have the link handy?It showed a woman injecting interferon. My 18yr old son does not need medicine (other than daily aspirin-ET JAK 2+), but I was telling him about the video. He asked to see it, but now I can’t find it. I’ve done a search with injection, interferon etc. Does anyone have the link handy?

Nmomin MPN Voice

Hydroxyurea vs interferon for younger patients

My son would prefer interferon if it becomes needed as well. Thank you in advance. 😊My son would prefer interferon if it becomes needed as well. Thank you in advance. 😊

Nmomin MPN Voice

Severe Tinnitus : hydroxycarbamide vs interferon

Unfortunately both Hydroxycarbamide and Interferon might have tinnitus as side effect. My specialist is not sure which one to chose. Is there anyone who has tinnitus which became worse after taking hydroxy or interferon??Unfortunately both Hydroxycarbamide and Interferon might have tinnitus as side effect. My specialist is not sure which one to chose. Is there anyone who has tinnitus which became worse after taking hydroxy or interferon??

Gabrielle79in MPN Voice

Aspirin and peg interferon

Quick question Iam Et jac positive on peg interferon every other week 45dose. When I was diagnosed my hemo suggested aspirin every day before I even started peg interferon. Was just wondering if I still need aspirin alongside my injectionQuick question Iam Et jac positive on peg interferon every other week 45dose. When I was diagnosed my hemo suggested aspirin every day before I even started peg interferon. Was just wondering if I still need aspirin alongside my injection

Elabin MPN Voice

ET calr type 2 on hydab can we get pregnancy

Doctor told to wait for 6 months,I heard about interferon if any one is using interferon plz guide us. I am even worried about my wife life span plz share about et calr type 2, she is still 31 plz guide us.Doctor told to wait for 6 months,I heard about interferon if any one is using interferon plz guide us. I am even worried about my wife life span plz share about et calr type 2, she is still 31 plz guide us.

Aruntezin MPN Voice

High TSH levels

Hi all, Just wondering is there anybody on interferon that have had a raise in their TSH level (hypothyroidism) Thanks! SheilaHi all, Just wondering is there anybody on interferon that have had a raise in their TSH level (hypothyroidism) Thanks! Sheila

Sheila-collinsin MPN Voice

PV and dreadful itching

Has anyone else experienced this while on interferon.....and what can I do, if anything to lesson the itching ? Thanks, yvette 💞Has anyone else experienced this while on interferon.....and what can I do, if anything to lesson the itching ? Thanks, yvette 💞

Yvette49in MPN Voice

ET and working in hospital

Worried at the moment, i work on a maternity ward, direct contact with patients , i have ET and medication interferon alpha 2a, i know its safer than working in A and E department,but am still worriedWorried at the moment, i work on a maternity ward, direct contact with patients , i have ET and medication interferon alpha 2a, i know its safer than working in A and E department,but am still worried

Jbutin MPN Voice

Treatment with interferon-α2b speeds up recovery of COVID-19 patients in exploratory study.

Researchers conducting an exploratory study on a cohort of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wuhan found that treatment with interferon (IFN)-α2b significantly reduced the duration of detectable virus in the upper respiratory tract and reduced blood levels of interleukin(IL)-6 and C-reactive protein (CRP),Researchers conducting an exploratory study on a cohort of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wuhan found that treatment with interferon (IFN)-α2b significantly reduced the duration of detectable virus in the upper respiratory tract and reduced blood levels of interleukin(IL)-6 and C-reactive protein (CRP),

2greysin British Lung Foundation

Chances of getting ill with or without intervention

Also do you need to take Interferon etc for rest of life? Thank youAlso do you need to take Interferon etc for rest of life? Thank you

Cassie11in MPN Voice

Got my letter too..!

I’m not 100% convinced that well-controlled ET with Pegasys really makes me vulnerable (hoping interferon might actually give some protection!) but will follow the advice anyway - it’s going to be a long 12 weeks..!I’m not 100% convinced that well-controlled ET with Pegasys really makes me vulnerable (hoping interferon might actually give some protection!) but will follow the advice anyway - it’s going to be a long 12 weeks..!

AndyTin MPN Voice

Going on interferon pegasys

Hi everyone, and happy new year 💞 From next Wednesday I am having to go onto interferon pegasys injections....wish me luck. 😘😘Hi everyone, and happy new year 💞 From next Wednesday I am having to go onto interferon pegasys injections....wish me luck. 😘😘

Yvette49in MPN Voice

Hair loss ET treatment

Now prescribed interferon alfa, still hair loss if I was prescribed Anagnelide would it cause hair loss? Are there other drugs for platelet reduction that do not cause hair lossNow prescribed interferon alfa, still hair loss if I was prescribed Anagnelide would it cause hair loss? Are there other drugs for platelet reduction that do not cause hair loss

presto21in MPN Voice

Does interferon slow progression of et?

I have heard a few people say interferon slows down progression of et? Does anyone know is this true? My haemo is leaving me on no meds only aspirin which am happy about but if I have a chance to slow down progression I'd rather take itI have heard a few people say interferon slows down progression of et? Does anyone know is this true? My haemo is leaving me on no meds only aspirin which am happy about but if I have a chance to slow down progression I'd rather take it

Irishgal12in MPN Voice