This is just a quick note for all the people awaiting the release of vx950. I actually manufacture the drug, and there have been no problems in making it. The problem seems to be at the FDA's feet in releasing the drug. The clinical trials have went well, with only small side effects reported.I can imagine many people are frantic to get hold of this. It was just to enlighten you a little, and to press the need for you to pester hell out of the FDA.

I am three weeks into my pegatron combination treatment. I have been so unwell for so long that I seem to have pushed family and friends out of my life. I am used to being the rock that everyone else leans on and since my being the one who needs friends and family support I find myself alone and very lonely. I have no one to talk to or to care what is going on with me. That combined with my reaction to the medication has left me feeling very ostracised. You certainly find out who your friends are when you are down and out. I don't blame most of them as they are used to being able to lean on me for strength and when the rock is in need of someplace to lean everyone seems unequipped to handle the rock"s weakness and need. Understanding only helps a little while I hold on tight to the idea of the future being so much better than the past and present. I am looking so forward to being able to deal with the everyday things that have been getting more and more difficult to deal with over the past several years. It would be very helpful to have a buddy who is in the same place as I am and who would like someone else to bounce things off of. I believe that having a sounding board is far better than turning to medication that may or may not have lasting side effects. I keep telling myself that I have made it through worse things and that the way I feel is temporary and that I will have a new life to look forward to after I make it through these treatments.