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Do You get Sick
Does taking the combo treatmeant rivian and interfrone make a 230 pound 6 foot male sick, to sick to work outside physically?
Thx Punner
Thx Punner
Chevy: I hope you're having a good day today and I hope you know I wish you and everyone here the very best possible tx outcome.
I loved your response about tidying up the house; it made me laugh:)
Honey; All: The one consistent theme running through all of these threads is that SX vary considerably for everyone.
Punner: Personally, my fear of tx was worse than the reality. If you decide to follow through with tx, try to remember you are doing this for yourself, take each day as it comes and listen to your body; when it asks for rest, give it rest. Keep your Dr or PA informed as to all of your sx, keep a diary if you can and above all, try to use those pill cases, they really help if you ever question whether or not you took your pills!
Very best of luck to you.
I loved your response about tidying up the house; it made me laugh:)
Honey; All: The one consistent theme running through all of these threads is that SX vary considerably for everyone.
Punner: Personally, my fear of tx was worse than the reality. If you decide to follow through with tx, try to remember you are doing this for yourself, take each day as it comes and listen to your body; when it asks for rest, give it rest. Keep your Dr or PA informed as to all of your sx, keep a diary if you can and above all, try to use those pill cases, they really help if you ever question whether or not you took your pills!
Very best of luck to you.
Hi Helen....Glad to see you and hope you are doing good! I didn't realize your son was going through this also and so sorry to hear that! It probably is harder on our "older" bodies haha as much as I hate to say that....Then someone that is younger! My prayers are with you both!
regarding physical labor and tx: I am 6'3" 220, and a logging/building contractor, on week #12 of tx. I have been lucky in that my red blood numbers have remained strong, so no anemia. I'd say I am about 80% re physical abilities. I definitely have to take a break here and there. More aches and pains, but manageable. The worst, for me, has been the brain fog. It really doesn't matter if you are able to physically function if you forget what it is you are supposed to be doing. In running my business, it is all about planning, and wow has that suffered. The most important thing I have found is to have a sense of humor about the whole deal.There is really nothing you can do about it anyway. You can also use your newly found ( mental) infirmity to your advantage- "..oh, sorry about that honey, I knew I forgot something.It must be the meds" Blame EVERYTHING on the meds!!
You said and described it all so well! Thats exactly how it is for me also. Seems like since starting tx or better yet finding out I had hep c...That a day doesn't go by that I haven't mentioned it at least 50 times LOL I keep thinking if I can just get through this year...everything will be great but its hard to shut the door to the world and say you won't be participating socially for a year right? I work parttime so that part is not a problem with me. I do notice when I get extremely tired...towards end of day...feels almost like my blood pressure is rising and I need to tear someone apart LOL If I don't overdo...I'm fine. I can make simple decisions but don't keep asking me over about all the details about the decision or it would be too much for my mind to sort out. I have never been a depressed person and am not on ads during tx. But like you said,,,I really don't have the feeling of a depressed person,,,sometimes its just a mind boggling feeling. Its really hard to explain all the symptoms to your family and friends because its all so hard to understand. You are close to the finish line though and this will all pass and you can tell us then how energetic you are, how your mind is back to normal etc...Good Luck!
I was on tx for only 3 months due to sides. My mind is one of the FIRST things that started to improve. And the mental sides were the worst. Even with ad's I felt like a totally different person. And tx was all I talked about, tx did not LET me forget I was on it - ever. All the people in my life made the same statements about lack of energy and feeling "low" sometimes. I have one friend who had been on chemo. She got it.
My hat is off to all of you who can do this. Speaking ONLY for myself, I found it unbearable and would NOT do it again unless I were SURE to die without it.
My hair is still falling out, but my energy is decent and I am not scaring anyone anymore with my moods.
My hat is off to all of you who can do this. Speaking ONLY for myself, I found it unbearable and would NOT do it again unless I were SURE to die without it.
My hair is still falling out, but my energy is decent and I am not scaring anyone anymore with my moods.
Punner,
the tx is no walk in the park for most people, but at the same time, many manage to work through it. Some folks on this list have, and they have physically demanding jobs. Warehouse, welding, river dredging, etc.
DonL,
The mental part is really tough during the 30's and 40's weeks of tx. You have a great attitude, that is obviously helping you. But at this stage, you are so SATURATED with the drugs, and you've been on this rigmarole for so long, it really just wears on you. But you're getting near the end, my friend.
I am also a teacher of adults. I managed to have my classes in the morning and mid-day. When I stayed at school, I got virtually nothing done after about 1 pm. My brain just kind of got stuck in a groove, like a broken record. (Do we still remember those?) At times it was very hard to keep my place in class, and it was very difficult to think of examples, even give good explanations, or worse, remember the students' names... I often missed jokes. I'm glad to say that this very rapidly improved after I finished taking the meds. The other changes in my thinking and attitude are positive, and I hope I don't lose them.
Best,
Maj Neni
the tx is no walk in the park for most people, but at the same time, many manage to work through it. Some folks on this list have, and they have physically demanding jobs. Warehouse, welding, river dredging, etc.
DonL,
The mental part is really tough during the 30's and 40's weeks of tx. You have a great attitude, that is obviously helping you. But at this stage, you are so SATURATED with the drugs, and you've been on this rigmarole for so long, it really just wears on you. But you're getting near the end, my friend.
I am also a teacher of adults. I managed to have my classes in the morning and mid-day. When I stayed at school, I got virtually nothing done after about 1 pm. My brain just kind of got stuck in a groove, like a broken record. (Do we still remember those?) At times it was very hard to keep my place in class, and it was very difficult to think of examples, even give good explanations, or worse, remember the students' names... I often missed jokes. I'm glad to say that this very rapidly improved after I finished taking the meds. The other changes in my thinking and attitude are positive, and I hope I don't lose them.
Best,
Maj Neni
Hang in there dude. As you may be aware, I just finished 48 weeks of tx three weeks ago. You described my routine perfectly. I wasn't depressed, but nothing interested me, nothing excited me and one day seemed to uneventfully roll into another. It was as if the spirit of joy had been sucked out of me. Tx was my focus, getting bloodwork was my monthly activity. A cold, snowy winter exacerbated the isolation. Let me tell you, just a couple of weeks after tx, I feel like I've come out from under the blanket of interferon and ribavirin. To quote Boston Mayor Tom Menino "only now I can realize how much tx was an Alcatraz around my neck". He wasn't referring to himself with HepC but a political issue. It was a beautiful Yogi Berra-ism. Things that were annoying me(music, reading, socializing, etc.) are once again a pleasure. I'm out and doing things often and don't worry about infections. It's warmer, sunnier and I'm simply delighted to get up to ****, shower, shave and get on with the activities of the day. I have more physical energy, I am a little stronger and my endurance is much, much better. My girlfriend should probably be elevated to sainthood for accomodating me!
getting/feeling sick is one of the aggros I experienced. even tho' tx was ended early, i would do it again and will.IF neccessary.the results of no tx. scare me a hell of a lot more than the sx,and feeling like a bag of **** minus the bag.just persevere the sx will in time pass? ..good luck..
Scott,
How many weeks are you doing? I thought you were going to do 72!
Maybe I'm still fogged. You're one tough adversary for that dragon. Maj Neni
How many weeks are you doing? I thought you were going to do 72!
Maybe I'm still fogged. You're one tough adversary for that dragon. Maj Neni
Thx for all the helpfull input. I am still waiting to find out what gene stran I have.
Punner
Punner
The sx are different for everyone. My Dr. told me before starting treatment that any physical or mental vulnerability will become exacerbated while on treatment.
Very best of luck to you.
Very best of luck to you.
Yeah I also don't know if I totally agree with what you had going into tx...is just exaggerated because I had no problems going in and tx sure has brought up a few here and there. I know some drs feel that way and I guess if you did have major depression before hand...this might want to be watched closely because tx does seem to have mood changes.
Chevy...I love your Granny! You are so lucky to have her still with you...I miss mine all the time and yes...I could sit and listen to the stories forever! They have such a way of putting things in perspective!
Chevy...I love your Granny! You are so lucky to have her still with you...I miss mine all the time and yes...I could sit and listen to the stories forever! They have such a way of putting things in perspective!
I have six foot 17 yr old teenage son who got this from me inutero. He is going through tx and feels sick sometimes but it doesn't stop him from doing anything he wants. Me on the other hand am 45 yrs old second round because of mental sides last time. I made it 13 weeks and then was so sick i was suicidal. They took me off it has been ayear later and i just did shot 13 and i am on zoloft but a low dose and i am doing fine mentally. Physically is another story But mostly fatigue body aches and bathroom problems. All can be treated to help get through it but the decision is ultimately yours but there are alot of us and we give each other support.
Hi everyone haven't been able to get in here lately server has been to busy. I hope all of you are doing well. Especially Audrey
Hi everyone haven't been able to get in here lately server has been to busy. I hope all of you are doing well. Especially Audrey
Every person feels the Sx differently. Anemia is a common problem, however, and it has little to do with one's gender or age. (I'm a woman in her mid-40s.) I cannot climb more than a few flights of stairs, go on a long walk or do aerobic dancing without becoming winded and/or dizzy. Fortunately, my job allows me to telecommute (I'm a programmer) so, except for a three month leave of absence I took when the Sx got especially bad, I managed to keep working through most of the 48 weeks. It got a lot better when my doctor took me off the Riba after 24 weeks.
Regarding the mental Sx, I too steadfastly refused ADs in the beginning. But by two months into Tx I started to avoid people because being around them made me depressed, and I fantasized about suicide. When I got to the point where I realized that the worry of leaving my kitties without a mommy might not keep me from doing it, I went on Celexa. It took two weeks to take effect -- the longest two weeks of my life -- but my moods improved greatly.
Finally, to anyone who completes Tx, my hat is totally off to you. My doctor told me how proud he is of me last week because only 25% of *his* patients actually finish the Tx because many of them can't tolerate the Sx. I feel very blessed that I have reached the other side, and I look forward to returning to normal within a few months.
Christine
Regarding the mental Sx, I too steadfastly refused ADs in the beginning. But by two months into Tx I started to avoid people because being around them made me depressed, and I fantasized about suicide. When I got to the point where I realized that the worry of leaving my kitties without a mommy might not keep me from doing it, I went on Celexa. It took two weeks to take effect -- the longest two weeks of my life -- but my moods improved greatly.
Finally, to anyone who completes Tx, my hat is totally off to you. My doctor told me how proud he is of me last week because only 25% of *his* patients actually finish the Tx because many of them can't tolerate the Sx. I feel very blessed that I have reached the other side, and I look forward to returning to normal within a few months.
Christine
Partly this is a response to you, Punner. Also, I tried to post it last night, but they hadn't reset new questions yet. So, I want to piggyback on your question and focus on the mental SX, which I find more troubling. Sorry for the long and detailed explanations, but it all seemed necessary to explain things.
I have 16 weeks of tx left and I am starting to look past it. As I
I have 16 weeks of tx left and I am starting to look past it. As I
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