Do you feel RIBA rage coming on?

[beeblessed]

Last pre-treatment question......I think.  Does RIBA rage give you any warnings, like anger building up?  Or does it just kinda hit you, like Turettes (blurting things out)?  For work purposes, I wondered if there was anyway to control it or walk away or something.  I started AD's early but don't know if they are supposed to help with this issue.  Thanks in advance for any advice.

Getting nervous now.  Have been doing well, most days, focusing on work I need to have done before I start tx.  Trying not to panic but some moments, the weight of all of this gets overwhelming.  Be well.  Be blessed everyone.

[willbb]

I wonder if RIBA is like a truth serum, where you can't help but blurt out the truth!  
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Yes...this is the sx. that is never spoken about . never being able to fib again..it is the reason your family sometimes heads for the hills  :)

oh...it is the Intereferon not the riba that turns  some into "Vlad the impaler"

just kidding beeblessed...good luck ..you will be fine
Will

[beeblessed]

Thanks everyone!!  This helps.

Trish -- I know exactly what you mean about co-workers.  I wonder if RIBA is like a truth serum, where you can't help but blurt out the truth!  Oh dear.  I'll do my best to "filter" but if I don't see it coming......

Flcyclist -- sexy RIBA rage....Hahahahahha!  I agree!

[flcyclist]

Every day for me is slightly different and I can't predict my mood beforehand.  If I know I have a particularly challenging day at work with scheduled meetings or an event of some kind, I can mentally prepare and get through it.  It is the unexpected challenges that can be especially aggravating and they can change your day from good to bad.  Some days I'm more agitated than others, but I often can't predict it.  Those unexpected challenges for me is what can push the agitation to rage.  Fortunately, it doesn't happen often, but when it does, you realize it's really not you, it's the meds.  Hopefully, you can communicate with those closest to you to let them know how you are feeling to help you through those challenging days.  

Several here who have taken AD's have stated they've really helped them get through trt.  Others that have tried them didn't like the side effects.  And I don't think it's just the Riba.  However, Interferon Aggression doesn't sound as sexy as Riba Rage :o)

[working dog]

i started 100 zoloft about 2 months before tx....i had never needed to take ads before but i can feel them and i'm glad i played it safe that way....good luck...billy

[streamline569]

You are so right about fighting for our lives. I look out my window and see all the people scurrying around and remember how I was losing that life in me a little more everyday, always tired and fatigue and feeling sick from the cirrhosis no appetite, losing weight. Feeling like I was wasting away. and now going through this treatment you just wonder will it ever be over and you can get back your life and feeling good again. Have a good day Karen. You're always an inspiration.