Does anyone else feel like a Hypochondriac with all the SX during or Post TX?

[meki]

I'm just curious.

Because in a response to another thread, I noted that with all the side effects I've been having... that I feel embarrassed to talk to the doctor about them.

That I "feel" like I'm lying (and I am totally against lying) or exagerating - and I feel uncomfortable. And it sometimes makes me "minimalize" the symptoms or signs to the doc... or to just push them to the back burner and wait until next time...

But then something else comes up - or one of the other changing sides happens... and I'm on a SX Merry-go-round.

Has anyone else ever gone through this feeling?

Like there are just too many things to list? Too many problems? That your doctor might look at you like you're insane?

I just wanted to know if others have felt like that. I want to not feel like I'm the only one for a moment. LOL!

Meki

[ladywhy]

In dealing with the NP at my Hep. dr's office. She has heard it all...so in that I have no problem sharing sx with her.
But with a few (and I have only a few) people in my life....I think they think I'm a hypochondriac and that I just have to get over myself. Which of course annoys the heck outta me. At times, i start thinking maybe I'm reading too much...maybe I am pyschosomatic..maybe I do have to get over this obsession with txing....
I gotta work it out for myself....take it "One Day At A Time." I'm in my 15 week and if I can get m vl down...and I can get the meds...it looks like I'll have plenty of time (72 weeks) to figure it out.
I like reading what you have to say. You responses to others and your advice seem to me "right on the money."
Thanks
Y

[meki]

ROFLMAO:

"But with a few (and I have only a few) people in my life....I think they think I'm a hypochondriac and that I just have to get over myself. Which of course annoys the heck outta me."

At first - I hid all the symptoms from the hubby and kids and tried to act all tough as nails... And one day I was knocked out for about a week. They started to get a little concerned when I came out of sleep mode only to puke and didn't even scream that the house was a mess. LOL!

So - a few weeks later - when I had just blah blah blah aches and pains and flu feelings ---- LMAO - you pegged it! They are like "aren't you supposed to be better?" "aren't you over that part?" "aren't you going to work?" "aren't you getting up" "Why aren't you taking us to the store?" "when is dinner?"Yep. Irritating. *grin*

It is soooo nice to be able to come to a place where people understand. Without judgement - and they have been there, done that. It's a relief for a change.

Ps. Thanks for the compliment.

[ladywhy]

I love to hear (even inadvertantly) that I got to make someone laugh! Really...it warms my heart.
Yea, I am so grateful to know that people here do understand what this is like because there are sooo many sides to this. There is no doubt this forum has made it easier for me to deal with it. So Thanks EVERYBODY..
When I am asked in the am, "How are you feeling." I'm thinkin' to myself, I  don't know yet.
Good night, Meki

Yvonne

[orphanedhawk]

I see a doctor at a liver clinic. Each time I see him I fill out a questionere that includes a long list of sx and I check the ones I have. There is also room for comments.  My doc always acts like what I'm telling him is common. He makes me feel like my sxs are part of tx, not like I'm a whiner. It helps. That is what he's here for!  
   One thing tx has forced me to do is be clear with people about my needs and limits. I tend to do the, "I'm fine," thing also.
      I have become somewhat of a hermit because I don't want to bore my friends. What do I say when they ask, "How are you doing?" Do I say, " oh fine except for the nuepogen and the twingy pings in my muscles, the nausea when I'm hungry and the weird skin stuff, my hair falling out, and having to finish a complete thought, etc., etc."
   My doctor claims it takes about 3 months for the sides to leave post-tx. He said some people feel worse immediately after stopping. Tell your family, you've all made it this far and they just need to be patient. Tell them you have taken care of them, now they can help take care of you. At least, that is my suggestion.    Good luck and You are far from alone!!!!1

[l-horn]

I've pretty much ignored how I felt as I best I could and not dwell on it. For me, the sx come and go and were different during different times of my treatment. I'm week 44/48.

You know what's a biitch though ? When I was young for some reason I worried about my health all the time and I WAS a hypochondriac and I was healthy as a bull. Now that I'm older and 'sick' I don't worry about it at all. It really is true that youth is wasted on the young.

I just take it as it comes and do the best I can.  

[meki]

"I just take it as it comes and do the best I can."

Rock on!

[Lilla]

My treatment is supposed to be done July 16 (shots) and July 23 (pills)...about 4 weeks total.  Total tx is 24 weeks.   Starting at about week 19, my sides seemed to intensify.    The itching with this horrible rash is just unbearable at times....my head itches, my chest, my back....while I have plenty of hair, it is now shedding (more so than my dog).   One day I will not feel too bad, the next day is totally opposite.  My poor husband never knows what he's in store for on a daily basis, and at times I just hate myself for it.  Hypochondriac (??sp)....I feel like I could take the "title".    I do realize that after that last shot, and pills, the sides will still be there for awhile.    I told my doctor that the whole ordeal was getting "old", and her reply was "you're lucky--you only have 24 weeks".    I guess that's supposed to make me feel better.  To all of you that have 48 weeks or longer, I cannot describe in words how much admiration for your courage, determination, will power, etc. that I have for you.    To all who are treating, my best wishes. Happy 4th.

[meki]

Thanks Scott.. LMAO!

Uhmmm.... I will watch out for that HCV Truck... Didn't it already hit me and then back up over me so it could hit me again?

LOL!

[meki]

u2 Back@Ya!