Hep C and the workplace

[Mishelli]

I was wondering if anyone knew a website or had any info on workplace issues and hep c.  I have used all of my sick days and most of vaca days.  I cant afford to be out and not get paid.  But what am I suppose to do if I am not feeling well.  I feel like **** today.  But I can tolerate it.  Im just concerned about days that I cant.  Anyone have any advice?

Thanks

Shell

[timedog]

thanks for clearing your situation up. Hey if I could start my own thing to get out of the rat race I am in I would in a heart beat. what you explained makes a lot of sense and it is obvious you have given it much thought.

Good luck on your second round of treatment may your sides be few and far between.

[Rogirl]

Everyone has a different breaking point and must determine that on their own.  I feel fortunate--just did shot 5/48 and have minimal sides--fatigue and nausea--which I had before I started the tx so nothing is really new for me.  Check out your options and see what might be available--this is true for all of us since we never know if/when the sides might change--becoming worse or better.

[cuteus]

we had a member here, mailcarrier, who continued working  her route the full tx even  with bad anemia.  I don't know how she did it, I don't know if I would have been able to. but I guess if we had to, we would find a way to do so. we don't know how far we can go sometimes, and end up surprising ourselves when extraordinary situations come our way.  Push as far as you can physically, but the mental issue can be debilitating and would need the buddy system of support groups or family.
The one day i gave in and stayed home, I spent it feeling every twitch and enhancing it mentally. weekends were bad because it meant I had no routine and reason for moving or getting out of bed. The only time I really looked forward to Mondays, was during tx.  Ifound that it had to be an activity I could not say no to, like work. If it was something I could talk myself out of, I would have.  Try to find a reason for not staying home and in bed.

[timedog]

before we give you any advice you want to describe what is stopping you from going to work. what and how are you feeling?

[Eyedeas]

I agree with cuteus!  I worked and work long days because if I stopped for too long I'd have time to start feeling sorry for myself.  It can be done, but YMMV!

[SnoWav]

For sure drag yourself out the door each day and stay active it is a long TX and only a 50/50 chance of SVR. So glad I tried to live my life as normal as possible even though many times I felt like crawling into a dark warm cave.I diden't clear the virus after 48 weeks and it's all good I lived those 48 weeks with no regrets.