SOS

I'm hurting today. Never felt worse. Don't know why.. Achy nausea, wanna go home but can't. Send some prayers good vibes . Karen :(

[fretboard]

I'm sending you all the good vibes I can muster.  Work is so difficult at times especially on tx.  Try very hard to get into something that will busy your mind as much as possible.  If you take 1 hour at a time it should be less severe.  I am sending you prayers.  good luck and God Bless!

[crossroadsec]

Thanks so much. I wanna cry.  My toughest class is right after lunch. I'm taking essays home to grade. I'm outta here at 3:30 today! This too shall pass. K

[mdudley]

Sent prayer for you ... and good vibes from Texas to Oklahoma on their way!  You should be feeling those vibes any minute now :)

[summer7799]

Karen, sorry your feeling so bad today. Praying you will feel better quickly!

[gene53]

Prayers and Hugs from Kansas heading your way Karen!

Best of Luck!

Gene

[flcyclist]

Having a crappy day too.  Tuesdays aren't my favorite.  Looking forward to the couch after work.  I know it won't last.

[nowhine]

You are one tough cookie. We know how you feel. Stay in the fight. Praying you will get through this day and have more comfortable days ahead.

[crigger]

The frist time I did treatment I would take a tylenol and lock my office door and lay on th floor for a few minutes. Or take a lunch break and go take a nap in my car. Good vibes and prays

[frustrateddee]

I am on week ten of incivek...I think you knew that but they stopped it last night...also Im the one whose thyroid is failing as well making it 20x worse...could not work and felt like a failure...soooo sick. You are so strong, unbelievably strong! Prayers coming your way. I have been wearing my Mom's rosary since I started. God please give us strength and watch over us all.

[starshine1ca]

Have you in my prayers and hoping that 3:30 came quickly for you. Hope you are feeling better today.  I cannot imagine how hard this must be for you teaching and doing treatment.  You sure are a strong soul!  Blessings to you, Starshine

[orphanedhawk]

Some days are like that on this treatment.
I think the best thing, is to remember it won't last.

Can you tolerate a heating pad? Its become my new best friend.
Helps with the sore spots.
Then there's my other cure, watching old comedies.

Sending you Oceans of hugs,
OH

[jules2551]

Sending you chilly hugs from PA...maybe you could lay your head on the chill and feel better!

Big Hugs!!!!!

Jules

[rosebud8172]

Just got home from work myself & I hope you're lying down by now.  When I feel like that I work I sip on my water, do some deep breathing and try to think of something positive.  I know, easier said then done, but it gets me through until I can go home.  Feel better tomorrow. Will be sending you all my prayers.

[crossroadsec]

I read ur comments as I finished my day - drove home and slept sooo hard. It still amazes me how when I felt Scary bad?? YOU were the ones I called on. Shaking my head. Volunteered to take the lil grandbaby to swim lessons. Gosh I'm grateful these drugs are working so hard for us. I'm gonna dig the heating pad back out. Causes itching, but ya gotta do whatever..
I love you guys, Karen :)

[starshine1ca]

God bless you Karen....I betcha the swimming lessons brought smiles to you....:-))  

[milliehepc]

Karen, just to make sure you get positive vibes from all over the US - sending lots of positive energy your way from the big apple.  Almost cry when I read what frustrateddee wrote because "failure" is not a word that fits people on this forum.  "Heroes" come to mind...

xxxxoo
Millie

[belle19]

karen, sending you prayers and hugs from so cal. i hope you're feeling better real soon.  just remember it's temporary and it will pass.  i'll be thinking of you today.  take care.  belle

[Gerbils]

I am sorry you are struggling. I had to stop inc about that same length of time and I know how hard it is. Prayers and blessings to you. I hope things improve for you soon!
G

[Gerbils]

I am so sorry you are feeling so bad. You have such a beautiful spirit and have been such an inspiration to many here (and I'm sure to many others around you). You are in my prayers!
G

[aj7538]

So sorry u r having a rough time. Lots of prayers and good vibes sent to u

[stormy456]

Hope today was much easier on you.  I cannot imagine teaching a room full of kids, and I'm not even on tx.   Please remember that this really will pass, and you'll come out of this so much healthier and stronger.  Hugs from So. Cal to you, wherever you are.  

[crossroadsec]

Thanks again. Ya'll makin me cry. I'm usually headed up by Monday n it's jus not getting there. I did lmbo when we practiced hurling Shakespearean insults at each other in class today. 
I'm just gonna have to get more sleep.  I really think this was a caution to slow down, don't skip shakes, and keep up the yoga. I was more scared yesterday than during Incivik. It may be the cumulative effect..
To be or not to be? Heck! I'll answer that question. I'm GONNA be hep c free!
Xoxo Karen :)

[working dog]

karen...i think you should take it easy....find a way to take of from work for the rest of tx...your body may need a rest......good luck.....billy

[orphanedhawk]

I'm on SOC, and in my opinion, the side effects change as we go along. So just when you think you've figured it out~ nope, this week is different.

It also seems to me the meds accumulate in our system, or over time its just harder.

Don't stop eating! Food is fuel.

Exercise is great but only so much.
I drag myself out to walk almost daily
. Sometimes, I don't make it very far before I'm too tired.
Other times, I'm surprised as I walk, I feel better.

And sleep, is when your body heals.
I love my bed! If you can't sleep you may want to start taking riba earlier in the day. I had that problem and now take mine at 8 and 1, as approved by my doc.

Listen to your body. Time will pass and we will be hep C free!

OH

[James10500]

Hope you had a better day today

[beeblessed]

Hi Karen, sorry I missed this.  I pray you are doing better today.  When you say you can't take off work......you still have to know there are some days your body is not going to give you a choice.  YOU come first right now.  I know it's far from easy, as I have no choice but to work too.  BUT, I take off when my body tells me to.

I was going to send you the words to this song but it is long, so instead, here are a few and also the link to the video (sorry, there is an ad at the beginning):

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LEAN ON ME
(Kirk Franklin's version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXBKaOkmQhw&ob=av2n


I am here
You don't have to worry
I can see
(I can see your tears)
Your tears
I'll be there in a hurry when you call
(Yes, I will)

Friends are there to catch you when you fall
(Here's my shoulder)
Here's my shoulder, you can lean on me
(Hallelujah)

[sherritaylor12]

Quoting from the words of "The Help"
You are kind!
You are smart!
You are important!
And words from me "You are loved"
Hope that helps get you through.
Happy Trails...Sherri

[sherritaylor12]

The same words are for you both.
You are kind!
You are smart!
You are important!
and "You are loved"
Hope that helps get you through
Happy Trails...Sherri

[MsDragonSlayer]

I am so proud of you too! You are so blessed! and Im looking forward to another hug!
-carolyn

[Dee1956]

I just came across this. I would like to add my words of encouragement, like OH said, as soon as we think we have these sx licked a new one pops up, keeps me guessing all the time.  It will get better, I am thinking of you
Dee
Day late $ short as usual :)