Working while on tx

[Trish77]

I'm wondering how it is for those that keep/kept working while on tx.  Wondering if your employer or co-workers knew and if you're managing to hide it if you didn't tell anyone.  I'm working through the scenarios while awaiting bx results, making use of the time to decide which way I'll go depending, but I hope to keep working.  I guess that's a very individual thing depending on each person's circumstances.  Did anyone do this without their employer knowing anything at all or am I being incredibly over-optimistic?

[Willfightit]

I will receive my first meds on Tuesday of next week and will take 1st shots and pills on that day.  I have a full-time and part-time job, wondering if I will still have the energy for both, particulary with this new hyperthyroid problem and low neutrophils.  Taking methamizole for the thyroid.  African-Americans tend to have low neutrophils.  I belong to the toughest population to treat.  I hope I can beat this thing and be a ray of hope for others.  Any advise or suggestions on beginning treatment?

[Trish77]

Have had this constant dull pain inside for some time and it's too easy to think what it could be so will be finally glad to get it known and carry on.  Thanks for the good wishes and the crossed fingers.  Six more days and I'm keeping busy to make 'em fly. Speaking of which.. out the door for a ladies only weekend...

Hope EVERYONE has a terrific weekend whether it's quiet or busy......take care, all.

[Trish77]

I'm sorry it's been a rough go for you and many, Deb.  Thanks for the reality check.  That's what I come here for.  Reality.  I wish these stories could be for everyone too...and SVR all around.  Sigh. In the absence of that, wishing strength courage and much support all around.  And random moments of beauty to shine into your lives just when it's needed most.  

Well.  Some more ducks to get in a row.  Thanks for all the comments to date.

[debnevada]

i think these stories are fantastic, and i'm jealous.....

for me, continuing to work didn't work out. probably because i got fired around week 16 for performance.  i had also had a very serious viral illness about week 11 that had me missing a week plus of work ...high fevers and so on. I did manage to make it through 16 weeks of working, however. the trouble with the job didn't start until four or five weeks in.

my internist has had lots of patients with HCV and says that every single one has adjusted their work schedule, whether it be not working and going on leave or reducing hours, etc.

i'm not peeing in anyone's cornflakes, it is just that it really is different for everyone.

i just wish these stories could be for Everyone...i think they are great.

deb

[sfwandwow]

been on tx weeks now and i havent missed one day of work, and no one knows i have it, its none of there business.. Only one girl there that i talk to and her sister has it, so she wont say anything.. yes u can work while on tx,my Dr highly recommended it somy body would stay healthy and use todoing what it always does, the worse case scenario tome is i get out of breath real easy if i have tolift heavy stuff, but look on the bright side everyone situation is very different in some ways.. just be positive and look at it like its just something we cannot change.. just let the LORD have it, he is in ctrl..May GOD BLESS ALL..

[jools57]

Hi, I'm in week 16, and my hemoglobin has dropped to 10.5 so it makes chasing after the kids I watch challenging. I work at a christian school supervising the extended care program...I work 5 hours a day, and wouldn't want to do 8 right now, unless I had a desk job, then that might be ok...I think we do what we have to do...I hope your biopsy results come back 1, and wish you all the best!