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?

[pisces358]

I’m working and have not shared my condition with anyone.  As Trish said, once it’s out, it’s out and I am a very private person by nature.  Having said that my job is rather public, so it’s getting hard with the hair loss, puffy eyes and skin condition.  I'm going to be wig shopping!  Other than that I actually feel pretty good.  I have started using the excuse that I’m having problems with my thyroid – which has become more suppressed.  And since most of us need to work for money and insurance, it can be a challenge!

[FlGuy]

The 70 weeks was a total two tries of 24 and 46 with about 10 off months in between. See what the bx says before any  tx decision and then, in time,  these kinds of things follow in order.  WIth hcv you need to methodical, can't jump steps normally.

[Trish77]

That's a helluva record, FlGuy.  70 weeks on treatment which is a very long time...and only missing 3 days.  That's a better record than people on NO treatment.

You're right, Libby...if I head into tx, I won't know what comes my way til I'm in and I'm up for that.

You and FlGuy didn't know either... but you did it anyway and you hung through.  Pretty damn impressive and gives me hope.  Thank you to both of you for sharing this.

[PSP-n-Me]

oopps sorry - brain fog, didn't see your nreply - I am glad it went well and I so hope it is the best it can be.....I'm betting on a 1

[Trish77]

Hi Beth...saw your post and answered even...all in all, smooth sailing.  Results a week today..will be glad to know and then get on with it.  Thanks for your thought.

Trish

[FlGuy]

My health is none of my employer's business.  The obligation that I have to the business is performance. I expect no pity or accommodation. After a total of about 70 weeks on treatment, I missed maybe 3 days due to illness.  Sprinkled allotted vacation time around to help me keep pace.  Be reaaaal careful before you utter anything about hcv or treatment in the workplace.  It will never be the same and you can't take it back.