I worked as a waiter at a busy restaurant, sometimes without even sitting down once the whole day. Its doable for sure, maybe it's a little harder to start a new jobs where u have to impress in the beginning () with energy, but old steady job is definetly not a big deal.
mikey said
Jun 19, 2012
52baddog wrote:
Mikey:
I guess i have to do the same, since incivek is supposed to be bad. Take 3 months off. So, you were able to work even with the interferon??
Yes, still working at week 28, 20 more to go.
Mikey
Sed3 said
Jun 18, 2012
I haven't been to work in 4 months. The Incivek was kicking my ass- no way I could work. Even when I ended the Incivek early, I was approved for leave so stayed out.
I go back tomorrow. I don't finish treatment until January.
Shep said
Jun 18, 2012
I have been able to work --on triple tx with Victrelis. I am a teacher and did manage to make it most days. It was not my best year. Did miss an entire week due to strep throat--so stay away from sick people if at all possbile. Was one of the worst weeks EVER. I am now finishing my tx and am on summer break-for which I am very grateful. Fatigue is the new normal
hrsetrdr said
Jun 18, 2012
I retired about a year & a half earlier than I would have, had I not required treatment; glad I did. Once I clear this virus I may return to the job market, and pick up some employment to supplement my skimpy county pension,
52baddog said
Jun 18, 2012
Mikey:
I guess i have to do the same, since incivek is supposed to be bad. Take 3 months off. So, you were able to work even with the interferon??
Sunrise747 said
Jun 18, 2012
I think it depends, in part, on how old you are and what shape you are in. I did combo treatment ten years ago in my mid-40s in pretty good shape and worked fulltime. It was definitely manageable. Ten years later in my mid-50s with the addition of those kick-ass 12 weeks of Incivek, it was much harder. Fortunately this time around I work from home so that still made it manageable -- especially after the Incivek part was over. I think being militant about getting no less than eight full hours of sleep each night (and the occasional ten!) makes a difference.
Scout said
Jun 18, 2012
I'm working very part time but getting antsy to get back at it.
mikey said
Jun 18, 2012
I took 2 and a half months off after adding Victrelis. Probably could have toughed it out, but it was much better being at home while getting through the worst weeks. Now, the SX are pretty well gone by Monday mornings (now on week 28), just have to keep doing the Procrit thing to maintain RBC and HGB counts.
Mikey
Sunrise747 said
Jun 17, 2012
Of course everybody reacts differently to each drug. However I would say, on average, most find the Incivek/Vitrellis portion to be the toughest. Many have worked right thru it. But if you are in position to take a sabbatical during those 12 weeks -- or if you can take one on short-notice if you find the sledding gets tough during your Incivek stage -- certainly that is ideal. Or work from home. Not everyone has the luxury to do either. For me it started off fine (not the case for everyone). But after 3-4 weeks I was pretty weak due to the anemia. Also depends on what you do for a living. I basically have a desk job. If I was a plumber or a doing anything that required a moderate amount of exertion then the whole treatment could potentially be a challenge. But you really won't know until you start! Everyone is different.
-- Edited by Sunrise747 on Monday 18th of June 2012 02:22:26 AM
52baddog said
Jun 17, 2012
JIme:
what is PSI 7977
krowdog said
Jun 17, 2012
I was able to work, a busy, full time job.
But I felt like crap a lot. Kinda just dragged some days. But with determination, I got through.
Brad
kiwi said
Jun 17, 2012
i have just finished 32 weeks of peg/riba with 16 to go. i have worked full time thru it with minimal days off. its hard but possible, and remember, everyone is different. i call it ''' my new normal'''
JIme said
Jun 16, 2012
Yes, I worked a lot on triple tx. It wasn't pretty but it's possible to "git er done" when you have to.
52baddog said
Jun 16, 2012
Just a question, are you able to work when you are on interferon and ribiviron. I know the triple therapy is pretty bad.
I worked as a waiter at a busy restaurant, sometimes without even sitting down once the whole day. Its doable for sure, maybe it's a little harder to start a new jobs where u have to impress in the beginning (
) with energy, but old steady job is definetly not a big deal.
Yes, still working at week 28, 20 more to go.
Mikey
I go back tomorrow. I don't finish treatment until January.
Mikey:
I guess i have to do the same, since incivek is supposed to be bad. Take 3 months off. So, you were able to work even with the interferon??
I think it depends, in part, on how old you are and what shape you are in. I did combo treatment ten years ago in my mid-40s in pretty good shape and worked fulltime. It was definitely manageable. Ten years later in my mid-50s with the addition of those kick-ass 12 weeks of Incivek, it was much harder. Fortunately this time around I work from home so that still made it manageable -- especially after the Incivek part was over. I think being militant about getting no less than eight full hours of sleep each night (and the occasional ten!) makes a difference.
I'm working very part time but getting antsy to get back at it.
I took 2 and a half months off after adding Victrelis. Probably could have toughed it out, but it was much better being at home while getting through the worst weeks. Now, the SX are pretty well gone by Monday mornings (now on week 28), just have to keep doing the Procrit thing to maintain RBC and HGB counts.
Mikey
Of course everybody reacts differently to each drug. However I would say, on average, most find the Incivek/Vitrellis portion to be the toughest. Many have worked right thru it. But if you are in position to take a sabbatical during those 12 weeks -- or if you can take one on short-notice if you find the sledding gets tough during your Incivek stage -- certainly that is ideal. Or work from home. Not everyone has the luxury to do either. For me it started off fine (not the case for everyone). But after 3-4 weeks I was pretty weak due to the anemia. Also depends on what you do for a living. I basically have a desk job. If I was a plumber or a doing anything that required a moderate amount of exertion then the whole treatment could potentially be a challenge. But you really won't know until you start! Everyone is different.
-- Edited by Sunrise747 on Monday 18th of June 2012 02:22:26 AM
JIme:
what is PSI 7977
I was able to work, a busy, full time job.
But I felt like crap a lot. Kinda just dragged some days. But with determination, I got through.
Brad
i have just finished 32 weeks of peg/riba with 16 to go. i have worked full time thru it with minimal days off. its hard but possible, and remember, everyone is different. i call it ''' my new normal'''
Just a question, are you able to work when you are on interferon and ribiviron. I know the triple therapy is pretty bad.