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    • August 30, 2011 at 8:56 am
    rjcravens
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      Restarted interferon last night after having a week and couple days off. Took injection at eight, woke up at midnight with uncontrollable chills and shaking. My legs are killing me this morning and i feel like i have been run over……BUT…..i am going to remain possitive like everyone tells me and i am going to work my 6a to 6p shift today in hopes that i can make a difference in the lives of one of my patients:)

      Restarted interferon last night after having a week and couple days off. Took injection at eight, woke up at midnight with uncontrollable chills and shaking. My legs are killing me this morning and i feel like i have been run over……BUT…..i am going to remain possitive like everyone tells me and i am going to work my 6a to 6p shift today in hopes that i can make a difference in the lives of one of my patients:)

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        • August 30, 2011 at 10:31 am
        akls
        Participant

          Sorry you are having such a rough time with interferon.  It is a difficult treatment to say the least.  I can't imagine having to work a 12 hour shift while on it.  I'm a teacher and working those hours was bad enough.  Take care of yourself as well as your patients.  Good Luck.

           

          Amy S. in Michigan

          • August 30, 2011 at 10:31 am
          akls
          Participant

            Sorry you are having such a rough time with interferon.  It is a difficult treatment to say the least.  I can't imagine having to work a 12 hour shift while on it.  I'm a teacher and working those hours was bad enough.  Take care of yourself as well as your patients.  Good Luck.

             

            Amy S. in Michigan

            • August 30, 2011 at 12:52 pm
            TracyLee
            Participant

              Oh, yuck. What a way to have to go to work.

              I've worked throughout my treatments, too. While not fun, I actually prefer being at work, with other things to focus on, than staying home and wallowing in how awful I feel.

              I have had to learn when to leave early, or when I'm just pushing too much. My reserves just aren't what they used to be, and it still throws me off mentally to have to admit that I feel bad enough to go home and lie down.

              Please don't run yourself ragged working. It just slows down your healing. I've learned that the hard way!

              TracyLee

              • August 30, 2011 at 12:52 pm
              TracyLee
              Participant

                Oh, yuck. What a way to have to go to work.

                I've worked throughout my treatments, too. While not fun, I actually prefer being at work, with other things to focus on, than staying home and wallowing in how awful I feel.

                I have had to learn when to leave early, or when I'm just pushing too much. My reserves just aren't what they used to be, and it still throws me off mentally to have to admit that I feel bad enough to go home and lie down.

                Please don't run yourself ragged working. It just slows down your healing. I've learned that the hard way!

                TracyLee

                • August 30, 2011 at 4:30 pm
                Lauri England
                Participant

                  I have been on Interferon treatments since October 1, 2010.  I have had a lot of problems but all was duable.  I stopped the shots for a week due to anger issues and depression.  I was feeling so bad I needed a break.  I started them back up last week Monday and I cut my dose down a little bit.  I now feel so much better.  WOW.  I dont think I realized how sick I was until I felt better.  I am plugging away for the last 5 weeks or so.

                    • September 3, 2011 at 12:51 pm
                    rjcravens
                    Participant

                      Way to go…you're almost done. I wish I was. Are you taking any meds to help with the depression? My doc started me on Cymbalta. I don't feel depressed but very emotional. I hope it helps keep me from getting depressed. It seems to be a very common side effect. Thanks for posting.

                      Rachel

                      • September 3, 2011 at 12:51 pm
                      rjcravens
                      Participant

                        Way to go…you're almost done. I wish I was. Are you taking any meds to help with the depression? My doc started me on Cymbalta. I don't feel depressed but very emotional. I hope it helps keep me from getting depressed. It seems to be a very common side effect. Thanks for posting.

                        Rachel

                        • September 3, 2011 at 12:51 pm
                        rjcravens
                        Participant

                          Way to go…you're almost done. I wish I was. Are you taking any meds to help with the depression? My doc started me on Cymbalta. I don't feel depressed but very emotional. I hope it helps keep me from getting depressed. It seems to be a very common side effect. Thanks for posting.

                          Rachel

                          • September 3, 2011 at 12:51 pm
                          rjcravens
                          Participant

                            Way to go…you're almost done. I wish I was. Are you taking any meds to help with the depression? My doc started me on Cymbalta. I don't feel depressed but very emotional. I hope it helps keep me from getting depressed. It seems to be a very common side effect. Thanks for posting.

                            Rachel

                          • August 30, 2011 at 4:30 pm
                          Lauri England
                          Participant

                            I have been on Interferon treatments since October 1, 2010.  I have had a lot of problems but all was duable.  I stopped the shots for a week due to anger issues and depression.  I was feeling so bad I needed a break.  I started them back up last week Monday and I cut my dose down a little bit.  I now feel so much better.  WOW.  I dont think I realized how sick I was until I felt better.  I am plugging away for the last 5 weeks or so.

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