Guest guest Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 In a message dated 5/17/2004 7:44:31 PM Central Standard Time, Starlyet@aol writes: Hi Tracey By ducks in a row, I mean, have all stress removed from your life. The effects of this powerful medication can cause great depression, so make sure your friend starts antidepressants before starting treatment , if possible. If your friend works, he/she may not be able to all the time. some days you can barely get up., other days it's ok. But your friend is already so very very lucky to have you, as a freind , knowing you will be there for support. Hope this helps a little Debbie G "Remember The Past, Live The Present, Look To The Future." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 needs to stock up on household & grocery items (bread, peanut butter, toilet paper, paper towels, detergent, etc) in case he feels like shit and doesn't want to go out. He needs a heating pad & extra blankets to keep by the bed for the first few shots to help with chills. If he doesn't drink tap water, stock up on bottled. Pay bills before the first shot, again, in case he feels like shit. He might not, but better to be safe than sorry. If not already on anti-depressants, it would probably be a good idea for to start those, too. I joined this group before I started tx and they filled me with helpful hints for starting tx. Faith is the ability to not panic. -----Original Message-----From: trayc08166@... Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 8:05 PMTo: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: Re: Heyyyyyyy Debbie What do you mean by getting your ducks in a row? What will you do different this time? I'm trying to learn what I can so when my friend starts I can be informed. Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Tracey, don't forget it's different for everyone. I'm on wk 15 & have only missed one day of work (I work full time) and put in enough hours to make up for my doctor/lab appts without dipping into my paid time off. Sure there are days, I'd rather not be there. But not any more than before I started tx. Some people handle it very well, some not at all, but most are somewhere in between. De Faith is the ability to not panic. -----Original Message-----From: Starlyet@... Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 8:24 PMTo: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: Re: Heyyyyyyy Debbie Hi Tracey By ducks in a row, I mean, have all stress removed from your life. The effects of this powerful medication can cause great depression, so make sure your friend starts antidepressants before starting treatment , if possible. If your friend works, he/she may not be able to all the time. some days you can barely get up., other days it's ok. But your friend is already so very very lucky to have you, as a freind , knowing you will be there for support. Hope this helps a little Debbie G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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