So that's the first week of treatment over. One week done, fortyseven to go. I'm still in the lead in phase, so just on interferon and ribavirin so far.
Side effects so far:
- generally itchy and sensitive skin, tickly face, (mild);
- rash on my hands and swollen knuckles, (mild);
- low mood and confidence, (mild to moderate on some days);
- feeling feverish and sweating more than usual, especially at night and in the gym, (again mild);
- tiredness, especially on working days when I'm out and about. By early afternoon I'm ready to go home, but have managed to fulfil my hours this mini-week, just two days nine to five., (mild so far);
- all my usual aches and pains are a bit worse, e.g. my aches in my hip and feet (poor old lady), (mild);
- difficulty concentrating! e.g. on Thursday I dated a contract 2011. Oops., (mild to moderate);
- busy brain and difficulty sleeping, (mild);
- constantly wanting to eat (I think that's the anti-depressants rather than the Hep C medication).
So, not too bad really.
The adult theatre group with the Old Vic was too much for me, sadly, and I've pulled out of the performance which is on the 28th of March. I can't imagine going on stage at the moment. I'd be frightened, and it wouldn't be fun, so I don't see the point in putting the extra pressure on myself and risk letting the group down. I am really sad to have given it up though. It was so much fun, we laugh a lot, and I will miss all my buddies in the group. Still, I am thankful that I feel as well as I do.
Aveeno handcream is excellent. It's a medicated handcream, designed for eczema etc. It relieves the itching on my hands as soon as I put it on.
Going to the gym this morning has made me feel miles better. I was able to do almost as much as usual, say 80% effort. My mood is hugely improved. The more I did the better I felt.
Now time for a snooze...!
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