Broken Writing Arm & Tx Meds In Fridge...Eeeeeeek!

[19Dragon52]

(((((Hey All)))))  

Well, you'd never know October is my favorite month here in the Great Lake Region:

Prone to tripping a lot due to a large spur my orothopedic doctor found in my right knee on Tuesday's x-rays, I managed to plummet into my hall wall and broke my arm at the shoulder area.  It is a clean break so I only have to endure immobilization of complete arm and definite pain.

I am supposed to start my Hep C tx as soon as the doctor's office finds someone to show me the ropes with the injection.  The syringes are sitting in my fridge and I am waiting to hear from the one gal the doctor's office recommended.  I spoke with her and she has to see if she is going to be on jury duty this week.  

When the drugs got delivered a lump formed in my throat and I must say I got quite scared at all of this. There went my coolness...right out the door!  I am hoping this is a natural reaction.  I guess I'm anxious both ways and the waiting is starting to get to me.  :-/  I suppose I should just enjoy my last meal...so to speak, eh?!

I'm sorry I haven't been replying to posts but it's very hard for me to type much at one time...regardless I care & love all of you very much.  Whether I am posting or not I think of you & wonder how it's going.

Lots Of Love......

[eskimogirl]

Wow!  I would be anxious too.. I don't like waiting at all...Hope your weekend is better!
(((((HUG))))))

[pancha_villa]

Hi joyce,
   Geee, what luck , I hope you are doing ok ,I wandered what happened,Is the docter gonna let you continue tx with your broken arm?Let us know when you take your shot ,. and take care, hugs , pancha villa

[milkmonkey]

Joyce,

I saw your posting on my "week #1" thread and realized that our drugs were delivered on the same week!  We'll have to support each other through this, huh?  Nice to know someone that is going through this at the same time.  

Are you geno1/2/3?  Just wondering if you are signing up for 48 weeks like I am.

Yes, it was sobering for me, too, the day they delivered all the syringes.  It is very surreal, huh? I open the fridge and there the box is--next to the orange juice and behind the yogurt.  

I am here to reassure you  that I did NOT turn into Linda Blair with that first shot!  Sometimes you have to take  a leap of faith, and that is what my first shot was.  

Today (day #1) had its ups and downs--but the worst of the symptoms are that I feel like I am trying to run a fever, but I'm not.  You know the feeling?  Like your skin is extra sensitive and you are achy all over. But I made myself get out of bed this morning, showered, dressed, put on makeup and dried  and styled my hair.  I even put on some perfume!  I figured that I can't just retire to my fainting couch for the rest of the next 48 weeks--my life goes on!  And I do think there is something to be said for faking it until you make it.

Then I ran a bunch of errands with my family and came home, ate lunch, and crashed.  There goes my reserve!  But it wasn't THAT BAD.

Please let me/us know when you start your tx.  Everyone was so amazing and supportive this week with my posts.  

Good luck healing!  Get started on your tx soon, when the jury duty's over--there is some comfort in confronting the unknown.  When you start feeling scared, try to also remember all the reasons why you are going through this in the first place...(kids? loved ones?  more energy?  less fear?  a healthy liver? how good it will feel to finally have this behind you)!  It has been surprising, the vast amounts of strength and comfort these thoughts and images give me.

Take care,
Kristy

[willy]

Good luck when you get the go ahead Joyce.  Ayyyyye! What a way to start.  Best wishes on mending and starting.

willy

[19Dragon52]

Thanks for all your warm replies...

Kristy, I answered your new post but forgot to tell you that yes, I am also going on the 48 week stint...

Love You Folks So Much...