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working construction while on tx
i'm going to get my ekg..eye exam...lab work on this tues..in hopes to start tx as soon as the new tx is available..i work with many power tools and heavy stuff..i;m wondering when i'm thinking of working 4 days a week if thats really something i will be able to do...i know this is tough to answer cause everyone is different while tx but are some of you folks in construction...doing high work with power tools..building houses?? ...thanks....billy
thanks but the heat won't be a problem...there are only a couple colder spots in the us then here....we might get a few days that hit 90 but thats it...and no humidity...we have nice summers..thats why big money folks come up here..the winters are tough...lots of snow today...i thought if i could start tx in july and end in dec...hopefully before too much snow...really mid june would be perfect to start....looks like i'll plan on working just a little or maybe just over seeing work for a year..hope i can swing it....tomorrow after i get some stuff done i'll know more....thanks....billy
RBW brings up a good point about summer heat. I tx'd October-April and woul have had a much tougher time if I'd tried to do the same job while txing during the summer. If you can't put off tx till the weather gets cooler you'll have to stay on top of staying hydrated (water and electrolytes) and use lots of sunscreen, hat, long sleeves, etc.
My best advice is to plan, plan, plan ahead of time. Look into all of the available options for you to potentially take time off on bad days (if you have bad days) such as, FMLA (if the company you work for employs more than 50 people), vacation, sick days, short term disability, etc.
Working 4 days a week would give you 3 days to rest up after each week's shot so that would be a good plan. However, be sure to always know your limits when you are working...especially with ladders, heights, etc. I would say that you should plan that you WILL be able to work and then go from there. Of course, as others have said, you might find that your body will not allow you to do what you need to but, until that times happens (IF it happens), keep yourself positive and try to keep your life as normal as possible.
My best to you!
Working 4 days a week would give you 3 days to rest up after each week's shot so that would be a good plan. However, be sure to always know your limits when you are working...especially with ladders, heights, etc. I would say that you should plan that you WILL be able to work and then go from there. Of course, as others have said, you might find that your body will not allow you to do what you need to but, until that times happens (IF it happens), keep yourself positive and try to keep your life as normal as possible.
My best to you!
Yep, unless your Superman, might be a killer doing heavy work, especially in the heat of the summer. While many people experience no serious side effects, the meds are tough and they do wear you down - as you'll discover when your 3 months into it :-)
I spent the first 20 years of my life after high school as a concrete laborer and later, finisher and blockmason. I work in an office now, but I can't imagine building a high rise on TX, even when I was 24.
Having said all that, you might just be tough as nails and bulldog you're way through it.
Good luck on ya.
RBW
I spent the first 20 years of my life after high school as a concrete laborer and later, finisher and blockmason. I work in an office now, but I can't imagine building a high rise on TX, even when I was 24.
Having said all that, you might just be tough as nails and bulldog you're way through it.
Good luck on ya.
RBW
Plan on not being able to work, because you probably won't be able to.
Perhaps you will be l able to handle TX and work a bit, but don't assume so. I work heavy const. ( been commercial electrician for over 30 years)
and was able to work through TX at a reduced load (fortunately I was head of the crew. ) No possible way I could have done a strenuous work load, and I had a pretty easy time w/ 48 weeks TX. But I got through it, SVR for over two years now and was back to full strength within a couple of month's. Take it easy on yourself during treatment and let your body heal.
peace and good luck
Perhaps you will be l able to handle TX and work a bit, but don't assume so. I work heavy const. ( been commercial electrician for over 30 years)
and was able to work through TX at a reduced load (fortunately I was head of the crew. ) No possible way I could have done a strenuous work load, and I had a pretty easy time w/ 48 weeks TX. But I got through it, SVR for over two years now and was back to full strength within a couple of month's. Take it easy on yourself during treatment and let your body heal.
peace and good luck
I have been an industrial and commercial electrician for over 20 years, and like everyone in the construction business, I am certain there is nothing I can't deal with. I had read forum posts of people working while treating and thought I would take a break then after tx for a while see if I could go back to work I applied for and was granted a dissability retirement
It did not take me long to discover I had lost most of my balance, and 1/2 of my work was from a ladder or scafold with heavy tools and materials and people all around me so that wouldn't work. The fatigue is not like going into work with no sleep the night before, there were some days (not all) when I couldn't get out of bed and when I had to I might walk into the wall going into the next room. I'm sure you get the picture.
After 14 weeks my treatment was discontinued and now I too am waiting for the new tx.
Back at the ranch, 7-8 months later only some balance and some energy have returned. The other sx, partial loss of hearing, vision, charming dissposition are probably lost.
I am 59 and have sold my guns and given away my ball glove and tried to hit a bucket of golf balls, but gave 1/2 of those away.
On the upside, I kept my fishing rods, poolque and motor-cycle. I also still have all my tools and just put a new floor in the house, so there are plenty of things to do just take your time and stay off the ladder, let one of the kids or grand kids do that part.
I don't know if this will help but it's been nice talking to you. They say "make haste slowly" so give it thought and the right answer for you will come.
Take care and may God bless you
Griz
It did not take me long to discover I had lost most of my balance, and 1/2 of my work was from a ladder or scafold with heavy tools and materials and people all around me so that wouldn't work. The fatigue is not like going into work with no sleep the night before, there were some days (not all) when I couldn't get out of bed and when I had to I might walk into the wall going into the next room. I'm sure you get the picture.
After 14 weeks my treatment was discontinued and now I too am waiting for the new tx.
Back at the ranch, 7-8 months later only some balance and some energy have returned. The other sx, partial loss of hearing, vision, charming dissposition are probably lost.
I am 59 and have sold my guns and given away my ball glove and tried to hit a bucket of golf balls, but gave 1/2 of those away.
On the upside, I kept my fishing rods, poolque and motor-cycle. I also still have all my tools and just put a new floor in the house, so there are plenty of things to do just take your time and stay off the ladder, let one of the kids or grand kids do that part.
I don't know if this will help but it's been nice talking to you. They say "make haste slowly" so give it thought and the right answer for you will come.
Take care and may God bless you
Griz
my geno is 1a...i am waiting for the new tx...hope within a few months now...,so 24 weeks..i still have all my fingers..thats after 40 years..only once cut through most of one but kept it...i worry about getting foggy from tx..and making a nasty mistake...either from up high or a saw,nail gun, or something...everyone in my small town will know i'm on tx...so that should make it easier..i'm thinking i need a plan if things get so i can't work much at all....i don't think in the years i've been reading this forum i've read anyone working heavy construction while on tx...thats not to say they aren't out there........billy
It helps if your co-workers know what's going on with you and are willing to take up the slack. I never made a secret of the fact that I was doing tx, partly because I feel it's a safety issue for everyone if you're not 100%. As for "doing high work", I would seriously consider using fall restraint PPE, especially if you become anemic.
Good luck.
Good luck.
i wonder how long your tx is? of course 24 weeks is preferable from any perspective. if u are a genotype 2 or 3 this would be good. if you are a genotype one maybe best to wait for new meds with shorter tx time. this would of course depend on your status from liver biopsy. many folks can afford to wait. some cant.
i just finished 24 weeks(in a few days) i had about 4 hrs stamina for work. then needed to rest. i was in good shape before tx with high energy. anemia made it hard to do some of the physical things my job required. i wonder if u could work for a while and then take a leave? wishing u all the best, babs
i just finished 24 weeks(in a few days) i had about 4 hrs stamina for work. then needed to rest. i was in good shape before tx with high energy. anemia made it hard to do some of the physical things my job required. i wonder if u could work for a while and then take a leave? wishing u all the best, babs
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