Stuck in One Pace.

[Revalation]

Does treatment make you lazy? I seem to find myself, since beginning treatment, sitting around a lot.
Is that normal? I can sit at the computer forever or read, but I don't seem to have the energy to clean my house
or go shopping. I will occassionally spend some time in the garden, but I feel sort of stuck.
What's with that?

I thought once I finished the Incivek I'd get back to myself a little more. Granted, I do feel much better, but I'm not moving.

Reva

[Idyllic]

Oh I just love this thread. NO it is not only you!! The Incivek turned me into a slug. You would not believe how much TV I watched. Not that there is anything wrong with TV - actually it was Netflix. Plus I re-read tons of trash spy novels. I tried to keep up with laundry on Incivek but I ended up buying several packs of briefs & socks for my husband.

It is easier being on just the Peg & Riba even though I still have some pretty bad days.

You just have to give yourself permission to let things fall by the wayside. Otherwise it can really overwhelm you. :)

[dingdinground2]

It really takes a toll on your body, normal activity is so difficult----especially while on Incivek---I went on the beach the other day with my kids and found it so hard to walk through the sand, I had to stop several times to rest---my legs ached so bad and felt like they were going to buckle.  So many times I look around and see things I should be doing and think, tomorrow is another day.  This is my second round of treatment, I push through everyday to the best of my ability.  I have 3  shots left and know it will take another several weeks until I feel normal.  Hang in there, and the best of luck to you.

[babs824]

sounds very normal and probably a good idea not to move too fast for a bit. your body has been thru a lot. give it a chance to get rid of toxins and rest. best of luck, babs

[Revalation]

I've been off three weeks.

Rea

[Naya888]

I feel like that literaly.Here in hot Florida you can't even stuck your head out.i love animal and used to walk out daily watch nature especialy birds.Now I found this site on explore .org live cam puffin burrow ,also osprey nest ,it is totaly addictive for me.Try it if you like animals.Most of us probably feel like you I amglad you brought it up so we do not feel guilty

[Dawn703]

I think you know that I always like to be up and moving. Lately though it has become harder and harder. I too feel soooo much better after incivek, but the fatigue and joint pain has gotten the better of me, plus add in some insomnia at times. I know it seems like laziness, I feel like I am at times, but I really don't think it is. I just can't do what I used to, I feel like a rag doll really. I still try to do a few things, mainly on the weekends, but my fiance does most of the cleaning, and I feel helpless.

[TeeTom]

Well I am still on tx week 12, I have watched 126 episodes of Star Trek Next Generation, all of the Seeker Episodes and all of the Hero Episodes and countless movies.

[2mlbb]

I definitely find myself in my own non moving time capsule if I do not have a plan of when and for how long I will do some moving around. Often, I will strike a deal with myself to do a something for 30 minutes which seems like 30 hours when I start the plan. Amazingly my 30 minutes will turn into 90 or more because I feel so much better once I start. A strange game but it works for me. Best wishes on getting your mojo back. How long have you been off off the incevik now?

[orphanedhawk]

I still recall a couple of weeks or so after EOT, sitting with my coffee noticing the things which I'd been oblivious to for all the time during tx.

Somehow, I managed to run a vacuum around or clean the bathroom and wash dishes but that was it.

If you can afford it, hire someone to come in once a month and clean.

[Revalation]

Thanks, I'm glad to know it's not just me.
My house is a real mess and I can't seem to do anything about it.


Reva

[orphanedhawk]

Yes, yes yes and yes. Fatigue, lethargy, call it what you like is probably the number one side effect of interferon tx.While on tx ( and I did SOC)  I couldn't read, barely could draw.
My husband did all the cooking and shopping.

Do force yourself to do some stretches and movement, walking or whatever other exercise you can, every day that you're able. Other than that, go ahead and watch comedies, movies, cartoons, whatever,veg out.

Here's a fun site for old cartoons, movies etc:
www.archive.org

[Revalation]

Stuck In one place is what I meant.