Week 6: Mondays - Recharging My Batteries

As I enter into week 6 I am noticing how the peg-interferon, ribavirin and telaprevir medications have depleted my body of energy. The best thing I can do to recharge when I am feeling like this is to get the sleep and quiet rest my body is demanding.  Meditation helps a great deal.

Friday I slept on and off throughout the day and was still able to sleep that night.  My body obviously needed the rest.  When I woke up on Saturday I had some energy back. I got a few things done that needed my attention along with a little physical exercise.  By Saturday evening I was bagged out again.  I am finding the fever and headaches are fairly consistent.  

When I am feeling completely depleted I find taking a bath or a shower helps make me feel better.  I get into some comfy warm clothes and let the answering machine pick up my calls.  I grab a pillow and blanket and park myself on the couch to watch a good movie or two.  I keep my body hydrated with clean water and clear tea.

These times definitely calls for some comfort food.  A few of my favorites:

·         Fruit Pie

·         Frozen Grapes (wash, dry, place in zip lock bags, and freeze)

·         Soup

·         Baked Home Fries

Its days like these that I contact the friends who have let me know they just want to help in any way they can. If I need something picked up at the store or if there is an emergency, I call one of them and they are more than happy to offer their support. 

Recap – a warm bath, clean cloths, rest/sleep, plenty of drinking water, a good movie and a little comfort food.

Deborah