Hepatitis C Support Group

Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimated 150-200 million people worldwide.

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bestshot 03/20/2013

Well, I wake up in the morning and I am sooo tired. I go to work and I am so tired. I come home and I am so tired. I go to bed and I am so tired and suddenly my mind is going a mile a minute but my body is beyond tired. I fall asleep for a bit and wake. This goes on all night. Then I wake up and I am so tired. The cycle begins again. This is with even with taking sleeping pills. Not sure how much more my body and mind can take!!!
Hugs
Debbie :(

ConoIpsaro 03/20/2013

Hang in there. Life will get better. Wish I could help but since your still having difficulty sleeping maybe you should nix the pills. Talk to your doctor about that.

deleted_user 03/21/2013

I am just getting into the lack of sleep phase of all of this. I take melatonin (doc approved) on the nights that I have trouble. It has been strange adjusting to the lack of sleep. Hate it when I am so tierd but cant sleep ugh.
All for the greater good, it will be over soon and hope that we will be doing the Undie dance forever!!
Good Luck. Sleepy Time tea is good too

britlitcutie 03/21/2013

It's the pits to wake up groggy. That's why I logged on today. I;ve been on cirrhosis group... glad I found this one.
My doc said no melatonin for me. I'm on spring break and reading. Diet is huge. I'm looking for the link between grogginess and protein. There has to be a connection.. Karen:)

deleted_user 03/21/2013

Deb, even tho you're super tired, try to get some excersize in. Mainly walking, after work. If you could get ANY amt in, it will help. Even when I was super anemic - I'm talking hgb of 7.4 - I would force myself to get outside & walk a few days a week. Sometimes only 10, 15, or 20 min. It helps you sleep, good for your body & brain.
Also, get a notebook for journaling. Before bed write down all your concerns & things on your mind. When you're done, tell yourself you'll take up the worries, etc again tomorrow, but for now you're brain & body need rest.
xo I hope you get some much needed sleep soon.

deleted_user 03/21/2013

WEll Debbie you sound like you need a break. Lay off work one day and sleep and if you get up after a few ohours then sleep again. Give your body what it wants and everything has to come after.

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