Hi Sean
As misskay aluded to, you'll look better a long time before you feel better Keep in mind that, metaphorically speaking, you've been body slammed onto a bed of nails by Andre the Giant. Your body has taken a massive hit and while your blood results look fine, it still has a lot of recuperating, repair and rest ahead. The worst thing you can do is push it too hard, that was my problem early on. There's also the meds. Both the Cytoxan and the Pred will slow you down. Remember that the Cytoxan is toxic and while it is wonderful for knocking your immune system on the head, it takes its toll on other parts of you as well. Rest and a good diet and more rest is the main thing you can 'actively' do to keep the recovery process humming along. Unfortunately, patience is key As for working, I was back at work almost six months after diagnosis and three months after leaving hospital. That's me though and you'll find that everyone is different. You may take a longer time or not but however long you take to feel more human is how long it's going to take....geez I nag a lot....sorry....oh, by the way, are you drinking heaps of water after taking cytoxan? You need to flush your bladder out after taking the stuff.
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Diagnosed March 2003.
Currently but not permanetly residing in Canberra, Australia.
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