Why wear a ribbon?

"My mother is dealing with chronic pain and has fibromyalgia" (worrieddaughter09)

MDJunction to me

"MD junction is a place for us to share our experiences both good and bad it is a safe haven from the ignorant and the doubters a place to vent ask advice or just get away from it all.
I am shell I am a parent with aspergers syndrome.
Four of my six children are autistic also.
I hope to give an insight from an autistic view." (spectrummum)
We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information:
verify here.
Fibromyalgia Online Support Group
Fibromyalgia Support Group
A community of patients, family members and friends dedicated to dealing with Fibromyalgia, together.
Join This Group
Group Home   Forums   Articles   Members (1756)   Diaries   Leaders   Guidelines
FMS Community FMS Support Forums General & Support working???
working???
Related discussions:
<< Start < Prev 1 2 Next > End >>
02/06/2008 12:00
suzanner
Purple Ribbon
Posts: 63
Member

Send a PM
Give a Hug
 I would like to know who is able to work with this condition and If you take pain meds while on the job or how you handle it. I havn't worked since oct 31st, but they are still holding my job for me. my husband doesn't understand what I'm going through and has been pushing me to go back to work. as of now, I can't see myself working ever again, but I havn't seen my rheumy yet.
Reply  


02/06/2008 12:06
Nina80
Purple Ribbon
Posts: 35
Member

Send a PM
Give a Hug
 I'm working FT in an office. After the day's over, my body is finished. I feel run down, and I am layed out to recover for the next morning. I asked my rheumatologist for two sets of meds - muscle relaxants and anti inflams for the day, and a stronger muscle relaxanta, (same anti inflam), and a narcotic for my nights - if it deems necessary. I can't say I feel good with this combo, but it keeps me from scratching my eyes out. So I guess that's ok.
"For if the readiness is there first, it is especially acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what a person does not have." - 2 Cor. 8:12
Reply  


02/06/2008 12:15
singingangel
Purple Ribbon
Posts: 2479
VIP Member

Send a PM
Give a Hug
 I used to work. I found I got really worn out. I was taking 8 meds then. My boss didnt know so I guess that was ok.
I have dystonia, neuropathy, gerd, arthritis, and fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel and other ailments. I enjoy embroidery,music, and reading my Bible and Christian books. I love to bake. I try to be very supportive and positive.
Reply  


02/06/2008 12:35
ilovepetey1
Purple Ribbon
Posts: 300
Member

Send a PM
Give a Hug
 Me too. I give lots of credit to those of us who have to for financial reasons. Lots of credit.

leslie
Reply  


02/06/2008 12:42
Aquarian211
Purple Ribbon
Posts: 298
Member

Send a PM
Give a Hug
 I work full time. I have an amazing undersanding boss & supervisor. I have an office of my own (that i can nap when necessary) and keep a heating pad / massager on my chair. I have to work - but i've made it the best situation as possible with the help of those I work with. Also - it helps that i work for a county (or if you work for a large company) that have to allow you to take off up to 12 weeks per year for FMLA. Only large companies have to follow those laws.
Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.
Reply  


02/06/2008 13:00
TeainTN
Purple Ribbon
Posts: 574
Moderator

Send a PM
Give a Hug
 I'm so impressed with you guys, I don't see how you do it working full time. My hats off to you!! I would like to work part time but I don't know if I could do that and everything I already do at home. My husband and kids are spoiled. I don't know if anyone would hire me knowing I have FMS. Is this a problem for anyone?
There is a light at the end of the tunnel -- but it's a train about to run over you.
Reply  


02/06/2008 13:16
hanginon1
Purple Ribbon
Posts: 68
Member

Send a PM
Give a Hug
 I work full time also. I don't really have much of choice right now. I am divorced and still have my youngest (19) at home, who I'm helping through college. He also works, but I provide both our medical and dental. Sometimes I wish I didn't have to work anymore, and then I get mad because I've worked for long to get where I am. I work at a big company as well. I take my meds throughout the day as needed. Muscle relaxer and pain med. I usually break them in half. But I been here and working overtime, under deadlines, and I will take something. I am in an office type setting, so that's good. Most of my work is accomplished on the computer. My closest co-workers know my situation. I also recently had cervical disc surgery. They will see me popping a pill from time to time. I say "hey, gotta do what I gott do".....
Reply  


02/06/2008 14:58
truckin_angel
Purple Ribbon
Posts: 170
Member

Send a PM
Give a Hug
 I used to work until i finally diagnosed in 8/06 then went on medical leave and just didnt go back. I am currently going to school but its very different than work, i have my classes a few hours a day and also if i dont feel like going then i stay home and my instructors email me my work. I am going to school to learn how to build websites and the business end of websites so it all pretty much has to do with computers anyway.

I am trying to get a job working at home doing medical transcription which is what i did at a hospital for almost 8 year but so far i havent got a agreement with any companies yet.

I admire those of you who do work FT. I was so sick by the time i was diagnosed there was no way i could have worked another day.

Hugs, Alicia
Reply  


02/06/2008 16:19
sweetheartsuzee
Purple Ribbon
Posts: 1078
Senior Member

Send a PM
Give a Hug
 There's no way I could work! I mean...really...NO WAY!

I worked full time up until last June/July. Not only am I in too much pain to work but the fatigue is soo bad, there's just no way I could do it any longer.

Then, there's the anxiety of knowing someone is relying on you to be there at a certain time and not knowing what I was going to feel like each morning made this anxiety worse. So, mix that with a nights worth of anxiety and no sleep and what do ya get? ME! Someone who is in horrible pain with no energy and trying to move on no sleep.

It just doesn't work!!

~Suzee~
Only YOU can control your thoughts...
SO...
Change your thoughts and CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!
Reply  


02/06/2008 18:04
teri hayes
Purple Ribbon
Posts: 195
Member

Send a PM
Give a Hug
 i was a material handler in a wharehouse at a medical device facility. my job included power lifting, driving a fork truck and useing a picker, of which you drive standing up and the platform lifts 40 feet up. Today i can't remember why i have to breath and i can't carry a cup of coffee to the next room. I can't drive a car down the road without disasterous results. going back to work is definately out of the question.

teri
Reply  


<< Start < Prev 1 2 Next > End >>

Start a New Discussion

Disclaimer: The information provided in MDJunction is not a replacement for medical diagnosis, treatment, or professional medical advice. Read more.
Contact Us | Bookmark Us | Add a Doctor | For Doctors | FAQ | Awareness Ribbons
About Us | Terms & Conditions | Privacy | Spread the Word | Advertise
Copyright (c) 2008 MDJunction.com All Rights Reserved