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Hi all~ I'm new here, so be patient and forgiving if this has been talked about before (at least recently), but Im wondering how others who are able to work feel that their job or career has been affected by FMS. More accurately, Im wondering if there are particualr things people have done that have helped them get through the day, especially related to certain symptoms. I'm also curious as to what non-narcotic drugs have worked for people who can't take them for their job... Basically, my memory and focus is absolutely imperative for my job, so Im struggling a little with fibrofog - doing okay at work, but not great. I've been doing daily logic puzzles at night to try to encourage my mind to work, but Im wondering if there are any little tips or tricks anyone has. Also, in my job I am periodically "on" but then can have some downtime between those times. When I have to be on, I absolutely have to be. And so far, Im pulling it off pretty well. What Im struggling with is what I can do in my downtime - while still being somewhat productive (so no sleeping!) to help refresh myself...? Lastly (this has gotten lengthy!) I absolutely cannot take narcotics while I'm at work. Although Vicodin, etc. at this point really doesnt make me tired or dizzy, the mere fact that I was on a narcotic while at work, if it was found out, could destroy a case (I interview kids about sexual abuse). Does anyone have ANY ideas about ways to help take the edge off the pain while I'm at work so I can function but can't impair me? |
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