I have been to chiropractors, physical therapy, you name it and I still feel just about the same as I did when I started developing this stuff 10 years ago. There isn't one pill that helps and I do understand that a new one is on the market now, but I haven't tried it yet.

I worked for over 30 years as a machine operator in a factory and came down with lower back pain which extends down into my left leg. I went for "shots" which didn't do any good and also went for an injection in my sacroiliac joint, which didn't help either. I also have alot of problems with my neck and sometimes I feel like I have battery acid in my veins, where I just burn from head to toe. Nothing shows up on x-rays and I have quite a few of them and MRIs.

I had to quit my job in the factory because it just got to the point where I missed so much time that I was headed to get fired anyway, and then I started doing homecare as a CNA. This wasn't too bad on me physically, but once my client went into a nursing home, nothing else was available for me; so I had to head for one, too. The work is extremely physical and right now I am out for a few days because I strained myself helping an alzeimer patient, but I do plan in the future to return to an easier life in homecare.

Ever since the start of this muscular problem, I have been totally stressed; either worrying about what i am going to feel like tomorrow or wondering if I'm going to get fired from my present job. It sounds so heartless of me, but when i read about others going through the same thing that I am, it does, in some way, make me feel a bit better. I know there are people out there in worse shape than I am, but still, it is so good to have something like this where a person can "vent" at times feelings and emotions. I think, as humans, we need one another's shoulders to cry on.

All for now and if one person can respond to this message of mine, I would be totally greatful and I will try to keep smiling! S.

to the residents . I know the work is really hard. Maybe it is too hard for you with the back problems and everything. Can you look for something else. I don't know where you live so I don't know how plentiful jobs are. Jobs are scarce where I live. I haven't been able to work for over 2 years but as you might have guessed, I was a nurse and I held my CNA in great esteem. I couldn't do without her/him. This is a good placae to post. We are conscious or each other and we care. There are wonderful people here. I hope I helped a little.

You have come to the right place for support. I am fairly new here, but I must say this is an awesome group of people that really honestly care about each other.

If you ever need a shoulder to vent on or lean on or whatever the case, I am here. Welcome again!

Gentle Hugs,

Annie

I am in the health care field also...I am an RN that works in Hospice and I do work only week ends which helps...I am an on call nurse. If I had to work 5 days a week doing aide work like I did for 6 years prior to my getting my degree as an RN I would not be doing it. So I know what you are going through....you are in my prayers. I do little physical work as possible....I still have to do some but not like when I was a home health aide. I just thank God every day that I can work and be able to keep our life style and insurance..etc... I am very lucky and I know it....I wish you all the luck in the world....Welcome to our family and welcome to our little group....

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