Chronic Pain Support Group
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Well, I haven't worked since the search for a new doctor commenced in February. I've been rationing pills and don't have the Darvocet that I'm used to b/c it was taken off the market. But I do have what I need, so I agreed to a free-lance assignment in Cancun.
I leave this week and am very nervous about getting back into it. To add insult to injury (literally) my RSD has just now decided to spread. I had it in my foot, never above the ankle for years, with muscle spasms in my leg. Now my knee is on fire. I'm hoping that I adjust to the pain before the trip b/c it's a long one. I leave from home to fly to Houston, then to Cancun, Mexico. When I did this in January I left my cane in the overhead bin. I don't have a lot of time but if my knee doesn't settle down, I'll need a new one.
The only part about the trip that I am looking forward to is that I only have a few obligations and then can rest out by the pool or Caribbean Sea. I'm staying at a great place where they know me well and all meetings are held there. They have the best spa in Mexico (Believe me, I've been to most of them, LOL) and I KNOW a massage will help.
I'm easing my way back into the workforce, and am very lucky that as a writer I can set my own hours. I plan on getting work done up front and then sleeping or getting some sun. Then when I get home I can finish the work. I just don't want to overdo it.
Anyway, it feels good to be going back, even if it is just for a few days. And it IS an amazing place. I've lost count of my trips to Cancun but I can say honestly that out of all the hotels I reviewed back in 2002-2007, this was the best in the city. Now, if the heat just helps my pain, I'll be relaxed and pain-free for a few days.
And if I do well on this assignment, maybe I'll get that Europe assignment I've been hoping for. It's a long shot but possible. I just have to keep my medications on schedule and not overdo anything.
Why am i so nervous?
I leave this week and am very nervous about getting back into it. To add insult to injury (literally) my RSD has just now decided to spread. I had it in my foot, never above the ankle for years, with muscle spasms in my leg. Now my knee is on fire. I'm hoping that I adjust to the pain before the trip b/c it's a long one. I leave from home to fly to Houston, then to Cancun, Mexico. When I did this in January I left my cane in the overhead bin. I don't have a lot of time but if my knee doesn't settle down, I'll need a new one.
The only part about the trip that I am looking forward to is that I only have a few obligations and then can rest out by the pool or Caribbean Sea. I'm staying at a great place where they know me well and all meetings are held there. They have the best spa in Mexico (Believe me, I've been to most of them, LOL) and I KNOW a massage will help.
I'm easing my way back into the workforce, and am very lucky that as a writer I can set my own hours. I plan on getting work done up front and then sleeping or getting some sun. Then when I get home I can finish the work. I just don't want to overdo it.
Anyway, it feels good to be going back, even if it is just for a few days. And it IS an amazing place. I've lost count of my trips to Cancun but I can say honestly that out of all the hotels I reviewed back in 2002-2007, this was the best in the city. Now, if the heat just helps my pain, I'll be relaxed and pain-free for a few days.
And if I do well on this assignment, maybe I'll get that Europe assignment I've been hoping for. It's a long shot but possible. I just have to keep my medications on schedule and not overdo anything.
Why am i so nervous?
please lay in the hot white sand for me. good luck and stay safe and congrats on going back to work!
-jen
Is the med situation the only reason why you have not done this sooner?
I hope that you can continue to work and enjoy the work, who would not this sounds like a dream job. I sometimes miss work so much but I know I can never go back to what I once did. I was a Restaurant manager but doing something that i can physically do would be nice, work brings a sense of accomplishment which is nice and Money is also nice.
Have a great time, and if you need someone to come with you just to make sure you are ok just PM me LOL
11longyears- I friend requested you and would be happy to send you the info on my favorite hotel, and if you want, a few others there that I like.
It's not so much the vacation-like part that has me worried, it's the packing! I'm a terrible packer. And I want to be able to carry-on b/c I'll hit a short window for immigration on my way back. If I miss my flight after that, I won't get home Monday and that will mess up a million schedules.
Oh well, I'm doing wash and seeking out the various pieces of warm weather clothing that were flung far and wide after my January trip. Wish me luck!
It was awesome to get up in the morning take a shower, get dress, put make-up on, etc. For two years I was at home, depress with almost no friends and no human interaction besides my family and the few friends that I have left. This part-time job has given me the confidence that I lost when I started in this pain journey, so I am glad that you are going back to work, because I know that mentally this is going to be a HUGE ego boost.
Take care, and please keep us posted. Enjoy Cancun!!!
Hugs,