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TWGarrett 08/27/2010

Thank you for all your suggestions. My tub is out of order but my mom lives across the street and Wed. I left work after 1 hour and went to my moms and soaked in an Epsom tub for an hour. I had releaf for a good hour an a half.
I was unable to work Tues. and Wed.. I went in Thur. raked and loaded limbs and then couldn't work today. I did go in and tell my boss what was going on. He said he would work with me as long as he could until I could find out about disability. He had me tell the rest of the groud crew so they would understand why I was out so much and on lighter duty than them.I have been unable to stand for long because of my feet and couldn't sit for long because of my hips. I have been getting like lightening pains in my groin areas(can anyone relate). Also, does anyone ever feel overwhelmed. Then theres the sharp bruised feeling in what seems to be the ball joints of my shoulders. When applying for disability I should also be able to claim depression because facing the fact I cannot do the work I love so much is very depressing. But enough venting I know I'm not telling any of you anything you don't already know. Hugs to all who can relate.

sunsetzzs 08/27/2010

Aw, I can certainly relate and I feel for you, my friend. I'm glad that your boss is treating you fairly and seems to be open with you on disability. I know it's depressing to realize that you can no longer do what you enjoy, so I've decided to turn it around and think about new things to enjoy that fit in with my modified life style. It's a work in progress, but it's not the end :)

Best of luck as you move forward with disability. Your new fur baby will be happy to have you around more often :)

TWGarrett 08/27/2010

Thanks sunsetzzs_spending time spoiling my Festus is one major plus. Also my husband says he likes the idea of me being home. I use to love to do crafts. At Christmas I sold some and gave some as gifts. I'm wondering if maybe I can get back into that.

fayerae 08/27/2010

Oh TW....good for you...there is no reason not to get back into selling crafts...I think I will do so as well. I make these great Christmas cards that sell really well...I admit i have been lazy the last couple of years (and busy with a new relationship) but I so want to do it again...and it's not even for the money, it's just that I love to do it and I can't keep them all for myself...LOL Go for it!!!!!

sunsetzzs 08/27/2010

TW and Fay - working on the crafts is a great idea if you are up to it. It's a good hobby and can mean extra money around the holidays, if you're careful about what you do. A friend of mine used to set up her crafts at shows and it was a lot of work. One time years ago, before I felt badly, I went with her and could not get over all of the work involved in getting set up.
That being said, since I have been homebound for almost six months now due to this illness, I have found myself looking for hobbies, and if you are good with crafts, that sounds like an excellent idea!

deleted_user 08/28/2010

great idea w/crafts LOL depressed "YES" i can't fall back on this one! THIS IS WHY IAM DREPRESSED= i had a dream job i loved to my core! thats what i did for a living/hobby "TEACH TRADITIONAL CRAFTS" get a u-haul & you can have all the supplies in my art studio! they arn't doin me any good ...iam serious would be good for you & me! i hate the fact they are just wasting ou there! Was thinking of calling church groups or Girl Scouts sorry noe iam venting on your post!

deleted_user 08/28/2010

hey, thats great your boss is willing to work with you :-0), & crafting can be fun and bring in much needed income .......... what sort of crafts do you do ?

Depression .... hmmmmmmmmm dunno if they will go for the work & not being able to do it as a depression .... yeah I know you are depressed about the thought of it, but I think it will take a professional diagnosis of depression for it to be considered in your claim :-/

CajunTiger 08/28/2010

Yep, TW, can certainly relate!! Hard, physical work like you describe is brutal for me.....I can do a day here or there, but not more than two in a row without paying the price.....Pacing is very important in my world! LOL

The feeling of being overwhelmed is one I can definitely relate to.....I think it is because there are so many days that I don't get too much done, and things pile up....then it feels like there are mountains of things staring me in the face that need doing! Just remember to tackle one thing at a time, and to take care of your body and listen to it.

And yes, my shoulders give me the most fits of all.....lots of pain just as you describe....try a hand help massager (I use Homedics), a TENS unit, or this new one....I put three tennis balls in an old sock....put a Pilates mat or towel on the floor.....put the sock on the mat, and lie down on top of the mat, so the tennis balls are under the spot that hurts on my shoulder.....Then just lie still, and let the weight of your body press against the balls....hurts, but in a good way!

Take care, and keep having fun with Festus and those crafts!
HUGS from down south :)

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