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ricanfemale30 05/01/2011

I think my relapse is over..two months to recover this time..before it was one month..n the previous relapse was December..this one in March til now...I'm dying to work but idk if I should. My dad says dont cuz what if I relapse again? They seem to be close n being I have a high stress career (nursing) my dad said don't do it lets see bout ssi n what if I start another job n I relapse again one month in?..uugghh idk I'm 27 I want to work..idk what my bf says I haven't spoken to him bout my thoughts...please HELP!!! idk what to do!!!!!

lchoppel 05/01/2011

Wow girl, you have had a lot of relapses lately. I think you should talk to your neuro about changing your treatment plan. Definately I would do that. Having 3 relapses like that is hard on you. Why hasn't your neuro done anything? Are you seeing a neuro? What DMD do you use?

About work, that is a tough one. If you feel up to it, why not? I understand you desire to work, but you have to get your health managed and it sounds like now you are'nt managing things very well. Please, see a neuro soon and get your health straightened out before you think about work. Best of luck to you. Lynne

ricanfemale30 05/01/2011

I was on avonex for 6yrs..my Ms didn't act up till about a year ago..had two jobs n then just starting to relapse within this year..my neuro (I c him every 3months unless I need him more) just changed my meds to gilenya a month ago..he works with me n frankly I think I'm the stubborn one..I overworked myself I think pulling 14hr days 4-5days a week...I pushed it which knows but at the current moment I feel alot better..I have residual symptoms but they are manageable if I rest in between stuff etc..however this is only 5days so far that I've felt good..idk

deleted_user 05/01/2011

I totally agree...you should only do what you feel up too. Its your body and you know how it is feeling right now. I hope you feel better soon girl! Relapses are no fun for sure! Sending you some big {{{{{HUGS}}}}

deleted_user 05/02/2011

You should do what you feel will make you happy, but if you want to take it slow maybe you should consider temporary placement for nurses. That way if you do end up relapsing you can just not take a temp position that week or month.

ricanfemale30 05/03/2011

Word thanks everyone...I feel like I should hurry up n just get out there n help people like my famz helped me...spread faith n support to others ughhh I'm getting teary....I know I'm rushing but I can't help but want to jump out n go back to my overworked self lol. I know its not like that but wishful thinking people..I will just not right now...

deleted_user 05/03/2011

Hey Rican, i'm so glad to hear you're feeling better!

I work full time, even during my relapses, because honestly if I don't, I just feel useless. That useless feeling leads to depression, which leads to stress, which does not help me. So for me, working is the answer, at least for the here and now.

Do what is best for you. If you think working will make you feel better emotionally then DO IT, but don't OVER DO IT. Maybe take something part time and work your hours up slowly.

I fully beleive that work can be healing and theraputic in a way... as long as you know your limits and don't exceed them.

Pace yourself but don't underestimate yourself.

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