It sounds like you're not ready to go back full time. I would stay part time for longer if you can. I went back full time last week and by the end of the week, I was feeling pain again. I rested over the week end and am okay now. We all heal differently. Please listen to your body and don't overdo because drs. may say you can go back to work. Please take care!

I had to switch jobs because I couldnt stand up because of the reaction to the meds. I got lucky and was able to switch jobs easily just for the semester. I am still tired all the time and have trouble going to work. I am lucky I guess because I only work parttime and go to school part time. I would definitely consult your doctor but most importantly listen to your body more than anything! If you can take it easy.

Back to work part time yesterday for the first time. Same thing happened to me. Got really tired, headache, could tell I was sighing a lot, like I needed more air. Does this happen to anyone else?. It seems like I need to take a deep breath every couple of minutes, and that I breath kind of fast. I was also told I have asthma while in the hospital after pulmonary function tests and a methylcholine challenge test so am on asthma medicine now too. could the asthma be the problem now? Was the asthma caused by the PE?

I had a DVT and massive clots in both lungs. I spent 7 days in the hospital and I went back to work a week after being out of the hospital. Fortunately, I was able to work from home quite a bit, but once I was back in the office, the fatigue caught up with me very un-expectantly. My chest always felt tired and Id come home and just crash. I have a great boss and a really good work situation so, it wouldnt have been a problem to take off a few more weeks to recover but I was slightly euphoric once I got home from the hospital, just so freakin happy to be alive, that I thought it wouldnt be a problem. HA! I went back way too soon. I'm one of those mental cases who prides themselves on never taking sick time. It's so stupid.

Lots of us experienced anxiety shortly after getting home from the hospital and for me, it manifested itself with chest pains and shortness of breath. So, between the fatigue, recovery and the anxiety, I felt like garbage for a good 4-6 weeks. Work didnt help the situation.

But know that it does get better with time!

Rachelle

I agree that you dont sound like you are ready to go back full time just yet. I was off work for nearly 6 months and it then took me around 3 months before I was working full time again. Thankfully I have a understanding emplyer who allowed me back to work on a rehab programme based around what I could physically and mentally cope with. This was reviewed weekly and only changed with my agreement.

Dont rush back into anything your health is far too important:-)