Fibro and the nursing profression
NurseStacey - Oct 20th, 2008 2:22 PM
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I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have been a been a bedsibe nurse for over 10 years which includes quite abit of heavy lifting. I have found that I have pain with lifting my friends small children let alone 200 pound patients which i frequently do alone. At this point nursing as I know it does not look like a viable career option for me, as far as what i have regaurding coping statagies. What do others think?

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Glenno - Oct 26th, 2008 8:02 PM

Hi Stacey, I know how you feel. I completed my nursing degree early this year after 4yrs study, only to find I cannot physically do the work due to the pain, fatigue and foggy thinking. At my age (49) I am seriously thinking of applying for a disability pension and forgetting about my dreams of a career in nursing, but it's difficult to convince family of the seriousness of the illness. I have learnt that I have to advocate for my own needs even within family and the few friends I have left. I am hoping to study more and get into a part time counselling role, working around the flare ups of symptoms as best I can. Best wishs as you learn and plan ahead, Glenn