Re: Well folks... I called in sick.

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Dear ,

I'm sorry that you have to work while you are in so much pain. That's horrible. There is no way I could work even though I want to. I was lucky enough to have parents that were willing to help me out. Even sitting at the computer for more than 10 minutes will send my back into spasms. I wish there was a foundation or something that could help people like you. If I ever win the lottery, that's what I'm going to do. It's ridiculous that people have to work when they are in agony or have to move in with a caregiver. There should be a group that helps with finances and care giving aid.

Anyway, sorry to rant. I just feel bad for you.

Peace and Love,

Annette

Re: Well folks... I called in sick.

Some of us work because there is absolutly no other alternative. Idon't have a husband to live off of, and if I quit work and tried togo on disability there is no way I could support me and both my kids.So it's either work or be homeless. That's the only two choices in mylife. And when you are faced with that, you go to work regardless ofthe amount of pain, regardless of the amount of fatigue. In the last 6months I have had to double my pain medication just from the painduring the day at work. It's exremely hard because by Friday evenings,I am SOOO exhausted that all I want to do is stay in bed all daysaturday and sunday just to recoup a little from the week. I do knowthat working full time definately makes fibromyalgia worse. Just frommy perspective, I stay in a continual "flare" from the stress and thefatigue. Just my two cents worth N.> I don't know how people can work with fibro. Well, I DO know cause Idid it for a long time but I just can't anymore. There is no way. I'vethought of applying for work but that would only screw up my SSDIclaim. Besides, even if I found someone who would hire me after beingout of work for 3 years, I'd be fired the first week for calling outsick so much. Screw it. When you CAN'T, you CAN'T, so DON'T. 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone.

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You know what? That is a GREAT idea. I wonder what it would take to start something like that. There are way too many people in this situation. It is inhumane. My husband and I are now discussing moving into his step moms house in the basement. Ick. From an attic to a basement. His dad just passed away last month too. The basement is even smaller than my apartment now, and we don't have enough space as it is. But we are losing the financial battle. Thank God I don't have kids. I'd be on welfare for sure. At this rate we will never, ever own a house or be able to get any loans or even credit. All thanks to my fibro. It's hard to believe less than 5 years ago I was working and making good money and we had plans to move into a nice place, get a nice car, etc. Now it feels like we are trapped here.

I have the same problem with my back. Even though I'm sitting on a $500 SORO cushion it still starts to hurt after about ½ an hour. My last job was in an office too. I keep having to take breaks in between reading posts and replying. It's worth it to me cause I get to chat with all these awesome people.

~*Kerrie*~

Re: Well folks... I called in sick.

Dear ,

I'm sorry that you have to work while you are in so much pain. That's horrible. There is no way I could work even though I want to. I was lucky enough to have parents that were willing to help me out. Even sitting at the computer for more than 10 minutes will send my back into spasms. I wish there was a foundation or something that could help people like you. If I ever win the lottery, that's what I'm going to do. It's ridiculous that people have to work when they are in agony or have to move in with a caregiver. There should be a group that helps with finances and care giving aid.

Anyway, sorry to rant. I just feel bad for you.

Peace and Love,

Annette

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You know what? That is a GREAT idea. I wonder what it would take to start something like that. There are way too many people in this situation. It is inhumane. My husband and I are now discussing moving into his step moms house in the basement. Ick. From an attic to a basement. His dad just passed away last month too. The basement is even smaller than my apartment now, and we don't have enough space as it is. But we are losing the financial battle. Thank God I don't have kids. I'd be on welfare for sure. At this rate we will never, ever own a house or be able to get any loans or even credit. All thanks to my fibro. It's hard to believe less than 5 years ago I was working and making good money and we had plans to move into a nice place, get a nice car, etc. Now it feels like we are trapped here.

I have the same problem with my back. Even though I'm sitting on a $500 SORO cushion it still starts to hurt after about ½ an hour. My last job was in an office too. I keep having to take breaks in between reading posts and replying. It's worth it to me cause I get to chat with all these awesome people.

~*Kerrie*~

Re: Well folks... I called in sick.

Dear ,

I'm sorry that you have to work while you are in so much pain. That's horrible. There is no way I could work even though I want to. I was lucky enough to have parents that were willing to help me out. Even sitting at the computer for more than 10 minutes will send my back into spasms. I wish there was a foundation or something that could help people like you. If I ever win the lottery, that's what I'm going to do. It's ridiculous that people have to work when they are in agony or have to move in with a caregiver. There should be a group that helps with finances and care giving aid.

Anyway, sorry to rant. I just feel bad for you.

Peace and Love,

Annette

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