Guest guest Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 Hi everyone, it has been awhile since I’ve posted, haven’t even had time to read everyone’s postings. I plan on quitting my job this week at the hosp. even though I dearly love it, it doesn’t love me anymore. I am so very tired and in pain after working just a few hours, but I so dread the 12 hour shifts, even if they are my call shifts, because if I work the full 12 hours I am sick for several days, just not worth it. The vicodin is becoming more frequent, I told the dr. so he had me try a Duragisic patch, he said it would take awhile before easing the pain, but after 5 hours I was so out of it, and sick I took it off, then I spent the next 10 hours vomiting. I went to the pain clinic on wed. and he advised me to increase my Neurontin, and then suggested a nerve block. He said it may or may not work. But I decided before I have to start going down that road I need to simplify my life, and get rid of some stress, both physical and mental. My husband actually said it was time to quit nursing, I know there are many of you out there that can relate. I have held on to nursing for 9 years now, and even 1 year after the first neuro symptoms, but it’s time. My head and body knows it is the right thing to do, but heart is still trying to hold out. I am going to try and keep some busy with selling Kay cosmetics, I enjoy it, and can work when I want, but especially No 8 or 12 hour shifts. So far I have done real well, so will see what the future holds one day at a time. I know all are still struggling with this as I am, and most of you worse so, I am so praying for you. I hope you all have a great Monday, know I think of you often. Love and Prayers always, Marla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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