I love my little job ,its given me back so much of what i lost when i was medically retired from my career. BUT how long I can keep going I don't know . I'm hurting all over ,even with my pain meds,but then they dont do much for me anyway. My kids tell me to stop,give it up,when i'm off,most of my time is spent recuprirating ready for the next session. I only do 16 hours a week and its not a lifting,sitting or bending job,yes its a bit physical,but then so is anything . Maybe a holiday will help ,rest up for a week ,relax. I really don't want to give it up if I can possibly keep going.
This isnt really a discussionjust me waffling after work
Hello Jan, Can i ask what meds you are on and what is your job please? I suffer Neuropathic pain and have Arthritis. I can barely walk some days. I take Gaberpentin, Naproxen, Nefopam, Coedine and sometimes Paracetamol.
Hi Elizabeth, I'm on Gabapentin,Naproxen,Cocodomal,. I do the starters and desserts for a small resturant ,i was unable to find anything that gave me enough variation between sitting/standing,rest and work,but then a friend got me in here washing up,more rinsing and putting in dishwasher lol. I progressed to starters . It is hard ,believe me,but i get so much from it,its worth the pain..at times. I can't walk more than about 30yards without severe pain,I cant sit for more than 10 - 15 minutes and pain is with me whatever i do,24/7.
So if i do nothing i have it but am miserable,so Im better off doing something and being happy,its hard to pace when we have pain,but its what we have to do.
Hello Jan, you do sound a lot like myself. I cannot sit comfortable at all, cannot stand for more than a couple of mins and walking is only a few yards, bending och and unable to kneel. Do you have Arthritis? I have had septic Arthritis since aged 11 i am now 58 and have had my left knee replaced twice. I have Arthritis in my right knee now, having electric theraphy for that and have Arthritis in the spine too. I cannot work, thou i help out with my grandkids one day a week. Like you i am in pain constantly and suffer all the time, i do it to keep me going. I hate not doing anyhing and live alone so i need to get out a little. I also suffer nerve pain when this happens my knee will lock and can be embarrassing. If anytime you want to talk i am here most days or you can pm me. Take care. Smile through gritted teeth.
