Im a RN for last 5 yrs but worked in health care from an aide to LPN since 1993
I was just diagnosed with MS 11/2011
sx tremors, muscle spasms, vision changes d/t optic neuritis, numbness, headaches, forgetfulness, light sensitivity.
My md currently has me out of work until further notice d/t the vision changes
I currently work in the human services field
my job requires travel and transport of patients sometimes by myself, I have to be at the top of my game- at this point I can't even take my own pulse d/t tremors, how would I ever draw blood? or keep my consumer safe if I have to do a hold d/t behavior?
Am I going to be able to go back to this job? Do I work on getting my BS and MS so I can do management or teach? Could I ever go back to working in the ER where my true passion is?
These are some of the questions running through my mind....
I started Copaxone last week, also on Baclofen, Neurontin, Topamax....
Guess its a wait and see game
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I was just diagnosed with MS 11/2011
sx tremors, muscle spasms, vision changes d/t optic neuritis, numbness, headaches, forgetfulness, light sensitivity.
My md currently has me out of work until further notice d/t the vision changes
I currently work in the human services field
my job requires travel and transport of patients sometimes by myself, I have to be at the top of my game- at this point I can't even take my own pulse d/t tremors, how would I ever draw blood? or keep my consumer safe if I have to do a hold d/t behavior?
Am I going to be able to go back to this job? Do I work on getting my BS and MS so I can do management or teach? Could I ever go back to working in the ER where my true passion is?
These are some of the questions running through my mind....
I started Copaxone last week, also on Baclofen, Neurontin, Topamax....
Guess its a wait and see game
** Moderator's note - Post broken into paragraphs for easier reading. Many people with MS have visual difficulties that prevent them from reading large blocks of print. **
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