Hello,
My MS specialist has me off work for 3 weeks as the left leg spasticity has been unbearable and we are hoping the pool therapy and changes by physiatry help strengthen the leg.
I work 12 hour shifts as an RN and I love my job and the area I work in. I worry the length of the shifts may be becoming problematic. I am sure my union would help find me a different job to accommodate my condition if needed, but what if I hate it? I love the people I work with, but I struggle to get through shifts on many days and wonder what happens to my patient care if I have a bad spastic flare and I become "the patient."
i have been off ~2 weeks of the 3 now and I do feel the pool therapy is beneficial. I also feel the increase to Baclofen 90mg daily taken at the same time as my Zanaflex 12mg daily split into 3x per day dosing is helping slightly.
Sorry for getting wordy, just wondering where should I head with this work thing? I've only been a nurse for 2.5 yrs and loved every moment of it. I don't want to throw in the towel and feel capable of working in some capacity. I just love pt care and that seems like it may be a bad idea now?
Thanks for listening to my ramble. Feeling confused on which direction I should head.
Happy Easter,
Sazed
My MS specialist has me off work for 3 weeks as the left leg spasticity has been unbearable and we are hoping the pool therapy and changes by physiatry help strengthen the leg.
I work 12 hour shifts as an RN and I love my job and the area I work in. I worry the length of the shifts may be becoming problematic. I am sure my union would help find me a different job to accommodate my condition if needed, but what if I hate it? I love the people I work with, but I struggle to get through shifts on many days and wonder what happens to my patient care if I have a bad spastic flare and I become "the patient."
i have been off ~2 weeks of the 3 now and I do feel the pool therapy is beneficial. I also feel the increase to Baclofen 90mg daily taken at the same time as my Zanaflex 12mg daily split into 3x per day dosing is helping slightly.
Sorry for getting wordy, just wondering where should I head with this work thing? I've only been a nurse for 2.5 yrs and loved every moment of it. I don't want to throw in the towel and feel capable of working in some capacity. I just love pt care and that seems like it may be a bad idea now?
Thanks for listening to my ramble. Feeling confused on which direction I should head.
Happy Easter,
Sazed
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