I recently had a very bad flare back in March. I returned to work at the beginning of May, however I don't feel the same nor do I feel I can perform the same. I am able to walk but now I have a limp that doesn't seem to be going away. My entire body continues to hurt, especially my legs. I have stinging pains that affect both my eyes. Not all at once and not at the same time. My ability to process information is confusing and I'm just constantly exhausted. By mid day I just want to pass out. When I get home I just sleep. I called my neuro who has been wonderful over the years and he made suggestions. I can increase my Lyrica to a total of 200mg daily, seek additional IV Therapy(Steriods), take more MRIs to see if something was missed back in April. Which at the time showed little activity. Or get another opinion from another MS specialist.
I really do not want more medications. It's hard to work with my brain in the state it's in without being loopy on meds. I don't know about the MRIs but I know how I feel. I am still under FMLA and was told by his nurse that she can write me up for intermittent FMLA. Honestly I feel like I'm just done. I've had a 30+ year career and have been pushing through my MS since 08. That may not seem like a lot to some, but it's been a struggle.
I just don't know how to begin the conversation with my doctor that I think it's time for me to apply for disability. I don't even know if he will agree or if I would even qualify. I just don't think I can go on. I have had flares over the years and was able to bounce back. It's just not the same this time.
I'd appreciate any input as to how anyone else struggled with this and any advice you can offer. Am I jumping the gun?
I really do not want more medications. It's hard to work with my brain in the state it's in without being loopy on meds. I don't know about the MRIs but I know how I feel. I am still under FMLA and was told by his nurse that she can write me up for intermittent FMLA. Honestly I feel like I'm just done. I've had a 30+ year career and have been pushing through my MS since 08. That may not seem like a lot to some, but it's been a struggle.
I just don't know how to begin the conversation with my doctor that I think it's time for me to apply for disability. I don't even know if he will agree or if I would even qualify. I just don't think I can go on. I have had flares over the years and was able to bounce back. It's just not the same this time.
I'd appreciate any input as to how anyone else struggled with this and any advice you can offer. Am I jumping the gun?
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