DX with Fibromyalgia - concern about going forward with nursing.

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Hi,

I was DX with Fibromyalgia about a month ago. (Before y'all worry about it...I don't take narcotics and I deal with the pain by way of diet and exercise :). I know FM can be controversial. )

Anyway, I am continuing school this fall and now I'm wondering if nursing will be possible with the pain, exhaustion and cognitive "fog" that goes along with this. There are some nights when I have to prop my arms on pillows to keep them from hurting from the pressure of the bed. At times, it is difficult to raise an aerosol spray can. Right now, I'm working in housekeeping at the college I'm attending and the job is intensely physically demanding. I suppose my fear is that I'll get through nursing and find that I can't do it.

Does anyone else out there have Fibromyalgia? Are there any working nurses out there with it.

I'm really not that interested in anything else as a career. This decision is excruciating.

Thanks!

Shanna

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carry on :)

z

thank you very much. i love it here !! :yelclap:

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Thank you for your reply! I appreciate the input...and you have a very, very good point.

I'm glad you decided to post! Welcome! :)

Shanna

:thankya: Thank You for the welcome & I hope all goes well.

Your in my prayers

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Thank you for your prayers...I need them!

I manage...I never let it get me down and I refuse to let it dictate my life. I'm currently taking Zoloft and I'm going to go the way of low carb. I walk and do yoga.

I appreciate the advice you all have given very much.

Coopergirl...I'm very sorry to hear about your husband. :o

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Thank you for your prayers...I need them!

I manage...I never let it get me down and I refuse to let it dictate my life. I'm currently taking Zoloft and I'm going to go the way of low carb. I walk and do yoga.

I appreciate the advice you all have given very much.

Coopergirl...I'm very sorry to hear about your husband. :o

oh hey thanks about my husband. He's been in remission for about 3 years now--time flies lol. And we focus more on his health than his dis-ease if that makes sense. Zoloft rocks! ;) Helps the tummy in a HUGE way. I did low carb too, lost 30+ pounds and kept it off even tho I eat 'normal' now. The secret to success is to follow the plan that you choose and do it correctly. Read the book! :)

I've heard yoga is GREAT but I haven't gotten off my duff to try it out. I'm thinking of trying Curves.

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I've heard Curves is great! If you can't get to Curves there are several really good home videos out there.

The yoga helps to relax me...it really stretches out those bunchy muscles. I used to do some pretty intense weight work until this happened. Once upon a time I was in good shape. Now I'm the human equivalent to the schmoo (Anyone remember that cartoon? I just showed my age :rolleyes: )

I take the minimum dose of Zoloft...it certainly does help me considerably and the low carb thing is the way to go. I've been eating a lot of veggies from garden (mainly squash and tomatoes) so that helps.

I'm glad to hear that your hubby is doing well. My little sis had advanced thyroid cancer but has recovered nicely. I love a happy story. :)

oh hey thanks about my husband. He's been in remission for about 3 years now--time flies lol. And we focus more on his health than his dis-ease if that makes sense. Zoloft rocks! ;) Helps the tummy in a HUGE way. I did low carb too, lost 30+ pounds and kept it off even tho I eat 'normal' now. The secret to success is to follow the plan that you choose and do it correctly. Read the book! :)

I've heard yoga is GREAT but I haven't gotten off my duff to try it out. I'm thinking of trying Curves.

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