I have been a nurse for many years and have been having pain from lifting. Had MRI and was told I have OA in my neck .I was told repeated lifting will cause it to be continually irritating it. I have had prednison and it did help but the minute I life it all starts again. Now should i get coritizone or switch to a different job with no lifting. I love bedside nursing but I dont want to hurt myself further. would really appreciate some opinions on this. Thanks.
LuxCalidaNP 224 Posts Specializes in Family Practice, Urgent Care, Cardiac Ca. Has 3 years experience. Jun 7, 2010 CRAP!I hope you get better and get the support you need from your workplace!
dscrn 525 Posts Jun 7, 2010 osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition...if lifting causes you pain, maybe it's time to think of a different job setting....not something anyone wants to be "forced" into, but you need to think of your health and quality of life...
BackfromRetirement 258 Posts Jun 8, 2010 Many of us older nurses have osteo-arth. If you are not on coumadin, ibuprofen helps. Always ask for help when needed, use lift devices. Supervisory positions might be less stress on the joints.
ltlsr 1 Post Jun 8, 2010 Above all, keep smiling!!! Check out Exceptional Nurse | WelcomeOnly textbook nurses are complete and perfect, and who would want to live in a texbook? What are no-lift policies for, if not to be used to retain your expertise?
