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Hi everyone.

I'm the one who posted about job issues and worried about my health and my job. I saw a rheumatologist....turns out I have acquired some sort of post-infective arthritis in both ankles; it may have thickened my tendons and done some damage (hopefully not irrepairably so). I have more tests to undergo. But the inflammation has gone down from the prednisone and relafen they put me on. Still can't walk too well. But looks like I'm making progress.

I asked my doc to release me to work, to do "sit down job". He agreed. I faxed the sheet to my boss, and she will start me back up next week. Turns out they need a triage nurse for an office...which is much closer to my home (my typical commute was well over an hour one way). I'm sooooooooooo relieved and happy. I was experiencing awful panic attacks/anxiety over the fear of losing my job, and feelings of mistrust b/c she called my former employer. I still feel that way, backstabbed, but if this works out in the office, and if I like it....she won't be my boss anymore. The office mgr there will be. I sense a light at the end of the tunnel.

I see a "foot doc" tomorrow morning. Maybe he can help me sort this out and at least offer some advice on supportive foot boot or something. It's becoming a nightmare, as I'm getting horrid back pain from walking funny d/t compromising muscle groups from my very.......painful to watch..... gait.:lol2:

Thanks for everyone's support and prayers. It really worked.

With thanks,

Emma

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Things do happen for a reason...

Now you have what sounds like a very interesting job much closer to home :)

Here's wishing you continued healing :balloons:

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Glad things are working out for you Emma..

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Specializes in Jack of all trades, and still learning.

Emma I'm so pleased that things have worked out. And you've been put in a job where you can still use your skills

Best of luck for the future

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Specializes in ER, Occupational Health, Cardiology.

That IS good news! I'm sorry that you have been having such a difficult time, but at least now you know the cause, and that it can be effectively treated.

As one office Triage Nurse to another, I think you will love your position-I'd be very surprised if you don't. I still have the hour-long commute, though.

Best of luck with your new position and your healing.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/Peds/O.R./Legal/cardiology.

Emma123,

I am SO happy to hear that this is not some sort of systemic disease!!!

What a load off!!! I hope you continue to improve and love your new position!! :balloons:

ebear

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Emma,

Im glad they found out what was wrong with you. I know how frustrating it can be, and with the job thing too. Congrats and best of luck 2 u.

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Specializes in Home Health, Geriatrics.

Emma,

That really is great news. I am so glad that you are feeling better and making progress in your job concerns. I hope that everything works out for you and you are going to continue to improve. Do keep us posted on how the new job is working for you. Close to home is always good!

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Good to hear you are getting better and I hope you continue to do well

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

Wow that is rough. I hope you improve/heal and are in for a much healthier and brighter future.

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Thank you all for your warm wishes.

I just returned from the foot doc. He said "I've never seen anything like this." Great. Just what I've heard from four other docs. He said, "A normal degree in the foot is 30 degrees. You're at a minus 2." He is ordering an MRI, awaiting my labs. He also asked if I've had a rheum consult; I told him I did and they thought it was some type of post-infective arthritis that settled in. He did tell me that he's going to consult with a few other people and get back with me and order the MRI right away. He gave me an RX for a rolling walker (one legged contraption)...it's hard to maneuver. Almost easier to just hobble.

I guess the best I can hope for is it (whatever "it" is) goes away. My ankles are like boards. STIFF and red/purple. The swelling has gone down from the prednisone and relafen I'm assuming. But the stiffness is like nothing I can describe. Even the doc couldn't budge them. He did mention that doxycycline could have had something to do with it, but to this extent, he didn't seem too sure. The stiffness is up to my calf muscle now. I'm going to end up a "walking stick".:uhoh3:

At least I have a job now. My brain and mouth aren't stiff....lol.

Thanks for your support and help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Emma

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