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Lower back problems before getting my first Job

Hi everyone, Im super sad because a week before staring to work in my very first job as cna .I got very sick at home with the flu and a very bad back pain (lower back) I recently got my certification about 3 month ago with no luck in finding a job . And after get qualified for an interview , got my schedule for my first orientation that consisted in 3 Weeks to a month.

I definitely wasn't Able to go due to my illness. My Dr. Told me that there's a mild degeneration in my lower back . That can become Chronic He was concern I'm on my 30's .

The big question is . What I'm going to do now. I don't wanna loose my certification and wanted always to work with patients . My Dr. Asked me so many times if I want to continue looking for one of these jobs that consist in frequent lifting heavy people. Helppppp please , you guys think that if I work as home care will be the same or please I will really appreciate all your advices in advanced thanksss :( :(

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    Hi!

    We cannot offer medical advice as per the Terms of Service. I hurt my back lifting a patient when I was 18 and had spinal surgery....I worked for 35 years at the bedside.

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    Hi, I'm definitely understand that won't get any medical advice here. I only wanted to know if I can still begin working in other area in the same field . As home care or pediatric with less lifting. But I think I didn't make myself clear .

    thanks.

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    Hey, I'm really sorry to hear about your back and I hope you feel better soon. Being in pain is not fun at all. I know I've had my fair share of it. Have you thought about applying for a job in a doctor's office or clinic of some sorts where you don't have to lift patients?

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    Hi vallilove , I definitely would like to . But wonder if a CNA can work in a doctor's office . I do not know but that would be nice . Since I know only CMA can . Really appreciate for your comment . Thanks

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    Nope. CNAs can work in doctor's offices too if they are hiring. You just have to look for them. Local school districts hire them too :) You could also try home health.

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