kitzela

kitzela has 8 years experience.

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1. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

   kitzela replied to jedimasterbrie's topic in Disabilities

   I have HEDS as well as POTS. It can be a challange to work but with a little planning its possible. I keep braces for my weakest joints with me in case of injury. I also bring gatorade to keep me hydrated. When you have HEDS you have to always be aw...

2. Nursing with P.O.T.S..

   kitzela replied to SarahAnnieB's topic in Disabilities

   Its never too late to go back . I have POTS too. I thought I couldn't be a nurse because I have EDS and POTS, too so I didn't pursue it out of high school. But when I was in my 30's I decided I wasn't going to let it stop me any more. I went back to ...

3. I have vertigo, can I be a nurse?

   kitzela replied to shortnsweet8's topic in Disabilities

   I guess its different for me. I have had tinnitus and vertigo all my life. It has been assumed by my doctors that it is related to my migraines. There are days it is very difficult but it is possible to be a nurse with vertigo and tinnitus. I work ni...

4. Bad shoulder, worried about nursing school

   kitzela replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Disabilities

   I have Ehlers Danlos and I dislocate my shoulder on an almost daily basis. I have worked on the floor for 6 years. Mostly it's okay except when I try to have iv fluid with that arm. You find ways to adapt. Don't let something like an injury stop you....

5. What exactly is covered by 'medical conditions that may impact on their ability...

   kitzela replied to hulde's topic in Australia

   I Have Ehlers Danlos hypermoblity type. I have been a nurse for five years. Having EDS should not prevent you from becoming a nurse. You just need to more aware of body mechanics and use braces when needed. Depression is part of this disorder but som...

6. A Nurse with POTS Disability: A Great Success Story!

   kitzela replied to CrazyCoconut's topic in Disabilities

   Congratulations. I have POTS too. Its difficult but you can do it. I have been a nurse for five years. I was diagnosed two years ago but have had it for about thirty years. Gatorade helped me through many nights. Just make sure you always have water ...