What injuries or illnesses of yours has been the result of being a nurse?

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For example, back injuries, hypertension, etc?

OH shuddup, stevielynn!!!! :D

:dncg:

steph;)

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You're going to throw your back out doing that :lol2:

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You're going to throw your back out doing that :lol2:

You're right - I'd better quit. My family is wondering what I'm doing cracking up in here. :chuckle

steph

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Specializes in IM/Critical Care/Cardiology.

Undiagnosed whooping cough with complications OHHHH lots of fun!:innerconf

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Specializes in SICU.

I wanna be Stevielynn when I grow up!!! LOL!!

Injuries... well, right at this very moment I am suffering with a lumbar back strain and a hip flexor strain that has kept me on light duty and walking with a cane for the last 4 weeks. I did this while "fighting" with a vent patient who was rolled on his side while I and another nurse were cleaning a head to toe poop, and he decided that he'd much rather be on his back. I pushed, he pushed... and while I did get the poop cleaned, in light of the state of my back and hip, I guess he won!! LOL!

My back has been pulled many times over the years (never like this though). I suspect I have rotator cuff problems because of the tingling and pain I have in both of my arms and hands, as well as the intense shoulder discomfort I suffer. I've had plantar fasciitis. I COULD blame the varicose veins on the endless hours of standing I've done.

I've also dealt with severe anxiety and depression that is directly related to the fact that, in the ICU, we often torture patients in the name of medicine.

Overall, nursing has taken a lot from me. My youngest daughter is talking of going to nursing school, and I am doing my best to convince her otherwise. :o It's just not worth it (unless you're Stevielynn :cheers:).

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I wanna be Stevielynn when I grow up!!! LOL!!

Injuries... well, right at this very moment I am suffering with a lumbar back strain and a hip flexor strain that has kept me on light duty and walking with a cane for the last 4 weeks. I did this while "fighting" with a vent patient who was rolled on his side while I and another nurse were cleaning a head to toe poop, and he decided that he'd much rather be on his back. I pushed, he pushed... and while I did get the poop cleaned, in light of the state of my back and hip, I guess he won!! LOL!

My back has been pulled many times over the years (never like this though). I suspect I have rotator cuff problems because of the tingling and pain I have in both of my arms and hands, as well as the intense shoulder discomfort I suffer. I've had plantar fasciitis. I COULD blame the varicose veins on the endless hours of standing I've done.

I've also dealt with severe anxiety and depression that is directly related to the fact that, in the ICU, we often torture patients in the name of medicine.

Overall, nursing has taken a lot from me. My youngest daughter is talking of going to nursing school, and I am doing my best to convince her otherwise. :o It's just not worth it (unless you're Stevielynn :cheers:).

I'm not working right now . . .. ;);)

steph

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DJD, spondylosis of the spine, permanently torn spinal ligaments, chronic and acute back pain, chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain of the feet, ankles, knees, L wrist, and L collar bone area, LLE nerve damage with neuropathy, depression.

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Specializes in Emergency Room, Cardiology, Medicine.
let's see......back strains, bone bruises (foot ran over by an occupied rolling stool), rotator cuff strain, multiple colds, asthma exacerbations

probably work related but undetermined: carpal tunnel, epicondylitis that required surgical repair

tazzi, "ol' battle axe" suits you well. sorry, couldn't pass up on that one. :)

i also feel compelled to add that every profession carries its injuries. i've had a fairly injury free first year aside a swollen finger (after i slammed the bathroom door on it) and maybe some new foot issues because i'm on my feet virtually all the time. however, this still beats the injuries i would've racked up had i pursued my previous aspirations as a smoke jumper .

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Tazzi, "Ol' Battle Axe" suits you well. Sorry, couldn't pass up on that one. :)

And people have learned: Do NOT **** me off.........

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Fx C5, (surgery), severly herniated disc C4, (surgery), severe DDD (have spine of an 80 year old at 47), spondylolisthesis, severe RA, failed fusion of C3-4, now fx c4.... no spinal fluid at all below C5, on and on and on.... All because a small hospital was greedy in taking a 500# plus patient (laundry scales only went to 500#). They didn't want to rent a special bed to handle this patient. Understaffed the first day we admitted this pt. For a 'non-lifting' facility (yes, they really consider themselves a non- lifting place! ) Paleeeze!! That was almost 8 years ago- have been on Work Comp since. I will never be on a unit again, where I love to be. I guess now I could add depression due their greediness. Also, hands are getting worse in fine movement due to cord compression that I still have. PAIN! I guess I would also try to dissuade anyone I know who wants to become a nurse. I know too many nurses who have been hurt- yes, they and I used good lifting technique- but when you lift, push, pull, stoop for 12-16 hours a day (I usually worked 70 hours), your body cannot take it- at least most females. Males, with more muscle mass do not have as many of that type of problems I think.

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Specializes in Operating Room Nursing.

I have back pain issues, i get the shooting pain down both my legs often at night when i'm lying down. I'm not sure if it's work related but it does tend to flare up after i've done any lifting at work. I should really see someone about it...

Other than this i've been pretty lucky.

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DDD, DJD,spine and knees, autoimmune disorder flareups D/T stress.:grn:

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