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Folks, please help!!! I'm relatively new to the board, but have had RSD for 7 years in my dominant hand. I'm a university professor-- so I type on the computer all day, and my hand is slowly getting worse, with slower typing and more errors.
I have asked for ADA accommodations-- my doc recommends a secretary-- but the university has refused. I can't consider filing suit-- it' s just not something I can go through now.
I have been working longer and longer hours as my hand gets worse. My recent evaluation was mildly negative-- I don't produce enough manuscripts, etc. But by objective standards, I'm far above average, because I'm working so hard in compensation. Maybe discrimination? I don't know.
I do know I've developed hypertension, asthma, osteporosis, 3 stress fractures in these 7 years at age 50. My family died young of heart disease. Neurontin and Prednisone added 60 pounds that I haven't been able to get off. Morphine doesn't help with weight reduction either.
I can't get on a good exercise plan because my work load is so extreme. Think 70-80 hours a week, and I'm a single mom with 2 kids. I am completely exhausted.
I tried to talk to my pain doc about it, but he is uncomfortable and doesn't know how to talk about coping issues (his terms). I have disability insurance, but in my family, we are all high achievers, and I've never actually thought about going on disability. But given the weight out of control, the multiple illnesses, and the work out of control (not to mention the pain), I'm wondering if I'm being stupid.
When does one just say it's too much to try to do a job when your body doesn't work right? Is there a solution I can't see?
Many, many grateful thanks for anyone who will respond to me. Please just tell me what you've learned!
Blessings,
Annie |
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