I am also a workaholic by nature as well.  I went back to work for a month after getting RSD and it got so bad that I never went back.  In one month my RSD went from my toes to my knee.  The pain was so bad that I was bed ridden for months.  I was so terrified of pain after that.  I had a good job and made good money, but I was on my feet all of the time.  I had to work outside on occasions too.  I didn't want to loose my job, but didn't feel that I had a choice.  I asked for a sit down job, but was told that it was not possible.  I worked at a prison.  So I guess you could say that a job there without stress is impossible.  And they don't really have sit down jobs at a prison either.  I knew that if I continued to work there that my RSD with spread throughout my body.

How do you find a job without stress, that doesn't require very much standing, walking and is a the right temp?  I can't take it if it is too hot or cold...  I would love to get a job.

Kara

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Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 06:36:59 -0800

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From: Meredith_Anderson Hi Annie,   I know exactly what you are going through!  I am a work-aholic by nature myself and wouldn't dream of going on disability.  (I was on short-term disability for 3 months and I was going crazy!)  I am also putting on weight and dealing with other consequences as a result of my RSD.   However, being on STD taught me a few things.  Stress definatly made my RSD worse.  I am now back at work at a nearly stress free job, though I am working more hours each day.  My RSD isn't nearly as bad as it was when I was in a more stressful position in a stressful environment.  I know you don't wish to change jobs, but I don't think working that many hours is doing you any favors.  If you still received a slightly negative review, then I wonder if working those extra hours are paying off...?   I agree with Kara - I've heard good things about the software you can speak to and it will type for you.  What about getting an assistant?  I'm sure there are a few Grad students who would be willing to work with you, which would hopefully reduce some of your stress.   Is there a disability resource center at the university?  I believe most schools have a center where students with both physical and learning disabilities can get help - maybe they could point you in the right direction?  Do you work with any other people with disabilities?  Are their needs being tended to?  Is there a secretary you could "share" with someone else who is also overworked?   Good luck! Best, Meri

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