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Hi All, Thank you so much for your replies--it is so nice to have a lot of different...
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Hi All,
Thank you so much for your replies--it is so nice to have a lot of different viewpoints and real experiences.
Unfortunately my fiancé can't move for his job, although I know he would if he could. He's been very supportive through all of this. My mom does live halfway in between, so that is nice to know in case I need to mix up the commute.
Thanks again for your responses--I'm still mulling things over, so I will be sure to take them into account and share them with my fiancé as we make this decision.
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Thank you so much for your replies--it is so nice to have a lot of different viewpoints and real experiences.
Unfortunately my fiancé can't move for his job, although I know he would if he could. He's been very supportive through all of this. My mom does live halfway in between, so that is nice to know in case I need to mix up the commute.
Thanks again for your responses--I'm still mulling things over, so I will be sure to take them into account and share them with my fiancé as we make this decision.
Best wishes to everyone!View Thread
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Different Types of Long Commutes...Any Advice?
Hi All, I'm hoping for some advice...everyone seems so kind and open! I am currently...
Posted by powersuit
Hi All,
I'm hoping for some advice...everyone seems so kind and open! I am currently commuting 3-3.5 hours/day for my job. I'm pretty much miserable with the job and there is no opportunity for advancement. I try to exercise at most days of the week, so by the time I get home at 10-11 PM, I'm certainly not the most pleasant person. Although I have been granted ADA clearance for telecommuting 2 days/week, the particulars of the position and the commute are still huge problems and I notice things getting worse with my health.
I have been offered an amazing job, a once in a lifetime opportunity to be truthful. It is 6 hours away from my home, so I would have to drive and stay M-Th. Because my fiancé also travels most weeks, that part is not necessarily a problem.
Does anyone have any experience with daily vs. weekly commutes? I think that the weekly one would be better because it's an easier type of drive and only twice a week. I would be able to take better care of myself and lower stress because I am not wasting all that time and beating my body up everyday.
Any thoughts or experiences? Thanks in advance!View Thread
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I'm hoping for some advice...everyone seems so kind and open! I am currently commuting 3-3.5 hours/day for my job. I'm pretty much miserable with the job and there is no opportunity for advancement. I try to exercise at most days of the week, so by the time I get home at 10-11 PM, I'm certainly not the most pleasant person. Although I have been granted ADA clearance for telecommuting 2 days/week, the particulars of the position and the commute are still huge problems and I notice things getting worse with my health.
I have been offered an amazing job, a once in a lifetime opportunity to be truthful. It is 6 hours away from my home, so I would have to drive and stay M-Th. Because my fiancé also travels most weeks, that part is not necessarily a problem.
Does anyone have any experience with daily vs. weekly commutes? I think that the weekly one would be better because it's an easier type of drive and only twice a week. I would be able to take better care of myself and lower stress because I am not wasting all that time and beating my body up everyday.
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Thank you very much! Although I never like to hear that others are going through...
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Thank you very much! Although I never like to hear that others are going through difficult situations, it is helpful to hear about those mentioning a similar age.
Although I will be traveling for work and unable to visit the doctor for the next couple of weeks, I have made the appt. for the thyroid test and started a dedicated symptom journal, as you and the other wonderful respondents have suggested. I know it will help to be confident during my visits with a concrete record of change over time.
It's also so wonderful to know that there is a community of support...combating a feeling of isolation is half the battle!
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Although I will be traveling for work and unable to visit the doctor for the next couple of weeks, I have made the appt. for the thyroid test and started a dedicated symptom journal, as you and the other wonderful respondents have suggested. I know it will help to be confident during my visits with a concrete record of change over time.
It's also so wonderful to know that there is a community of support...combating a feeling of isolation is half the battle!
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Dear Booch007, Thank you very much for your kind reply. I identified with your...
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Dear Booch007,
Thank you very much for your kind reply. I identified with your descriptions of "ground hog day"...it resonated with my normal symptoms as well as the change that sparked my curiosity. It is true that the combinations of medicines is so complex and our responses can change as well. Also, the mention of thyroid differences is another thing that I didn't think of.
I'll definitely be going to get checked, as you and Xperky suggested. I appreciate everyone's compassion here!
KellyView Thread
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Thank you very much for your kind reply. I identified with your descriptions of "ground hog day"...it resonated with my normal symptoms as well as the change that sparked my curiosity. It is true that the combinations of medicines is so complex and our responses can change as well. Also, the mention of thyroid differences is another thing that I didn't think of.
I'll definitely be going to get checked, as you and Xperky suggested. I appreciate everyone's compassion here!
KellyView Thread
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Margaret, Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. I have been increasingly...
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Margaret,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. I have been increasingly worried that the RA or PA will rear its head sometime sooner rather than later, especially given the pattern of stress/illness that my fibro seemed to develop with.
I like the idea of keeping a journal about the symptoms--I've been doing so mentally, but I can see the power of a physical record!
Thanks again and best wishes,
KellyView Thread
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. I have been increasingly worried that the RA or PA will rear its head sometime sooner rather than later, especially given the pattern of stress/illness that my fibro seemed to develop with.
I like the idea of keeping a journal about the symptoms--I've been doing so mentally, but I can see the power of a physical record!
Thanks again and best wishes,
KellyView Thread
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Hi All, I've been looking all over but can't seem to find an answer to this specific...
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Hi All,
I've been looking all over but can't seem to find an answer to this specific question.
I am 33 yrs old and have had FM for about 10 years. As we all know, some times in life are more stressful than others which often results in management of symptoms and truly taking care of ourselves being more difficult...I'm certainly in one of those times!
I am worried, though, because although I'm doing my best to eat well, get rest, and exercise, my symptoms have changed in the morning. My pain and stiffness level has stayed the same, but waking up has become almost impossible. It's beyond even my normal FM morning exhaustion and lasting fog, for which I already take Nuvigil. This is more to an inability to move or even register the snooze button for what it is...almost like having a huge heavy blanket on top of me and not having the strength to budge underneath. I've been late for work and have found myself just dozing off at my desk.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is it just a sign that I'm overdoing it and need to cut back & restore/heal? Or could it be a more drastic sign? I have a strong family history of psoriatic and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as having psoriasis myself, so I do try to be aware of changes in my body's responses to different situation.
Thanks for any help!View Thread
Posted bypowersuit
I've been looking all over but can't seem to find an answer to this specific question.
I am 33 yrs old and have had FM for about 10 years. As we all know, some times in life are more stressful than others which often results in management of symptoms and truly taking care of ourselves being more difficult...I'm certainly in one of those times!
I am worried, though, because although I'm doing my best to eat well, get rest, and exercise, my symptoms have changed in the morning. My pain and stiffness level has stayed the same, but waking up has become almost impossible. It's beyond even my normal FM morning exhaustion and lasting fog, for which I already take Nuvigil. This is more to an inability to move or even register the snooze button for what it is...almost like having a huge heavy blanket on top of me and not having the strength to budge underneath. I've been late for work and have found myself just dozing off at my desk.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is it just a sign that I'm overdoing it and need to cut back & restore/heal? Or could it be a more drastic sign? I have a strong family history of psoriatic and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as having psoriasis myself, so I do try to be aware of changes in my body's responses to different situation.
Thanks for any help!View Thread
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