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10-18-2014 03:57 PM
My 27 year old daughter has been diagnosed with spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis that originates in the spine. Fortunately, she doesn't have back issues at this time.
But, she has a lot of knee and ankle pain, as well as plantar fasciitis (which can be part of this disorder). She is seeing a rheumatologist, and is on her second medication regime.
She has a part-time job in a fast food restaurant, and her manager is not sympathetic at all to her pain! She got a doctor note asking she be allowed to sit for a minute or two if there are not customers. Her manager now tells her she has to clock in and out for that time. She has developed limping, and the woman hassles her about it. Says it looks bad to the customers. How sweet!
Even if your child is an adult, it hurts so much to see them in pain. She can hardly walk up the stairs. I can tell she is in pain all the time. She has Asperger's Syndrome, and has been through enough hel* in her young life.
Hyacinth
10-18-2014 04:04 PM
I am so sorry. When your child is in pain, no matter the age, you are in pain. Is she going to try and find another job??
10-18-2014 04:05 PM
So sorry. The obvious first step is she needs to find another job. Preferably something where she's not on her feet all day. I know, easier said than done. But she needs to be working toward that end.
Next, try some joint formula supplements. I just ordered Andrew Lessman's Maximum Joint Effort from HSN. I know nothing about your DD's specific ailment but I think this would be worth a try.
And a topical that I'm going to try based on radio talk show host recommendations is SalonPas. Available at Walmart.
Hope she finds some relief. I hate that she's suffering so much at such a young age.
10-18-2014 04:11 PM
Yes, she is trying to find another job.
She has a degree in graphic design, but there are few jobs out there these days.
It's really hard to give up ANY job unless you have another lined up.
She probably qualifies for disability, but I don't think it's the greatest idea for someone starting out.
I told her not every boss is as nasty as the one she has now. Hopefully, everyone else will be a breeze for her!
Hyacinth
10-18-2014 04:18 PM
Would there be any chance of finding a different job in a company she would like to work for in her chosen field and then work her way up?
10-18-2014 04:22 PM
My heart aches for you. Your whole family must be suffering along with your daughter's health issues. So very, very sorry; she's so young. Do you ever wish it were you, not her?
10-18-2014 04:26 PM
Disability doesn't have to be a end in itself, but a means to an end. It could give her the time to develop more skills or stabilize physically and utilize a job developer that is geared to helping the disabled become productively employed (most state employment offices have them). Besides, you can work (minimally) while getting disability and they have a program to transition back to work.
Has she used her college alumni association to assist her in finding work? She needs to get out of that job and into one more suitable to her abilities and talents.
10-18-2014 04:32 PM
10-18-2014 04:35 PM
10-18-2014 04:40 PM
I feel so deeply for both of you... that would be so hard.
I like NYwoman's post #6. It is a good idea for her to work with people authorized to help with disabillity (I am thinking) now, at a younger age... hopefully, working with these agencies can more fully prepare for life to come. Perhaps these agencies have the means to locate jobs that will utilize her graphic design skills. She might have a more satisfying career in the long run. Good luck...
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