My daughter is in pain - Page 9

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

I've been thinking about this ...... a lot. I've 'put off' saying what I've been thinking, though. What keeps coming into my mind is that this present job could actually be harming DD. I mentioned before, even though I didn't/don't have any special physical problems/diseases/etc., I found it very painful to stand all day long, on hard flooring (although carpeted, but on the main level), when I was a manager in a dept. store back in the 80's or so. (Temporary job). My legs, my feet, were aching. O/P's DD, bless her, should look very hard for a sitting/standing type of job. A receptionist, or something similar where she wouldn't have to add 'insult to injury' (so to speak), by being on her feet all day long. I'm guessing that her present job could possibl further irritate her back in the long run. Hopefully not. Lots of good luck to O/P's DD. Sending wishes for a different, physically easier job, for her own long-term benefit.

'More or less', 'Right or wrong', 'In general', and 'Just thinking out loud ' (as usual).

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

Hyacinth. There are definitely non-surgical treatments such as orthotics that can do a lot for the pain of plantar fasciitis. Has her doctor recommended she see a podiatrist? I say podiatrist rather than orthopedist because orthopedists refer to specialist podiatrists for orthotics. Or she could try a pair of Orthaheels, a couple of which are on sale here at the Q.

Life without Mexican food is no life at all

Jump4joy2 · ‎03-11-2010

On 10/21/2014 esmeraldagooch said:
Perhaps a new job that doesn't require standing? Why is everyone so ready to count this young person out to a life on SSI?

I agree -- SSI may not be the answer. She is only 27 and has her entire life ahead of her! I hope she can find another job, as the present work environment is not suitable -- and with the difficult boss - is probably toxic! I wish her good luck in her endeavor and it is wonderful that she has such a concerned and supportive Mom! Things will work out!

blondegirl · ‎03-10-2010

I cannot read all of the responses on my phone so maybe I am repeating but things often cause other gait issues. Plantar fasciitis is pretty easily treated and that may help the knees etc. When you don't walk properly because of heel pain it can cause other issues.

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

Having a disability I had to make sure i had the right kind of job so I could do my job. It sounds like maybe she is struggling and having a hard time accepting she is only going to be able to do a,sit down job. The good news is she has the perfect degree to do that. A few questions. Has she checked the school where she got her degree and see if there is help with finding jobs. At least maybe they could help her with a resume. Maybe a friend or family member could help her with her interview skills. There should be,good graphic design jobs out there. Maybe you could help her with starting a small business.

Big Sister · ‎05-15-2010

Hyacinth003, has your DD looked into a "TENS" unit which is a small unit that she can wear and blocks the pain impulse coming from the brain. I think that's how it works. My husband had one many years ago for a ruptured disc.

Please look into one and discuss it with her pain dr.

hyacinth003 · ‎03-12-2010

On 10/22/2014 ccassaday said: Having a disability I had to make sure i had the right kind of job so I could do my job. It sounds like maybe she is struggling and having a hard time accepting she is only going to be able to do a,sit down job. The good news is she has the perfect degree to do that. A few questions. Has she checked the school where she got her degree and see if there is help with finding jobs. At least maybe they could help her with a resume. Maybe a friend or family member could help her with her interview skills. There should be,good graphic design jobs out there. Maybe you could help her with starting a small business.

She has had the job for about a year and a half. She was diagnosed with this disorder only a few months ago. So, she didn't take the job knowing about the illness.

She has visited her university, and only ONE PERSON in her graduating class has a job in graphic design. Even they can't help her.

She has been looking for another job for at least a year. It is TOUGH out there. She is going to keep at it.

Hyacinth

hyacinth003 · ‎03-12-2010

She's only had the diagnosis for a few months now.

She is still working her way through treatments. The plantar fasciitis is a weird addition to this spondyloarthritis. Perhaps seeing a podiatrist is in the future.

Pain is not the only issue in these disorders. I have learned that with my husband having rheumatoid arthritis (which she so far tests negative for). You also want to get the disease suppressed so no more damage occurs. So, her treatment will consist of an NSAID (Indomethacin now, has tried Naproxen) and a "disease modifying drug." That, for now, will be sulfasalazine. They sometimes try methotrexate (her father is on it), Enbrel, Humira, like that. Methotrexate is a chemotherapy drug taken once a week, but it is tough on you. My husband is wiped out for almost 2 days every week (his weekend).

You could give traditional pain medication, like narcotics, but it doesn't help disease activity. Not to mention side effects and potential drug dependence.

Just so hard to see her going through this.

Hyacinth ${#emotions_dlg.unsure}$

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

I can't believe this is still going on. Yes, the company is (probably) required to provide reasonable accommodations for her disability. But she hasn't requested anything from the company. Her manager is NOT the corporation and every company has a specific policy and procedure for this type of thing. Handing your supervisor a note from a doctor is NOT the way it's handled. She has to Human Resources or this fast food company's area director. She has to go higher up in the food chain to find out what the procedure is for requesting reasonable accommodations. Not to say that it will be approved or that she's even eligible. But she has to make a formal request.

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

On 10/24/2014 hyacinth003 said:
She's only had the diagnosis for a few months now.

She is still working her way through treatments. The plantar fasciitis is a weird addition to this spondyloarthritis. Perhaps seeing a podiatrist is in the future.

Pain is not the only issue in these disorders. I have learned that with my husband having rheumatoid arthritis (which she so far tests negative for). You also want to get the disease suppressed so no more damage occurs. So, her treatment will consist of an NSAID (Indomethacin now, has tried Naproxen) and a "disease modifying drug." That, for now, will be sulfasalazine. They sometimes try methotrexate (her father is on it), Enbrel, Humira, like that. Methotrexate is a chemotherapy drug taken once a week, but it is tough on you. My husband is wiped out for almost 2 days every week (his weekend).

You could give traditional pain medication, like narcotics, but it doesn't help disease activity. Not to mention side effects and potential drug dependence.

Just so hard to see her going through this.

Hyacinth ${#emotions_dlg.unsure}$

I hope that you really consider something like humira. It used to take me a couple hours to get the morning stiffness gone. Now I eat breakfast and I am ready for my day. Ivhave a bad case of arthritis. I have fused joints. It has helped me so much. But in the end you have to do what you think is best. Good luck.