How to balance chronic illness and work?

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25/02/2021 at 00:00

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Hello everyone,

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Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can change a person’s life. Unlike a temporary illness such as a cold or the flu, chronic illness may never go away and can disrupt a patient’s life in many ways, encroaching on their daily life, routines and career.

Following our new article on the subject (Working with a chronic illness: Carenity members share their experience!), I thought we could open a discussion on the topic to discuss together!

What do you think of the article? Does it reflect your experience? Has your illness had an impact on your professional life? How so? Can you share any advice?

Feel free to share and discussion here!

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09/10/2021 at 20:45

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I had to retire after 15yrs in Law Enforcement. I was unable to sit at any length due to debilitating back problems/pain.

How to balance chronic illness and work? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/how-to-balance-chronic-illness-and-work-4043 2021-10-09 20:45:10

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11/10/2021 at 07:39

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@Parker There is a support network via www.bbuk.org.uk

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Life is for living, do it, no matter what!

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I haven't been able to work since 2007, when I finally admitted defeat. My then employer (Asda) and manager were sympathetic towards my problems with mobility and pain, they supplied every bit of help that they could, but pain got the better of me and I had to give my notice.

I know people who talk about me not working, that I live a life of luxury and I'm lazy, not disabled, and it hurts. The last thing I am is lazy, and I hate that I have to struggle on benefits. They only see the laughing, happy Jayne, they don't see me crying with frustration when I can't walk without excruciating pain, or not being able to grip a knife to peel potatoes or chop vegetables, even knitting, one of my favourite things to do, is out now.

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11/10/2021 at 17:19

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I had Guillen Barre over ten years ago it has damage my body, I walk with a stick and suffer chronic pain from the peripheral nerve damage, I take Temgesic for pain though it is not that effective and up until Corvid was having pain infusions every three to four months, they were unable to treat me due to pandemic and now say they don't think the infusions are value for money as patients don't report that much differance.I find they took the edge of the pain. While 30-40% pain relief is not idea it gave 80% in movement and less fatigue, as Temgesic saps my energy. I would just like a day of now and again. Still am grateful for the life I have in spite of the difficulties and pray for those in more difficulties than mine

How to balance chronic illness and work? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/how-to-balance-chronic-illness-and-work-4043 2021-10-11 17:19:03

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12/10/2021 at 09:35

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@paul1798 I thought that GB syndrome was a lifelong condition, not just a one off illness? I can relate to the pain caused by nerve damage, though, having it from bulging and erupted discs in my spine, which affects my limbs. The pain from a pinched nerve is horrendous!

I have a nerve block given twice a year for the pain caused by cervical spondylitis/slipped discs at C3-C7 and they really help to take away that nagging ache which is always there without them. It may be worth asking to see a pain specialist for you, they have all kinds of solutions to pain relief.

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In fact, it has always been important for me to maintain a balance between health and work efficiency. That's why I've always been looking for ways to make it easier to work with documents, for example. If you are interested, you can read more about such methods since it will help you a lot.

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I have just lost my weight down from 65kg to 63kg. So I need to be 25 bmi. So I have successfully lost weight eating low calories foods I cook from scratch.

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During the lockdown, I tried to speed up all workflows in order to spend less time completing tasks. Now the main part of the work takes me 2-3 hours. I also tried to optimize all the software that we use.

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