paintedfox
New member
- Joined
- May 12, 2021
- Messages
- 3
- Reason
- Undiagnosed
- Diagnosis
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- Country
- US
- State
- TN
Hey there! Just wanted to introduce myself. I’m 42 and am currently going through a battery of tests to rule out everything else so my neurologist can confirm his idea that I have FM. I’m pretty positive that I have it, after all the research that I have done, but everyone here knows about the testing so there’s no surprise there. I can’t get into see a rheumatologist until July, but that’s my next step. I’ve been in a flare since February and have been hospitalized once, due to my inability to walk. This whole thing has been terrifying, to say the least.
I’m a 911 Dispatcher for a very large, very overpopulated city with hoards of tourists coming every day, but with very few dispatchers. The stress at my job is unbelievable and I know it directly affects my health- mental and physical. But, the health insurance is the best I’ve ever had. It’s really a catch 22 at this point. My doctors and husband want me to find another job, and I would love something where I could work remotely, but I’m having a hard time finding a position like this. I was able to get FMLA for the days where I just cannot manage the pain, but I’m always so guilty for not being at work when I know how short staffed we are.
Anyway, I have been feeling super isolated due to all of this and I’m glad I stumbled across this forum. It’s uplifting to not feel alone, but utterly depressing to see some of your struggles and how closely they match my own. No one should have to go through this.
I’m a 911 Dispatcher for a very large, very overpopulated city with hoards of tourists coming every day, but with very few dispatchers. The stress at my job is unbelievable and I know it directly affects my health- mental and physical. But, the health insurance is the best I’ve ever had. It’s really a catch 22 at this point. My doctors and husband want me to find another job, and I would love something where I could work remotely, but I’m having a hard time finding a position like this. I was able to get FMLA for the days where I just cannot manage the pain, but I’m always so guilty for not being at work when I know how short staffed we are.
Anyway, I have been feeling super isolated due to all of this and I’m glad I stumbled across this forum. It’s uplifting to not feel alone, but utterly depressing to see some of your struggles and how closely they match my own. No one should have to go through this.