Tryed so hard to keep working but it was impossible for me , I have arthritis as well as fibromyalgia.

Thankfully I have a desk job, so my biggest issue with work is my fibro fog. I just stay in top of my iron, d3 & b12 to help with it.

I worked as a dialysis nurse, 10 hour days bending over patients on cement floors, I also have a few herneated discs. I had to give it up due to the pain and lack of sleep. I now have a job that is less stressful on my body. I will continue to work as long as I am able.

I worked almost full time up to a year ago. Then my body said break time went on short term disability for 6 months. Now I work half the amount of time I was working and is better for me. I have to work cause my husband is retired. We need the income and it's a distraction from the everyday pain and etc. I work in a hospital setting as a nurse, there is really no way to reduce stress except to change hours. Now our finances suffer but we've learned to eat beans, lol!

I work 40 hrs a week for a great company but this year has really been challenging. I began to worry about losing my job because of the duties required and stress. Thankfully my prayers were answered and I have been promoted to another position with less physical activity and stress. The only issue remaining is the fibro fog.