Rick, it did not matter what you did, you did not make your symptoms worse by working. They just got that way and it can trigger to something worse anytime no matter what we do. So please do not blame yourself for that. I was working in a very heavy physical job too, and eventually it started getting worse but I had it for many years and was able to deal with it. The car accident tipped it over the draw bridge so to speak, and it started going haywire. Anyway, we have good days and bad days, good weeks or months and bad ones. It is what it is and all we can do is make ourselves comfortable as possible and find things to enjoy because though we all live in so much agonizing pain, we can still live our lives making new goals and helping new people get a more positive outlook. I am happy that I can still type for now. Don't ask me to type numbers LOL (at least without looking) My mental and emotional status has changed with this. Even if my physical was alright, my memory and comprehension is not that great anymore and I have a hard time hearing. So all I am saying is be kind to yourself because you very much deserve it. :)

I worked when i first fell ill, i didnt know i thought i was just overworking as i had a hard physical outdoor job, i started to have serious issues but kept working, i was clueless just thought it was just a long term bug and fought on relying on energy drinks and pro plus, well to cut a long story short i collapsed driving home on the motorway from down south. From then i deterioated very quickly numerous illnesses all progressed and rapidly. I was told if i had noticed my symptoms earlier it may not have been as bad but i left it far too late, the damage is done. I hope this helps but anybody in a similar position to mine i would advise them to assess their life and work then see if its worth aggrivating and possibly making their illness more severe.

Right now I’m not working. I am having a hard time keeping a job. I even had to drop out of my 3rd year of college. @A MyFibroTeam Member

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I just got my diagnosis, and only had symptoms about 2 years now. Im lucky im in a desk job with extremely understanding co-workers. The receptionist even offers to do my running around on a flare day. I had to give up the second job selling shoes - which was sad. I loved the people so much there, and the discounts!!! So also probably good since I probably spent more than i made there lol. Im a single mom, and like so many of you i have to work i am very thankful i think my symptoms are way less severe than others, i am lucky and i am going to appreciate it while it lasts. My best advice i can give is lots of relaxation techniques. I find the higher my stress the worse the pain. Try looking for office work or something similar where you can sit alot? And look into any government sponsored training help you can get? I dont know where you live but there could be options. Good luck! I hope you can find something that works for your body and fulfills you.

I worked for a long time with Fibro. It was the car accident on top of everything else that triggered it full blown. I was depressed at first because I like to work. Now not only can I do nothing work wise but I am not even able to keep up the house. So since I could not do anything about it, I accepted it and I find other things I enjoy to do instead. Use your time to do things you really enjoy and get someone to clean the house every now and then. Now I live and use my time to serve the Lord which is what I always wanted to do.