Connect with others who understand.

  •   Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  •   Real advice from people who’ve been there
  •   People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
All Resources Treatments A-Z Personal Assistant Help Center Crisis
Powered By
Real members of MyFibroTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

working

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Milwaukie, OR

How many of you think/ feel that somedays " Yeah I could work." But also wonder and think " What kind of work can I do?"

May 1, 2019
 · 
Reactions

Answer Summary

Members connected deeply over the complicated question of whether they could still work with chronic illness, with most describing an... Read more

Members connected deeply over the complicated question of whether they could still work with chronic illness, with most describing an exhausting cycle of wanting to feel useful and contribute financially while knowing their bodies simply cannot sustain regular employment. Several members shared practical strategies that have helped them stay employed, including reducing to part-time hours (often 20 hours or less per week), finding flexible or understanding employers, working from home when possible, taking magnesium supplements for pain management, pool exercise classes, and spacing work days to allow recovery time. A recurring theme was the profound grief and identity loss that comes with leaving careers they loved, the financial strain of living on reduced or single incomes, and the frustration of feeling trapped between wanting to work and facing medical restrictions that make employers unwilling to even grant an interview.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I actually still work a 40 hr week job , its not easy but i think if i didnt work and stay busy it will make my fibromyalgia worse

May 1, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

After I weaned myself off the cymbalta and percoset and started doing a class in pool at Kootenai Health McGrane Center, I feel like a new person and am working 5 days a week from 11-4 as an administrative assistant.

May 1, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member magnesium does help with fibromyalgia but never thought that it helped with TMJ. As for migraines it doesn't work on mine. I've had migraines since i was 16 years old and I'm 52 now.

May 9, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I do work at Wal-Mart locally. It is really hard to stand at that register for 8hours but ihave to work being by myself and can't get disability. I started taking cbd oil and its helping me a lot. Still have my headaches but as for my fibromyalgia it seems under control at the moment. I'm only work 4 days a week so that helps.

May 3, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

If one has *The Support, it would be great to make and sell items at ones own pace. I have a lot of pieces from craft stores from years gone by. Then I found *STRETCH STRING! Something simple that a lot of kids would like. Maybe a simple bracelet. School colors? Don't know. One would have to be at the right place at the right time. Many on this site, have talents! Missing formula: Believing In Self. Being Encouraged.
You CAN Do It!

May 3, 2019

Related Questions

View All

Struggle to stay working fulltime

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Perth, AU
May 17

Working

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bc
December 18, 2015

9 Ways to Naturally Improve Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Why Does Fibromyalgia Cause Fatigue?
Hiding Fibro Symptoms