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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Dec 7 10:15pm | Replies (323)
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@dustymi11er

Hi Becky hope your well
Although it might be some time I’m wondering how you get on work wise. If it’s not to personal a question are you still able to work with this. I have quite a physical job pulling fibre optic cables underground. It involves quite a bit of driving as well. I love my job and will do anything to keep it. How do you find working when in remission

Thanks

Graeme

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jul 6, 2022

Well, Graeme @dustymi11er , funny you should ask! I’m retired now, thank heavens. I couldn’t have worked when i first go sick—it took me 3 months just to be normal. I was hit pretty hard with clippers and had to go to rehab for a month. Everyone is totally different.
The biggest problem with autoimmune diseases is fatigue—you have to learn to work with it.
This article explains fatigue and the theory that developed from it.
https://www.brainsupportnetwork.org/explaining-fatigue-the-spoon-theory/
You sound determined to get your old self back. Are you working with physical or occupational therapy while you’re home off work?

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