I have been juggling my time off from work since my neuropathy hit in 2011, at least that is where I can parse out early symptoms via journals.

It has progressed despite intense efforts on my part. Of late I have struggled mightily as pressing has become difficult. I used to go in on three hours of broken sleep, struggle through, come home and pass out.

It lead to what felt like 16 hour work days, but it kept the job safe. Both my wife and I work, though I earn more and carry the medical insurance.

I have reached a point where we are looking for better employment for her and considering how long I can continue to work. It is a sobering thing to explore in depth, but when I run down my symptom list and the fact that I get up at 4:30 AM just to rouse myself for the day, well I am unsure how long that can last.

Any suggestions from how it is going or went for you? Working while dealing with chronic pain and discomfort is challenging, to put it mildly. I'd like to hold on as long as possible as I am young, though if ot were only until my family were in a better situation, well that would do.

Thank you in advance.

Jon