Hi all. Was wondering if anyone has had any experience with dealing with work issues due to not being able to go to work because of pain? I missed 2 days last week and 1 this week. I'm worried I may loose my job. Sometimes it is just so hard to get up in the morning. My husband, a wonderful man, has been trying to be understanding, but can't when I say I hurt too bad. I went to the book store today and got "Fibromyalgia for Dummies". I've started reading it. So far it seems pretty good. Has anyone else read it? Would you recommend your spouse read it also? Thanks in advance.

Hi~ Yes, give your DH literature on FM to read. I'm sorry you are having troubles at work, but I can understand it. I had to give up a job that I absolutely loved b/c I just couldn't take the fatigue, hours and stamina it takes to work. Just keeping up my home is exhausting.

Another good read is The Fibromyalgia Handbook. It's always on my bedside table. My DH did not read it, but he has researched FM on the net, so knows what I go through on a daily basis. Unfortunately for me, I have some other illness's going on besides the FM. Hope you can get some understanding at work and home. Maybe cut your work hours??? Good luck.

Totally understand.....the last 3 weeks I have not worked a full week because of my FM or other "effects" from having FM like headaches or that general feeling of unwellness (is that a word?). I have been away from the boards for a while because of work and I feel that the stress of work is making me worse. But what can we do? We have to do something.
I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks for the replys. My husband comes home in a little over a week from his parents house. I am going to discuss with him the option of cutting back my hours. Depending on what he says, I'll go talk to my bosses to get their take on this. It won't be forever just until we can get the right dosage of medicine. I know I'm still going to be in pain. However, if we can get it to a bearable point and I can function, then that is perfect. Good luck to you all.

Hi Warbelsnap. I have the same problems and I still drag myself to work. We have leave days for good reason and have every right to stay home when it's just too much!

I hope you and your husband are able to find a way for you to reduce your hours. Wish that I could but it's just impossible at this point.

Fibro sucks.

Much love.

Thanks. You have a good point Doody about the leave. However, I have used all my leave. I've done my FMLA paperwork and the doctor gave me up to 6 months. FIBRO does suck. Good luck.

I would suggest getting family members to read up as much as they can about FM, it sure can't hurt. Also, there was a video that I showed my family. I think it was called "Fibromyalgia and You."

I would recommend trying to find the video. The local hospital had it hereand let me take it home.

I'll have to look into that. My hubby talk to a lady at his work who has it. It gave him some new insite. He has now been trying to listen a little more. One day at a time is all we can do.

I'm so sorry that you are having to wait for the money. I'm glad that you are working with an attorney......it's still a lengthy process for SSDI and to fight for disability payments. I found it gratifying just to know the lawyer believed me and thought I deserved disability. I was starting to feel like I was crazy.....how could WC and SSDI not "get it" that I am in pain all the time and miserable.

We all understand. Thanks for the inputs. I will keep you guys updated on the status.