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Re: working with endoFrom: Anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun Mar 21 17:05:42 1999
Hi all, I am a full-time student and I also work part-time. I would like to say that it's easy, but it's not. My biggest problem at the moment is fatigue. I have a really hard time getting to my first class in the morning. It feels like I'm barely holding it together. It also feels like there isn't a lot of leeway for missing things. Endo is so unpredictable. So if I miss a week of classes from over-sleeping, then I spend the next three weeks praying that I won't have a pain attack. And of course I always get one right when I absolutely don't have time. It's especially hard to get assignments done on time. For example today I slept through my alarm and didn't wake up until noon. I have a paper due tomorrow morning and if I stay up late working on it, I'll miss my classes tomorrow. It's hard to know what to do most of the time. I went out for Saint Patricks day (i'm irish) and I realized while I was out that I literally haven't gone anywhere fun or social since September!!!! Oh well.... that goodness I have an understanding and flexible workplace and a loving partner. Anyway that's my two cents worth on working with endo. My suggestions for working with endo: 1) Set a bedtime for yourself and stick to it! Being tired makes everything harder. It also increases your pain. Budget to give yourself 9 or 10 hours of sleep. They say eight is good amount, but if you over-budget it can help ensure you will get enough. Especially if you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Or if you need more rest than most people. Stick to your bedtime on non-work nights as well. This way you're body will adjust to regular waking and rest. 2) Keep your anti-inflamatories and pain-killers with you. I generally take advil as soon as I notice discomfort, which sometimes helps to ward off more serious pain. 3) Whatever you do, don't fall into the habit of drinking coffee every day. If you need caffeine, try black tea or hot chocolate instead. they are less harsh. Better yet, wien yourself off caffiene all together. Carry herbal tea bags in your purse/schoolbag. 4) Bring your own lunch. This will save you money and help you to stick to a healthy and nutritiuos diet. Anticipate sweet craving and bring fruit or other yummy treats that won't aggravate your conditions. 5) Leave yourself extra time to get to work. This can help relax you and give you that extra 15 minutes you may need for deep breathing (pain) or an emergency bathroom visit (diarhea/cramps/constipation/painful urination) 6) Don't be too hard on yourself! Remind yourself every day of your successes and when something goes wrong, don't blame yourself. Use bad situations to strategize new ways to avoid them or deal with them. GOOD LUCK AT YOUR NEW JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pain-free days to all, Anne
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