About Catherine Martin Expertise i have worked in medical field over 20yrs;
i myself have FMS,and have learned a lot about it in my many yrs;
i would like to share all,and help anyone in need;
Experience having FMS and trying to live myself,as best as i can; working in medical field for over 20yrs;
Publications worked on ask.me.com-before it closed down;
Expert: Catherine Martin Date: 6/17/2007 Subject: FMS and a career
Question Dear Catherine,
I am in a bit of no-man's land at the moment. I was diagnosed with fms 2 years ago and was off work for 6 months as I could hardly move by the time the diagnosis came. I exercised and rested my way into remission and returned to a 3/4 day, quite low stress job. I was absolutely fine in this job, no sign of a relapse for 4 months when I was offered an exciting opportunity in Dubai. My family and I moved to Dubai just over a year ago and I realised when I got here that the job required a lot of "physical" work e.g. standing on my feet for 8 hours training. The flare-ups started within 3 months of me being here and became more and more frequent and longer-lasting until the last one in April this year where I was almost immobile for nearly 6 weeks. I have resigned as I believe this is not the right place for me to be with my condition. Sorry about the long explanation but my question follows: is it just this job that was not right for me with me now having fms or should I be realistic and look at doing something completely different career-wise as my profession is Human Resources Manager which is quite a stressful role in itself. I am currently looking for another HR Manager job but am I going to face the same situation over and over again? Many thanks!
Answer clair;
this happens alot,as in myself. being a nurse,then not able to get out bed for days on end.
each person who has FMS is different in everyway,not one treatment can treat all.
its like a hit and miss at times,something will help you but not me.
i dont know how much your aware of this disease,but there is some much to know,i suggest reading books and going to web site to educate yourself as much as possible.
