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<blockquote data-quote="crazycatlady" data-source="post: 2197497" data-attributes="member: 60075"><p>Thanks for the input so far everyone. I do have alot of support from not just management but from the people who work closest to me. They know how much pain I am in as they have seen me break down in tears, still loading boxes while sobbing. I've never been one to sit idle. I've worked since I was able to get a job at 16. I'm mid 30's now and while I do have a few scars, aches and pains I push through. I admit I have a high pain tolerance, but this illness makes me feel like such a damn sissy. </p><p></p><p>I can't use FMLA as I've already taken my 3 months this year for hand surgery to repair a torn tendon. The day I came back from that I was hugged by just about everyone I came across. They were glad to have me back and I was glad to be back. </p><p></p><p>I'm fairly new to my diagnosis, (March of this year) so I am still learning. I'm sure once we get the meds figured out to control the pain without knocking me on my ass or turning me into a zombie I will be ok. I am in an online support group for this illness on facebook, and have learned alot of coping skills to help me through. As well as things that help and things that can make it worse. </p><p>As far as women being weaker than men, I disagree. We just have to work harder to get the same stuff done. I'm no girly girl so I don't mind getting in there and getting it done by any means necessary. I can't stand chicks who play the gender card. Those videos of little old ladies still kicking ass, that is totally going to be me one day. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/group2/rockon.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rockon:" title="Rockon :rockon:" data-shortname=":rockon:" /></p><p></p><p>I've had about 5 hours sleep in the last 48 hours, so I am going to get some sleep after I stuff my face. </p><p></p><p>And Badpal, gentle hugs and prayers to your cousin!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crazycatlady, post: 2197497, member: 60075"] Thanks for the input so far everyone. I do have alot of support from not just management but from the people who work closest to me. They know how much pain I am in as they have seen me break down in tears, still loading boxes while sobbing. I've never been one to sit idle. I've worked since I was able to get a job at 16. I'm mid 30's now and while I do have a few scars, aches and pains I push through. I admit I have a high pain tolerance, but this illness makes me feel like such a damn sissy. I can't use FMLA as I've already taken my 3 months this year for hand surgery to repair a torn tendon. The day I came back from that I was hugged by just about everyone I came across. They were glad to have me back and I was glad to be back. I'm fairly new to my diagnosis, (March of this year) so I am still learning. I'm sure once we get the meds figured out to control the pain without knocking me on my ass or turning me into a zombie I will be ok. I am in an online support group for this illness on facebook, and have learned alot of coping skills to help me through. As well as things that help and things that can make it worse. As far as women being weaker than men, I disagree. We just have to work harder to get the same stuff done. I'm no girly girl so I don't mind getting in there and getting it done by any means necessary. I can't stand chicks who play the gender card. Those videos of little old ladies still kicking ass, that is totally going to be me one day. :rockon: I've had about 5 hours sleep in the last 48 hours, so I am going to get some sleep after I stuff my face. And Badpal, gentle hugs and prayers to your cousin! [/QUOTE]
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