| Author | Subject: Re: Employment with kidney disease |
| susan | Posted At 11:28:26 03/20/2002 I read your letter about working with kidney failure. I too had worked while being ill. I think there are probably not too many people who have endstage renal failure that can work fulltime. I live in Canada and I worked full time up until last June. I think that the extra stress of working long hours plus having to fit in home life play a big factor on how fast your conditions progresses. I used to come home so exhausted ....I would have my dinner then I would go to bed till morning and start all over again. You would qualify for some disability I'm sure. I am currently on a disablility pension. Although it isn't as much as I made working, it has allowed me to stop working and take care of myself. You would feel less stress and have more energy. Plus time and energy for your family. Working when you feel so exhausted is not good for you, plus it would raise your blood pressure. Not good. Talk to your doctor. My own physician recommended me quitting, whereas my nephrologist is a big proponent on keeping working. It should be an individuals decision. You know your own body. If it isn't working, then you have to change it. You will feel so much better for it. I miss working but now I have time for my house chores and especially energy for my family. Plus I can think of doing things I always wanted to try before I end up on dialysis. Which would be a huge commitment on your time. Don't feel guilty about not being able to work and contribute to the household. I felt that way too. But I am so glad I did it. If you have family support or some savings to help you get by , you should consider stopping work or at least cutting back. It takes along time for disability to be accepted. It took 8 months for me. Luckily my family helped us out during this time. Good Luck! |
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