Hi, my name is lynsteel1735!

lynsteel1735
lynsteel1735 Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener

Hello my name lyn and I have been a registered nurse for over 40 years last 20 years working in chemotherapy day unit

sadly last year I feel down the stairs at home and caused a Compressed wedge fracture of my spine

A year later I'm struggling with pain mobility issues and anxiety issues my unit i can't stand for long periods without being in pain have reduced my hours but to be honest I can't do it anymore I've tryed pushing myself but makes it's worse.

have recently found out i have 2 prolapsed discs so feel like abit of a car crash lol 😆 I want to work but at a lose what do to just needed to put it out there i love my job but can't do it anymore sadly

kind regards

llynx

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  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 12,108 Championing

    @lynsteel1735 Hi lyn, welcome to the Community. I hope you enjoy your time on the forum. Any questions just ask.

    I am sorry you are finding everything such a challenge at the moment. Have you spoken to HR as to what your options might be?

    Have a look around and join in when you are ready.

    Please take care of yourself.

  • lynsteel1735
    lynsteel1735 Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener

    hi

    I'm sure i will thank you

    thank you so much Had a meeting with my manager friday and on non clinical work from next week for a short period of time 3 days a week they are following the disability code but I have a hours journey to work which doesn't help

    I have a assessment by occupational health on Thursday which I have spoke to on 2 previous occasions she was lovely my anxiety is getting the best of me because I know I can't do my clinical job anymore I think I've come to terms with that but it's finding something that I can do now part time thank you for reading if helps knowing someone is there thank you lynx

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 5,910 Championing

    Have you considered working for somewhere like the 111 service?

  • lynsteel1735
    lynsteel1735 Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener

    I haven't but thank you i will have a look the problem is I can't sit or stand for long periods of time waiting to see gp about pain management trying accupunture thank you for your support

    hope you are doing ok

    lynx

  • derekjohn
    derekjohn Online Community Member Posts: 46 Contributor

    I'm so sorry to hear your about troubles ,but glad you joined us ,I've my problems, this site is really aGod send , it cheers me up & I know it well you

    Del

  • derekjohn
    derekjohn Online Community Member Posts: 46 Contributor
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    Been the woodlands today got some vegetables plants

  • lynsteel1735
    lynsteel1735 Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener

    ahhh thank you so much such kindness I'm sure it will thank you

    plplants look great enjoy your evening

    lynx

  • lynsteel1735
    lynsteel1735 Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener

    plants i mean lol 😆 😅

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 2,653 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @lynsteel1735 just wanted to pop and welcome you to the community 😊

  • lynsteel1735
    lynsteel1735 Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener
  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 1,787 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    A warm welcome to the community from me @lynsteel1735😀

  • lynsteel1735
    lynsteel1735 Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener

    thank you much appreciated xx

  • lynsteel1735
    lynsteel1735 Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener