My doctor also is fine with me working with my PICC line in. I've been doing it for many years now and never had a problem. Of course, I always take time off at the beginning to rest up until I'm feeling strong enough to go back to work. And, my office is terrific about accommodating a reduced work schedule and telecommuting. I am blessed in that sense. I would go nuts staying at home the entire time! I think it all depends on the person and how bad the flareup is. Each person needs to do what works best for him or her - cf is NOT a one size fits all disease.
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Scarlett81
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For me at least, rest. That's why my doc's always trying to force me to be admitted so I'll rest. (I have trouble sleeping in hosp's, so I go home with my picc) But I act as if I'm in the hosp at home-no work at all. I think that when you have an infection you have to work with your body fighting it. And your body needs to rest to fight-esp with the effects antibiotics has on the body. They make you tired.
I know everyone is different. But I do think theoretically, you should rest. At least till the meds have kicked in. Like taking a week-10days off. Then going to work.
I know everyone is different. But I do think theoretically, you should rest. At least till the meds have kicked in. Like taking a week-10days off. Then going to work.
Scarlett81
New member
For me at least, rest. That's why my doc's always trying to force me to be admitted so I'll rest. (I have trouble sleeping in hosp's, so I go home with my picc) But I act as if I'm in the hosp at home-no work at all. I think that when you have an infection you have to work with your body fighting it. And your body needs to rest to fight-esp with the effects antibiotics has on the body. They make you tired.
I know everyone is different. But I do think theoretically, you should rest. At least till the meds have kicked in. Like taking a week-10days off. Then going to work.
I know everyone is different. But I do think theoretically, you should rest. At least till the meds have kicked in. Like taking a week-10days off. Then going to work.
Scarlett81
New member
For me at least, rest. That's why my doc's always trying to force me to be admitted so I'll rest. (I have trouble sleeping in hosp's, so I go home with my picc) But I act as if I'm in the hosp at home-no work at all. I think that when you have an infection you have to work with your body fighting it. And your body needs to rest to fight-esp with the effects antibiotics has on the body. They make you tired.
I know everyone is different. But I do think theoretically, you should rest. At least till the meds have kicked in. Like taking a week-10days off. Then going to work.
I know everyone is different. But I do think theoretically, you should rest. At least till the meds have kicked in. Like taking a week-10days off. Then going to work.
I'm dealing with this very issue right now. Got my PICC last week. Missing work this past week was ok as it was a short, holiday week. But now I'm trying to decide what to do about going back (I normally work part-time just 2 days per week so in some ways that makes it seem more feasible to go back)... My doctor is not in favor of my working right now (or with a PICC in general). When I mentioned it, she nearly growled. LOL.
I agree with those who have said that rest is vital. I'm also finding myself exhausted now -from the infection and the meds. The idea of waiting a while to give the meds a chance to work and then re-evaluating the work question is a good thought. Thats what I plan to do.
-Ellie
I agree with those who have said that rest is vital. I'm also finding myself exhausted now -from the infection and the meds. The idea of waiting a while to give the meds a chance to work and then re-evaluating the work question is a good thought. Thats what I plan to do.
-Ellie
I'm dealing with this very issue right now. Got my PICC last week. Missing work this past week was ok as it was a short, holiday week. But now I'm trying to decide what to do about going back (I normally work part-time just 2 days per week so in some ways that makes it seem more feasible to go back)... My doctor is not in favor of my working right now (or with a PICC in general). When I mentioned it, she nearly growled. LOL.
I agree with those who have said that rest is vital. I'm also finding myself exhausted now -from the infection and the meds. The idea of waiting a while to give the meds a chance to work and then re-evaluating the work question is a good thought. Thats what I plan to do.
-Ellie
I agree with those who have said that rest is vital. I'm also finding myself exhausted now -from the infection and the meds. The idea of waiting a while to give the meds a chance to work and then re-evaluating the work question is a good thought. Thats what I plan to do.
-Ellie
I'm dealing with this very issue right now. Got my PICC last week. Missing work this past week was ok as it was a short, holiday week. But now I'm trying to decide what to do about going back (I normally work part-time just 2 days per week so in some ways that makes it seem more feasible to go back)... My doctor is not in favor of my working right now (or with a PICC in general). When I mentioned it, she nearly growled. LOL.
I agree with those who have said that rest is vital. I'm also finding myself exhausted now -from the infection and the meds. The idea of waiting a while to give the meds a chance to work and then re-evaluating the work question is a good thought. Thats what I plan to do.
-Ellie
I agree with those who have said that rest is vital. I'm also finding myself exhausted now -from the infection and the meds. The idea of waiting a while to give the meds a chance to work and then re-evaluating the work question is a good thought. Thats what I plan to do.
-Ellie
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>ess922</b></i>
My doctor is not in favor of my working right now (or with a PICC in general). When I mentioned it, she nearly growled. LOL.
-Ellie</end quote></div>
What? Dr. W growl? LOL.....never happened here. "The look" is enough for me!
My doctor is not in favor of my working right now (or with a PICC in general). When I mentioned it, she nearly growled. LOL.
-Ellie</end quote></div>
What? Dr. W growl? LOL.....never happened here. "The look" is enough for me!
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>ess922</b></i>
My doctor is not in favor of my working right now (or with a PICC in general). When I mentioned it, she nearly growled. LOL.
-Ellie</end quote></div>
What? Dr. W growl? LOL.....never happened here. "The look" is enough for me!
My doctor is not in favor of my working right now (or with a PICC in general). When I mentioned it, she nearly growled. LOL.
-Ellie</end quote></div>
What? Dr. W growl? LOL.....never happened here. "The look" is enough for me!
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>ess922</b></i>
My doctor is not in favor of my working right now (or with a PICC in general). When I mentioned it, she nearly growled. LOL.
-Ellie</end quote></div>
What? Dr. W growl? LOL.....never happened here. "The look" is enough for me!
My doctor is not in favor of my working right now (or with a PICC in general). When I mentioned it, she nearly growled. LOL.
-Ellie</end quote></div>
What? Dr. W growl? LOL.....never happened here. "The look" is enough for me!
missmary083
New member
I have iv's now as well and i was off work for the 2wks. I can come to work because i don't do anything except answer a phone and dispatch calls so i really don't do alot of work. I stay home for the mere fact that we are suppost to be resting to get better but i will work maybe a day or two but only half days. Plus its a excuse to get out of work for at least a week hee-hee. But im on my 3rd week for the 1st time and i am working this week because its not fair to everyone else at my work to cover my hours. and im getting sick of being in the house.
missmary083
New member
I have iv's now as well and i was off work for the 2wks. I can come to work because i don't do anything except answer a phone and dispatch calls so i really don't do alot of work. I stay home for the mere fact that we are suppost to be resting to get better but i will work maybe a day or two but only half days. Plus its a excuse to get out of work for at least a week hee-hee. But im on my 3rd week for the 1st time and i am working this week because its not fair to everyone else at my work to cover my hours. and im getting sick of being in the house.
missmary083
New member
I have iv's now as well and i was off work for the 2wks. I can come to work because i don't do anything except answer a phone and dispatch calls so i really don't do alot of work. I stay home for the mere fact that we are suppost to be resting to get better but i will work maybe a day or two but only half days. Plus its a excuse to get out of work for at least a week hee-hee. But im on my 3rd week for the 1st time and i am working this week because its not fair to everyone else at my work to cover my hours. and im getting sick of being in the house.
I just don't know what to do now. I know that I should not work at least this week. I am on my feet talking all day and that is just too much with an IV. BUT, this is my first year teaching and with the IV I will have used up all my sick days. I feel this looks really bad. Also, I love my principal and I know she would be understanding which makes me feel worse. I am going to look for a new job at the end of the year (because of pay) and I feel she would get so mad that I took off all this time and then left anyway.
If you were in my situation what would you do? And yes, I want to hear both sides<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
If you were in my situation what would you do? And yes, I want to hear both sides<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I just don't know what to do now. I know that I should not work at least this week. I am on my feet talking all day and that is just too much with an IV. BUT, this is my first year teaching and with the IV I will have used up all my sick days. I feel this looks really bad. Also, I love my principal and I know she would be understanding which makes me feel worse. I am going to look for a new job at the end of the year (because of pay) and I feel she would get so mad that I took off all this time and then left anyway.
If you were in my situation what would you do? And yes, I want to hear both sides<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
If you were in my situation what would you do? And yes, I want to hear both sides<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I just don't know what to do now. I know that I should not work at least this week. I am on my feet talking all day and that is just too much with an IV. BUT, this is my first year teaching and with the IV I will have used up all my sick days. I feel this looks really bad. Also, I love my principal and I know she would be understanding which makes me feel worse. I am going to look for a new job at the end of the year (because of pay) and I feel she would get so mad that I took off all this time and then left anyway.
If you were in my situation what would you do? And yes, I want to hear both sides<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
If you were in my situation what would you do? And yes, I want to hear both sides<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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MCGrad2006
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I dont know how I would feel about that. I always worked with my PIC...even working in a daycare and at the movies. I would be home for my treatments, but those shifts that I worked also werent 6 hours a day with more than 20 children all on my own. Knowing now how exhausting teaching is, I dont know if I would work. I guess it would depend on how I'm feeling. Usually I bounce right back after IV's, but my two most recent hospitalizations (with IV's, one 6 mos ago in june, the other the yr before that in june) have been more difficult for me to bounce back. So overall, I think that I wouldnt work, just because I feel like I would want to rest and get better...i dunno! I'm sorry, I hope this doesnt confuse you...you will make the right decision! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
M
MCGrad2006
Guest
I dont know how I would feel about that. I always worked with my PIC...even working in a daycare and at the movies. I would be home for my treatments, but those shifts that I worked also werent 6 hours a day with more than 20 children all on my own. Knowing now how exhausting teaching is, I dont know if I would work. I guess it would depend on how I'm feeling. Usually I bounce right back after IV's, but my two most recent hospitalizations (with IV's, one 6 mos ago in june, the other the yr before that in june) have been more difficult for me to bounce back. So overall, I think that I wouldnt work, just because I feel like I would want to rest and get better...i dunno! I'm sorry, I hope this doesnt confuse you...you will make the right decision! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
M
MCGrad2006
Guest
I dont know how I would feel about that. I always worked with my PIC...even working in a daycare and at the movies. I would be home for my treatments, but those shifts that I worked also werent 6 hours a day with more than 20 children all on my own. Knowing now how exhausting teaching is, I dont know if I would work. I guess it would depend on how I'm feeling. Usually I bounce right back after IV's, but my two most recent hospitalizations (with IV's, one 6 mos ago in june, the other the yr before that in june) have been more difficult for me to bounce back. So overall, I think that I wouldnt work, just because I feel like I would want to rest and get better...i dunno! I'm sorry, I hope this doesnt confuse you...you will make the right decision! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">