Some really positive posts here. I think it is really important sometimes to take a step back and take stock of the situation. A Caroline just said about adapting is so important. For most of us it aint going away so in order to move forward we gotta take small steps to improve our everyday situation. Being prepared and being able to stay calm and positive can help make it all a bit more manageable. Sometimes when the Doc's aint listening to you ,you gotta help yourself. Have a good day.
I am a registered nurse and I love it.
Speaking of veterinary technician. I was working in veterinary clinics as a CVT but once I was diagnosed, could no longer handle the physical requirements of the job. I might try a specialty practice in another city (aren't too many over here). Right now I'm just finishing up my bachelors in microbiology. Last semester!
I'm a university student too, applying to Pharmacy school in the fall and I'm so nervous and excited about it! I've worked at an independent pharmacy for almost 3 years now. Originally it was just a job but I fell in love with pharmacy and now I'm dead-set on making this my career.
Cinderella, good luck applying to med schools! You are right, we are all fighters! In a way I'm thankful for my Crohn's, its made me determined and has heightened my interest in pharmacy and medicine and helped me realize what kind of profession I want for myself.
Yes.. i'm deathly afraid if illness. I've almost lost my life 3 times from being severely ill in the past 3 years. Twice due to not only being septic but by throwing a PE. I have a genetic clotting disorder. (way to go mom and dad for passing all this genetic crud to me!) I love them more than words can express though.
Full time bank teller. Not the normal field for a B.S. in Psychology, lol, but that's life!
I work in a call centre =) I do enjoy it mostly I must admit =)
AJxx
Woahhh!!!
I'm just crazy at the moment cause I got my student job but it came to me as a miracle today(starting next month!)!
I study geology (needless to say you feel like you totally choose the wrong field for yourself when you get sick [shrug].... ... (and even) ... (that's not quite it yet) ......
[Who said Anti-TNF + immunosuppressor are user friendly? yeah right, anyone who as a fridge around them at any time] I guess the side of an iceberg could do if I don't get to have a refrigerator unit tent to do prospection... Or how wonderful it is to walk for 8-10 hours a day when you randomly discover that your joints are not user friendly on this specific day! but hey! who cares? We love challenge don't we!? [Anyone wants to form a team Crohnies for Kilimanjaro? Probably already existing, id be in, who's in?]
That being said, I'm thankful I found a job to assist a geology research team for the gov and that it is in the middle of the city (yes yes, not miles away in some sort of lost village) So that makes me really happy!
Incidentally reading through this thread there appears to be a disproportionate number of people in nursing / caring or teaching - or have I missed something?
Rob
Erm....Coughs nervously.....looks sheepish..... OK I am a self employed Cigar Consultant, advising on all aspects of cigars - Havana and New World. I am 53 and have been in cigars for over thirty years. I know it is not the ideal career when you have Crohn's but at least I am old enough to know better!
My medical team understand and I think there are a few wry smiles.
Incidentally reading through this thread there appears to be a disproportionate number of people in nursing / caring or teaching - or have I missed something?
All the best,
Rob