I'm in insurance, customer service, home and auto insurance, licensed agent.. Desk job, sit and talk on the phone all day, getting yelled at and called all kinds of names by irate customers.. But my employer is understand, i am able to make up missed time if done during the same week, and have a family leave for dr appointment or flares, i don't get paid for that but it can't be held against me..
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I'm a paralegal at a corporate firm. I travel between two offices, Atlanta and Moscow. I was diagnosed IBS at 12, and rediagnosed as IBS/Crohn's a couple of months ago. Traveling with it...not so fun.
I am self employed, I own and operate a Security Agency here in NY. I specialize in Explosives / Bomb Detection, using Explosives Detection K9's. love being a dog handler. Main area I cover is midtown Manhattan. Challenging work, but I am an understanding boss when it comes to my crohns disease :smile:
Crohns sufferer for 27 years. Been through it all...I am the 1% that has all the terrible stuff that this disease can throw at us. I absolutely refuse to allow myself to be beaten by this.
No way.
Crohns sufferer for 27 years. Been through it all...I am the 1% that has all the terrible stuff that this disease can throw at us. I absolutely refuse to allow myself to be beaten by this.
No way.
for almost 15 years I worked with my dad in commercial printing. We sold the shop as the economy was sliding. Ever since then I've been bouncing around unemployment to retail tech sales to no consumer recycling. My new job blows...Trying to find a job that can work with crohns.
- Location
- Massachusetts
I work as a visiting nurse. I was recently diagnosed with Crohn's on April 8th, 2013. My boss and coworkers have been very helpful and understanding as I have had to take a few sick days recently as I haven't been feeling well. It is definitely difficult being sick, and having to take care of others...but I feel in a way it has made me even more compassionate and patient with the people that I care for. Even on the days where I feel that I am not going to make it through the day, my job makes me realize that there are people out there that have it so much worse than me.
When I was diagnosed in 1993, I was a Victim Counselor with the County Prosecutor's Office. I left my career when I had my first child knowing that I would not be able to balance my health, a family, and a career. So, I had the luxury of being a stay at home mom for a long time. When my children were all in school full time, I began to substitute teach which gave me a great deal of flexibility both with my health and the family since I could choose the days I worked. Since September 2012, I have been working part time as a Media Aide in a local Middle School. I love this job and hope it eventually is made into a full time position.
I am an Occupational therapy assistant. I work in Early Intervention traveling from daycare to daycare to treat kids 
I love my job and my supervisors and owner in my company are super supportive and amazing. I am able to make my own schedule and take off when I need to, which makes it a lot less stressful!!
I love my job and my supervisors and owner in my company are super supportive and amazing. I am able to make my own schedule and take off when I need to, which makes it a lot less stressful!!
I am a quantity surveyor in a civil engineering company with an undergrad and post grad in law and a post grad in surveying. I am lucky to be mainly office based rather than site. I haven't got a diagnosis yet so who knows what's wrong with me :S The rest of my time is spent Olympic Weightlifting I have a fantastic boss and have been allowed to work from home the occassional day when work suits and I'm struggling. I hope I work for this company the rest of my working life (long may it continue!)
I have a fantastic boss and have been allowed to work from home the occassional day when work suits and I'm struggling. I hope I work for this company the rest of my working life (long may it continue!)
I am a Respiratory/Cardiology Supervisor in a hospital in Minnesota. It is primarily an office position which is fortunate, and I have both a fabulous boss and great staff too. My boss is aware of what's going on (this flare) and she is completely supportive and understanding. It is really helpful to have that kind of working environment. It helps to make me want to come into work every day even with all the pain. And I know that it could be so much worse than it is, right now it's mostly bloating and pain.
I am a cardiac sonographer at a busy hospital, probably worst job ever to go into with this disease, but I do enjoy what I do. Most days I am in the lab performing stress echoes and TEEs which is good because I can go to the bathroom when need be but when I am out and about in the hospital going to rooms to perform echoes I occasionally have to step out and find a restroom close by. I have a great group of co-workers and a supervisor who are all very supportive and understanding but my hours are long and shifts are early. I work 10 hours shifts getting up between 3:30 and 4 in the morning so I come home exhausted most days. I have had a life long dream to become a writer and have a novel I have written and others I work on in my spare time so until I become recognized I will continue to depend on ultrasound to pay my bills...
- Location
- New Zealand
Im currently a domestic at our hospital and resthome.i clean etc for 6.5 hours a day I get really knackered.ive a hernia around stoma so have to be careful,i was also training a trotter as well after work,(who by the way one a race for me) have had illeostomy for last 12 years.
:ghug:Hi guys. I work in a school with children with Autism. I only work 2 hours a day as I really struggle with the tiredness. I am also doing a course to b able to work in the classroom. I'm hoping to pass in 2 years time, I'm hoping by then to b able to manage illness a little more. I was only diagnosed in 2011 and have only recently come to terms with the fact that I have a longterm illness. My attitude now is that I won't let this beat me.
I work 16 hours a week running food counters in a supermarket. It's really hard work and I really struggle with it, it's not suitable for Crohn's at all. Still trying to find something else...
I'm also finishing up my Psychology degree so hopefully I can get a better job soon.
I have respect for all people with Crohn's & UC working part time and full time - I don't think I could manage full time work very well right now.
I'm also finishing up my Psychology degree so hopefully I can get a better job soon.
I have respect for all people with Crohn's & UC working part time and full time - I don't think I could manage full time work very well right now.
I am a freelance graphic designer I work from home so it is very convenient .. However it's difficult to get jobs so I struggle a little with money
- Location
- Bozeman,
Human Resource Specialists for the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development in Bozeman, Montana.
- Location
- Colorado
Emergency Medicine Coordinator/Advisor. Work with 9 hospitals, 64 Fire departments, 24 ambulance agencies. All things related to emergency medical care such as disaster planning, education, research, and injury prevention. Cool job since I can't take care of patients any more. Work from home (that's why I can check the forum a lot), except for a lot of meetings.
Morning is my absolute worst time of the day, so try to schedule meetings in the afternoon if possible. If not, I just say excuse me and head out when I need to. Used to be embarrassing, but the older I get, I guess the less I care....
Morning is my absolute worst time of the day, so try to schedule meetings in the afternoon if possible. If not, I just say excuse me and head out when I need to. Used to be embarrassing, but the older I get, I guess the less I care....
I have been teaching for about 8 years now. If you can get on at a really close-knit, supportive school, people are more understanding of the trips for Remicade and doctors visits and such. That has been a huge help to me! :ghug: Many other careers would not tolerate the need to take off every six to eight weeks for treatment. The stress, however, does sometimes seem to exacerbate things, but how can anyone avoid that?:eek2:
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- Cocoa Beach, FL
I worked as a Certified Pharmacy Technician for 7 years before "retiring" in January. I am currently back in school and applying to medical school next year. I also work as a medical assistant from time to time and volunteer at my local hospital. My personal experience has been that people in the medical field are much more understanding of my condition, and luckily since my CD has been under control I've had very few "bad days" where I've had to ask for time off. The more open you are with an employer as to what to expect, the more likely they are to find ways to work around your limitations
- Location
- New Zealand
I am a public servant - Principal Advisor in a Ministry. I've been off work for about a month, while I'm building my strength up and waiting for a diagnosis. Folk at my work have been amazing... And I don't know how to thank them. They really have been above and beyond.
LT
LT
Engineer! It's a great flexible schedule for a chronie
I work as a technology consultant and have been fortunate that many of my engagements over the past few years have allowed for a significant amount of my work to be done remotely.
I've been thinking about this recently though - employment seems to be a real challenge for many IBD patients. I've been scratching my head wondering if there's a way to come up with a job pool specifically for people suffering from these conditions. Maybe a website for both job seekers and employers that have flexibility to allow great people to work remotely. There have to be jobs out there that are going unfilled that folks on these boards could fill, if only they could be flexible and work from home.
I've been thinking about this recently though - employment seems to be a real challenge for many IBD patients. I've been scratching my head wondering if there's a way to come up with a job pool specifically for people suffering from these conditions. Maybe a website for both job seekers and employers that have flexibility to allow great people to work remotely. There have to be jobs out there that are going unfilled that folks on these boards could fill, if only they could be flexible and work from home.
I recently got denied from the NYPD because I got Crohn' disease. Kind of disappointing but perhaps this was a blessing in disguise. I currently have a great job that pays 29 an hour with unlimited bathroom breaks. I'm also back in school working my way into nursing.
I wanna thank everyone here for being such a great support.
I wanna thank everyone here for being such a great support.
During the time I had Crohns, I was plant support engineer (lots of activity and late night calls) and measurement engineer (mostly desk job). Crohns never interfered with either.
Are they allowed to deny you entrance into NYPD for that? That seems discriminatory. I would bet that they take people who have to pee a lot.
Barista, I make coffee. Lots and lots of coffee. All the coffee's. Pretty coffees. Tasty coffees. Weird stupid coffees for people who think they are totally too cool for any regular coffee and gotta have all these snot nosed twisty coffees.
My all time easiet way to piss me off? Asking me if the coffee I just handed to you has sugar in it. Did you ask for sugar? No? Then it hasnt got sugar. Im not a mind reader, and Im not stupid. You get what you asked for. If you didnt ask for it, you dont get it.
Oh, I also get super pissed at the people who ask for something, then complain it wasnt what they wanted. You asked for it, you got what you asked for, dont abuse me for making what you asked for, abuse yourself for not knowing what it was you wanted and then getting pissed at me for not getting you something you never asked for.
I work as a casual, but with pretty regular hours, its awesome for my crohns, cos I can usually get time off when I need it, and still have a job when I can get back to it.
Its good, I love it. I just dont love customers. Particularly the ones who think Im stupid because they ask for a macchiato and then get pissed at me when I hand over a cup that has stuff all in it when what the reallllllly wanted was a hybrid made up drink that may well have made it into mainstream ordering practices, BUT ONLY WHEN YOU ACTUALLY ORDER IT AS A TOPPED UP MACCHIATO OR AS A LONG MACCHIATO. If you say macchiato at me, you are getting a traditional macchiato, and if you call me stupid I will launch into a spiel about how Im not the stupid one for making you what you asked for, YOU are the stupid one for not asking for what you wanted.
Scuse the rant, rant over. Until the next time some up emself loser calls me stupid.
My all time easiet way to piss me off? Asking me if the coffee I just handed to you has sugar in it. Did you ask for sugar? No? Then it hasnt got sugar. Im not a mind reader, and Im not stupid. You get what you asked for. If you didnt ask for it, you dont get it.
Oh, I also get super pissed at the people who ask for something, then complain it wasnt what they wanted. You asked for it, you got what you asked for, dont abuse me for making what you asked for, abuse yourself for not knowing what it was you wanted and then getting pissed at me for not getting you something you never asked for.
I work as a casual, but with pretty regular hours, its awesome for my crohns, cos I can usually get time off when I need it, and still have a job when I can get back to it.
Its good, I love it. I just dont love customers. Particularly the ones who think Im stupid because they ask for a macchiato and then get pissed at me when I hand over a cup that has stuff all in it when what the reallllllly wanted was a hybrid made up drink that may well have made it into mainstream ordering practices, BUT ONLY WHEN YOU ACTUALLY ORDER IT AS A TOPPED UP MACCHIATO OR AS A LONG MACCHIATO. If you say macchiato at me, you are getting a traditional macchiato, and if you call me stupid I will launch into a spiel about how Im not the stupid one for making you what you asked for, YOU are the stupid one for not asking for what you wanted.
Scuse the rant, rant over. Until the next time some up emself loser calls me stupid.
MissD, I had to chuckle at your rant! My sister is a barista too and she has some funny stories. She's the cutest thing ever and takes a lot of crap from customers, it seems like people think baristas are stupid or something. I think it's because a lot of the people who get those specialty coffees are arrogant snobs!
They are, they really are. Arrogant up emselves snot nosed snobs. Really when you think about it.....Im gonna charge you like five or six bucks for a coffee, you can make your own at home for a buck. Who's stupid now????
Note: had good day at work today, nothing out of the ordinary, unless you count the guy who wanted ice in his hot chocolate......whatever, why not just ask me to not heat your milk so much? Or heres a top idea, grow some nads and drink your hot drink like the man you think you are....
Note: had good day at work today, nothing out of the ordinary, unless you count the guy who wanted ice in his hot chocolate......whatever, why not just ask me to not heat your milk so much? Or heres a top idea, grow some nads and drink your hot drink like the man you think you are....
I keep telling people that....way to piss off the person who still has the opportunity to spit in your food or drink
I do not spit in peoples food or drink, that would be wrong. Leaning across the counter and slapping some sense into them is also wrong, so Ive discovered. Stupid political correct cant hit an idiot no matter how much they deserve it.
I do not spit in peoples food or drink, that would be wrong. Leaning across the counter and slapping some sense into them is also wrong, so Ive discovered. Stupid political correct cant hit an idiot no matter how much they deserve it.
I don't think you can legitimately claim discrimination if one is unable to perform required job functions. How that is determined factually is a different question.
Personally I can see this as a legitimate reason for rejection. There's no way I could ride around in patrol car for 8, 10, 12 hours at a time, every workday, without special accommodation of some type. In the interest of public safety, such an accommodation probably couldn't really be considered reasonable. At least, most days
Having looked into discrimination for my own reasons....legal answers varied greatly between HR experts and government agencies.
In Oregon, I was told by a government branch (I can't recall which, because I got shuffled around a bunch) that employers have to make "reasonable accommodations" if you share what the issue is. Reasonable accommodations were defined as a different job title which can mean less pay.
Any HR person will tell an employee if they are unable to perform the duties of their job, they are not bound to make any accommodations.
The other thing to consider is if you have the proper skill set and the employer doesn't want to make accommodations, it probably isn't a place you want to work anyway.
Attitude is everything with you are having these discussions. If a person is cranky or legally threatening, it won't get them very far.
In Oregon, I was told by a government branch (I can't recall which, because I got shuffled around a bunch) that employers have to make "reasonable accommodations" if you share what the issue is. Reasonable accommodations were defined as a different job title which can mean less pay.
Any HR person will tell an employee if they are unable to perform the duties of their job, they are not bound to make any accommodations.
The other thing to consider is if you have the proper skill set and the employer doesn't want to make accommodations, it probably isn't a place you want to work anyway.
Attitude is everything with you are having these discussions. If a person is cranky or legally threatening, it won't get them very far.
I also got knocked back from the police service over here for having Crohns...and the RAF.
Now I work as an Operations Coordinator for BT. We look facilities like cleaning, heating etc on BT sites.
Its a desk job, so its handy for the loo. I told them at my interview I had crohns disease, and was actually going through a flare up at the time of my interview, full of pred and with big hamster cheeks. Still got the job!
People I work with know what I have and I suppose are ok with it. My director, on the other hand, doesnt have a clue. He pulled me up for my absences last year, even though I had doctors notes, hospital stays etc, to prove I was really ill. He still watches me now, which is why I am at work mid-flare up scared to take the time off in case I lose my job. Its not so bad in the morning, but in the afternoon I am absolutely exhausted and just struggle to do anything at all. Watch this space.
Now I work as an Operations Coordinator for BT. We look facilities like cleaning, heating etc on BT sites.
Its a desk job, so its handy for the loo. I told them at my interview I had crohns disease, and was actually going through a flare up at the time of my interview, full of pred and with big hamster cheeks. Still got the job!
People I work with know what I have and I suppose are ok with it. My director, on the other hand, doesnt have a clue. He pulled me up for my absences last year, even though I had doctors notes, hospital stays etc, to prove I was really ill. He still watches me now, which is why I am at work mid-flare up
scared to take the time off in case I lose my job. Its not so bad in the morning, but in the afternoon I am absolutely exhausted and just struggle to do anything at all. Watch this space.
- Location
- Penryn, Cornwall UK
I train/work with horses, I'm training towards my BHS (British Horse Society) exams.
DJW
Forum Monitor
Very interesting. I'm in need of a Crohn's friendly career. I've been researching
the work of a business analyst. Would it be alright if I picked your brain in a little more depth?
Thanks
Dave
Self employed. Digital currency exchange.
- Location
- San Antonio, TX
I'm working on getting my Ph.D. is physics, specializing in space physics
- Location
- New York, NY
anyone here can help me out and get me a job?
I'm the CEO of a small corporation. We broker diamonds to the jewelry industry. We also own a vintage jewelry store, a pawn shop, and several ATM Machines around the city. Additionally, we have a nice size eBay store where we liquidate inventory from our pawn shop to the public at wholesale prices. My job is a lot of fun and I am 100% hands-on.
Work in construction. I have a job as a mobile crane operator. Was in remission for 12 years after a resection. The disease just came back but we caught it early. Treating with azathioprine. It's a high stress job with not the best washroom facilities but I manage. Also extremely long hours. (80 last week) fortunately I have a fantastic benefits package. Not sure how long I can keep working though if the disease comes back hard.
I was PM's Assistant at a Construction Company until I had my son in 2011. Now I took an old job working at a health club. I guess my main job title is a Stay at Home Mom to a busy toddler, but I work in the daycare and fill in for other departments like Membership. It's laid back, I can take my son to work and they are extremely flexible when I need time off. I don't wish to work here forever though, as I was in the middle of job hunting when I had my bowel resection in May and have been flaring up every few weeks since. I plan to get a desk job somewhere again and hope for an understanding employer. Dream job would be working for a video game company. I had a passion for PC games and since those have died out, I don't think I'll be heading in that direction anymore I would love to work from home like a few of these other individuals, but I find I have horrible anxiety and work myself up about new job titles and descriptions so stick to job titles I know like Administrative work. Hopefully something different will come my way soon! My step Dad has Crohn's as well and he owns his own construction company. He's up at the crack ass of dawn, works out and is running around to meetings all day. But, his office is out of his home, so It does help. He originally was a high school math teacher, but soon retired and moved into the construction industry. Not due to his Crohns, just wanting a change.
I would love to work from home like a few of these other individuals, but I find I have horrible anxiety and work myself up about new job titles and descriptions so stick to job titles I know like Administrative work. Hopefully something different will come my way soon! My step Dad has Crohn's as well and he owns his own construction company. He's up at the crack ass of dawn, works out and is running around to meetings all day. But, his office is out of his home, so It does help. He originally was a high school math teacher, but soon retired and moved into the construction industry. Not due to his Crohns, just wanting a change.
I work as a youth counselor in a residential home setting. It is a high stress job, but I manage by starting to go to the gym and eating as healthy as possible. My team is also very supportive, and my supervisor is the sweetest person ever. I work crazy hours, but I am hoping by the beginning of next year, I will work weekday mornings and start going to grad school part time to become a Licensed Family Therapist.
I am a middle school Spanish teacher. I have been teaching HS Spanish until this year... It can be very difficult with such tight schedules... AKA no time between students leaving and entering my classroom, but my co-workers are very understanding and helpful when emergencies arise!
I also teach Zumba part-time 3x per week... I am one of the "healthier" Crohnies IMO (most of the time/knocks on wood) so I have stayed active teaching school & Zumba throughout my worst of flares, unless hospitalized...
I do what I love and won't let this disease change what I am meant to do
I also teach Zumba part-time 3x per week... I am one of the "healthier" Crohnies IMO (most of the time/knocks on wood) so I have stayed active teaching school & Zumba throughout my worst of flares, unless hospitalized...
I do what I love and won't let this disease change what I am meant to do
I work in an office setting, doing logs for television broadcast. I'm lucky that I am able to work on my own and can take breaks when I need to.
I think any job from this point on will have to be the same sort of thing. I couldn't imagine travelling with work or being outside for long periods of time.
I feel much more comfortable knowing if I am sick I can just sit at my desk quietly or take a break to use the washroom if needed.
I'm pretty happy with my job.
I think any job from this point on will have to be the same sort of thing. I couldn't imagine travelling with work or being outside for long periods of time.
I feel much more comfortable knowing if I am sick I can just sit at my desk quietly or take a break to use the washroom if needed.
I'm pretty happy with my job.
I've had several different jobs over the years. Last year I worked in a homeless shelter, which was tough on my mind but very easy on my body. I also worked at a lab doing some climate change research and in the field doing stream characterization over different land-cover types. This was pretty easy on my body too.
This year, I worked as a server at a restaurant, until I encountered some issues with pay... This job was more strenuous on my body and mind, but not too bad since the hours weren't that long.
Now, I'm working at a greenhouse... I'm realizing I bit off more than I can chew. I've been working there a little over a month now. The hours are long, the work is strenuous, and the temperature changes between the greenhouses, outside, and packing room are massive. I'm now in a flare-up and have had to call out multiple times.. I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to stay here.
I'm only living where I am until December though, so am not sure if I'll be able to find another job that is less hard on my body. Luckily I'm seeing the doctor on Wednesday, so will take it from there..
This year, I worked as a server at a restaurant, until I encountered some issues with pay... This job was more strenuous on my body and mind, but not too bad since the hours weren't that long.
Now, I'm working at a greenhouse... I'm realizing I bit off more than I can chew. I've been working there a little over a month now. The hours are long, the work is strenuous, and the temperature changes between the greenhouses, outside, and packing room are massive. I'm now in a flare-up and have had to call out multiple times.. I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to stay here.
I'm only living where I am until December though, so am not sure if I'll be able to find another job that is less hard on my body. Luckily I'm seeing the doctor on Wednesday, so will take it from there..
I'm a gardener/groundie at a university. Anyone who thinks that we tickle flowers and slowly shape topiary in a zen like trance is sadly mistaken. We lift heavy stuff, etc for most of the day.Ever spent 8 and a half hours on a pole chainsaw crown lifting trees in 40 degree heat? Good thing about a Uni is that all buildings have a loo. eternally grateful. Also understanding co-workers. One bloke I work with has his young bloke with Crohn's. I just seem to delay the healing process when positioning 80kg trees in planting hole positions.
Used to be a farm worker, labourer, grave digger (yes, all with a shovel), tree surgeon, forestry, etc. Retraining slowly to become a library technician.
Oh- today is cold and wintery and my bum is still bleeding after six months so I'm trying to write an essay for a BA unit on Australian history while laying on the floor. Happy days.
Used to be a farm worker, labourer, grave digger (yes, all with a shovel), tree surgeon, forestry, etc. Retraining slowly to become a library technician.
Oh- today is cold and wintery and my bum is still bleeding after six months so I'm trying to write an essay for a BA unit on Australian history while laying on the floor. Happy days.
I'm an artist. I currently work for a company making wax figures for a popular tourist attraction chain. lately I've been given a chance to gain a new better paid skill. I'm loving it but my condition worsened since (stress?). Let's see how long I last!
- Location
- Peterborough, UK
I work in Financial Investments (desk job). My dream job would be writing film scores for movies.
Hi,
I am a Police Officer, when I have a flare up it does make the job diffilcult. However my Police Force are very understanding, and let me take time off without any issues.
The biggest problem I have is if I am a passenger in the police car, I then get severe travel sickness which sometimes causes my Crohns to go berserk!
So I generally try and drive all the time, although this is not always possible.
Other than that I manage quite well.
I am a Police Officer, when I have a flare up it does make the job diffilcult. However my Police Force are very understanding, and let me take time off without any issues.
The biggest problem I have is if I am a passenger in the police car, I then get severe travel sickness which sometimes causes my Crohns to go berserk!
So I generally try and drive all the time, although this is not always possible.
Other than that I manage quite well.
I refuel aircraft and it's a very heavy job all of the time, maneuvering large fuelling platforms pulling and lifting very heavy hoses onto aircraft so when I have a flare up of joint pain it makes my job very difficult. I can't take any painkillers until after work as I have to be in control at all times when refuelling. At the moment I dred going to work because of the pain I'm also looking for a new job. 
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- Location
- Indiana
I used to be an Art Director in an Advertising agency, but that was a bit stressful. I now teach graphic design at a local college. I love it!
Does anyone think that there may be a direct connection between a job/work place and flare ups (or illness in general) ?
Jobs can cause stress, and stress certainly can cause flare ups and make one more susceptible to illness. I think there can be environmental conditions as well that influence it.
I work as a kitchen assistance at a high school and I really enjoy it
Diagnosed age 5 1988
Full large bowl removed aged 16
remission 2000- 2011
2 fistula
Waiting for an op to have a seton stitch back
Treatment: humira
Diagnosed age 5 1988
Full large bowl removed aged 16
remission 2000- 2011
2 fistula
Waiting for an op to have a seton stitch back
Treatment: humira
I work as a pharmacy technician. It's stressful and long hours. But everyone I work with understands that I have crohns and will be preoccupied from time to time. I try to have compassion for my customers who have issues beyond their control, and try to help them understand that when a med is not covered it's not the pharmacy that set their insurance rules. I have been there 10 years hopefully my CD Will let me continue to work.
smartjweir, My sister could totally commiserate with you if she were on here. She was a pharmacy tech at the time when she was diagnosed with colitis and really struggled with the long hours on her feet. She's now going to school for her Pharm-D and her Master's in pharmacology at the same time (yes, she may be crazy!) and her colitis is well controlled by medication.
I'm a nurse
Bakey: when I drink it is usually gin since I follow SCD but it really depends on which "diet" you subscribe to.
OP: I am an engineer and I work for a large company. I am on short term disability right now since I've been in and out of the hospital so I really appreciate the benefits of a large company. Also a desk job (for the most part) and co-workers are very understanding.
OP: I am an engineer and I work for a large company. I am on short term disability right now since I've been in and out of the hospital so I really appreciate the benefits of a large company. Also a desk job (for the most part) and co-workers are very understanding.
Hmm, I don't follow any diet plan. I just eat what I want and drink what I want.
No one really ever explained diets to me. I've had Crohn's since I was about 16 had a stoma and colostomy since I was about 17 I'm now 21. I've been drinking since much before I was diagnosed. In fact I used alcohol as a pain killer during the period that they were trying to figure out what was wrong with me. They kept telling me it was muscle pains and to take Advil but that didn't work so I just got drunk. Haha sounds stupid when you type it out. But ya needless to say I drink a lot and I love to drink. I'm trying to quit because I am going for reconnective surgery. Their reconnecting my bowels or what ever. But having a terrible time quiting drinking. So was hoping there was something I could just continue to drink that wouldn't be unhealthy for me.
Sorry if this isnt the place to be typing all this stuff not very computer/iPhone savvy, I'm surprised I was even able to find this website. Haha
No one really ever explained diets to me. I've had Crohn's since I was about 16 had a stoma and colostomy since I was about 17 I'm now 21. I've been drinking since much before I was diagnosed. In fact I used alcohol as a pain killer during the period that they were trying to figure out what was wrong with me. They kept telling me it was muscle pains and to take Advil but that didn't work so I just got drunk. Haha sounds stupid when you type it out. But ya needless to say I drink a lot and I love to drink. I'm trying to quit because I am going for reconnective surgery. Their reconnecting my bowels or what ever. But having a terrible time quiting drinking. So was hoping there was something I could just continue to drink that wouldn't be unhealthy for me.
Sorry if this isnt the place to be typing all this stuff not very computer/iPhone savvy, I'm surprised I was even able to find this website. Haha
Bakey, honestly, there really isn't any type of alcohol that you should drink that wouldn't be unhealthy for you. Alcohol is just one of many triggers for Crohnies. You might want to check out the SCD diet and the elimination diet as a place to start. Managing diet really is one of the keys to avoiding flares and feeling overall better when you are a Crohn's sufferer.
I'm going to be starting a job as a medical assistant for a clinical research facility. They will be training me, then I will be working 8 hour shifts 4 days a week. Plus school full time.
I'm hoping it goes well and everyone is understanding. During my first interview my gut started rumbling REALLY loud and I had to explain my situation, I still got hired!
I'm hoping it goes well and everyone is understanding. During my first interview my gut started rumbling REALLY loud
and I had to explain my situation, I still got hired!
- Location
- Houston,
I am a pediatric nurse in a busy clinic. I love being a nurse so I pretty much just have to push onward and rest as much as I can while I am not at work. (Just diagnosed so still in an active flare.)
I'm a NCT at a major hospital ( Nurse Aide ) I'm in school for Nursing, and plan to be a NICU nurse one day. My job is very hard, and becoming harder every day since i'm flaring. Hoping to make it through somehow, caring for adults is extremely difficult when you are feeling bad! At least when I get my "dream job" my little patients won't be so hard on the body as my patients are now!
Medical laboratory technician 3 yrs February nightshift
Know all those biopsies and blood draws youve had taken? That was me that took care of em! Love helping patients without having to actually interact with them (considered at one point to become an RN which for me would have been a disaster)
theres a bathroom in the lab and a private one outside our lab which my collegues have learned is mine alone. they have been supportive, reminding me to sit and breathe every once in awhile and make sure to watch me for pallor, signs of pain (like when i bend over at an analyzer with my arms hugging my belly) etc. my boss has been so supportive.
while im a newbie at this crohns thing, i have found that worrying about work and etc makes me get more sore throats and headaches but i havent noticed it increases my abd pain, nausea, bleeding, bloating, or diarrhea.
(just an fyi:ironically my first "flare" i was hospitalized in my own hospital!)
Know all those biopsies and blood draws youve had taken? That was me that took care of em! Love helping patients without having to actually interact with them (considered at one point to become an RN which for me would have been a disaster)
theres a bathroom in the lab and a private one outside our lab which my collegues have learned is mine alone. they have been supportive, reminding me to sit and breathe every once in awhile and make sure to watch me for pallor, signs of pain (like when i bend over at an analyzer with my arms hugging my belly) etc. my boss has been so supportive.
while im a newbie at this crohns thing, i have found that worrying about work and etc makes me get more sore throats and headaches but i havent noticed it increases my abd pain, nausea, bleeding, bloating, or diarrhea.
(just an fyi:ironically my first "flare" i was hospitalized in my own hospital!)
I am a private practice mental health counselor. I work in a very small office (house) with two bathrooms just a few steps away. I will admit that when I'm in a bad flare, it is extremely difficult to sit still for 45 min - 1 hr each session. I have had to make emergency runs to the bathroom in the middle of a session. My patients are pretty understanding and most of the time I am so focused on them that the pain and discomfort aren't in the front of my mind. Medication does help a ton.
I'm a therapist. Sometimes it's hard when you are feeling sick and have 10 clients who need to be seen. I love my job though.
I am a law student. Exam season= flare up season, but I'll have winter break to relax!
- Location
- chapman, kansas
I'm a dental hygienist. Love my job. It is hard on my body. Lots of rest, chiropractic and massage. Most of my patients know and understand. My boss is pretty understanding.
- Location
- mississippi
I am a medical assistant for a very large orthopaedic practice we have 15 surgeons in the office and i work specifically for the podiatric surgeon. most days im ok up and down all day usually don't eat much breakfast so i can get through the day
- Location
- Burlington Ontario
I'm a realtor, so I work from home a lot which is great. Two major downsides are no benefits so no meds are covered, and very stressful to worry about using a bathroom when out showing homes, or doing an open house. So far I have managed well for 10 years but the last 6 months have been the most stressful as I can't get this current flare under control.
Currently I'm working as a technical writer for all kinds of products. I also translate German to English. I just dabble in computer software and graphic design, but I have had a few good paying jobs from that. I also write for the local newspapers. Lately I've been looking into writing educational materials from home.
I started as a land surveyor. Then went through many phases of construction. Then CAD design and engineering. After falling off the building many years ago, I started working as a clinic therapist. Since then I have taught different subjects as a substitute, and been a caregiver a few times.
I started as a land surveyor. Then went through many phases of construction. Then CAD design and engineering. After falling off the building many years ago, I started working as a clinic therapist. Since then I have taught different subjects as a substitute, and been a caregiver a few times.
I am a receptionist at a doctor's office. Actually, I work for my PCP! So, she is very understanding. We are a small office, and everyone I work with is super supportive of me and my colon issues. If I need to come in late, or I am too sick to work, they are fine with it. I can run to the bathroom whenever I need, and it is not a problem. Answering phones is not really my favorite thing in the world to do, and definitely not what I thought I would be doing with my life. But, I am truly blessed to work where I do, because everyone at work takes good care of me.
So, she is very understanding. We are a small office, and everyone I work with is super supportive of me and my colon issues. If I need to come in late, or I am too sick to work, they are fine with it. I can run to the bathroom whenever I need, and it is not a problem. Answering phones is not really my favorite thing in the world to do, and definitely not what I thought I would be doing with my life. But, I am truly blessed to work where I do, because everyone at work takes good care of me.