Mntri3
05-23-2009, 02:27 AM
Can anyone give me a description at work; that may have a similar symptom? I experience drag foot when I am fatigue. I notice that when I get nervous it also occurs. Example- during a meeting of large crowds. I want to break this habit because I feel it is lowering my self-esteem. I feel my boss will pick up on this. As everyone knows, one cares what their boss thinks about them.
I know he won't let me go but will he feel that I can do the job. (My thoughts)
I know he won't let me go but will he feel that I can do the job. (My thoughts)
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MSNik
05-23-2009, 10:42 AM
I find, in general, that whenever Im fatigued, working too hard, or stresed, I get those symtoms. I have also had REALLY BAD EXPERIENCES disclosing my disease at work. Once you do so- there is no going back and EVERYONE waits for something to happen...they also tend to blame everything on your disease, thus reducing your chances to be looked at "like everyone else". Just my experience, but Ive had it several times. I just started a new job where I will go to my grave not telling anyone about my MS...however, its funny. I work in healthcare; specifically with patients who are in end stages of diseases and life.
I think if you are experiencing these things you want to go the route of symtom management...talk to your doctor about what you can do to alliviate the symtoms and not have to disclose why they are happening..and remember, if you are doing a great job and there are no complaints about your work- then no one can actually approach you about this. Its mind over matter and you have to get your head wrapped around how to control it.
I wish you well...its a tough place to be in, but its really important that you take control of it and not let it control you.
Nikki
I think if you are experiencing these things you want to go the route of symtom management...talk to your doctor about what you can do to alliviate the symtoms and not have to disclose why they are happening..and remember, if you are doing a great job and there are no complaints about your work- then no one can actually approach you about this. Its mind over matter and you have to get your head wrapped around how to control it.
I wish you well...its a tough place to be in, but its really important that you take control of it and not let it control you.
Nikki
MSJayhawk
05-23-2009, 10:48 AM
If you have MS, foot drag is common- I should say- foot drop is common. I had foot drop from 1977 until summer 2008 when it became foot drag.
You mentioned that your foot drag increases in meetings when you are nervous. The same nervous system operates both your nerves and your foot. Under stress, especially with MS, you may experience what you describe. You might want to delve into what the reason is for being nervous. If those around you know you have MS, live with it.
When we try to mask our disability, we are often only fooling ourselves. People know I have MS, and they do not ask me about my foot dragging because it has nothing to do with me as a person. My leg does not work, but my mind/personality has not changed.
Are you being too hard on yourself? Have you always been nervous in crowds? Stress and anxiety can worsen MS flare-ups or even help set off a flare-up. You might see if you can find a way to get over the nervousness through a support group or even a class on public speaking or a local drama/theater group.
Being a country hick, stage fright besought me. I took speech and drama as electives in high school and it helped. As I got older, I learned that people will judge you for many things and there is nothing you can do about it. The only thing you can rely on is objective reasoning and discussions. If you are true to yourself and others without hiding anything, I have found that people will respect you more and listen more intently to what you have to say. :angel:
You mentioned that your foot drag increases in meetings when you are nervous. The same nervous system operates both your nerves and your foot. Under stress, especially with MS, you may experience what you describe. You might want to delve into what the reason is for being nervous. If those around you know you have MS, live with it.
When we try to mask our disability, we are often only fooling ourselves. People know I have MS, and they do not ask me about my foot dragging because it has nothing to do with me as a person. My leg does not work, but my mind/personality has not changed.
Are you being too hard on yourself? Have you always been nervous in crowds? Stress and anxiety can worsen MS flare-ups or even help set off a flare-up. You might see if you can find a way to get over the nervousness through a support group or even a class on public speaking or a local drama/theater group.
Being a country hick, stage fright besought me. I took speech and drama as electives in high school and it helped. As I got older, I learned that people will judge you for many things and there is nothing you can do about it. The only thing you can rely on is objective reasoning and discussions. If you are true to yourself and others without hiding anything, I have found that people will respect you more and listen more intently to what you have to say. :angel:
Mntri3
05-29-2009, 10:10 AM
Thank you for you replies. It's has been a tough road. But my family and friends have been there for me. And now that I have the healthboard it's making me more comfortable.
MSNik
05-29-2009, 04:08 PM
Mntri3,
youre welcome, but no thanks needed.
I have to tell you, 3 + years ago, when I first got dx; this healthboard literally saved my life. I found all sorts of support which I couldnt get from my family, friends or even a local MS group. Its so much easier to "talk" to faceless strangers and ask questions and also know that you arent alone in your issues, concerns or situations..
Someone is always here to get back to you. Welcome- and I am really glad to hear you have a support system which works for you!
Nikki
youre welcome, but no thanks needed.
I have to tell you, 3 + years ago, when I first got dx; this healthboard literally saved my life. I found all sorts of support which I couldnt get from my family, friends or even a local MS group. Its so much easier to "talk" to faceless strangers and ask questions and also know that you arent alone in your issues, concerns or situations..
Someone is always here to get back to you. Welcome- and I am really glad to hear you have a support system which works for you!
Nikki