Well it seemed like a good idea at the time

Slosh · 14. Jan 2015, 15:39

I had my second intensive physio session today. Worked hard, physio was pleased, no change as yet but he could tell I had been exercising as instructed, all very difficult /painful/tiring as just as I thought we'd finished he said he wanted me to use the exercise bike. Next session in two weeks.
The problem. I can't get a session after 3.30 on a day that doesn't clash with meetings so I have an 8.30 slot and then go into work. Even better the session lasted for an hour and a quarter!

Not the best plan, struggled through a packed day and had to stay a bit late to finish something that had to be done ahead of tomorrow as it is linked to our budget for next year. You can guess how I was feeling by then.

BUT I have been sensible and I'm not going in until 10 tomorrow.

GraceB · 14. Jan 2015, 17:16

I have this problem with physio. Last appt in this area is 3.30pm, but they do offer 8am slots. Needless to say they go very quickly.

It's exhausting having a physio session and then going onto work afterwards. Is there any way you could perhaps grab half an hour before you go into work so you have a mini rest?

GraceB

dreamdaisy · 15. Jan 2015, 03:10

I have foot physio today at the luxurious hour of 10.30am. I remember going to the early ones and the impact on the rest of the day so I concur with GraceB, is there anyway you could snatch a quiet few moments? Your sessions seem to be very long (as well as thorough) so make sure you pace yourself during and after. DD

stickywicket · 15. Jan 2015, 03:53

I have no words of wisdom, Slosh. I was lucky enough never to have to combine physio sessions with a demanding job. You are conscientious about both the exercises and job and so deserve success with both. You are also very sensible and a good judge of what's possible and what isn't. I hope today is a bit easier rather than harder. (((())))

villier · 15. Jan 2015, 10:29

Well done Slosh you have worked really hard lets hope your efforts pay off soon. I am with Grace and DD with having a bit of a rest after your next one before you go into work, I hope this can be arranged and is of benefit to you. xx

Slosh · 15. Jan 2015, 12:15

Thank you all. My sessions are now very long and intense because I have been moved onto the long term caseload and so I'm now seeing someone more regularly. The trouble with popping home for a break before going in to school is tempting but I think I would find it hard to then make a move, plus where I go is part way between home and work. Yesterday (and this week) was very intense workwise as well. I went in an hour later today and have decided that now I know to expect a longer session I will do my best to avoid planning in too much work-wise on those days.

The rest of my team are great at keeping an eye on me, I trust them enough to not feel,I have to put on a brave/I'm fine face in front of them, and they will tell me when I'm overdoing it! I am currently under instructions from them to go home early tomorrow.

YWD · 15. Jan 2015, 18:21

My rheumy wanted me to go to physio sessions, but i simply couldn't take any time off work to do it and anything 'out of hours' simply isn't available...
i know it's more important than work, but i do have good reasoning... if i take time off for such appointments, i have to take half day holiday, that's non negotiable. .. this year is my OH's 50th, i promised to take her away somewhere special for which, i need 13 of my days... in the summer, i have my kids for 2 weeks, so need 10 days there... i am already a day short on what i need, so more time off this year isnt possible.

Maybe next year

dreamdaisy · 16. Jan 2015, 04:10

Combining arthritis with life and work is a very narrow but slack tightrope, which is strung between two of the tallest skyscrapers in the world and we always negotiate it on a windy day - without a balancing pole. Yup, I'm feeling under the cosh this morning!

It's good you have a long-term programme, Slosh, I have a feeling that mine might be weeks instead of just a month or so but, as it's for my benefit, I will stick at it.

YWD, I hope you can get yours sorted, my next appointment is in two weeks at 7pm. :shock: Seeing as how I'm done for by around 4pm I'm wondering if I can make it - it's part of the challenge I suppose.

DD

stickywicket · 16. Jan 2015, 04:21

You are combining arthritis, work and physio very well indeed. I hope it all goes well.

Slosh · 16. Jan 2015, 12:19

Good luck with the physio DD, that is a late session and not a time I would fancy, hopefully you will be able to arrange future appointments at a more suitable time. Like you I think mine will be months rather than weeks, in a way it already is as I had my first session for my neck last May. No idea how long the leg sessions will last, just keep being told it will be a long time.

Had a phone call today about my OT home assessment, I answered the questions honestly and told the truth rather than putting a positive spin on how I manage at home. I was told I should hear back next week from an OT to arrange an appointment.

mig · 17. Jan 2015, 04:06

Hi Slosh,Hope your app with home visit has a positive outcome for you,try and have a relaxing week-end. (((()))) Mig

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