Hi Everyone i am new to this chat, A year ago in June i was diagnosed with cervical cancer. I have had 2 lots of major surgery and have now been diagnosed with post-operative neuropatic cancer pain and it sucks. I am taking a melody of different pain killers including tramadol patches, co-codmol, gabapentin, and tramadol for breakthrough pain.
In april this year i had an mri on my spine which nows says i have a hernitaed disc L4/5 and degentative disc disease. I have chatted with my employer and now due to the type of work i do i have to resign from my job as i will not be able to cope with working there any more. I work 12 hour nights shifts in a residental home for people with dementia, mental health illnesses, this is a small home 13 residents spaced over 3 floors with only a stair lift for the residents as most of the residents can walk up and down the stairs. I am waiting now for esa to finish their 13 week assessment period to decide if i can go into one of the support groups or whether i have to try and find a job that does not involve standing too long or walking to far.
