u/aiyukiyuu

Hi! I’ve posted here before but mainly for my shoulder issues (Tendinosis, tendon tears, etc. both shoulders). But, I also have issues in my other joints, neck, upper back, etc.

I am diagnosed with Seronegative Axial Spondyloarthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and what my doctors tell me are “early” Arthritis since my 20’s (I’m in my 30’s now).

I have been doing what I can with what I can afford (We’re a low income family).
And that consists of rehab (Isometrics, eccentrics 2x a week), anti-inflammatory diet & vitamins/supplements, collagen peptides with bone broth, etc.). I also have been in therapy as well.

My inflammatory markers in my bloodwork have been good (My joint and digestive pains improved). But, the tendinosis and tendon pains in general have just been relentless and at times feel worse.

A few months ago, I was doing 6-10 reps with eccentrics. And also 6 reps 10 second holds with isometrics. My Rhuematologist and PCP nudged me to do more reps so I am now at 2 sets of 10 reps for eccentrics. But, again, I just feel worse in my tendons? I also was wondering if light stretching (Ex: Chest opening via doorframe, chair yoga) are bad for tendinosis?

Also, would like to mention that tendinosis pains feels way worse 1-3 days after eccentrics training 😢

I’m sorry. I just feel really defeated because I keep trying but my tendons are just not complying 😢

Hello! I have been chronically ill for the past 11+ years, recently it has progressed and I’m more disabled than before. I use a walker and a cane (Doing everything I can with PT to avoid a wheelchair). I also have lifting restrictions from my doctors of 10-15 lbs.

My previous job has offered to give me some re-education credits to go back to school. So, I was looking into the Medical Assistant field.

So, I just want to know the reality of how it’s like working as a Medical Assistant. Is it a physically demanding job? Is it a lot of standing? Is there a lot of lifting and pushing? Is there mandatory overtime? Are employers okay with hiring disabled individuals willing to work? Etc.

Just looking for advice and honesty.

Thank you so much for your help!

Hello! I have been chronically ill for the past 11+ years, recently it has progressed and I’m more disabled than before. I use a walker and a cane (Doing everything I can with PT to avoid a wheelchair). I also have lifting restrictions from my doctors of 10-15 lbs.

My previous job has offered to give me some re-education credits to go back to school. So, I was looking into the EKG Technician field.

So, I just want to know the reality of how it’s like working as an EKG Technician. Is it a physically demanding job? Is it a lot of standing? Is there a lot of lifting and pushing? Is there mandatory overtime? Are employers okay with hiring disabled individuals willing to work? Etc.

Just looking for advice and honesty.

Thank you so much for your help!

Hello! I have been chronically ill for the past 11+ years, recently it has progressed and I’m more disabled than before. I use a walker and a cane (Doing everything I can with PT to avoid a wheelchair).

My previous job has offered to give me some re-education credits to go back to school. So, I was looking into the Optician field.

So, I just want to know the reality of how it’s like working as an optician. Is it a physically demanding job? Is it a lot of standing? Is there mandatory overtime? Are employers okay with hiring disabled individuals willing to work? Etc.

Thank you so much for your help!