Well I've been back at work for 3 weeks now after almost 6 months off with back pain; I started at 3 days a week at 9am-1pm, increasing to 4 days the second week and 5 days this week. Next week, the hours will be 9am-2pm and will increase until I'm full time again (urgh! how will I ever get used to that again?). My new height adjustable desk is great, meaning I can stand up and work whenever I want. However, I have been struggling a lot with pain in my shoulder, brought on (I think) from overuse of the laptop and therefore using the mouse and keyboard at work was just aggravating the problem. I brought it to the attention of my supervisor and manager staright away and without hesitation a new special keyboard has been ordered and I have been put on a rehab plan for that as well - this week, I had to refrain from working 60% in every hour. This will reduce by 10% each week. I went to the docs at the beginning of the week and useless as he is, seemed to think it was swelling of the shoulder joint (which has a more technical term but I can't remember the long word). I am taking anti-inflammitories which seem to be doing the trick, unless of course, it's just the rest which is helping the pain. Who knows? I can't fault my employers in any way for their support and understanding considering I've been such a pain in the arse.
I haven't been on myspace much recently as I need to rest my shoulder so apologies for not being so interactive as usual. Here's hoping I can stay in one piece for the rest of the year and maybe I will find a new younger body in my Christmas stocking. Thanks Santa!
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