Tips on how to cope with 12hr day!

[Becky1995]

Hiya, I have 2 days at work this week, Wed & Thurs where I am working from 8:30am to 9pm and on my feet all day long! I work for a college and these are opening evenings where we spend the whole time talking to new students and parents who are looking round, so I can’t sit down and it’s non stop all day! Normally after these days (luckily only twice a year) I end up not being able to walk or put any weight on my hips or ankle joints on the Friday! Im planning to keep walking around a lot, as I find standing in one place make the pains worse! And I’m also going to come straight home and have a warm bath to help ease the pain for the next day! Do any of you have any tips for ways to help prevent the pain/ how to deal with them! I’m up for trying anything! Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks

Becky xx

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi Becky1995 ,

How did you get on with these long days?

Are your employers aware that you have lupus and struggle with shifts like this? If you need more information and advice about lupus and employment we have a couple of booklets available to read and download on our website at lupusuk.org.uk/working-with...

Have you had an occupational health assessment at work to see whether any adjustments could help you manage better in your role?