Can people with Behcet Syndrome work? What kind of work can they perform?

See how people with experience in Behcet Syndrome give their opinion about whether people with Behcet Syndrome can work and what kind of jobs are more appropriated for people with Behcet Syndrome

Yes, I think they could work in any field, but the place of work needs to be accommodating to you. Working part time would be best, choosing your own hours would be great too. I had to quit working as a special education teacher. The stress of the job had me constantly flaring and in pain.

Posted Mar 15, 2017 by TeresaK 351

It really depends on their symptoms. If they have serious joint pain, lifting and climbing can be a problem. Vaginal or rectal ulcers can make sitting uncomfortable. Fatigue can be a real problem for some patients. I'd guess that 50% can work in any field, 30% in specific fields and 20% are disabled/unable to work.

Posted Mar 15, 2017 by Joyce 401

Yes. They can work in any capacity or any field in which their symptoms do not interfere in their work. I have worked full time as a social worker (a generally pretty stressful job) since being diagnosed; however, it is possible that my Behcets symptoms are less severe and/or better managed, as someone with more severe sx's may be unable to work full time or at all.

Posted Apr 28, 2017 by bleach 1000

I currently cant work due to the disease and complications/side effects from the medication I take related to the disease. But i have worked before with the condition, i wouldn't recommend jobs that involve to much interaction with the outside population due to contamination risks! Not the bed immune systems!

Posted Aug 16, 2017 by Lucinda 400

BD is a highly individualized disease and effects each individual differently. BD patients would work best within the medical community spreading the word of advocacy towards a cure and recognition of this disease. I think it is highly misdiagnosed. For example, I was misdiagnosed with MS over ten years ago when it really was neuro BD. I do not think a BD patient with epileptic seizures should be working on ladders.

Posted Sep 13, 2017 by wdebwill 850

Yes they can work, just need to have the right employer support incase of flare ups blurred vision

Posted Sep 13, 2017 by Fallenangelld 700

It's difficult to answer. Everyone is different. I'm no longer able to work

Posted Sep 17, 2017 by Carole-Anne Halsey 2000

Everyone is different... different stages

Posted Oct 24, 2017 by Linda Egan 1500

If one's health allows him, it's possible to get a full time job. Everything depends on person's condition, abilities and preferences. If BD is in remission the patient can choose any feield he feels suitable in. It's good to get the advice of doctor if a person is not sure if the job he wants to do is risky.

Posted Dec 11, 2017 by Monika 1160

Of course they can work. Maybe they can be tired in this process

Posted Jul 31, 2018 by Merve Deniz 500

I worked for ten years before the symptoms got to the point I was no longer able to function at my career to a level that made me a valuable player in my field. The fatigue was the most troubling because I couldn't always be there when I was mostly needed. I truly believe that if you can find a job with flexible hours, flexible boss, and low impact you could be able to work. I can't say what percentage of Behcet's patience work full time but I know some are able to work successfully.

Posted Jan 11, 2022 by Leah 900

I cannot say that people with Behcet's cannot work but in my situation it's been a problem. Working from home at my own pace would be ideal. I live in a rural area where reception as well as transportation would be an issue. I know we need more rest than normal and pushing ourselves can result in a flare that takes us down and diminishes why we were pushing through in the first place.

Posted Mar 15, 2022 by RonnieJ 3350

ABSOLUTELY! Most people that have Behcet's go undiagnosed because it is so minor. I would approximate only about 3% to 5% are either on disability or choose not to work due to symptoms. I wouldn't suggest anything with large repetitive motion. For example, typing is okay; however, I would not work on an assembly line. There are some people that elect to be proactive and use a wheelchair to continue to work so they can conserve their energy and reduce pain, but that's a small demographic.

Posted Mar 16, 2022 by Shelby 2750

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There should not be any inpedimento

Posted Sep 11, 2017 by Guillermo Luis 680

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Can get to do everything, after referral

Posted Sep 17, 2017 by Salvador 2000