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Can people with Erythromelalgia work? What kind of work can they perform?
See how people with experience in Erythromelalgia give their opinion about whether people with Erythromelalgia can work and what kind of jobs are more appropriated for people with Erythromelalgia
I have been pushing myself to work full time (office job) and today my doctor has decided that I need to take a break for a couple of months. 6 years suffering from EM, 9 months post diagnosis
Posted Aug 9, 2017 by Anne-Marie 400
I personally don't think anyone with Erthromelalgia is able to hold down a job however I do know some people have cases that aren't as severe so they may be able to work in an office where there is air conditioning and they're sitting down but people who have a severe case, those are the people that have a hard time leaving the house. I would say 10% of people might be able to work in any field.
Posted Sep 16, 2017 by Jeff 3050
As long as the work does not make the symptoms worse, the person can work.
Posted Dec 27, 2017 by mleaver 2500
Yes. You can live a happy life but just have to make adjustments to suit your needs
Posted Apr 4, 2018 by Alys 2500
I don’t think those of us who are severely affected or who have low pain thresholds can work in any field. I think there are no hard and fast numbers for what percentage of people. There are always going to be those determined people who will do whatever they set their mind to.
Posted Jan 18, 2021 by Kathy Vanicek 2500
I think it depends on how severe your EM is or how well treated it is. Careers with a lot of heat probably won’t work out.
Posted Aug 14, 2021 by saguaros 3000
Speaking only for myself, any work which involves moving around, getting warmer is a no no, I avoid repeat movements, (eg walking) start off as cold as possible, avoid closed footwear, memory (or any other) foam, socks, long trousers, gaiters, boots (anything covering lower leg/ankle) as heat builds up. More heat = longer cool down.
Anyone who is daft enough or allowed to work in flip flops can do any job, as long as there’s a fan under desk/counter, better still, air con on lowest setting when driving
Anyone who is daft enough or allowed to work in flip flops can do any job, as long as there’s a fan under desk/counter, better still, air con on lowest setting when driving
Posted Oct 8, 2021 by Carol 500
