I am a Firefighter/Paramedic. For the last nearly 15 years I've been running into stressful situations and saving lives. This was my dream career and I loved every second of it. It's been a terrible pill to swallow knowing that I will more than likely not ever be able to perform in that capacity again. I never know when my symptoms are going to be too bad to start iv's, carry patients, push drugs, or even walk without holding on to something. I currently have a predominantly administrative medical job running the medical dept of a Correctional facility. I still see/treat patients, but it's rarely more than a physical assessment and I hope to work as long as I can. It really all came home to be about two weeks ago when our local area was devastated when a tornado blew through a local campground. Our 9-1-1 center was calling for all available medics, paid and volunteer, on and off duty ( I keep all of my certifications current) and I could barely walk unassisted that day. I helped no one, I just stayed glued to the news like every other lay person. It ripped out my soul :(
I commend you on this career! I know how you feel. It kills me too when I cant physically help out in certain situations.
But it's good to be a cheerleader!
mommy_medic said:
I am a Firefighter/Paramedic. For the last nearly 15 years I've been running into stressful situations and saving lives. This was my dream career and I loved every second of it. It's been a terrible pill to swallow knowing that I will more than likely not ever be able to perform in that capacity again. I never know when my symptoms are going to be too bad to start iv's, carry patients, push drugs, or even walk without holding on to something. I currently have a predominantly administrative medical job running the medical dept of a Correctional facility. I still see/treat patients, but it's rarely more than a physical assessment and I hope to work as long as I can. It really all came home to be about two weeks ago when our local area was devastated when a tornado blew through a local campground. Our 9-1-1 center was calling for all available medics, paid and volunteer, on and off duty ( I keep all of my certifications current) and I could barely walk unassisted that day. I helped no one, I just stayed glued to the news like every other lay person. It ripped out my soul :(
euniecorn said:
I commend you on this career! I know how you feel. It kills me too when I cant physically help out in certain situations.
But it's good to be a cheerleader!
mommy_medic said:I am a Firefighter/Paramedic. For the last nearly 15 years I've been running into stressful situations and saving lives. This was my dream career and I loved every second of it. It's been a terrible pill to swallow knowing that I will more than likely not ever be able to perform in that capacity again. I never know when my symptoms are going to be too bad to start iv's, carry patients, push drugs, or even walk without holding on to something. I currently have a predominantly administrative medical job running the medical dept of a Correctional facility. I still see/treat patients, but it's rarely more than a physical assessment and I hope to work as long as I can. It really all came home to be about two weeks ago when our local area was devastated when a tornado blew through a local campground. Our 9-1-1 center was calling for all available medics, paid and volunteer, on and off duty ( I keep all of my certifications current) and I could barely walk unassisted that day. I helped no one, I just stayed glued to the news like every other lay person. It ripped out my soul :(
I receives social security benefits but also work seasonal at H&R Block doing taxes. I love being out the house during that time. It a lot but it keeps me happy.