How do you cope with MS at work?

Any tips and tricks are appreciated.

What should I expect?

I feel great so far but I am only 5 weeks. I have some big meetings coming up in the next few weeks and already have anxiety over potentially being sick.

Re: How do you cope with MS at work?

Ugh.... keep your fingers crossed, there's hope! I'm about 10 weeks now and am really struggling. I try to stay busy, keep to myself when I need to. I have had a couple of out of office things and have kept myself armed with crackers and ginger lozenges. Luckily when I've actually vomited it has been in the evening. I am nauseous all day long though. And exhausted.... just beyond exhausted. But remember, some people don't have it at all - so plan for the worst and hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised!

And congrats!

How do you cope with MS at work?

Having a small desk fan helped me. When I would start to feel like I was going to vomit, I put the fan up to my face and would breathe in and out very slowly. It helped more often than not.

Re: How do you cope with MS at work?

I had my MS from weeks 6-8.5 and I would keep mints on hand, eat bland things frequently like bananas and applesauce and wear sea bands. For me, they helped to eat meals but I know they do not work for everyone. I was given zofran and diclegis in case I was sick on heavy patient days but never needed it thankfully.

How do you cope with MS at work?

I had MS from weeks 6 - 16. It wasn't bad at work, I only got sick once, and it was because I (a) didn't eat when I was hungry and (b) overate once I got my food. Best advice is to get seabands and wear them. Also, eat a lot - constantly eat, keep cereal or crackers at your desk, it will definitely help.

good luck & congrats!

Re: How do you cope with MS at work?

How do you cope with MS at work?

Thanks everyone, much appreciated!

How do you cope with MS at work?

Keep snacks and gum on hand! I'm still battling MS (almost 15 weeks) at random points at work, but I just run to the bathroom. I have noticed that eating every hour and a half/2 hours helps a lot. If I start getting nauseous and can't get to a bathroom, I try the gum.

Re: How do you cope with MS at work?

I was lucky. But the time I went back to work, I was on Zofran. Honestly, without that I don't know how I would have been able to function at work. Before the Zofran, I was in the bathroom with 24/7 morning sickness.

How do you cope with MS at work?

I am on diclegis, it has helped but I still get nauseous at night and in the morning. I have crackers with me, pregnancy pops and lemon drops. I have gotten sick when I got to work even on diclegis, but luckily when I threw up no one was in the bathroom. Good luck I am at 11 weeks and can't wait for MS to get better.

How do you cope with MS at work?

I lived on jolly ranchers or lifesavers. The sweet candy really helped me fight the nausea! And fresh air was good too. I teach in a trailer, so I could step outside if I was feeling really terrible!