Help for working people with rheumatism

Support groups provide support for working rheumatic patients

03/23/2015

Rheumatism professionals, in addition to everyday stress and stress at work, struggle with their physical ailments, which can make their job much more difficult. But do it „more and more rheumatics, despite their complaints in the job to stay“, so the message of the German Rheumatism League. How this can succeed clarify the new guide „In the job with rheumatism“, in which will be shown, „what support there is, why the rehab at the right time is very meaningful, how to cope with stress situations, exhaustion and movement restrictions.“

Self-help groups are, according to the German Rheumatism League for working people with rheumatism an important pillar. Here, on the one hand, they receive useful information on how to deal with the disease and can benefit from the experience of other rheumatism patients. On the other hand, they make it clear that other people are struggling with comparable destinies, which can certainly bring relief. To get along with a chronic rheumatic disease in the job, you need a good strategy, the rheumatism league continues. It stays „For every person affected a challenge to reconcile work life and illness“, as the Vice President of the German Rheumatism League, Marion Rink.

Openly deal with the disease
In the adviser of the German Rheumatism League can be found in addition to solid information and case studies in which those concerned describe their individual problems and solutions. In addition, it could „be necessary on a case-by-case basis that, as a worker, you have to fight for your right to employment or adaptation of the work area“, the guide „Legal assistance and perspectives“ represent, so Rink. The Rheumatism League also recommends not to hide the disease, as the „Hide and seek“ could cause additional stress. In addition, working rheumatic patients should specifically plan breaks in which they recharge their batteries with exercise and relaxation. Here, the walk in the countryside can be just as suitable as a concert in the evening. The Rheumatism league also advises with the help of height-adjustable tables, ergonomic computer keyboards or back-up chairs to make work easier. The persons concerned would have a right to appropriate equipment of their workplace. (Fp)

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