Hello,
I have started in on my Masters in Elementary Education. I haven't been in school for eight years. I was diagnosed with SLE about three years ago, which lead to some hospitalization and then about 9 months laid up at home. I did manage to go back to work for the last two years full time, and did okay with that.
But now with this change, i'm feeling some effects. One sore knee, my shoulders are acheing from my backpack, and i'm quite tired :yawn: , to name a few things bugging me. I was feeling great before classes started, but I think the change in routine is effecting me some. Hopefully with a little more time, I will adjust.
My question is; do I tell my professors about my lupus now at the beginning of the semester so they have and idea of what's going on if something should happen and I flare or something else? Or do I keep it to myself until it becomes a problem, then let them know.
I just dont' want to be treated like I'm weak or get that, "oh poor you!" thing thrown at me. At the same time, I guess I need to realize that prehaps it will be harder for me than other students and maybe I need the extra attention or help?
On top of it, i'm trying to get off my steroids!!! 3mg and counting....
Any thoughts from other college students? professors? or anyone that can help????
Thank you!!!!
Mandy
I have started in on my Masters in Elementary Education. I haven't been in school for eight years. I was diagnosed with SLE about three years ago, which lead to some hospitalization and then about 9 months laid up at home. I did manage to go back to work for the last two years full time, and did okay with that.
But now with this change, i'm feeling some effects. One sore knee, my shoulders are acheing from my backpack, and i'm quite tired :yawn: , to name a few things bugging me. I was feeling great before classes started, but I think the change in routine is effecting me some. Hopefully with a little more time, I will adjust.
My question is; do I tell my professors about my lupus now at the beginning of the semester so they have and idea of what's going on if something should happen and I flare or something else? Or do I keep it to myself until it becomes a problem, then let them know.
I just dont' want to be treated like I'm weak or get that, "oh poor you!" thing thrown at me. At the same time, I guess I need to realize that prehaps it will be harder for me than other students and maybe I need the extra attention or help?
On top of it, i'm trying to get off my steroids!!! 3mg and counting....
Any thoughts from other college students? professors? or anyone that can help????
Thank you!!!!
Mandy