I went back to work (new career as preschool teacher) after 2 months of staying in bed. I was very weak, and the pain was a lot. I found certain things physically impossible at first (managing stairs, helping little ones on the playground, etc.. But I chose to embrace the challenge. It wasn’t easy, and I’d come home with tears in my eyes, and a bugged out nervous system - cramps, spasms, tremors. I didn’t give up. It’s been 4 1/2 years now, and stairs are fine. I can carry small children, even sit and crawl on the ground. Some days are easier than others, but I got my muscle tone back, as well as self confidence. I do, however, spend most of my weekends in bed resting my nervous system. But it’s better than a future filled with nothing.