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chris11339
chris11339

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I have health management on monday due too a new role at work and they want to know what I can and cannot do well that's gonna be tricky as what I can do 1 day doesn't mean I can do the next it depends how sore I am

Yesterday I sat at a desk doing paper work from 8am-11 and by did I suffer I was close to tears had 2 swallow hard to keep them from flowing and left work 2 hours earlier than my finishing time due to the pain my employer is well aware of my fibro and in the past i have said no point me having rests throughout the day as sitting only makes me stiff and sore so I normally just plod along but the new role means more paper work

does health management have your medical records?????

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  • Carinaeta
    Carinaeta chris11339

    Posted

    Works should only have any medical records that you have specifically allowed them access to via your own GP and any OHS results that they have sent you for themselves. They need to understand the shifting nature of the illness so you need to explain that to them, it cant really be quantified unfortunately and its not predictable. Good Luck xxx
  • christine26761
    christine26761 chris11339

    Posted

    I would just tell them the truth...even have some research printouts for them...they need to know how they can help you...I know that sounds a bit positive..but what's the use of not including them...you never know how good they could be about it all..I guess being honest is the only real way I can handle things...I just can't afford to be stressed over something I can take control off..I really hope and pray it all goes well for you Chris..be blessed and have a great weekend...please update us too..:-) xx
    • chris11339
      chris11339 christine26761

      Posted

      Well did as yous said and was honest my arms and neck are mostly effected so constant use of the same muscle after 5-10mins is like a weight lifting class remember this job change is temporarily untill I can reinstate my old role so the outcome she wants is

      No hoovering as constant back and forth action

      Only 3 sprays from spray bottles as constant muscle use and they cause the most pain for me

      No mopping as again using arms 2 much

      Well am laughing again as my new demoted job is domestic duties

      1 thing I am glad off us this is in my doctors notes that these things cause me great pain along with stirring pots - some days lifting my hair dryer so that was noted years ago even b4 fibro was diagnosed

      What kind of domestic will I make 😅😅😅

      I think I may just take unpaid leave untill job role can be reinstated as I would feel silly being a domestic that can't do anything

  • Bee70
    Bee70 chris11339

    Posted

    I agree with Christine26761.....

    Be honest and if they value you as a person as part of the team they will be able to understand your pain and help wherever they can.

    I have a data entry job and work 5hrs a day. Make sure your workstation is set up for your use of easy access to your equipment.  You also have the right to take short breaks and walk away and do something different for a few minutes and return to the work later. Go for a stretch and be happy with your day. No point in getting stressed over it and do what you can ? You have to look out for your own health and safety at work too.

    Take care and stay positive in your daya to day activities. biggrin

    • chris11339
      chris11339 Bee70

      Posted

      Bee they wanted me too cut my hours but if I did that I would only fight to get my hours back when my situation changes again and would have to reaply for the job vacancy so if I stick with my hours as they are as sore as I get If I keep myself occupied I can manage it's when I sit that I find ime stuck

      I have never had that exhausted tired yet at work and I fear that as you all know that's not tired like a bedtime tired that's a let me fall here and sleep I really hate that it makes me cry

  • tiswas24537
    tiswas24537 chris11339

    Posted

    do you also find that if you put your elbow on the table and rest your head on it that you get a pain in the neck and shoulders after only a few minutes .

    such stupid thinga like that makes me so frustrated ,like you say sittng hurts aafter awhile as does standing or lying down, i spend most nigths changing from bed to recliner  .nigth mare .lol hope its not as bad as you think .

    • chris11339
      chris11339 tiswas24537

      Posted

      Tiswas i only did it that day because I know how 2 complete paperwork but will only be doing it occasionally I was just doing that untill health management seen me I couldn't take a desk job I was just too sore that day
  • Macvee
    Macvee chris11339

    Posted

    Only if you give them written permission and your signature allowing

    your doctors to give them your medical records. So don't panic. Good luck anyway

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