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I FEAR LOSING MY JOB ADVICE NEEDED

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hugh07153
hugh07153

Hi there, Maybe its my own fault but i have had most of my symptoms now for a long time but have only started going to the doctors the last few weeks due to my symptoms becoming very bad.I am struggling every morningand im severely sore all over to the point im in bed until 2pm most days in the last couple weeks. Ive had about 7 days off in the last two weeks and have explained the situation to my boss. My issue is my boss txt me earlier saying i should go on unpaid offcial leave for a couple weeks to rest and chase up my doctor. As far as im aware a diagnosis can take 2 years or more so what do i do? Do i carry on working and get sacked for taking too much time off or do i quit my job and get no financial support what so ever? Ive always been so hard working and hate taking time off but i physically cannot do it at the moment. Has anyone been in this situation? Please let me know your storys or advice etc kind regards Hugh

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  • jan55189
    jan55189 hugh07153

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    Hi, I was ill for 4mths & bedridden , sent to hospital & saw 4 different consultants & the last 1 did a simple pressure points examination & bloods tests & that's how I found out it was Fybro , that was 4 yrs ago. I was a director & company secretary worked 7dys a week & had 2 children. I never stopped , I started to get tired , & in a lot of pain , never took time off them my body just shut down & took to my bed for 4mths until  I went to the hospital. I had to give up work 2yrs later  I was told   
    • tiswas24537
      tiswas24537 jan55189

      Posted

      yes you see a pattern you over worked your self and your body stopped you because you wouldnt take a rest. just like me and most people with this debilitating condition
  • jan55189
    jan55189 hugh07153

    Posted

    Have to ask hubby for spending money. So finding it difficult to live at the moment on 1 wage, which causes a lot of stress which can also bring on the conditions. So wishing you all the luck on trying to keep on working with this horrible condition. 
  • hugh07153
    hugh07153

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    thankyou everyone for your comments and sharing your personal experiences. please keep them coming they really do help thanks again
  • kelly13624
    kelly13624 hugh07153

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    Hi

    I have been in my job only five months but due to a Crohnes / Fibromyalgia flare up, I was off work over two weeks.

    When returning and had a meeting with my Manager, she believes I am still not well and should look at leaving. Not actually using those words but trying to get me to say them. I am in pain but the now worry of loosing my job is causing me many health problems.

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