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Hi all

I'm 33 and have applied for a new job position which will involve a medical. I have recently been diagnosed with ra and am currently taking methotrexate. The methotrexate seems to be working and I have no side effects thankfully.

My question is if anyone knows if it's possible I could fail my medical due to ra.thanks in advance

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  • jo17130
    jo17130 32036aaaa

    Posted

    I think it would depend what the job was - if it involves heavy lifting/working outdoors etc then there might be more issues than if its office based, for example, where there are lots of possible support options.
  • Jan999
    Jan999 32036aaaa

    Posted

    What job have you applied for?
    • 32036aaaa
      32036aaaa Jan999

      Posted

      I'm a welder. Think I may need a career change 😔
    • Jan999
      Jan999 32036aaaa

      Posted

      They may ask for information from your GP or consultant but if you are in remission it would be unfair not to give you the job.
  • mrsmop
    mrsmop 32036aaaa

    Posted

    As Jo says, it depends on what you are applying for.

    I had to make an appt for a hospital clinic and when the nurse asked me all the usual questions, she asked why I was on MTX and said she had RA and had been taking MTX for 20 years

    Have you asked them?

     

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