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Should I retire on medical grounds?

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terri6873
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Hi Guys,

I am still recovering from two large emboli, a bilateral PE. I have been in and out of hospital 4 times since my diagnosis. The latest admission being a week ago, where I collapsed in the doctors and a defibulater was attached to my body, even the air ambulance attended. It turned out I have a chest infection as a result of the Pulmonary emboli. I still have shortness of breath and discomfort in my lungs when I breathe in, but also on doing household chores. I work as a healthcare assistant., so the work is very physical. Giving the information and how I am feeling right now. I'm wondering whether to retire on health grounds, I'm fifty-one years old.

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