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Posted 10/7/2009 7:57 PM (GMT 0)
I was just on the CROHNS forum and thought i'd throw it out hear.How do you handle working full time with colitis? 
Posted 10/7/2009 8:16 PM (GMT 0)
Now that I'm in remission, it's no big deal, because life is normal. However, when I was flaring, my boss was really understanding and let me work from home on days I felt really icky. He just told me "Take care of yourself and your health, and the rest will fall into place." Yeah, I know I'm super-lucky. However, I was mostly able to work just fine, because during that time of year I'm pretty much strictly at my desk. Plus, the bathroom I use isn't shared by that many people (we're in an annex building) and is just outside my office door.
Posted 10/7/2009 9:18 PM (GMT 0)
It definitely wasn't easy for me but I made it through. I've been in remission for quite some time thank heavens, but the year or so I was in a constant flare was pure misery. Some mornings I couldn't even talk to people until after 10 or 11:00 in the morning. Other days I was okay. I just had to be close to the bathroom, and knew where the less used facilities were on bad days. I even knew where the ladies rooms were that had couches to rest on if I needed. You might even consider wearing adult protection. Good luck, and I don't think I officially welcome you to HealingWell! So, welcome aboard! ;-)

Posted 10/7/2009 11:20 PM (GMT 0)
When I had real bad problems, the worst part was the commute (60 minutes each way). I'd take TP with me just in case I needed to run into the woods on the side of the highway.
Posted 10/8/2009 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
My work was very cooperative at first, then they basically said screw it, be here or you'll possibly face termination. So I had to suffer through it, not being able to leave my desk when needed or would run in pain to the other side of the building where the bathrooms were, then pray that no one was in them to hear me going. I was afraid to call in sick, even if I was going every 10 minutes and could barely get up out of bed or the chair. thankfully I'm on Maternity leave right now so i don't have to deal with them. When I go back I'll be part time though, so that'll help a lot.
Posted 10/10/2009 4:19 PM (GMT 0)
I'm flaring really bad right now, but still getting to work at 10:30am every week day. Everything pretty much leaves my body these mornings...so nothing is really left. I take healthy foods to eat during the day...and there are several bathrooms just down the hall that make me feel secure, but I don't need them right now. Yes the mornings are bad, and I'm thankful that I'm still getting to work.
Posted 10/10/2009 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
My employer was also cooperative about letting me flex my hours or even work from home part of a day if needed. But there were still days I was at work running to the bathroom every 20 minutes. Then I'd go home and rest so I could do it the next day.

I'd have a good breakfast when I first got up, then wait 2 or so hours for my colon to finish its morning harrassment. I never ate at work because that would trigger more trips to the bathroom.

When my flare was at its worst, I'd work from about 10 to 4, then work a couple more hours at home.
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