UGH - Flare

After not having a flare since the year 2010, I now have a flare. And it's all stress related (work). I work a 4 day work week, having Fridays off. I work for 9 attorneys, one of them being a Partner. The company I work for is huge. They have offices all over the world. Anyways, this partner is new. He started a couple of years ago (that's when I had my last flare). This partner has OCD and is a hoarder, among other "issues". I've tried to compromise alot of things but now he wants me to work a FIVE day work week. My doctor does not think this will be good for me. Anyways, I'm in the process of getting FMLA and doctor letters from three of my doctors. All the other attorneys I work with have no issues at all with my schedule. Since he is a partner, they have to keep him happy.

This guy wants someone sitting at his desk 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. I work 9:00 to 5:00. He says he starts his day at 5:00. Meanwhile, the man gives me NO work. Every day I have a list of work and every day it's the same answer: not now.

My director knows he's like this but her hands are tied. I told her I would need a couple of months to re-organize my life before I can begin working 5 days a week. I've been on a 4 day schedule for 10 years.

Thanks for letting me vent. Now, for the symptoms:

last week I started having loose BMs with a little blood. The first BM of the morning was like this. blood comes after (from pushing, I think). I've started Canasa twice a day and still take my Lialda every day. I'm able to eat normally (I eat very healthy) but I'm being extra careful. I think for now I might just have a little inflammation and it's not a full blown flare.

This morning, after my Canasa, I had a BM with no blood at all.

Comments are welcome and again, thanks in advance for reading and just supporting.

Chinamomto2: you take care too!

sherbear46: If they change my days to five days, it would be a significant amount of money added to my salary. Right now, I get paid for a 28 hour work week. It would change to a 35 hour work week. Honestly, I would rather have the day off than the money.

Remember that this is your health we are talking about and if the job is causing too much stress maybe after 10 years it is time to look for something new. Four days a week sounds like a good gig so hopefully you can try and work it out. Best of luck to you!

Old Hat: thank you for that information.

This is a huge firm with nine floors. We had lay-offs a few years ago and whoever was left after the lay-offs had to pick up the extra work. I work with 9 attorneys and 3 that come from our Washington office. I don't mind the work at all. What I do mind is someone trying to mess with my health. When this guy came into the firm a couple years ago, he was just as difficult as he is now. He has OCD and hoards, among a few other mental issues. I remember one time, I was leaving at 5:00 and he said: you can't stay? I said: no, I have other responsibilities, one of them being my dog. He said: well, just get a dog walker.

I've come to the conclusion that rich people have no class and they cannot relate to people that are just making ends meet.

My symptoms today are ok. I ate oatmeal for breakfast. For lunch, I had a bowl of tomato soup with a whole grain roll. So far, I feel good.