Oh yes, they went through the warnings. Problem is their policies regarding time and absences, how they're worded, etc. We didn't get "sick time" - we accrued PTO (paid time off) as we worked and...
I made my email public, so that if any of you would like to communicate, it's there. :D...
I agree with HappyFlower and Introverted. See someone and talk to them. I can tell you first hand that I don't take my meds 'mindlessly' - I need them. I am completely at ease with the fact that I...
Tortoise, I always want to call you Tortie (lol) I have a tortie cat and your name makes me think of her. :D Anyway, I was wondering if you might know of anywhere/anyone that I could use to look into...
My rheumatologist mentioned Savella to me. Right now, we're keeping it on the back burner. I'd never heard of it before. Hot flashes? Goodness, I don't need more of those, I have plenty of them...
Thanks, hun. It really helps to have someone just say hey, it's going to be ok....
for excessive absences. Due to being chronically ill. I feel...petrified, ill and really, really angry. :shakehead:...
Wolflover, You are getting great advice here, I hope that you will accept it. My first marriage was violently abusive - it takes great strength and courage to get out - but you need to protect...
Well, I can only tell you my personal experience. It's my understanding that ME and CFS are more or less the same...if I'm wrong, someone correct me. My best friend Alice has it. She lives in Wales -...
Tortoise, that is so wonderful. It made me smile....
Wow. That's not much at all. What are you doing now? We get what they call "occurrences" if you miss work - no matter the reason. If you're sick, even if you provide doctor's documentation, it's an...
I post mostly here and the Chronic Fatigue sections, as those are the two issues I have that created the most trouble for me. My concern here is work. I was put on a final written not long ago for...
I don't know if this will help you or not, but I have seven furkids and when I feel myself going up I sometimes do this and it helps. I sit as quietly as I can - or lay on the floor with one of them...
I'm in a similar situation only I haven't disclosed anything. I have missed alot of time due to this and other illnesses - mainly CFS - and I've been given a written final. Meaning one more absence...
I need the same thing, so I'm no help, but I would love the same info if you find any. Charlotte is really far for me to go - nearly 4 hours if I remember correctly. I'm tired of being shuttled...
I've been placed on a final written notice at work. I've been so sick the last few months - missed 20 days in two months. They see my illnesses as "random" and "unrelated" - too broad a spectrum of...
Life without coffee? :( Sounds like I should kick the habit but wow...I dunno......
I'm in a similar boat. I've been so ill between bipolar and cfs that I have missed 21 days in the last two months. I'm broke. We have a house, a car pmt, 7 pets...just so much we need the income for....
Ok I saw a rheumatologist - she confirmed it's CFS and she also said fibromyalgia. I asked her about disability - even partial - and she said they'll look at bloodwork which mostly shows normal. I...
You have described alot of what I feel on a regular basis. I'm currently in the throes of a huge flare up - have been since June. I have been crying off and on for days. I don't feel well, no one...
I'm so sorry :( Thinking of you....
I sort of know what you're feeling Sun, at least about the student loans. I went into a tailspin in college, changed majors, flunked out, totally blew several years' worth of loan money. Now I'm $75k...
Hi Kitten, I'm a newbie also, I think you'll find there are really great people here :)...
I was diagnosed with CFS in 1995 when I was in college - by the campus doctor. Ever since....if I even mention the term I have been met with skepticism. My primary care physician's office has several...
Thanks all of you!! Here's where I stand at the moment... Today was my first day back after nearly two weeks. They were having system issues and many of us could not get logged into the systems we...
having a bad day today. short and sweet, i've been out ill for nearly two weeks and tomorrow i am due to go back to work. i work from home, doing technical support over the phone. it's very...
woot!...
I have too many to list, music is such an integral part of my life, it's there, always. But some of the best music for me when I'm down is My Chemical Romance. Anything they've done. They go out of...
I've made my email address public also. As I said in my intro post, I met my very best friends online, through the Harry Potter fandom - crazy yes, but hey, good people :) - so I know firsthand what...
I've not had a disability hearing, but I am likely going to apply. I've been through ups and downs over many years and although the meds I'm on now are the best combo I've ever taken, I am still so...
Please be safe and go somewhere safe. I had to escape my first marriage due to violence, control, abuse...look out for yourself....
I'm new here...isn't there a way to private message someone? Sorry if I should know this, just haven't checked out all the features yet...
Thank you so much for the warm welcome! While it's not good that we have these issues, it is indeed good know I'm not going through these things alone. I've met a few other people with the same...
Hi all, just wanted to make a quick introductory post before I start diving in. I've suffered from bipolar disorder for as much of my life as I can remember. My official diagnosis was just a few...