Shielding

[Jimmy1963]

I have had a tia also suffer from hypertension which can go very high, I have a cavernoma which causes seizures, I take 20 tablets a day for this ,amlodipine, bisoprolol, candesartan, gabapentin and lamotrigine and other medications, I work in a supermarket should I be shielding for 12 weeks

[Troilus]

Hi Jimmy,

Is it possible for you to speak to someone in HR about your health problems in the hope that they could furlough you? It might also be worth giving your GP a ring first - see if he would be able to sign you off work or support your application to be furloughed?

Technically I think you are not eligible for the list, but as high blood pressure is known to trigger a TIA maybe he ( GP) could support you? I am assuming that if you got Covid and this caused breathing difficulties this may cause your blood pressure to rise.

If none of the above could happen, would it be possible for your employer to move you to a job that does not require coming into contact with the public?

Just some ideas for you to explore.

[Jimmy1963 in reply to Troilus]

Thanks Troilus for your reply, my employer knows my medical past and some of my colleagues have been sent home for 12 weeks for similar conditions but because of the wording in the guidelines he has asked me to check with GP but so busy just now which is understandable I dont want to keep calling when more serious patients are waiting for help,, but thank you again

[Troilus in reply to Jimmy1963]

Just make sure you are not one of them 😊

[Jimmy1963 in reply to Troilus]

👍👌😁

[egton1966]

hi i take gabepentin 3 times a day 100 mg morn 200 mg lunchtime and200 mg bedtime iam ok with it had no problems been on it 4 years now made me tired at first but is ok