Work hearing

Morning y'all. Not slept a wink tonight. Iv got a sickness review hearing this morning to decide if I am still capable of doing my job. Had a really bad couple of weeks with the stress of it all. Not actually bothered which way they decide now. I just need it over n done with

[Hidden]

Hi, I feel for you! I too have my assessment at occ health this afternoon. I had my meeting with HR and manager last Friday. I'm apprehensive too but actually I know in my own head that I just cannot cope with work, I've been off since mid November. Let me know how it goes. Xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi. Thanx. U let me know how u get on also. Good luck

[55LADY in reply to Hidden]

Good luck, be in some situation soon.

[Hidden]

Hi .will be thinking of you.let us know how it goes.

[55LADY]

All the best of luck for today

[Hidden]

Thanx everyone. Means alot to have people behind u

[jellynpain]

I've been there and it's not nice to go through. I was devastated when my contract was 'ill health terminated' but looking now I can see I couldn't sustain even a few hours and my health had to come first.

Thinking of you, stay calm xx

[Malwimmy27]

I've got a sickness absence meeting at work Thursday.

Good luck, let us know how it goes.

[fibro10]

Hope everything goes in good for you as it is hard trying to keep working when in so much pain. So good luck xxx

[Hidden]

Thank u all. I will post an update later today.

[rosewine]

Hi Julie and Sunnygirl

Hope all goes well for you today. I know 5 years back when I had to go through it I was all stressed out but in my heart of hearts I knew with the pain and fatigue I was in I was incapable of doing my job to the standard I set myself. The Occupational Therapist was a lovely man and I am sure that helped the process. In the end although I was very sad as I loved my job it was a kind of relief that it was all over and at least now I have the time to manage my illness and even though it has taken me ages I have now come to terms with it and know the decision to finish was the best thing.

I will be thinking of you both. Soft hugsx

[Betty67]

hope it all goes well and whatever happens will probably be for the best. Gentle hugs. Keep us informed.

[Julie63]

Hope everything goes well for you both and for everyone who is going through the stress of work / sickness reviews. Good luck and gentle hugs, Julie xxx

[Hidden]

Hi y'all. I was given a second chance with a new target of no more than 6 absences in 12 months. If I go over that it will almost definitely be dismissal. It is always the aim to have no sicktime but as we all know sometimes it is inevitable for us. Thanx for all the support. Much appreciated

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi, I hope it all goes well for you, be kind to yourself, xx

[TheAuthor in reply to Hidden]

I sincerely hope that it works out for you.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Hidden]

Well I was told I cant retire on ill health as I haven't tried 2 different meds for Fibro? The rheumatologist in Nov made some recommendations (pregabalin, Gabapentin etc) but my GP seems reluctant to try me on them - so how am I supposed to try them? My sick note runs out on the 28th, I feel majorly stressed now, and we're away this weekend to celebrate our Ruby wedding! I feel like piggy in the middle over it all, xx

[Malwimmy27 in reply to Hidden]

I think you ought to change GP. Pregabalin is a recognised treatment for fibro. How much sick time does your work allow you? Might be a good idea to get some more time off rather than going back too early. Perhaps you could contact the rheumatologist and ask them to write to your GP. Are you able to appeal the decision for ill health retirement?

I hope you manage to get the meds you need! Let us know how you get on. Becky. Xx

[Hidden in reply to Malwimmy27]

I had 4 months on half pay which I've almost exhausted, I think that is why HR and my Manager were suggesting the ill health route, but if the Occ Health doctor says I don't "qualify" for that I'm not sure what to do next?? My own GP has had the letter from the Rheumatologist regarding medications in December, but she managed to persuade me to manage on just the Amitriptyline. I feel as if I'm in a revolving door and going round in circles - HELP!

I briefly updated my Manager - she doesn't know what else I can do, I will email her tomorrow and ask about a possible appeal.xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I was taken off amitryptiline to go on citalopram for depression so am only on painkillets which dont really help much. Im waiting for pain clinic but rheumy wasnt sure if he would accept fibro patients.

[Hidden]

in my area you can't be referred to a pain clinic until you've tried at least 2 different meds for Fibro. There is a 6 week Fibro course but neither the rheumatologist, GP in occ health not my own GP can refer into it - so I am a little baffled as to how to get on it. Oh yeah, can't self-refer and physio can't refer me onto it. Not sure how many people have managed to get on it! Is it just me or is everything unduly complicated? X

[Hidden]

Hi sunnygirl2. What area ate u from. I haven't had the rasiest time with my doctors either. I dont think they quite understand

[Hidden]

I'm in the north east, between Sunderland and Durham. I spoke with a friend from work last night about feeling I was going round in circles, she reminded me that as we are employees by the NHS this is normal behaviour, and I shouldn't be surprised at going round in circles, lol

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thats not very helpful. Can u not refer yourself to this programme. There must be a way to access it.

[Shadows-walker]

Hi I went through this last July , I got to the point I didn't care and I have to admit I was let go due to ill health ,there is no more stress now and I just concentrate on me , I have just got my ESA confirmed and got e disability bit included but am haveing to fight for my pip just going to appeal again ,make sure on any assessments you have you have a advocate with you it helps take care, and good luck xx