Hi I am getting checked for hughes disease in September if it's positive can you still work in construction

[buns]

[MaryF Administrator]

Hi, this is a question to direct at your medical consultant, when your appointment takes place, and there after with any diagnosis, your employer would have to look at any risks involved. I can't answer yes or no in this sort of scenario as of course we are not medically trained. However others on here may be able to give you some feedback on their own particular circumstances. Let us know how it goes. MaryF

[emmaj]

Hi, I again reiterate what maryf says, your consultant will help you make that decision, this will also be impacted on any medication that you receive, i know from personal experience that a company being able to insure you is another matter either with this illness,or through medication -to stabilise you. One thing I will say is that if you are on blood thinners you have to be very careful in that sort of industry, good luck x

[ratbert]

I would be *very* surprised if the mere fact of a positive Hughes diagnosis meant you were unable to continue in your current work. However, Hughes can result in a very wide variety of symptoms, some of which may of concern, as could any medication that forms part of your treatment.

A positive diagnosis isn't going to change the symptoms you experience, so you probably already have a fair idea whether your current symptoms are likely to be of concern. With a positive diagnosis, however, your treatment may involve medication which could have side-effects which may be of concern to your employer.

In my case, the main impact of my condition on my work life is that I am very reluctant to travel the long distances I used to. However, there are others in this group who are unable to work at all. Some experience symptoms and medication effects which would be fine in many jobs, but which may be of concern in others. So there is no general answer to your question - your situation will be specific to you.

pete

[buns in reply to ratbert]

Thanks for the replies very helpful

[buns in reply to ratbert]

Hi I work as a stone Manson in a small company with hand tools and power tools .my manager is asking for information but he Will have to wait till I get check let you know how I get on thanks

[emmaj in reply to buns]

good luck x

[buns in reply to emmaj]

Thanks

[ratbert in reply to buns]

I would be interested to hear if your medics did think working with hand and power tools was an issue. My advice was that for Hughes, anticoagulants essentially reduce excessive clotting to something like normal, whereas in non-Hughes folk, they *do* increase bleeding risk, and that's what you'll read about if you look up drug information on them.

Which of course reinforces the need for medical advice that's specific to your condition.