To work or not to work

[thould]

Have to go to work in gp surgery tomorrow

On entaracept bio similar for RA and have not been told not to go in!!!!

Any advice?

[mads1]

Hello I would err on the side of caution and not go in. I am assuming you will be working with others in close proximity. I would ring your manager and explain your medication makes you vulnerable and heeding Gov. Advice you believe you should stay at home. I would assume that it wouldn't be a problem.

[thould in reply to mads1]

Thanks for that

You’d think they’d advise me but they say to just distance myself🙁

[KittyJ in reply to thould]

Yes if that is all you’re on and have no comorbidities the advice is social distance.

rheumatology.org.uk/Portals...

[AgedCrone in reply to thould]

I would think as you work in a medical practice they would know the correct answer?

[Mmrr in reply to AgedCrone]

Hmmm........

[AgedCrone in reply to Mmrr]

I was being charitable!

[Maddon in reply to thould]

It is always better to have a directive isn't it?

[KittyJ]

I think this is something you need to discuss with your manager, I’m assuming they know you’re on etanercept so should be taking that into consideration.

[3LittleBirds2]

People should only be going to work if that work is vital in helping us safe and the country going., working from home should be the case for anyone who is able too. Definitely, have a chat with employer, in my opinion I think you should be home isolating and protecting yourself. Stay safe x

[Taffsmum]

Hi, I’m on Benepali and received a letter from the rheumatologist yesterday to say I am significantly immunosuppressant and in the high risk category so to self isolate. Take care x

[CharlotteLucyx in reply to Taffsmum]

Hello! May I ask, are you on Benepali on it's own or with other drugs? Thanks x

[Taffsmum in reply to CharlotteLucyx]

Hi, I’m also on methotrexate. 7.5mg weekly.

[helixhelix in reply to Taffsmum]

And do you have any other comorbidities like asthma, obesity, heart disease?

[Taffsmum in reply to helixhelix]

No just the rheumatoid x

[allanah]

Tell them you cant go In...they might be able to sign you in to work from home ?? You are in the high risk group the gps should know that x

[193639]

Hi there,

Your meds are immune suppressants and you are definitely putting yourself at risk especially the job you do. I would not be going to work and surprised your employer is allowing your return whether you want to or not.

Stay safe

193639