Should I go to work?

[Mfaepink1973]

I’ve just found out that there are several residents with Covid at the care home I work at part time. I haven’t been informed by management who will be expecting me in this afternoon. Will I be putting myself at risk with having PMR? and if so can I refuse to go in?

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Turn up with a proper mask on and see what they say. I suppose they think it is just a minor cold-like illness. Whether you are at risk is an open question - I'm sure you have been in contact with people with it many times. But how unwell you are seems to have no rhyme or reason - people have had it recently and really suffered who don't have PMR and aren't on pred whilst members of the forum have been fine.

[Mfaepink1973 in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks PMR pro, you always give such sound advice. I’ve managed to get a phone appointment at 2pm ( only phoned the surgery at 1pm, luckily they are always so helpful) I’ll see what GP advises but am thinking I’ll wear a mask as you recommended and be extra vigilant about hand washing and wearing gloves.

Thanks

[LucilleG in reply to Mfaepink1973]

I recommend wearing an N95 mask or similar as Covid is airborne.

Editing to add that if it was me, I wouldn't go into work. This is mainly because I'm going to be visiting my elderly mother soon and have to be very careful about her health, but as well, mine.

[RT18]

can u call GP or 111 and discuss alongside any other health conditions you may have and the dose of pred u r on??

[Mfaepink1973 in reply to RT18]

Thanks for your reply. I’m in process of tapering down to 7mg but pain in knees and shoulders has returned so might go back to 7.5 for a bit longer. I’ve phoned the surgery and GP is going to phone at 2pm. I’m due in work at 3.30pm so will see what he advises.

I don’t know how I would have coped without all the brilliant advice given on this group.

[Sophiestree in reply to Mfaepink1973]

What did you do in the end?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Sophiestree]

See this -

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...