Off due to IBS

[JayJJ23]

So Wednesday i had a very bad flare up i had to call in stick today. Called the again doctors because i cant keep carrying on like this. Got prescribe 3 different medications a blood test for tomorrow they also signed me off of work for 2 weeks. I feel so bad about takingthe time off that i probably wont even use it but if i dont and dont take the time i need to get better it will get worse. Should i take the time?

[Nanabud8]

My advice would be to take the time off, a flare up can be exhausting and use this time wisely and rest and have some 'me' time. If you stress about going back or not it will elevate your symptoms further. Just my humble opinion. Best of luck x

[JayJJ23 in reply to Nanabud8]

Thank you. I have honestly been considering leaving and doing something else. The stress doesn't feel worth it.

[Luisa22]

I would take the 2 weeks the doctor suggests, Stress is an IBS trigger anyway. And what you need now is rest, maybe adjust your diet to something boring and bland, get as much sleep as you can. I know I am much older than you, and it must be tough on you as a young person with pressures on you, but I know I can't be any good to anyone when having a flare up. I will try to carry on working at my own pace, and just manual work outside, but I have to take it much more easy. All I have to do is take care of myself, manage symptoms, and wait for it to pass. I hope your flare up eases off very soon.

[JayJJ23 in reply to Luisa22]

Thank you, I actually decided to go back to work on Monday however on light duties. I don't work weekends so I can use that to relax. Unfortunately I can't afford not to work for the 2 weeks unless I'm completely useless.

[Luisa22 in reply to JayJJ23]

Yes, I understand. Well, I hope the light duties will be easier for you, and it will be fine to take 'bathroom breaks' when you need them, and you'll get through. We all need money, that is for sure. Good luck, Jay.

[Laxmi_kook]

yes please take the time off. And hope you feel better soon.

[JayJJ23 in reply to Laxmi_kook]

It's a phased return to work so hopefully that will help. Thank you

[Laxmi_kook in reply to JayJJ23]

am sure it will. Please don’t ever feel guilty for time off from work for IBS.