Legal help with work related problem due to absenteeism due to under active thyroid .

[JulieMyles]

Hi , I am facing yet another diciplenary for absense off work , I suffer from water infections and bowel and stomach problems , I need to provide some strong back up that i am prone to these constant ailments which are conected to my under active thyroid. Please help , a friend said that I am being discriminated against and should ring ACAS re the Equality and discrimination act passed in 2010 , any advise out there please . x

[sporty333]

Hypothyroidism is covered under the act.

[JulieMyles in reply to sporty333]

Thanks Sporty 333 , have you had the misfortune to have to fight for you right to work ??

[sporty333]

Yrs I did last year when first diagnosed hypothyroid. I was off work cause of it and basically was threaten with the sack if I didn't return to work before my sick pay ended. I did return but after seeing their oh doctor and I know he put on his report I am now to be regarded on the disability act. I'm not sure what that means exactly but I'm sure it's to our favour somewhere along the line :0)

[JulieMyles]

Thanks very muchx

[hettie]

Hi I to have suffered with repeated water and bowel problems, until I read an article about low ferritin levels, which can cause problems with the above. I had my ferritin levels checked and they were low 38.5. when taking levo. your ferritin levels need to be about 90. I have been taking ferritin and my water infections have been much improved, I'm going to have my ferritin levels checked again soon. It's worth a try. Good luck

[JulieMyles]

Thanks Hettie , please can you advise me where you got your Ferritin ? also did you ask your GP to have this checked ??

[hettie]

Hi yes I went to the doctor and asked for my ferritin level to be checked. The doctor prescribed ferrous fumarate 210mg 1 daily. Not sure I am on enough yet, going to the doctors again to have it checked to see what the current reading is. Good luck

[JulieMyles]

Thanks Hettie , think I will ask for it checking x