Hi all first thank you for letting me join, I have just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hips, bilateral sacroiliac and severe osteitis pubis. I have a meeting on Thursday to go through a risk assessment. I had one in place as I was suffering with bladder issues these have eased, the doctor said it could be from…
Good afternoon, I wonder what experiences people have had with reducing the working day/days worked? I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 15 years and am mid forties now. Finding it hard to work full time, care for husband, the house, dog, and parents. I am tired all the time so have been thinking about reducing a day.…
Hi, new here, hope I've posted in the right place. I've just been given a diagnosis from an MRI of facet joint arthritis and wasting of paraspinal muscles (the second due to long covid). I work part time and already have some adjustments in place after 3 episodes of acute back pain, but this needs to be formalised now I…
Hi all I am seeking advise as I am in a difficult position with my job. I am a social worker for 16-18 year olds in care and love my job. However my health isn’t so keen, I have had a lot of absences due to illness and being so susceptible to picking up infections, and this is impacting my mental wellbeing, confidence and…
Sorry if this has already been discussed somewhere. My manager has cleared it with HR and other managers and they want to get me a new office chair for my desk. I need one with really good lumbar support as my back is in pain a lot of the time, must have arms and be on wheels. I just wondered if anyone has any suggestions…
Been off work 7 months with inflammatory Rheumatoid Arthritis contractual sick pay now ran out never been out of work after 47 years need help on what I can claim ,I’m still employed just appreciate some help if anyone going though the same
Hi everyone I hope everyone is doing ok living with their conditions? You're all superstars! I was diagnosed with RA in 2009 and have always worked full time every when my kids were very young. At the start of this year I had a flare which was so bad I was signed off work for 8 weeks. Since I've been back my employer, who…
Hi All, been diagnosed with oa in both ankles 8 months ago, been on and off work (warehousing) since then and my current stint is nearly 3 months on ssp off work.I have had cortisoid injections in both, left took the pain away a bit, but not the right. Sitting here praying for the pain to subside on the right so I can go…
Hi Everyone, I’m new on here and I apologise for this very long post. I was wondering whether anyone could give me any help/advice please. I am 47 and have Stage 4 severe Patellofemoral Joint Arthritis in both knees and bone on bone in one knee plus peripheral nerve damage in both legs. They are both severely inflamed and…
Hi all I am new here, and was wondering if anyone has had to be signed off work by GP long term, I am awaiting surgery for total hip and can not get to work as finding very difficult with mobility around work place due to alot of stairs just really worried about losing my job which I love and miss alot thank you .
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