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…
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 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 .
Hi all. I’ve had RA since I was 24yrs old and now 51. I’ve worked in the NHS since I was 21yrs old and work full time through gritted teeth! I’ve recently been diagnosed with inflammation of the pituitary gland which has caused so many issues with my endocrine system and currently off work long term sick. The past few…
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