Signed off work for another two weeks
SaraD
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Hi all
I've just been signed off for another two weeks. I worry about work as I'm sure they are trying to get rid anyway because of my PA. To add to this I can't have my infusion (Infliximab) on Friday as I have a cold. As it's a biologicial treatment they won't give it to you, if you are unwell. Apparently it can cause a secondary infection. Feel like things are getting on top of me a bit. Haven't heard much from my friends either. Just when you need them most.
I've just been signed off for another two weeks. I worry about work as I'm sure they are trying to get rid anyway because of my PA. To add to this I can't have my infusion (Infliximab) on Friday as I have a cold. As it's a biologicial treatment they won't give it to you, if you are unwell. Apparently it can cause a secondary infection. Feel like things are getting on top of me a bit. Haven't heard much from my friends either. Just when you need them most.

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Hi Sara
I'm sorry you have been signed off for 2 more weeks
I had similar experience with so called friends at work the ones that are your real friends will stay in touch with you the others aren't worth thinking about
I have 5 good friends from work and we all keep In touch strangely enough they all have moved jobs since I left
Just remember you are not alone you have us lot
Maria0 -
Hi Maria
It's not work friends, it's life long friends that haven't text or called to see how I am. If I knew they were ill I'd try and visit or at least call/text to check how they are. Suppose we aren't all the same! What type of arthritis do you have?
Sara0 -
Hi
That's not very nice of them!
I have 2 types Osteoarthritis and spondylo arthropathy ( type of inflammatory arthritis
Hope you get some ease soon
Maria0 -
This is what people do, SaraD. They find it difficult to grasp that although we see doctors and take meds we don't get better whereas they do; thus they tend to forget that we are still struggling.
I began to lose contact with long-term friends but realised that friendship is a two-way thing; just because I am unwell doesn't mean that I can't pick up the 'phone every now and again. They no longer ring as often as they did because they know I am never up for country walks, playing tennis or going to concerts etc. On the plus side they are now beginning to complain about the aches and pains of ageing - oh diddums.
I routinely stop my meth and humira when I have an infection, this is what my hospital have told me to do and I find I recover more quickly. I hope you feel better and can have your infusion sooner rather than later. Please let us know how you get on. DD0 -
Hi all
Just had some flowers delivered from work. Was feeling pretty down in the dumps but they have really cheered me up! Shame we can't get flowers everyday!!!
Sara0 -
What a lovely surprise! DD0
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I almost forgot the pain (almost!)0
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That can happen - keep distracting yourself in any way that you can, it is one of the best coping strategies around. Anyhoo, the flowers show concern and that is pleasing. DD0
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