Going back to work

susy123

Hi anybody gone back to work after being diagnosed with OA in left knee. I work as a carer on nights and I'm worried I wont be able to do my job when I come off the sick.

Baloo

@susy123

I think it depends a bit on how heavy you are. My college a whisper of a person had no trouble gadding around, mind you, he was also Scottish.

I carried on working, on the basis you have to move about, but I had to resort to shuffling and cut my distance down to a max of about 6k steps. Over time this has eased off but also, and perhaps more to the point, under xray did not show much loss of joint tissue.

When I went to the gym I wasn't allowed to guess. I had to get those xrays and a physio to confirm its safe.

Ellen

HI @susy123

Are these threads worth a read?

https://community.versusarthritis.org/search?query=going%20back%20to%20work&scope=site&source=community

Best of luck and do let us know how you get on

Ellen.

susy123

Hi everyone I have decided to tell my manager tomorrow I'm leaving due to illhealth. I have seen my xray on my left knee and decided I cant do my care job anymore. Even if they offered me lighter duties eventually I would have to put pressure on my left knee. I Have to put my health first. Next year I will look for a small job part time maybe in a shop.

Susy123

Naomi33

Morning @susy123

Glad you are looking after yourself and thinking ahead positively your health is priority.

Hope all goes well with manager and hope she/he understands.

The following links maybe of interest ….

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/living-with-arthritis/financial-support/

Best wishes @Naomi33

susy123

Thank you Naomi fingers crossed it goes ok. Thank you for the link. Bye for now.

susy123

Hi I have spoken to my manager she was understanding and agreed for me to leave due to illhealth today. It is such a relief. I'm trying now to claim universal credit. Let's see what happens

Susy123

susy123

Hi everyone I'm feeling low at the moment losing my confidence. Going to interview tomorrow for universal credit. Why cant life be plain sailing. My painkillers are seeming to work well together Ibrophfen and tramadol. I feel guilty not working now.

Trish9556

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/727619#Comment_727619

Never feel guilty about looking after yourself, you are what counts. As far as your interview goes you have to present at your worst rather than at your best. If you have a pain diary, take it. If you have a big box of meds, take it and if you use a stick on your worst days, use it. If you can take someone who knows you and how. You're affected, take them too.

Never ever feel guilty though.

Good luvk

Trish xx

susy123

Thanks Trish for your advice. I was nervous at the interview they didnt ask me health questions. Instead asked me about my previous job history and what qualifications I have. I was unable to answer due to brain fog at first and stumbled over all the questions. I couldn't remember. Anyway now I'm just waiting to see how I go on getting universal credit. My husband is self employed. I have another one in November. They know I'm on the sick but I still have look for jobs etc.