Living and working with arthritis
Hello folks , I'm new to the forum so apologies in advance if a similar question has been asked.
I have worked my entire life as an engineering machinist, a job that dictates that I stand for long periods of time and also involves heavy lifting and manual handling. Only recently my leg locked , I fell whilst turning round with a heavy machine vice . I have done this job since leaving school and I am now 57, so 41 years in a stood up job which is now taking its toll on my health. I flat feet, have suffered from plantar fascitis and after a single x-ray have been told I have arthritis in my knee, I've had a single steroid injection in my knee which offered initial relief, though I feel pain and discomfort in most of my joints . My tolerance to pain is starting to wear a little thin. A recent discussion with my line manager and HR where I raised my health concerns hasn't yielded a positive outcome , as they say they can't make any reasonable adjustments to assist me in the workplace.
Has anyone been in a similar situation to me , do you have any advice on where I stand legally in terms of work etc. How do I approach my doctor for a more in-depth diagnosis in the other areas where I feel pain . Are there any other treatments which might benefit me?
Any advice greatly appreciated
Peter
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Hello @piregan and welcome to the Online Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.
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It would be worth calling our Helpline but also I think you need to see your GP and stress how difficult and painful it is getting. Talk about how you feel when you are at your worst rather than how you may feel at the time. Once you get a proper diagnosis you can start to get the proper treatment needed.
I hope that you get some progress soon and I am sure others will connect with you to share their experience and support soon. Please let us know how you are getting on.
Best wishes
Peter
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