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Default Fibromyalgia and my boss? - 02-21-2010, 08:10 PM

I was diagnosed 10 years ago with fibromyalgia and am having problems with work. I have irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, severe fatigue, pain in between my shoulders, pain in my neck, restless legs, sacroiliitis, etc. My boss wrote me up for absences. How do I approach her to explain my medical problems. I was diagnosed and am treated by a neurologist.
   
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Default 02-23-2010, 08:10 PM

You can get a letter from your neurologist stating your diagnoses and recent treatment/s.And,make sure your doctor(neurologist) puts on that letter now long you've had fibromyalgia,and how long your doctor has been treating you for.That should clear up any questions your boss might have.Take care.
   
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Default 02-27-2010, 08:10 PM

it depends on how many absences there are...it may be reasonable to allow some extra absences---but now so many that it affects the business negatively..

ADA (in the US) only requires reasonable accommodations...you must still be able to do the essential functions of the job without excessive absences.
   
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Default 03-03-2010, 08:10 PM

How long have you been at this company?

Be up front and honest, tell her that you have Fibromyalgia and exactly how it affects you, and give her a letter from your doctor confirming you have it, so she does not think your making it up or as an excuse for not being at work.

I would also give them some information about what Fibromyalgia is, so they can read it when they have the time. You need to make a compromise on how you can work to your best ability, and what they can do to support you, is it possible to do some work at home, on the days your unable to go into work.


I work part time, as a Youth & Disability support worker and seasonal teacher, and I have CFS & Fibromyalgia and I informed my employers at the interview I had this, they still took me on, because of my qualifications and years of experience. Unfortunately last year I had to let the Youth & Disability work go due to increasing difficulties with walking etc.
   
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