Hi all,
After some advice please!
Following some awful symptoms, and a sample coming back as IBD, I was referred to have a colonoscopy. Because of Covid I have been added to the waiting list so it could take ages. I am due back at work following maternity leave next Month, and my employers are asking for a doctors letter stating if I am at moderate or High risk.
The doctors state they cannot provide this letter as they do not know how serious it is yet, and they do not yet know if I need to take immuno suppressants.
Work have said if I do not return as normal, or have this doctors letter then I will get the sack.
I don't want to have to choose between my health or my job. Does anyone else have any similar experience?
Thanks in advance,
Sophie
Reply posted for administrator.
In order to request workplace accommodations under the American's with Disability Act (ADA) you will need a confirmation from a doctor that you have a qualifying condition.
To learn more about ADA view our employment and IBD Fact Sheet at: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/sites/default/files/legacy/assets/pdfs/employment-and-inflammatory.pdf.
We also have COVID information on our website at www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org
Reply posted for PowGeez.
Have you had a FOBT done? I actually had one done originally thinking that I had a parasite of some sort. Parasite tests came back negative, and the FOBT was positive (which, btw FOBTs don't seem to be terribly accurate). HOWEVER, it turns out the positive FOBT was my "golden ticket" to get on the fast track for a colonoscopy because it changed things to "diagnostic" rather than just "routine." I live in Texas and I was very concerned about my colonoscopy getting pushed back so I completely understand where you're coming from! Another key factor in this is my procedure was scheduled in an outpatient surgery center (as opposed to a hospital). Hope this helps.
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