I have not been dx yet... I had optic neuritis 9 years ago in my left eye. I have a mid-management position at a large manufacturing plant. I am a lead in the shipping department. It was decided 2 years ago that my position would begin driving a yard truck as half of our job. Unfortunately, I argued with management that i did not want to operate the truck. After being forced to learn how to drive I suffered a shoulder injury, resulting in 18 months of appeals with workmans comp and a surgery.
In the fall, I was released by the surgeon to drive again. One of my coworkers had a bad accident and it was decided that we must get our Class A CDLs. (we do not drive on the road) Once again I argued with management. In January, I approached HR requesting a demotion, I have experienced severe anxiety attacks while driving the truck. The stress of driving the truck is too much... I had not heard back from HR when I ended up with optic neuritis in my right eye, in Febuary. I was given an excuse from my neuro-opth. that I cannot drive in an industrial setting. My boss gave me a written warning and stated I must obtain a CDL permit within 30 days.
He will evaluate my negetive attitude at 30, 60 and 90 days. this could lead to my termination ( I have worked here 20 years, no bad reviews until now). I said I have the formal excuse that I can't drive the truck. He said I must get the permit so I will be ready for the test when the Dr. releases me. The neuro-opth stated that I have severe damage to both optic nerves and I have no business driving in the industrial setting. I have great difficulty seeing while backing, I work at night it is dark and it is hard to see. I have trouble seeing in the rain as well. any advise about what I can do, the clock os ticking and I am scared
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In the fall, I was released by the surgeon to drive again. One of my coworkers had a bad accident and it was decided that we must get our Class A CDLs. (we do not drive on the road) Once again I argued with management. In January, I approached HR requesting a demotion, I have experienced severe anxiety attacks while driving the truck. The stress of driving the truck is too much... I had not heard back from HR when I ended up with optic neuritis in my right eye, in Febuary. I was given an excuse from my neuro-opth. that I cannot drive in an industrial setting. My boss gave me a written warning and stated I must obtain a CDL permit within 30 days.
He will evaluate my negetive attitude at 30, 60 and 90 days. this could lead to my termination ( I have worked here 20 years, no bad reviews until now). I said I have the formal excuse that I can't drive the truck. He said I must get the permit so I will be ready for the test when the Dr. releases me. The neuro-opth stated that I have severe damage to both optic nerves and I have no business driving in the industrial setting. I have great difficulty seeing while backing, I work at night it is dark and it is hard to see. I have trouble seeing in the rain as well. any advise about what I can do, the clock os ticking and I am scared
**Post broken into paragraphs by Moderator for easier reading. Many people with MS have visual difficulties that prevent them from reading large blocks of print.**
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