Im getting very concerned about working, as I have had two relapses in 60 days...equally more missed work hours. I don't qualify for fmla yet, so should I wait it out to see if the relapses stop, or should I consider going on disability.
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Jola,
I would definitely discuss with your doctor. If you don't qualify for FMLA yet, are you a new employee? When would your FMLA coverage kick in? Are you in trouble with your employer for attendance? I am not sure of the type of relapses you've had, but could any job accommodation help you keep your job - work from home, longer break at mid-day, etc..
I think it's really important to have this discussion with your neuro. Since the neuro would have to support your disability claim, you want to make sure you have their support. Also, if they know the trouble you are having they may be able to identify accommodations, if feasible.
Good luck. I hope you fee better.Kathy
DX 01/06, currently on Tysabri
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Jola, I agree with penstater about having your MS doc's support if you are considering a leave of absence and/or applying for STD. Since you don't have FMLA protection, I don't know how secure your employment will be while on STD.
I don't know your employer's internal policy for employees in your position, but there is the possibility they are more lenient than other employers for unprotected leave.
If you recover and are able to return to your current employment, your STD claim may have some baring on future LTD claims made within the 2 year pre-existing condition exclusion period.
Best of luck to you.
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I did get forms filled out from the neuro stating that I cannot work.
I will probably get another denial at reconsideration. Social security didn't care that my medical records stated that I lost my vision(not fully lost, just double vision). They said I can still work. However, the double vision got so bad that I couldn't drive anymore. My question for social security is if I can still work, what employer is willing to work with a new employee that has had 3 relapses? That is how I got fired from the last job. My job loss caused me to be evicted from my home.
I tried to get help from the mssociety. They were helpful, but too slow as it takes 6 weeks to issue funds. My landlord did not want to wait that long. I took my final paycheck (only paid for 2 days) and threw everything in storage. I paid four months in advance in hopes that things would be better in four months. All the homeless shelters are filled here (ive tried calling over and over, and they would tell me they are filled.). Those months were very hard.
However it is hopeful to hear that you eventually did get approved. I pray my outcome will be the same.
Ok, but as for today, everything is better now. I now have a home again, but this ssdi thing is rough. Im taking tysabri now as the other crabs didn't work. I pray the tysabri works.
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