So I think I may have shot myself in the foot.
I just recently got offered a new job. With every job I’ve had since diagnosis, I’ve never disclosed that I have MS.
Today was my pre-employment screening and drug test. I’ve never had a screening that was so in depth. I had to list all my medications and medical conditions. I didn’t know if I should be honest or keep that info to myself. However, I was afraid that if I kept it to myself that something would show up later and I’d be caught lying and potentially lose my job.
So I was honest. The nurse went over my medical history and asked how long I’d had MS and if I’d had any recent flares. I told her I hadn’t had any flares or issues since dx back in 2012 and since being on Tecfidera which was the truth.
I’m worried though that this could potentially hurt me? Would it have been better to have lied? They took a urine and blood test and I didn’t know if the medication I was on for the MS would have shown up? I had to list my primary doctors info as well and they could easily contact them and get that info since I signed a release.
I don’t know. What do you guys think? I mean it’s too late now...what’s done is done. I’m just worried I may have hurt my chances. I really need and want this new job!
I just recently got offered a new job. With every job I’ve had since diagnosis, I’ve never disclosed that I have MS.
Today was my pre-employment screening and drug test. I’ve never had a screening that was so in depth. I had to list all my medications and medical conditions. I didn’t know if I should be honest or keep that info to myself. However, I was afraid that if I kept it to myself that something would show up later and I’d be caught lying and potentially lose my job.
So I was honest. The nurse went over my medical history and asked how long I’d had MS and if I’d had any recent flares. I told her I hadn’t had any flares or issues since dx back in 2012 and since being on Tecfidera which was the truth.
I’m worried though that this could potentially hurt me? Would it have been better to have lied? They took a urine and blood test and I didn’t know if the medication I was on for the MS would have shown up? I had to list my primary doctors info as well and they could easily contact them and get that info since I signed a release.
I don’t know. What do you guys think? I mean it’s too late now...what’s done is done. I’m just worried I may have hurt my chances. I really need and want this new job!
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