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Bloemfontein, ZA

Has anyone lost their jobs due to their fibro symptoms?

June 4, 2016
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Members shared painful stories of losing their jobs due to fibromyalgia symptoms, with many describing being fired or forced to leave because... Read more

Members shared painful stories of losing their jobs due to fibromyalgia symptoms, with many describing being fired or forced to leave because of brain fog, fatigue, sleep episodes at work, or the inability to keep up with daily demands, often facing unsympathetic employers and devastating financial consequences. Several members offered practical guidance for navigating the aftermath, including contacting Allsup.com for help filing disability claims, understanding protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reaching out to senators for assistance, and seeking less stressful work environments when possible. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of job loss compounded by fibromyalgia, with members expressing feelings of being kicked while down, stuck without resources, and struggling with worsening depression, anxiety, and isolation.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I had to leave my job a few months ago because of the stress level along with my symptoms.. I was also going off Cymbalta and it made me sick to the point of having to leave. Now, three months later, I'm back at work but in a much less stressful environment. It makes all the difference

June 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I was fired last month for my absences from my job I was at for three years. Now I ha e no disability and can't find any job that will accept my disability. I'm unable to pay rent or my bills and have no health insurance now. I feel so stuck and need help figuring out what to do as all the paperwork is too difficult to complete on my own.

June 8, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

If you live in the US it is illegal for a company to fire you under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Go to your Human Resources Dept and tell them you are disabled. They should let you know what to bring them to prove it.

June 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I wouldn,t say it cost me my job but I got out before I was pushed.. I was a theatre nurse in Manchester and found I couldn,t keep up with the daily demands and so I went to occ health who were very helpful and stood by me during a 6 month process of getting early retirement at 61.I also made a word doc of how the condition affects my daily life. as for the boss who replaced you- he needs to be seen by an industrial tribunal and made aware of employment law.

June 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I lost mine. I worked for 5 years, then had to take off 3 months for cancer treatments. Was told not to worry about my job, but when I was ready to come back my boss told me sorry I hired someone else. Talk about being kicked while you are down.

June 4, 2016

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