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Working With Fibromyalgia
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The last 2 jobs I’ve had, I lost due to attendance issues. The first one, I was FMLA, which ran out in the middle of the COVID outbreak and I was not able to get it renewed in time. This last one, I was there for 3 weeks and I had to call out due to a flare and they discharged me. I declared my fibromyalgia on my app as a disability
Now, I’m not trying to fight anyone. I just need help
How can I work a job when I don’t know when I will be sick!?
I have filed for disability, but that is… read more

posted October 15, 2020
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Im sorry your in the same postion i was in 2016 . I wish i could say what yo do . I get disabity and i have a hobby that is at home and thats whats kept me going . Also family but thats alaays there . Have you any hobbies ? I keep ball pythons for my hobby and trade with my mates . If breeding goes well it coukd turn into a work from home small buisness . Here are a few ideas , candle making , wax melts , bath booms etc small easy to make and sell . You can get lots of diffent start up kits on amazon try it out and see if you like it . Then a little reaseach with google . Google everything you can think about the product . Work from home avoid covid and stay safe .

posted October 15, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I walked away from a career in the medical field due to my fibro and missing days. I took a job working from home which did make it some what easier. I've missed days but not like before. Looking into working from home, maybe you'll find something that you love to do.

posted October 30, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I wish I knew what to tell you.

posted October 17, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I’m trying to get disability. I need affordable insurance. I need back surgery

posted October 16, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

The randomness of fibromyalgia is one of the most frustrating things about this malady. You can never plan far in advance.
It can take you down without notice.
I commend you on you courage to try and keep working. It gets down to survival.
The only option that would be possible is working from home. That gives you flexiblity. With the pandemic there more at home jobs available. Think outside your normal comfort zone. What about a proof reader for a publishing company, insurance processor, or scheduler for service companies? Good luck. Keep pursuing the disability. You can still work parttime on disability.’

posted October 16, 2020

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