Ring FMAUK Helpline they have booklets available on your rights for employees and employers about working with Fibromyalgia
(Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators) Mon-Fri 10am-4pm 😊

I have a similar situation, here's some tips I've recieved:

The American Disabilities Act prohibits employers from discriminating against you for having a disability. Google it and empower yourself with information.

The first step is to disclose. Your employer can not help you if they do not know. I suggest a well written letter from your doctor.

Then have a conversation about what you need to have at the workplace for you to be successful. This becomes the beginning of an accommodations plan. See the JAN network online for suggestions. They have a section particular to FMS.

Through this process I was allowed to bring in to my classroom a fridge, microwave, Box fans, carpet sweeper, grabber/reacher, tall teaching stool, double monitors, a gaming chair that would recline to 170 degrees, and coasters for much of my furniture.

Additionally the district relocated the air intake vent (the ceiling tile kind) for better ventilation, and solar reflective blinds for the windows.
Additionally they swapped desks for tables and provided cantilever student chairs. These were easier to lift and hook onto the table at the end if day or when I wanted to change seating arrangements.

Additionally, I kept a spare change of clothes, extra toiletries, second asthma inhaler, and glucose monitor kit.

I purchased bold ink pens that would write smoothly, otherwise I felt like I was pushing the pen across concrete. Look for bold or extra bold pens with either 1.4 mm or even better 1.6 mm.

For a year I had a sofa. My principal made me chuck it. I lost that one.

I hope this helps you gather some ideas that you can use in your work environment.

Take care of your selves everyone. You’re the only you you’ve got.

Ask your Human Resources Dept about FMLA. It literally saved my life and my job while I was working. It gives you additional days off (unpaid unless you use sick or vacation pay) and they can not fire you!!! It protects your job and allows you extra days off when you need them. You'll get the paperwork from HR and have your doctor fill them out. Last year I was so bad my doctor authorized 3 days off per week if needed. Just use your time wisely because you only get so many hours per year.

Not in a union. I work for a healthcare purchasing company. Theyve been really great so far. Thanks for the tips everyone!

Hi
So they should now be looking at making "reasonable adjustments" to your working pattern...given that you have a chronic disability. The main thing that helped me...was starting early so i was able to finish early. As my symptoms are off yhe scale in the afternoon.
Are you in a union? Its good to have that support.....