Now I can't walk right

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Registered: 03-09-2005
Now I can't walk right
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Mon, 02-13-2006 - 2:01pm

I hope it's OK to copy some of my posts that I also post on the Job Seeker Board. I get different advice here becuase you understand where I'm coming from emotionally. Here is my latest problem.

My right foot is severly swollen. Today after one week with no improvement, I went to the doctor. She said she's never seen something like this before and isn't sure how to cure it. She advised me not to spend over one hour at a time standing.

She gave me a doctor's note saying I can only stand for one hour at a time. Now, I dread approaching my boss! We all know how this will turn out! I know that if I want to keep my job, I have to stand for 4 hours. I'm sure a doctor's note won't change that. Should I give her the note but tell her I'm going to try to stand the whole time anyway unless the pain is just too much? I can't sit down and do my job.

I'm really worried about my foot because I've tried so many cures and nothing works, and sometimes the pain is very bad. I'm limping and feel like a snail, I hate this because I can't do anything!

This is terrible timing- happening right after my boss reprimanded me for taking breaks- I'm so afraid to even tell her this or show her the doctor's note. I know I'll lose my job if I can't stand the pain any longer.

How am I going to get a job now? I know they'll love it when I limp into the interviews, grimacing from the pain, which makes me cry at times. This comes at a bad time!

I'm using to walking around really fast, always moving and doing things. I can't stand inching around like a snail like this. And I could never stand pain. Just another thing to make life even worse. When will it end?

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Registered: 07-24-2004
Mon, 02-13-2006 - 4:55pm
Hi bluerains,,,gosh I'm sorry to hear about your foot swelling and hurting you like that. I can only offer you what I think I would do under the same circumstances. I would most definitley present the doctor's letter to my employeer that states through her medical expertise that you are not capable of standing for a prolonged period of time right now. I don't think an employeer can just let you go like that. It isn't like your foot will be swollen for the duration of your employment with the company,,,gosh people do get sick and hurt and still have to go to work because they need to make a living! I don't know what it is you are doing there,,,but can it not be arranged to have a stool put there for you to use when you need to rest your foot or even have it to lean on? It really sounds like you need to take a few days off of work entirely until your foot starts to feel better. Please try not to be intimidated by your boss,,,I don't know all about employment regulations but I'm pretty sure you can't be let go for an ailment that isn't permanent. You've got your letter from a medical doctor to back you up. Sending you strength (((hugs))) Abby
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Registered: 03-09-2005
Mon, 02-13-2006 - 7:32pm

Abby,

Thanks for being so caring in all your posts. It means a lot! I'm only working part time so maybe I can do it. Health problems are so much trouble. If I had one wish it would be: I wish for perfect health.

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Registered: 02-12-2004
Mon, 02-13-2006 - 10:25pm

Hi Blue,


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Registered: 08-02-2005
Tue, 02-14-2006 - 12:18pm

Sorry to hear about your foot. I know you must feel terribly torn between giving your boss the note and not, but if you're in that much pain I don't think you'll be able, nor would it be wise to try and force it.


I wish you much luck and healing positive vibes.

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