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The fork in the road has me stopped.

Posted by 2youngyet2old , 23 June 2011 · 44 views

So I did more tests for my doctor to just get an update on what is going on as I am not responding to any medications now. I think is it just my added stress level making my body not want to function. I am seeing her for the last time tomorrow and then I have to start fresh with another doctor who does not believe in IBS. That is just great isnt it? I will have to find a new doc which is not easy in our area.
My husband has been trying to get me to make a decision to go on some medical leave to get some relief however, it has been hinted that I will be getting a promotion at work very shortly. I worry that I will lose the promotion and my standing if I go on medical leave. What if I find out that I just cannot keep up this pace anymore? My doctor has been pushing for medical leave for over a year but realistically they do not pay enough money compared to what I make now. I think that thought is adding to the level of stress.

I am ending up at home for a whole day or home early at least one day a week due to my stomach and that is after I reach a breaking point. This is making my job harder. I can do some of my job from home but it is limited.

Anybody any thoughts?

stillkicken

Jun 26 2011 08:22 AM

I wish I had some concrete suggestions to offer. When you say you are going to see a new set of doctors who do not believe in IBS, is that to see if there is something else wrong or to try a different approach?
In my 2 year struggle with this, that reached a lot of critical points, trying to juggle finances, work and illness, I also had co-workers and management comment on my deteriorating appearance at times (exhaustion, loss of weight, etc)...I even took a short period of disability to try to get a particularily nasty flare up under control....though it was my last avenue...I did not want to be seen as disabled. All for naught, as there was a company lay off, and off I went....
I never had time or $ while working to seek stress relief therapies that many recommend may alleviate some of the stress....that may help with flare ups. Well, now I have the time :rolleyes:

and even though the $ not there, it has helped me, having additional time, to try to take steps to take control back from something that was making me feel very helpless.