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sugaplum

Return to work shock

Hi I posted a little while ago about dizziness and facial numbness etc and I have since been diagnosed with gaze evoked nystagmus. This was my second relapse since Christmas so I have been off of work since then. Ive improved a little and went back to work last week. I had a back to work interview and my manager ‘suggested’ I think about not working there anymore, he can see me struggling and ‘when is enough, enough’. He is very clever with how he puts it in a caring way and I can see how the work suffers when I’m not there but I feel a bit pressured and shocked so I didn’t give much response. I’ve had lots of relapses over the years so I’ve had time off and they have made reasonable adjustments for me but all I really need is time to get over this relapse. My vision is my left eye isn’t great but I’m hoping it will get better. I don’t feel like I can make a decision to leave just yet. Anyone had anything similar?
@Stumbler

@sugaplum , you are wise to be wary about your Manager's motives. He has no right to suggest that you may want to leave. The best way forward is to confide in your GP and get signed off indefinitely, whilst you look at your options. It would be advisable to seek assistance from the Citizens Advice Bureau, or your union, if you are a member. But, don't let these matters stress you out. This will only make your MS play up even more. I hope this helps.

@sugaplum

Thank you @stumbler that is good advice and I will see if I can talk to my GP on Monday. I am very wary indeed of my manager and I have been upset about it ever since which as you say does not help my MS. I will seek advice and the irony is that I work for the NHS! Caring, I think not 🤨