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@Claresharples

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Claresharples

Work

I have just had to accept that I need to give up a well paid job that I loved because of the impact of ms on my cognitive ability. 23 years of working soo hard and it comes to this. Perhaps it’s the new start I need.
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@Jenn518

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Jenn518

Work

Just venting… there is no such thing as work life balance with this disease. I go to bed early. I wake up zombie out of bed to go to work to come home to be back in bed. I want to be more active do more things with my husband, besides go to work and come home, I feel like I don’t have a life and the...
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@Toxicpsyhco

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Toxicpsyhco

Work

I work for the Ambulance service and was diagnosed with RRMS in January 2023 but been having symptoms si ce may 2022. I'm finding it really hard to do my job due to the physical need of this job but I love my job work are not very understanding and just say that there ate others in the service w...
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@SophieC19

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SophieC19

Work

I'm in the UK, I was diagnosed in 2016 but had my first major relapse in 2015 and it took that long to diagnose as I was pregnant when my first relapse happened anyway... I'm struggling a lot with pain and exhaustion and other things and am about to give up my job (I work for fast food so very phys...
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@Reena

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Reena

Work

I’m not working after HSCT And that feels like such a relief however not working means no money! I do not qualify for any benefits and I already receive PIP. I’m highly independent(pre MS Deterioration) I’ve always made my own money and I’m happy to do so, so I can’t help but feel anxious and wor...
UK
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@Sophs23

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Sophs23

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Ive just started a new job and am really anxious about telling my employer. I work for a very large firm but in a small, lovely team and I know the firm has a brilliant approach to disability My concern is more them seeing me differently or assuming I cant do something. Im tempted to not tell the...
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@Taya

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Taya

Work

I started a job 10 weeks ago running a daycare kitchen thinking I was still capable of everything I used to be able to do. I haven't worked in 3 years. I cant handle it at all. My brain doesn't work like it used to so simple things like following a recipe I really struggle with. And I didn't think i...
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@emma1604

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emma1604

Work

I have been terminated from my employer as I could not do the job that I had, as it was test driving cars. I genuinely thought my employer was obliged to give me a part time office as a reasonable adjustment but they are not. Has anyone else had an experience like this?
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@watsoncraig

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watsoncraig

Work

That’s 1 year today that I stopped working
Falkirk, Scotland, United Kingdom
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@irishangel111

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irishangel111

Work.

I cannot get a hold of my MS nurse, so I wonder if anyone can help steer me in the right direction. I have RRMS, 7 years in, I have never used DMD's. My symptoms are mainly sensory, weakness and fatigue. I work as a hospital based cancer nurse and I have no idea if I should continue to do so in th...
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@cookiecookie835

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cookiecookie835

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Not sure what to do. I have reasonable accommodation through work. They only gave me three months. Which is now up! Wasn’t able to get a doctors appointment till next week. I’m unable to go to work because of my cog fog and fatigue by making that trip. I’ve emailed my doctor. Still waiting on word. ...
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@Jonathan_White

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Jonathan_White

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Hi, any comments would be greatly appreciated. I was diagnosed with MS PP some 12 years ago and joined a new (large) firm 8 years ago. I was completely open about my diagnosis. Oh i am 53. My firm is changing their finance system, and I fully expect my role to be made redundant in a few months as do...
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@Denisejulie

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Denisejulie

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Hi ,one yesr ago i used to work as a live in carer which I've done for 30yrs , then diagnosed with MS ,had a few falls at work neurologist said can know longer do that ,so im been signed off sick with MS ,i walk with 2 sticks and have a leg brace but still if i have walked too farba drag my leg , I'...
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@petal87

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petal87

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Hi all, I’ve found myself in the frustrating position of having adjustments at work promised and now have been told that is isn’t possible. I’m a teacher and it was agreed that from September I would have one day of non teaching time. I was so relieved and looking forward to managing and enjoying ...
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@sweets408

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sweets408

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Well it's only been 3 weeks since I was n the hospital from a flare up...I am going to try to work 3 hours even tho my doctor says I shouldn't because I still kind of have weakness in my legs and use a walker but I think I need this so I know that I tryed... honestly I will be a little high because ...
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@condansmum

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condansmum

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Hi. I’m looking for a wee bit of advice. I was diagnosed with RRMS in September 2016. I’ve been working full time as a primary teacher and it’s been hard but not too bad. I have bad foot drop so I walk with a stick. I ha the usual fatigue and numb hands but apart from that I’m ok. My boss was initia...
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@smallfry

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smallfry

work

almost called off work so damn tired... but I didn't!:-\
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@celinec

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celinec

Work

I was just wondering how people have gone on when telling their employer about their condition. I work in a primary school and did my job perfectly for a few years. I recently had to tell them about my situation and if I could make a couple of changes so I could keep working to the best of my abilit...
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@gcfc40

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gcfc40

work

Hello Hope your as well as can be. I run my own carpet fitting business which my son and his friend are slowly taking over. I just drive the van now as any warmth or excercise bring on symptoms far to much. When should you give up? ........I think you should carry on as much as possible as long as ...
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@Elzbelz

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Access to work (UK)

Any teachers claimed Access to Work?
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