I suffer from migraines & have done for the past 15 years.
They generally were once every 3-6 months for the first 10 years, but about 5 years ago stepped up a gear and became once or twice a week. At that point I went onto preventative meds and have been ever since. Generally this has controlled the migraine attacks and reduced them again back down to every 3-6 months and reduced the severity so sometimes I can even go about my normal life after an hour or so of lying in a dark room.
In the past fortnight I have had 7 migraines, all 'old school' in terms of intensity. I have struggled to do anything when I have one, and have felt very nauseous - and have vomited with almost all of them (something I hadn't done with a migraine for about 3 years).
During this time I've been sent home from work on three separate occasions. I've also spoken to my GP three times. Initially they increased the dose of my preventatives. The second time they prescribed naratriptan for taking during an attack. (I tried it yesterday and still couldn't stay at work due to extreme nausea). Yesterday at my wits end I asked the GP for a referral - through work I can get a private appointment pretty quickly. My GP said no as its too soon, she thinks I'm putting a lot of pressure on myself to get back to work after each attack (admittedly I am, they have a strict absence procedure like most places these days) and the worry of another attack is causing me to get them so frequently.
Which brings me to my AIBU. She has signed me off for 2 weeks. However I've worked for my company just under a year and sick pay only kicks in after 12 months, therefore I'd be going unpaid for 2 weeks (other than statutory sick pay). DP says we can take the hit and will manage, but I hate the thought of losing so much money. Also as I mentioned they have a strict sickness policy and three 'occasions' of sickness now means a formal disciplinary meeting. So I'm keen to get back to work ASAP. Any thought and advice much appreciated!
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carelesswhisper27 · 13/03/2016 00:32
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