I have endometriosis. Confirmed a year ago, still waiting to see Consultant to talk treatment options but appointment has just come through for in a few weeks time. I've been telling doctors about my symptoms since I was a teenager but like many women, was largely ignored so it has gotten progressively worse and now in my late 30's it's ruining my life.
I have been bleeding continuously for the last 7 weeks. Unsurprisingly, I have felt weak and exhausted much of the time but just about managed to function. Today it's like my body has given up. It's my day off and I've spent it in bed, curled up in a ball, crying and feeling extremely nauseous because the pain has been so bad. I can't eat. The bleeding has ramped up, but I'm told not to go to A&E unless I pass large clots which isn't happening. I'll admit to feeling pretty sorry for myself.
I am supposed to work tomorrow and I don't know how I'm going to cope. But I feel guilty for taking time off as they already agreed to let me reduce my hours as a reasonable adjustment for my endo so taking time off feels like taking the piss. I also have SO much to do but even getting dressed feels like the most monumental effort at the moment. As a line manager would you frown upon an employee who called in sick despite only being in 3 days? We also have another member of the term signed off long term sick atm and I don't want colleagues to think I'm not sharing the load.
I know some of you are probably thinking for fucks sake, your an adult just make the decision yourself! Normally I'm quite a decisive person but the pain and exhaustion has made me lose all perspective.