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Occupational Health & Safety (Expert Forum)
is it possible that your employer/work place can make you sick
Answered by
Philip Parks, MD, MPH - Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Corporate Medicine
Lifespan Occupational Health Services
Providence - RI
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is it possible that your employer/work place can make you sick
by mentally_tired2, May 21, 2009 11:23AM
i am currently working for a gastroenterologist, and the work enviornment that he has created for all of his employees is complete hell. lately i have been sick with discontinuation syndrome from my medication. But i am getting to the point now where i am almost done with the w/d symptoms until i get to work i feel completely sick and horrible, i feel like nothing has changed. is it possible that your work environment can make you completly sick.
Doctor's Answer
by Philip Parks, MD, MPH, May 25, 2009 07:32PM
, May 25, 2009 07:32PMTo: mentally_tired2
Hi,
Abruptly stopping some types of medications can not only be unpleasant but also can be dangerous. What medicine have you discontinued? Have you discussed the decision with your medical provider?
What types of symptoms are you having at this time?
What are some features of the work environment that are difficult for you?
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Abruptly stopping some types of medications can not only be unpleasant but also can be dangerous. What medicine have you discontinued? Have you discussed the decision with your medical provider?
What types of symptoms are you having at this time?
What are some features of the work environment that are difficult for you?
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
