Hep C and the workplace

[Mishelli]

I was wondering if anyone knew a website or had any info on workplace issues and hep c.  I have used all of my sick days and most of vaca days.  I cant afford to be out and not get paid.  But what am I suppose to do if I am not feeling well.  I feel like **** today.  But I can tolerate it.  Im just concerned about days that I cant.  Anyone have any advice?

Thanks

Shell

[Alady1620]

In the absence of short term disability, you will have to take FMLA leave that is not paid but at least you won't lose your job.

[cuteus]

I found that staying home was worse than dragging myself to work, because I would dwell on feeling like s**t. Each day I wanted to curl up in bed and stay motionless, and each day I did not. Partly because I had to drive my daughter to school, so by that time most of the morning stuff was manageable and staying home was not an option, plus the pain med I took each morning was taking effect already. If you can, ask for analgesics so that you can drag to work and if it is a desk job, you can stare blankly at the monitor all day, or come to the forum. It is a long tx, I would suggest pushing yourself out of bed, drag around a bit, take a pain pill and see how you feel 40 min later, if it is still intolerable, disability might be the only option.
good luck