Does anyone else have trouble with their employer not taking their condition seriously? Mine absolutely does not care how much pain and discomfort I am in. I want to quit so bad but really cannot afford to. Any ideas on how to deal with this?
Hi, Birdmom.
I am sorry you are experiencing this with your employer. I can speculate that perhaps it may be your employer isn’t as understanding as Chiari is a rare, misunderstood and invisible illness. It can certainly be a challenge for those of us who continue to work. Here is the link to a great article about your protections in the workplace as someone who is chronically ill-
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2009/06/20/health/20patient.html?_r=0&…
I hope you’re able to find solutions with your employer.
Hugs,
Laurie