I have been offered a job with the condition of successfully passing a medical. It is not really physically demanding but I would be on my feet a lot of the day. I was diagnosed with AS 6 months ago and I am taking Enbrel. At the moment with the treatment I am pretty much ok, a bit achey but generally ok. I already have a job but this would be a massive step up. Do people think I am likely to pass the medical? I live and work in the UK.
Asked by Oscar ankylosing spondylitis medical medical ins.
Has any one had any issues with employers not accommodating to your situation? I got hired on a part time job that would other wise be perfect for me however they have a strict rule that employees are not allowed to sit at all. I asked if it would be okay if I sat every once and a while if the situation were appropriate and they said no, they actually write people up for sitting down. I've only worked 2 days (4 hours) a day and I'm in a lot of pain. During my interview, I told them about my disa
Asked by Lorraine Teeter disability work employment
Hi. For those of you who are still working I was just wondering what type of jobs you have & how you are affected by them. My brother was just diagnosed & is not bad enough for disability. But he drives a truck for a living and works a lot of hours. I'm thinking maybe he could try changing careers. But I'm not sure what a person with AS is capable of. I've been on disability myself for years. So I'm no help to him. Thanks?
Asked by Melissa Temple work employment
