what would you do if you were having migraines common and intense enough to interfere with your ability to work?
i've got a doctor's appointment, but it's not until the first week of Dec because they're so backed up. i had the same problem last winter, and i didn't say anything but i'm not sure that's the best course of action - to my managers /coworkers /patients i probably just looked like i was hung over or had a bad attitude/didn't want to be there.
(i didn't do anything about it last year because i figured the frequency was just a temporary thing. i've been dealing with migraines literally forever - since the first grade i would miss a few days of school every year, but until last year i'd only get them once or twice a month, sometimes once every 2-3 months.)
anyway, i don't qualify for FMLA so i'm not sure what to do. i'm afraid of getting fired if i call out too often or come in to work dragging like a zombie.
Specializes in Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion.
Of course not! i meant that perhaps i should have let my managers know what was going on, because I got the vibe from them that they thought I just turned into a terrible employee for no reason.
OK thank you for clarifying.I was worried for you!
FMLA is calculated by how many hours you have worked since you have started, as opposed to the status of your job. If you have worked over 1000 hours in some facilities, it qualifies you regardless if you are FT/PT/PRN.
How long have you been PRN in this facility? If this is the only job you have worked, if there are other hours that can contribute--all things that can count.
HR should give you all the FLMA paperwork, included in which is the rules from the government. Or look them up online.
I had to follow a restrictive diet around my period. That was when I would more than likely get migranes. NOT meant to be medical advice per AN TOS, but that meant no artificial sugar, MSG, chocolate, aged cheeses, wine, peanut butter. I had to cut out yogurt, and ice cream as well. And around that time I also had to cut out a lot of caffeine, not all, just a lot of it. Sometimes diet and hormones don't mix.
PP was correct a neurologist is your best bet in figuring this all out and so many advances can help you.
IN the meanwhile, see how many collective hours you have worked.
Please remember that there are OTC medications, along with Rx drugs which will work well to decrease migraine exacerbations.
Try:
1. Quercetin 400 mg po daily or BID
2. Bromelain 300mg
3. Bromelain with Tumeric 300mg/600mg
All of these OTC medication reduce inflammation and will reduce flare-ups of migraines.
My son has Abd migraines and takes these and Topamax daily and though before treatment he was having exacerbations every month for 4-7 days at a time, now with this combo, he has been migraine free for two years.
Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I'd like to thank all respondents for helping the original poster out on her migraine issue. I can imagine the migraines must be distressing.
Nonetheless, exchanging medical advice is disallowed per the site's terms of service. Hence, we advise the OP to see her primary care provider regarding this issue. And as always, we hope you arrive at a resolution soon.
iluvivt, BSN, RN
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OK thank you for clarifying.I was worried for you!