Imoutgoodbye Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 One of my co-workers told my boss I had a doctors appointment. It's this morning. My left ankle has been swelling up and I don't know why, though I have some suspicions from the medical training I received as a CNA. So, my boss talked to me about it this morning and told me that just because someone has a doctor's note to take time off work doesn't mean they should. Apparently my obligations should be to work first. And if I have to have to take more than two weeks off work, I will be fired. I don't even see the doctor until another hour after I finish posting this! :eek: Not sure what her problem was this morning, but, whatever. At this point, I don't even care if I get fired. Here's my four guesses as to what it is: 1. My varicose veins. Solution: I get the laser surgery. Two days off work at most, no problem. No need to be off work before the surgery. 2. High Blood Pressure Solution: I get put on a pill, life doesn't skip a beat. 3. Diabetes Solution: Not exactly sure, but I'm almost positive it's not this. I don't have any other symptoms of a diabetic. 4. Blood Clot Solution: Not sure what this would entail, but it wouldn't surprise me if I had one considering all the trauma I've caused to my left leg. So, I'll post an update when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ullquiora Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 I'm sure your fine. Please update soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRins Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 I know when I clotted up after my car wreck back in '03 they just put me on blood thinners and used ultrasound or something along those lines to break up the clot. A lot of cardiovascular issues can be remedied or at least made a lot more livable if you can remove as much stress, anger, resentment, etc. from your life. Obviously it can't all be gone, but try to limit those times you feel like your head is about to explode from your righteous fury and your heart will thank you for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croyvern Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Valek, I will place a solid bet on Arthritis. I was diagnosed at 24 with it. Its not an age thing. Ita about overusage at a young age and poor genetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyzarius Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 *pours chlorine in your genetic pool* bwuahahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imoutgoodbye Posted April 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Update: It's my veins wreaking havoc around my ankle. However, I was told that most likely any clots I would develop down there would be superficial and I can take care of it myself with warm compresses, massage, and ibuprofen. If I develop pain/redness in my calf, I am to go straight to the emergency room. $100 for peace of mind? I'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyzarius Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Update: It's my veins wreaking havoc around my ankle. However, I was told that most likely any clots I would develop down there would be superficial and I can take care of it myself with warm compresses, massage, and ibuprofen. If I develop pain/redness in my calf, I am to go straight to the emergency room. $100 for peace of mind? I'll take it. wow $100? man your co-pay sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grishnak Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 wow $100? man your co-pay sucks. Sounds like a hospital visit copay (not sure) which is about normal pricing. If it's your normal MD visit...ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrosto Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Maybe I'm over-aggressive, maybe not, but I'd be happy to kick your boss' *** for a nominal fee of 50 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xx Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Ah, at least now I know that employers in the US are just as **** as those in my country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imoutgoodbye Posted April 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 wow $100? man your co-pay sucks. What co-pay? My wife and I drained our savings when she had cancer and I had to buy insurance through work. Premium: $450/month Doctor's Visit Co-Pay: $30/visit Hospital Co-Pay: $50/visit Tests: 30-70% off Prescriptions: $20 generic/ $50 brand My monthly pay: $1000. Insurance? Not affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croyvern Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Got to have the doc slip to play the fmla card. well done rev. Let the boss say something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewGuy Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Sweden may be a crap socialist country sometimes, but with things like these, we pwn the US. If you had worked in Sweden and your boss would have told you that, then your boss would be in *big* trouble. And seriously, what an idiot wouldn't let employees take care of their health? It pays off in the long run! Hope you find a new job with a decent boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samag08 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Haha, years ago when I was only at my company for a few years(maybe 3?) I got laid off for a month because I worked a half day on a friday because I went with my wife for the ultrasound telling us it was a girl. They said we could not afford any time off at the time due to a large project we were involved in....Then after my layoff I got a promotion and started running jobs more often for them....Lol, corporate politics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mali Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I was gonna guess stinkfoot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf8TM4CIk5g Yknow, my python boot is too tight I couldnt get it off last night A week went by, an now it's july I finally got it off An my girl-friend cry You got stink foot! stink foot, darlin Your stink foot puts a hurt on my nose! Stink foot! stink foot! I aint lyin, Can you rinse it off, dyou suppose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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