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Has Anyone With Endometriosis Applied For Dissablity?

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Janesville, WI

I am a hairstylist, I've been at my current salon for a little over 2 years now and I've called in due to sever pain and not being able to function A LOT. I know my boss is not happy they have cut my hours and threatened to fire me. I've brought drs notes in and even had laproscopic surgery once since working there. I love my job and what I do but it's to the point where I either call in and can't make a living or I force myself to go and that normally doesn't end so well either. It's been an on… read more

April 22, 2016
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yes, I just applied for short term disability to undergo a laparoscopy and was out of the office for two full weeks. It was fully approved.

April 26, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I have never tried applying for disability, but i do know you can get approved for fmla. I am not sure if the company you work for offers that.

April 22, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I did back in 2009 but I was denied; sad. I also have Ulceractive Coalitis, and during that time it was impossible for me to work. I had to get blood infusions and everything. I was in the hospital like every other week literally.

April 22, 2016

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