Being signed off work

Miss_Bump · Nov 24th, 2009, 11:38 AM

As some of you may know ive had a nasty bladder infection since the weekend. It died down yesterday only to flare up again. Its not like cystitis with the burning and blood in my wee its just such a painful cramping bladder that burns inside about 2 mins after i empty (and to empty it takes about 5 min seriously)

Im just finding it hard at work as the constant pain and discomfort is so horrible.

To be signed off work do i actually have to ask my doctor i just tell her my symptoms and hope she signs me off? Ill feel silly if i ask and she says no i dont need to be signed off - ive never done this before so any help is great thanks girls
xx

Miss_Bump · Nov 24th, 2009, 12:12 PM

Oh and just to make matters worse the receptionist at my doctors wont give me an appointment tonight as its not 'life or death' to which i replied if it was id go to A&E and for me to contact the early pregnancy unit who close at 5pm altho is 19 weeks still early pregnancy?
Anyway looks like another horrid night for me again ill try and get appointment tmw

xx

Caroline · Nov 24th, 2009, 15:22 PM

U can self sertify for a week, ie just phone in sick, after that u will need a drs note.

Celesse · Nov 24th, 2009, 15:28 PM

First week is meant to be self certified, then after that just tell doctor you been off for a week and need a note as not well enough to go back.

When was your first day of sickness.?

Nov 24th, 2009, 11:38 AM	#1
Miss_Bump Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South East Posts: 6,520	Being signed off work As some of you may know ive had a nasty bladder infection since the weekend. It died down yesterday only to flare up again. Its not like cystitis with the burning and blood in my wee its just such a painful cramping bladder that burns inside about 2 mins after i empty (and to empty it takes about 5 min seriously) Im just finding it hard at work as the constant pain and discomfort is so horrible. To be signed off work do i actually have to ask my doctor i just tell her my symptoms and hope she signs me off? Ill feel silly if i ask and she says no i dont need to be signed off - ive never done this before so any help is great thanks girls xx

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Nov 24th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#2
Miss_Bump Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South East Posts: 6,520	Oh and just to make matters worse the receptionist at my doctors wont give me an appointment tonight as its not 'life or death' to which i replied if it was id go to A&E and for me to contact the early pregnancy unit who close at 5pm altho is 19 weeks still early pregnancy? Anyway looks like another horrid night for me again ill try and get appointment tmw xx

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Nov 24th, 2009, 15:22 PM	#3
Caroline Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Devon Posts: 4,258	U can self sertify for a week, ie just phone in sick, after that u will need a drs note.

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Nov 24th, 2009, 15:28 PM	#4
Celesse Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North East UK Posts: 5,480	First week is meant to be self certified, then after that just tell doctor you been off for a week and need a note as not well enough to go back. When was your first day of sickness.?

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