ME ill health retirement

[papagray]

hi folks
have had me since 1998, but managed to hold down a job, over last year i became more tird and found it difficult to do my full duties (weekend working etc) occ health said i needed support in this area (oh have been with present employer just over 2.5 years) i am 53,was a scheme manager, was placed on deployment register, no suitable work available saw occ health he reiterated i could not do my job and would be better based in an office(last nov) since then i have deterioted become more tired and have some more medical complaints, i am off sick awaiting knee operation, but i have had severe food poisoing, my liver has become enlarged nad i have vit d deff calcium prob andtestosrone defficiency, with arthritus in the bone marrow of my leg, so coping with this leaves me exhausted, before i went sick i had been trying to do office work but was struggling around weds, not coping very well as they are trying to get rid of me on compentancy, i doubt very much with my complex medical history i will ever get full time employment again. any suggestions or help will be appreciated

[Caspar]

Re: ME ill health retirement

hi folks
have had me since 1998, but managed to hold down a job, over last year i became more tird and found it difficult to do my full duties (weekend working etc) occ health said i needed support in this area (oh have been with present employer just over 2.5 years) i am 53,was a scheme manager, was placed on deployment register, no suitable work available saw occ health he reiterated i could not do my job and would be better based in an office(last nov) since then i have deterioted become more tired and have some more medical complaints, i am off sick awaiting knee operation, but i have had severe food poisoing, my liver has become enlarged nad i have vit d deff calcium prob andtestosrone defficiency, with arthritus in the bone marrow of my leg, so coping with this leaves me exhausted, before i went sick i had been trying to do office work but was struggling around weds, not coping very well as they are trying to get rid of me on compentancy, i doubt very much with my complex medical history i will ever get full time employment again. any suggestions or help will be appreciated

Hi,

Sorry to hear of all your ailments. I have been through the process of retirement on ill health grounds, and in my case everything was dealt with on my behalf by my union and the HR department. I don't know whether this helps in your situation, but that's what happened with me.

[seduraed]

Re: ME ill health retirement

try this site lots of info about ME possible treatment through diet and supplements but it can take long time to get better. i he your sickness insurance is in good shape