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'I've run out of sick days': Researchers reveal NZ’s migraine misery (www.nzherald.co.nz)
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This hits really close to home for me.

I had severe migraines that would last for days over a 6-month period. I’d suffered periodic migraines from the age of 15 but this was something new where even when I didn’t have a “proper” migraine I still had a constant dull headache.

Nearly lost my job even after seeing the company doctor who noted that allowances needed to be made for my sick leave. Saw a neurologist, got an MRI, kept going to the doctor, and no diagnosis came out of it. I eventually had a seizure for the first time in my life and was rushed to hospital.

Finally, got a diagnosis of chronic daily migraines and was put on medication that has controlled them, but the damage it did to my career set me back by years. I was a high performer prior and then I was suddenly blacklisted from promotions because of my sick leave.

My heart really goes out to people struggling with the same pain who have yet to find something that works.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Nah fuck that. Just expand the scope of ACC to cover situations like this

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

I also don't think employees should be expected to cover for each other. But would ACC be an appropriate solution here? It seems like this is more along the lines of a random and unpredictable day off each week or so, instead of an extended period of leave that ACC is more set up for.