Hoping the Zofran 8mg is helpful... otherwise

raskind17 · March 2010

I am going out on disability!

My OB gave me a script for Zofran 8mg. If that does not work or I am still very sick, he is going to put me out on disability.

I called to inquire about the disability last week just in case and they said I could use it no problem. They said you have a lifetime max. of 52 weeks.

Let's hope I don't need it because I really want to work...

lesullenger · March 2010

Good Luck!! I hope that you feel better..

RFbells · March 2010

Talk with HR first. You may have a limit of 12 weeks STD in one year. It could eat into your time home with the baby.

Gummybear · March 2010

Good luck! I hope you feel better soon. FWIW, I started getting sick at 5 weeks, and until 9 weeks, I thought I was going to DIE. And I was OK with that. Death seemed like an attractive option. I tried, 4mg, 8mg, it all sucked. But after 9w it got better. I don't take the Zofran anymore because I can't take the headaches and constipation, and I still puke, but it's manageable (most days). I hope things get better for you too.

raskind17 · March 2010

Gummybear:
Good luck! I hope you feel better soon. FWIW, I started getting sick at 5 weeks, and until 9 weeks, I thought I was going to DIE. And I was OK with that. Death seemed like an attractive option. I tried, 4mg, 8mg, it all sucked. But after 9w it got better. I don't take the Zofran anymore because I can't take the headaches and constipation, and I still puke, but it's manageable (most days). I hope things get better for you too.

Thanks hon! I am glad you are getting better!

Every time I see your screen name I want to go out and buy Gummy Bears!!

Gummybear · March 2010

Thanks!!! Mmmmm, gummy bears....they would taste so good right now!

NMDA · March 2010

8mg? How often do they have you taking it? My OB prescribed me the 4mg tabs every 4 hours, and while they worked at first, they just stopped working one day. I thought I was on highest dose I could take......

Shanoden · March 2010

A part of me has to admit I'm glad I'm not the only one on Zofran. I got put on Zofran after a trip to the ER, and have been hearing non-stop "how can you be that sick."

Anyways, as someone said above check with the H.R. department. You may be put on long-term disability and that typically will last more than FMLA's 12 weeks. Depending on what you do you may be able to talk you're employer in to letting you work from home. That's been a life-saver for me on my really bad days where I can't get out of bed. I just prop up the lap-top and can get a good amount of work done even being sick. If they don't want to find a temp and your doctor allows you to work this might be an option to look into and then you don't have to use up your life-time 52 weeks of disability. Sadly not all employers are okay with that option.

Good Luck! I hope you are feeling better soon.

raskind17 · March 2010

Thank you!

I can't work at home unfortunately. I work at a dental office so...

It is different than the FMLA.

We will just wait and see what happens. Even if I am out of work with out pay, it may just need to be done!

denise_m · March 2010

I hope it works. I've been so sick that I've barely been able to get out of bed most days. I'm praying for relief and to see if I can "suck it up" until my appt. next Tuesday.

laure1122 · March 2010

Oh WOW I missed your BFP post! Congrats!!

I am on Zofran and have been since week 6. My doctor recommended I stay on it until week 12 because no sense in suffering. To give you an idea, I was on 3 pills (8 mg) a day for 2 weeks, then weaned myself down to 2 and now I am on 1 a day. I don't know if it is the meds or the pregnancy but I am very constipated. Hasn't eased up since decreasing the meds so I am thinking it is just being pregnant. I haven't had any headaches or other ill effects from it. The nausea does get better, hang in there!!

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