Is a bad period a valid sick leave excuse? Literally been taken ibuprofen & paracetamol for it....

Magnolia · 31-35, F

Yes that's absolutely a valid excuse! You need to rest. I'm sorry you're feeling so terrible.

Peppa · 31-35, F

@Magnolia i've never had to claim sick leave on this before so I'm not prepared for the reception.

Magnolia · 31-35, F

@Peppa I understand. Just know that you have a right to this.

boklenholley7 · F

Magnesium supplements are bomb for that. But only if it's magnesium l threonate

Peppa · 31-35, F

@boklenholley7 thank you. You're so amazing with all your advice. I need to get to the health shop asap. Honestly. I've never had it so bad. 4 days late must be the root cause.

Teachocolate · 51-55, F

Yes,I can't work on second day of my period.I have to change constantly it's crazy.I have to be on painkiller n rest for that day,no other way.

firefall · 61-69, M

Absolutely. I've only seen secondhand how disabling it can be when it's bad, but its clearly quite crippling sometimes, even dosed up on painkillers.

SomeLikeItHot ·

@nedkelly It should be and HR would help you with that.

nedkelly · M

@SomeLikeItHot Not all places of work have a HR department - just call in sick as advise them you are unwell

Peppa · 31-35, F

@nedkelly @SomeLikeItHot the only evidence I have is the fact that I'll still be bleeding tomorrow and for the next 6 days... this isn't something I usually experience.
I usually just get on with it.

Peppa · 31-35, F

@DarlingSelah I work in healthcare and with a female boss. It's the least sympathetic industry they'd likely say, pop a pill and suck it up. Nature of the job means I'm on the go none stop. I can't face the embarrassment of leaking on top of this pain.
I literally feel like I've just had an iud fitted. It's so bad.

DarlingSelah ·

@Peppa you dont have to tell them why

Peppa · 31-35, F

@DarlingSelah well unfortunately they've just sent a message asking what's wrong.
And if I can let them know by 12 if I'm able to return tomorrow.

SW-User

@Peppa I was hoping that you would see that was an obvious joke. I can't imagine how hard it is. Fuck work. Take care of yourself.

Peppa · 31-35, F

@SW-User honestly, the way I feel right now there's not much chance of a sense of humor.
This is my worst nightmare calling in sick for a bad period. But I really don't have it in me. Thanks. And I'll try and do my best, I must return tomorrow. I can't bare taking the time like this.

SW-User

@Peppa take good care