If they have gotten that stuff for you then they WANT to keep you as much as possible. If this is the first time you've taken off since those initial 16 wks then you aremdoing awesome. Its hard to think that there are times you have to take off for this. It's not an easy condition. I hope you feel better soon. Try an epsom salt soak. It might help. I did one the other day and it was wonderful. Relieved a bit not m6ch of pain but enough to let me function a bit better. Also relax. Don't let the weight of the world rest on you. Or the weight of your employer. Do what you can not what what they want you to. If they are as good as you make them sound then they will work with you and help you.