Hi everyone. Hope everyone is having a good day.
Yesterday at my Neuro checkup I asked my Neurologist to fill out a request form to qualify for intermittent FMLA. My boss recommended I look into it. I am just looking to protect my job. I am already on contract at work for having more than 3 sick occurrences in the last 6 months. Since my employer is not union I could lose my job if I call in sick too much even if it is for a chronic medical condition.

Anyways, my Neurologist did not want to fill out the form at first! He said he doesn't like to do them because it can end up costing the patient more with insurance, and that my employer can use this information against me, as well as share this information with any of my future employers who could also use this information against me. I was able to get him to fill out the form, but he still refused to put down a diagnosis even with my consent. Does anyone with experience with FMLA know why my Neurologist would be so hesitant? It seemed like a red flag to me, but I don't know why.

Does anyone have any experience with intermittent FMLA for PCS? Anything you wish you knew about FMLA in the beginning? Words of wisdom or any tips?

Thanks for any advice.