Hi there,

I utilized FMLA in July 2011, when it was thought that my symptoms were stemming from a new dx. of Lyme Disease. I was grateful that my primary sent me to a very aggressive Infectious Disease MD who CORRECTLY and emphatically stated AND documented that my symptoms did NOT correlate to Lyme Disease but were a DIRECT result of PCS, PTSD and Depression.
As of today, my Attorney has still NOT been able to switch me over to Worker's Compensation (they won't accept this until the results of my Neuropsych testing are completed...I still have 2 appts. pending because they drag the authorization process out as long as they can).

My FMLA exhausted and my employer opted to NOT extend my medical leave and I was terminated from my position as an RN Clinical Nurse Manager a week before Christmas. I have been fortunate to be receiving Short term disability which is now going in to Long term disability (they are still working on approving me lol)....

I chose not to get really upset by my termination as I really feel things work out the way they are suppose to. I worked very VERY hard to make accomodations at work and received a sparkling yearly review...I'm thinking the stress just finally got to me...and I crashed....

I have an appt. with my Attorney to apply for SSD at the end of this month. I am hopeful that I am able to return to the workforce someday, and have decided that I will work in the field of Legal Nurse Consulting...maybe it's a dream, but it gives me something to look forward to, ya know???

I would rather utilize the FMLA than be terminated for excessive sick time use...to me, that would "look" more irresponsible for future employment.

Best of luck to you...