I certainly don't feel disabled and I'm on warfarin for life.

I do feel somewhat disabled. I've been told I can't fall, climb ladders, etc, like I would suddenly decide, "Gee, I think I might take a fall today.". Anyway, I was looking for work when all this happened and my job requires climbing ladders, being on your feet for 5 - 6 hours at a time, using box cutters, lifting, stooping, etc. If I were to tell a potential employer that I'm on warfarin, I don't think they would hire me. I just got hired as a part time person, and I must say I'm worried if I will be able to do the job. Anyone else had any experience with this?

To be covered under that ADA, your disability must be a major life function. The best two I can give examples of are breathing, and walking. I really have no clue if not clotting would be covered under this. I do have some paper work on the ADA in my desk at work, will try to remember to bring it home. I'm sure if you searched the ADA you might find so more answers.

Hi all,
Thanks for the replies so far; reason I was asking is because I have missed work many days to care for myself......trouble with pains in legs, being tired etc......when I first had the dvt and PE my human resource guy said that dvt was covered under ADA......I am afraid to approach again, one year later, because I'm not sure if I am still covered. I miss on average 1 to 2 days per month because of all the pains, tiredness etc.

Just thought I would post question to see if anyone out there knows the answer.

Again, thanks for the replies, I am too afraid to ask at work and I have been getting a lot of flack from my crazy supervisor.

Work does require me to stand for a few hours at a time, I teach...so I have to stand. I just want to know what supports I can get out there......I am soo afraid to bring this up with anyone at work.

Thanks again!

R. L.

Are you eligible for FMLA? You don't have to take all the time all at once. It can be used as needed, if approved.

I have used FMLA for my recovery. My doctor just fills out a form every six months and then I can take time as I need it when I get tired and whatever. Happily, I haven't needed it recently, but it is comforting to know that I'm OK if I do need it!

One other thing, lucy0100 ... I wouldn't worry too much about all those restrictions. I'm on my feet all day (9+ hours) in a very physical job with bending, twisting, stooping, etc. It is not a problem to be on warfarin. My supervisors are aware of my clotting issues and it doesn't bother them at all.

I don't think anyone wants to fall off a ladder or cut their hand with a boxcutter ... I wouldn't worry to much about that either. Be careful like you usually are and just focus on how nice it is to have a steady paycheck!

Also, are you required to stand while teaching? I mean, can you situate your classroom temporarily so that you can sit? Do you wear compression stockings?

RL, I wasn't trying to give you a hard time about the ADA question so sorry if it came across that way. I just have a different approach on the issue. I think a lot of how we view ourselves plays into how we physically and mentally feel. I can't see myself as disabled because then I'd start to believe it. I think, if I can walk across a parking lot to a mall to shop, I can work .It goes back to my parents being hard asses about missing school!

I survived a massive PE in both lungs, and two separate DVTs and now PTS in my leg. That actually makes me feel strong, despite some minor limitations I now have. I feel like since recovery up to now, I want to prove to myself how much I can do. Again, this is just me. I do understand that people have to do what they have to do and their DVTs / PEs may be so damaging and devastating that they cannot work, and god knows it's important to stay employed so I get that more than anything. Good luck!