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Had intermit fmla x 1yr for lupus/sjrog as i struggled w/ bad flares.now under better control but get unexpected bad days. i don't plan to use but don't want to get fired if i get sick.renew fmla?

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Dr. Jay Bradley
Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 19 years experience
Rheumatologist: Go see a rheumatologist and get your disease under control. If you are seeing a rheumatologist already, get a second opinion.
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Dr. Tracy Lovell
Dr. Tracy Lovell commented
Internal Medicine - rheumatology 22 years experience
there is nothing wrong with having a FMLA renewed
Jun 8, 2013

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