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Reader Stories: Have You Used FMLA for IBS?

By , About.com Guide

Updated May 21, 2012

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles you to unpaid leave from your job for serious health concerns. Share your experience in using FMLA for IBS and read about the experiences of others who have used FMLA due to their IBS.

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Success

I simply asked my doctor because I was being disciplined at work for excessive absences. One of my supervisor's even suggested it because I was getting close to being terminated. My doctor filled out…More

Worked Less Hours

With my employer I had to fill out a request form and my doctor had to fill out a medical form and I had to turn them in to HR after having my manager sign the request form. I had to do this every ye…More

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