You do not need to disclose to your employer what your medical problem is, but if you are comfortable discussing with your employer that you have an illness that has necessitated your 13 days off and might result in future days off, you could get a better feel for what your employer's perception is of the situation and this could help guide you in your actions. Experts appearing on this page are independent and are solely responsible for editing and fact-checking their material. Neither The Body nor any sponsor is the publisher or speaker of posted visitors' questions or the experts' material. Questions and messages posted to this forum are not statements of advice,opinion, or information of The Body, Body Health Resources Corporation or any sponsor of this forum. While neither The Body nor Body Health Resources Corporation regularly reviews posted content, we reserve the right to delete, move, or edit postings if we deem it appropriate under the circumstances.
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