[Anonymous August 10, 1998 at 12:31 pm Post count: 93172]

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It has never happened to me in my whole employment history. My guardian angel is with me and I hope she will be with me until my retirement!! The only thing once I had to do was the TB test and tetanus shots prior to my temporary work in a hospital. Nothing else. I want to say I am adamnantly opposed to such physical examinations for any employment unless it is for work at the hospital… I feel it is an invasion of privacy!! Thank you

[Anonymous August 10, 1998 at 3:01 pm Post count: 93172]

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Good Morning,
Does anyone know or has anyone recently had to under a physical exam before
an offer of employment has been made. If so, do you know if they do a
thyroid profile test, or just very basic bloodwork? Then it boils
down to telling them you have Graves’ disease, etc or any other
health conditions and I wonder if that could disqualify (of course they would not confess)
you from the job.
offer. I am each company has its own requirements for testing, drug, etc.

Any input or thoughts on this..
Dee

[Anonymous August 10, 1998 at 7:44 pm Post count: 93172]

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Since Graves is covered by the American’s with Disabilities Act, you cannot be denied a position solely on the fact that you have Graves, if you are otherwise qualified for the position. But, if any of the side effects, i.e., muscle tremors, weakness, short term memory loss, could constitute a safety hazard for you or those you work with, then it can be used to deny you a position.

My advice to you is, don’t lie. It will just come back and bite you in the butt when you least expect it. I know that is hard to deal with when you need a job and are desparate for money, but believe me, I have been there, and not telling them will cause you much more trouble than your honesty.

Good luck and write me if you want.

Mitakuye Oyasin
Val

[Anonymous August 10, 1998 at 10:03 pm Post count: 93172]

#1148244

Goodness I sure hope all those test won’t do that!!!
I think all they are allowed to test for is drugs, but I am not sure, if they do test other stuff I am sure you can get a list of what it is
Have a good day
Still unemplyed but glad I did what I did,
PAULA

[Anonymous August 10, 1998 at 10:20 pm Post count: 93172]

#1148245

Does American Disabilities Act COVER all forms of hyperthyroidism??? I hope so. It is even tough for anyone who has a different kind of hyperthyroidism. I understand Graves is 80% of all forms of hyperthyroidism and I am concerned about the rest of the group. Does ADA also cover hypothyroidism, too?? Just curious.

[Anonymous August 11, 1998 at 12:36 pm Post count: 93172]

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Hi, Just wanted to post a response to the physicals.
My job at the bank required no physical to obtain the position. On the other hand, my husband works for Unicco Maintenance at American Cyanamid (American Home Products), and he HAD to have a Full physical before he was completely hired on. It was good that he did, he had high blood pressure, and they would not hire him until his Dr. put him on medication for it. They take no chances, as it is a highly involved job keeping the plant up & running. My husband quit having so many headaches, which at the time we did not know, but was caused by his high blood pressure. They do a complete physical every year for every employee. It also includes a complete blood work, which includes every Thyroid level.
Our daughter got on as an intern in the computer dept. this summer, and she had to have one, too. I am really grateful, because since I was diagnosed as having Grave’s I can now see her thyroid levels are all in the normal range for the time being. If I had had to have a physical, with blood work–maybe my problem might have been found alot sooner, and treated alot sooner.
Anyway, that’s my point of view. Hope this helps a little.
Hugs to all,
Ellie

[Anonymous August 11, 1998 at 12:42 pm Post count: 93172]

#1148247

One more thing,
There was no problem in hiring, the only time I have ever heard of them not hiring anyone was for drug related tests that a person did not pass. They really bend over backwards to keep people working, after any kind of treatments they have to take.
Thanks again,
Ellie

[Anonymous August 11, 1998 at 4:53 pm Post count: 93172]

#1148248

But… it does not make sense for businesses to get into your private lives and your medical records. I would rather keep my medical history private and separate from my work. It is almost like the company knowing what is going on in your bedroom… Is it to do with insurance stuff??

[Anonymous August 11, 1998 at 9:03 pm Post count: 93172]

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Companies can require and conduct their own physical exams only after an offer of employment.
They can then deny that position based on a medical condition that might interfere with performance of duties.
This is partly to protect the company for paying for workers who cannot do the job or be there.
This is also to control medical and life insurance costs in their group plans.
Since thyroid diseases are generally considered not serious and easily treatable these are not usually the types
diseases tht would prevent employment.
Whether they choose to require a physical exam as a condition of employment
depends on whether they want to pay for a medical staff or hire physicians to do the exams
to do the exams in order to prevent unhealthy employees from draining dollars.
Beware! The next thing on the way is a requirement for DNA disease testing for employment
or insurance.

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