Leave without pay
 

Working for a company almost nine years, I asked for leave of absence they said:rolleyes: no,The company has over 10000 employee. Any suggestions. Thanks

Idea????
Are you/eligable for 'sick pay'? If so see an MD/doctor. Tell the doc you have a very bad back, searing pain when you cough above the spine/pelvis area, painful 'twinge' (lower back) when leaning forward making walking painful.
Thing is with back pain the doc cannot disprove your symptons. Go for it, play the game to your advantage.
Dave