Is my work effecting my health?

I have just started a new job in the city just three weeks ago. Since I have started I have been really ill, I've the flu and I'm not talking about a cold I am talking about full blown flu, I have had an old car accident injury occur which makes my arm and hand go numb and my neck and back are in so much pain and just over the past week I am finding it really painful to walk, from my hips into my toes are so sore.
The only time I feel physically fine is on the weekends when I'm not at work.
My job is at a desk in an office and the work is easy.

In addition, before this I was teaching performing arts part time in a school and NEVER had any health problems here.

Any proper advice would be good advice. Thanks in advance x

I'm not sure it's the same thing, but it could be psychosematic due to your unconcious mind not being comfortable in the surroundings you're now working in.

For ages in my current job, I was fine, but after a while I started to get incredible pains in my side. They eventually got so bad, that I was hospitalised for 3 days whilst tests were conducted - all of which came back negative. I then went to see a councillor and it was because of a number of issues from the past, coupled with a stark change in my work that affected me in this way.

As I said at the start, I'm not sure if this would be the same thing or not, but I'd definitely seek some advice about it even if just to put your mind at rest. For one thing to happen would be just mere coincidence - perhaps getting the flu because of the air conditioning systems for example - but for all that to come on at once does seem to point to a different problem.

Any change in environment can make you sick. You never know if there is lead paint, asbestos insulation, etc. Talk to your doc.

It could very well be effecting your health.
It could also be stress from your job causing the illness. You should probably see a doctor.

It is AFFECTING your spelling.

Not sure if there's any truth in it, but years ago, I moved a couple of hundred miles and for the first year I was constantly sick with colds, ear infections etc. My GP in the new place said it was really common when you enter 'unchartered' territory, as your body has a whole new load of bugs and germs to encounter and build up an immunity to.

Does kind of make sense....

It is a possibility. It sounds like you have an pinched nerve in your back and it does not help when you are hunched in front of a computer or a desk all day. I recommend you go see a chiropractor, so they can readjust your back. Is something else causing you stress, besides work? The reason why I ask is because obviously your immune system is weak, but there are definitely some other factor that is causing you to be ill. I would go to see a doctor, because you never know it could be something really serious.

I would say possibly yes if you have a difficult and stressful job... mine is both, and I am permanently exhausted and sore.
Sounds coincidental to me....
But do you really feel that bad? Could be a psychological thing, in that the weekends you are perky because you were not that ill in the first place, only felt you were, cause you told yourself you were?? Sounds stupid, but there may be some truth.....

You should get your work station checked for health and safety. Make sure that your chair is the right height etc. Your personnel department should help with this. Even if you work for a small company - they will need to ensure that your station meets the standards. If you are not used to working in an office it will take a time to adjust - sitting for a long time in the same position can sometimes take it's toll. Make sure that you get up and walk around as much as possible and take regular breaks. Also offices can be a breeding ground for germs and colds and flu are easy to catch at work!. Keep the windows open is possible and have natural light wherever possible.

You could be a little bit stressed - starting a new job can be stressful so don't let things get on top of you.

I always find I am sensitive to the office lights - they make me feel lightheaded. It's funny because when I have time off work - like say a two week holiday - I feel great!.