Hello everyone,
It has been an long while since I posted. I am currently in remission. Recently I got hurt in work and they said it is cervical strain and sprain. I had an MRI and they said I have Degenerative Disc Disease and that was it. Well when I was leaving the office I asked for a copy and it showed a herniated disc and/or spondolysis and a bulging disc. I am really upset that they didn't tell me that. I can't see how that is legal. On top of that I have been experiencing a great deal of anxiety and border panic attacks. I am in a lot of pain and they prescribed me darvacettes and flexeral. The last few days I just haven't felt well. It almost feels like I did before I had my first big flare. Anxiety ridden and nauseas. I have been constipated from the meds I am assuming. I am going to ask the doctor about the results and tell him I know I have a herniated disc and bulging disc. I am assuming I have spondylosis down my spine as I have a great deal of low back pain. I am also going to have to go to my primary for a RX for an xray of my knee as it is also painful and hurting back and front and starting to be painful down the shin. I feel like I am a hundred years old and depressed. Any suggestions on the workers comp and also how hard is it to get social security with diagnosis of hx of UC, IBS, joint pain and degenerative disc disease, spondolysis, anxiety and depression. I am really freaking out. I think it's time to change my life and accept my illness. Help!
Stacy