Hello, nvrthesame98 You too went through all their bs, didn't you? My case isn't quite a WC case because my previous employer is self-insured (the do not pay anything into WC, so they can pretty much...
Oh, Sandi your post was great because it made me cry. When I read the last sentence "Thank you for being the kind of nurse that I would love having...", it hit me all over again, like a ton of...
/community/emoticons/tongue.gif Thank you, Sandi for sharing this with me; you really had me laughing, I was picturing the whole scene, and I'll tell you that I probably wouldn't do any better....
Thank you, Sandi Glad you did not experience problems with your CT myelograms. I was reading various professional articles, and - in addition to making a case for way too many CT myelograms ordered...
Hello, Straydog The person helping me with the disability claim isn't the same attorney; it is actually someone who used to work for that dept, so hopefully he knows what he's doing. He and I...
Hello, Betsey! You're right, this is a great community to join. They're more like family, and you don't feel so left out, managing your situation all by yourself, with no-one to offer any empathy. I...
I promised I'd keep you updated on this seemingly never-ending saga, lol - so here's the update.... Went to see the IME and he told us (my husband was in the office with me) he would recommend...
Thank you, Trudy. I am trying to be optimistic, but you know that it's so very difficult at times. I appreciate your words of encouragment. /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
I think I realize I have a bad back, but I suppose I don't think it is as bad as it sounds/actually is... so maybe there is some denial on my part? I don't know. I too was surprised he said that...
Sorry it's been a while, but my appointment with the IME was postponed twice. Finally got to see him yesterday. I couldn't believe how thick my chart was, must have been at least 2"...
Thank you all. I will let you know what happens at the IME appt. this Friday. /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Thank you. I've been reading some really bad experiences that many have had with IMEs, who tell the patient one thing and write the report stating something totally different. IMEs who minimize or...
Thank you. I do have an attorney; this is not a WC case because my employer is self-insured (they have their own "WC", which is a BIG joke; as my attorney says, their Plan "sucks", lol I just do not...
Update, and I sure could use some advice. I have an IME appt. this coming Friday. Have no idea what to expect. How long does it last? What do they do? What should I say/not say? I'm totally in the...
Helpimlost, welcome to HW. I too am relatively new here, but I can tell you, without a shred of doubt, that you couldn't have found a better group of people, who will soon feel like very close...
I didn't know Privey, but sounds like she was a wonderful, caring person, loved by many. Bless you, Privey; you're back Home now. My deep condolescence to her loved ones....
A big thank you to all of you. Today, in a way, I feel as if something has lifted off my shoulders. Maybe it's because I'm done seeing doctors for my back, at least for a while. We know what's wrong,...
Ok, I'm back home, tired for some reason; guess 2+ hrs. car drive gets to me, but we stopped twice on the way there and back. Let's see if I remember it all correctly... still have to "digest" some...
Thank you, White Beard The hospital HR dept. sent me a certified letter stating that as my LOA had expired, my name was taken off their payroll. I though LOA was for at least 6 months. I continued to...
Yes, you explained it beautifully; thank you. And guess what? Going to the neurosurgeon tomorrow afternoon. Oh, joy.... NOT. Better go move a bit, have been sitting for about half an hour and it's...
Wow, Sandi, you just made me think of something about the MRI, something I hadn't even thought of, and I thank you a million times for it! Ok, when you mentioned about the position you're in while...
Thank you all. Sandi, I have not told the neurosurgeon about it at all, so embarrassing I'd crawl (if I could, /community/emoticons/eyes.gif ) under a chair. But you know, if his nurse said that they...
My attorney is familiar with my ex employer; won a few cases against them already, and gets angry at the mere mention of their name /community/emoticons/tongue.gif My attorney said that "if this...
Purplereading, I was injured at work, caring for a combative 400+ lbs patient in our ICU. No help, just me and another nurse, no equipment to help us do the job easier and safer. Was sent to their...
I am so very sorry to read this. All praying for Privey. Keep us posted, please....
A good 2011 to everyone! Thought I'd "drop by" and give an update. will be going to see the neurosurgeon in a few days and discuss the second MRI. His office assistant (not sure if she's his RN) said...
Straydog, you're absolutely right, I need to take some time to regroup. Suddenly I feel like things are moving too fast. Got an attorney, so that's another thing on top of this plate of mine. I need...
Back from the neuro consult. He wants to repeat the MRI next week because the only one I have is several months old. He explained what's going on, he seemed particularly "interested" in the large...
Thank you; I will definately let you know what happens. This appointment is at 3:30 p.m....
A big thank you to each and every one of you; I am so grateful to have found you, really am. Ok, one more question; should I tell the neurosurgeon about my bladder problem? It started weeks after the...
Hello just wanted to give you all an update. Well, more than an update this is a request for some encouragement or proverbial kick in the butt. I am going to see the neurosurgeon tomorrow, I am...
Thank you, Straydog and White Beard. I realize that I'll probably sound like a jaded person for typing this, but these days I trust very few (if any) organizations, including JCAHO. They're supposed...
And a big thank you to each and every one of you. I had posted a reply, but for some reason my computer stopped working for a few minutes and I ended up losing my post. So let me try again. The place...
Thank you all for the warm welcome, it means a lot to me. The hospital case manager, and occupational injury depts. are basically ignoring me, keep repeating they cut me off from all benefits because...
Thank you so much for the welcome, Mikel99. See, I'm such a mess that I started crying while reading your post. Just can't believe that you give and give to your employer for so many years, you work...
Just wishing to introduce myself to other forum members. I'm a middle-aged RN, worked in ICU for the past 20 years or so. Was injured several months ago at work. Spent most of that night working with...
Thank you, Rhonda. Sometimes I feel I could easily go paranoid, afraid that someone might read this and identify me and use it against me, lol (not really laughing, actually). Like you, I just hate...
I know what you mean, Rhonda, I feel useless, I feel like a burden on my husband. Two doctors have told me to forget nursing ("no more pushing, no more pulling, no more lifting..."); well, you know...
Rebel_Rhonda, I also injured my back at work. I'm an ICU nurse and haven't worked in a while. My employer refuses to accept any responsibility for my injury; I have absolutely no income. I could...