Yes, my attorney handles worker's compensation only I am in the Hartford arra....
Thanks for the quick response! The thing about the FCE that irks me is that I told him that my biggest issue is remaining upright for more than two hours and he found that I am capable of working a...
Hello! I have not posted in a while, mainly because I am so frustrated to still be in pain! I survived my "Independant" FCE and was not shocked that he came to the conclusion he was paid to come to,...
I had my a PT eval on Thursday and I am feeling optimistic. I really like the woman I am working. I agree Neurontin is not helping and I am no longer feel any benefit from the Soma and my doctor...
I see my doc this Thursday. I have had bad reactions with steroids in the past, and am hesitant to go that route again. I am willing to attempt PT, but I am concerned with the traction. It just...
The IME doc is a knee and hip replacement specialist!!! I thought the traction idea sounded sketchy. We will request a second opinion with a doctor who actually knows something about the spine. Have...
Hello! I received a copy of the 'Independent Medical Eval' report. I expected the worst, as the report is paid for by my employer and the doc is paid to provide the outcome they tell him to. The...
I am taking Soma, it helps but does not eliminate the muscle spasms. My state give our WC Commissioner the option of sending me to yet another doctor, which I would hope would be a spine specialist....
I had my IME today and it went well enough. The bottom line is, I don't really care what he has to say, he isn't my doctor and he is paid by the Insurance Co to say that there is nothing wrong with...
I did pick up my scans and reports. I will give you the info from the reports on Tuesday, so I can also tell you how the appointment with the 'Independent Medical Eval" goes!!! I am just wondering if...
1. The infection was in the incision, I have no idea what brought it on. I followed all of my doctor's directions to the letter. My doctor stated that he had never seen an infection as bad as mine. I...
I had my ACDF surgery in July 2016 and like most experiences I have read about, I felt pretty good immediately after surgery. This did not last long. Now about 10 months later, I feel as if am in no...