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Originally Posted by Rain shower
Hi all,
I usually visit the forum daily and it has been very quiet. I am also on WC so I understand. I had my second IME this morning and it went terribly. He also had me move my arms over my head which caused terrible pain. He actually was smirky, so I asked him why he was smirking at me, which he denied. He was talking so fast with a thick accent my husband cut in with request for him to slow down, as I was getting all confused and tongue tied. Terrible experience. I expect his report to stop all workers comp payments. He was supposed to be a CRPS specialist and had published books on the condition. I can hardly believe this.
I have a call into a lawyer, as I can not handle this on my own anymore. I received my work termination letter last week, as they say off for one year is automatically a termination. I worked there for 25 years. That was new news to me. Too many negative things happening also increases my pain. I have CRPS in both arms now, esophagus, bladder and both feet. One day at a time.
God bless,
Rain
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Hugs...I am so sorry to hear this. It's a good move to get an attorney involved. I learned on my first go around with work comp that caused the RSD to get one early. It's for your protection more than anything because work comp can pull some crazy stuff. They will outright lie to you and try and manipulate you...and that's not against the law. The laws are also different in every state so getting an attorney helps you navigate it all. You also don't need the stress of all that stuff...we all know that stress increases our pain levels.
I hope that once you get the lawyer that things start to turn around. But in all seriousness...you need to focus on you and your health and let the lawyer deal with all the legal stuff and talking to work comp. Although it may seem like the IME went poorly...be aware that work comp commissioners are aware that the "independent" medical evaluations are often weighted towards work comp so as long as you have all your documentation from your doctor about your condition and what is going on then your attorney will probably be able to get your benefits back up IF work comp stops them. I know that doesn't make it easier in the mean time while you wait for it all to shake out...but try not to stress too much about things beyond your control and let the lawyer take that load off your back.
Hugs...hope you start getting some relief soon.