Hi Tracey ! Welcome, although sorry you had to find us

I want to comment on your above quote. I really would not let the concern that a WC claim might hurt your future employment. First, I don't think that your previous employer can share that information on a reference check (Obviously, I have no idea about employment laws in the UK, I'm just going on general impression. Secondly, I think your current level of disability even though you are only 26 is exactly why you need to look into if your previous employment caused or contributed to your TOS. I don't think that you can afford not to pursue this. If your pain and symptoms grow over time, as it has for many of us, what employment could you see yourself being able to do when you're 50 or 60 ? What about if you get pregnant and have a child ? Perhaps you already have children, I'm just assuming that you would have mentioned difficulty caring for them if you did have kids. Mine are 12 and 13 and have to help take care of me....doing my laundry, housework, etc How awful would it be to have TOS and have to carry around a 30 to 40 pound toddler. Driving is difficult for me now, if I had to get a baby or small child into a carseat, I would never get to go anywhere ! So........my point is don't worry about offending your previous employer......do whatever you need to do to protect yourself and your future.

Most of us understand completely the difficulty you are having just trying to get a proper diagnosis, nevermind treatment plan. How can doctors not believe in a documented medical condition just because they are not knowledgable about it ? Ugh !!!! The belittling experience of having them imply that it is all in our heads, the accusitory tone when they deny reasonable pain management..........don't get me going !

Does the PT that unofficially diagnosed you have any suggestions about knowledgable doctors ?