Originally Posted by LIT LOVE

I can help a bit. I'm also in CA and have been in the WC system since 99.


The bad news: since the WC "reform" here, you have even fewer rights than I do.

The QME's for the insurance co. are not on your side. It sucks, because you assume all docs care about helping and healing you, that isn't what their function is in this case.

I can't imagine how you've seen so many doctors? The laws here are written to keep that from happening.

What you need to focus on is your care under your Primary Treating Physician. You should preferably have someone with RSD patients. If you haven't had any blocks yet, that would be something to discuss. You need to start testing meds out, it'll be a long process of trial and error.

Going to the ER is a quick fix to a long term problem. I'd make an emergency appt. with my WC Primary if I were you. Also buy a book on CA WC laws to understand the system. NOLO publishing should have one.