I remember back during my wc claim , while at PT I mentioned that I had "helped" dh swap the motor in my car..

of course it got mentioned in her notes..
and I'm sure they all assumed I was actually doing some wrench work...

basically I was just a gofer & keeping him company- I handed over a tool or picked up a nut that dropped on the floor a few times.

Sometimes we just get too comfortable or just have an urge to talk with care providers.... but it is best to keep some things to ourselves or it can back fire.

I really can't believe they equate a topical with major illegal drugs....just totally crazy - but any excuse for a denial I guess.

Can you contact the doc and ask him what his thinking is/was?