Your case is so similar to mine - I tore my rotator cuff at work in 11/06, had 2 repairs in 5/07 and 4/08, and was diagnosed with RSD in 6/08. Wow...
A really good WC attorney is key - WC is a truly evil system that works for the insurance company and not you. It will make you nuts it you try to deal with it on your own.
I've learned a lot from this forum. And the WC forum to which Jo*Mar referred you.
Read as much about the condition as you can. I highly recommend that you join the RSDSA - check out their website at RSDSA.org.
The best of luck to you. Sandy
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Originally Posted by DreaB
I have been reading the threads for a few days now and have decided to post. Long story short. I injured my shoulder 9/09 had first surgery 12/09 had second surgery 9/10 and was diagnosed with CRPS Jan 11. I must say this has been a nightmare to say the least and WC is the worst  . I'm not sure what my future holds as far as my job and getting back to work but dealy with the daily pain has been the focus  . I had my first stellate ganglion block today and the pain went from 10 to 5 immediate but it has slowly been creeping back up. I have yet to get WC to approve the prescribed Amptriplyn which I really don't want to take due to all the crazy side effects. I'm looking for support, to give support, and others with similiar case issues. Thanks for listening.  |