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Old 01-26-2011, 07:29 PM
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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 View Post
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.
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