Hi all,

Not sure where to go for this ????. Brief story. WC case started in 2006 with carpal tunnel (bilateral) progressed into multiple joint fusions & replacements in both hands/thumbs. 10 procedures in all. I now have CRPS (they have me diagnosed in one hand but it is in both) and have been treating with a pain mgmt. doctor. I have tried new med's, have had 2 nerve blocks and additional PT (needle in front of neck~UGH) without much benefit, actually the 2nd one caused more pain, but enough of that.

I am wondering since my surgeon has no more surgical remedies and IF I decide to stop this crazy treatment (or lack there of) does the CRPS become part of my PPD rating? ( I am in NY)

WC IC wants me to look for work, however I do not even know what my exact restrictions would be. I tried looking a bit but got so stressed because of the pain & stress of being under the WC thumb. (not that I am doing anything wrong, just tired of them controlling my life) I am ready to be done with WC I guess is my point...

thnx