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Originally Posted by alt1268
Hi my name is anita
I am 42 a registered nurse (was), I fell and fractured my right ankle May 29, 2009, had plates and screws placed and immediately started having senory issues. My surgeon didn't believe me when I told him, every step hurt and it hurt when things touched my ankle, and it felt like ice water running from my knee down. So in November I went and found another Dr. that was the first time I had heard of RSD. I cried when I read the signs and symptoms and looked at the pictures. Sincce then I had a second surgery, removed all but one screw and the dr. found that I had a large ball of scar tissue in the joint, arthritis and one of the nerves where scared down to the bone. Now I am being followed by pain management. We have tried sympathic blocks with only 7-10 days of relief. Neurostimulator with less then 50% relief. I currently use a rollabout, bedcradle and shower chair. Weather changes and stress are horrible factors. I have applied to SSdisability, but have not heard anything. Workers comp. dr. disagrees with all the other dr.'s on my diagnosis and says I can work fulltime with modified duties.
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Dear Anita- Please consider being proactive on your own behalf. I was especially concerned regarding the reality of medical care for my situation over the remainder of my life since I was injured on the job. For this reason primarily, I hired counsel to protect me, go after the benefits I should receive as a disabled individual, and..... well, in general FIGHT for me.
If you are attempting to protect yourself by yourself it is possible you could be one of whom advantage is taken. This and this only is why I suggest you find counsel to view your situation and give their thoughts. Often the initial consult is without charge as they evaluate whether you would be a client whose case bears representation.
As for me, well, I am a lawyer and have been in court with some of the best, but so far as working on my own situation, I was not too fond of that euphemism of the "surgeon practicing surgery on themself." I am glad I have had representation and my medical team backing me up every step of the way. Social Security was decided in my favor and the Workers Comp case has settled in principal although we have waited for over six months for the folks at Medicare to give their blessing to the settlement.
Just food for thought Anita,
Caring deeply,
Mark56
