so as I understand it. you are really afraid that you cannot return to work with all your restrictions, if so you are probably right. you do know your body best. workers comp atty,s usually deal with disability as well. mine are in bayshore bohemia area. if you want ...shoot me a private mssge . as far as transportation to dr,s appt.'s pt procedures. if you cannot drive to them (if this is comp) they must provide transportation. and if you can drive you must keep a record of mileage for reimbursement . in NEWYORK worker comp. is responsible for your transportation to and from medical appts. (up to reasonable extents). Do not concern your self with (what will people think) it does not really matter. each person has different limits. you could very well be past yours as I exceeded mine when they pulled me from work. you have a real pain with real concerns. safety for your self and for others, amount of pain you put yourself through amount of stress you can go through. these all differ between people, healthy as well. and having RSD is not healthy or well.