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Old 07-28-2012, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by free2frog View Post
Thanks painman2009 and NALAKITY it really been frustrating with work as I returned 3 weeks post op to light duty It's a pay check at least only allowed 40 hours a week at 8 hours a day I am physical spent. Before the Injury I was a truck driver delivering products to stores 6-8 stops a day hand unloading almost 30,000 lbs over a 10-14 hour day 4 days a weeks. Now I peel stickers off plastic totes 8 hours a day and I'm completely wiped, by the time I drive an hour home I can barley walk to get in the house and cant wait to get boots and socks off as my feet and legs are on fire. Some days direct sun light hurts I feel like a vampire as the sun light increases the burning sensation. I go back to pain management doctor this week I guess I'll talk to him about trying another pain Med since I cant get cleared to drive without seeing a neurologist. I cant take NSAIDs even Aspirin as they cause antiphalactic shock. I still have Physical therapy 2x a week but just recently learned not to apply ice I always iced my shoulder after therapy per the therapist ( I have no burning in my shoulder) but have found my symptoms are not as bad afterward.
hey frog. I used to drive but with this beast any type of medicine should keep you out of a truck. Dot said no way to me when I started my pain meds. and I only take them at night. but the issue is even if just in the pain it makes us unreliable drivers and a risk on the road. these trucks are missiles on wheels and that is in good weather. then you addd rain and snow.. not good. I was denied a medical card because of the pain alone. because it affected the light leg, then with neurontin was started and it was a complete end to the exam. . Just keep ll this in mind when moving forward in trying to get back to work. Trust me I know how bad it sucks.. also think of the pain you are in doing light duty. now put in your normal work load. I wound up with the skin on my feet splitting open my socks filled with blood every day.just consider all of this as you make your decision.. ....Hoping you all the best
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