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Originally Posted by k.hancock
I just found out last week that i have enpingement of the spinal cord @ my c6and c7. Im in constant pain and im waiting for an appt with the neurosergeon. Im worried that the type of work i do is going to make it worse.
I do alot of heavy lifting, pushing and pulling for 8 hrs a day 5-7 days a week. I am to the point i can barely move my neck, I can't sleep at night and its affecting my life and my family. I just want to know if i should go out of work till I get this fixed.
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K Kancock
The risks involved in more damage to your spine is a serious matter to consider. Often times we are not 100% sure how the company we work for will react to our medical needs. I decided honesty would win out and my case added extra support I didn’t expect. I went to HR with the first medical findings and they suggested a medical leave of absence. Without pay…ugh
..no I went to short term disability,they also provided a RN who went with me to appointments, ran errons,set up appointmens, tests, the help was awesome, this lasted for one year at that time the case worker and I agreed we had gone as far as we could at that time so I was put on permanent disability. We pray in your case just light duties, or they may provide an extra service your not aware of.
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