Hi everyone sorry I haven't checked in for awhile. Been dealing with a major flare and spread. Dec 9, 2009 tripped on some loose carpet that was rippled up and fell into the door jam bruising my arm pretty bad. It's been a nightmare since. Filed a workmans comp claim and the wc doc said yes the rsd spread but will not say the fall caused it to spread, even though I had no problems in my arm before the fall. His theory is I have rsd and the rsd itself made it spread therefore not falling into the percentage ratio workman comp uses to acnowledge a claim. This has been so frustrating. My Primary care doc is now sending me to a pshyitrist. I not even sure what that is. My primary care doc has even gotten weird. Couldn't hadly walk and was in extreme pain asked for a work release and she said that she couldn't give me a work release for my RSD. This has not been a problem in the past and I've only requested it for 2-3 days at a time maybe twice in a year. It's like everything changed since I filed the workmans comp. Also filed on neuropathy ulnar damage they found in both arms. Anyone have any insight?
Thanks TJ

It seems you need a Good lawyer. Doctors can be afraid if they're not in the protection of one.
Best wishes!

Pete

could it be a physiatrist?

[A physiatrist must first earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree. In the US, postgraduate training in physical medicine and rehabilitation consists of 1 year of internship in medicine followed by 3 years of residency training in a program recognized by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR).2 Board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation requires the successful completion of the 4 years of postgraduate training followed by successful completion of a written examination and a separate oral examination (taken 1 year after completion of residency). Specialized training is available in pediatric rehabilitation, electromyography, pain medicine, and spinal cord injury medicine that allows the practitioner to be formally recognized by accreditation for a higher level of skills.]
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/317515-overview


Many wc attys will know of good drs that will work best for the claim.

I also learned -
do NOT talk about your claim or injury to anyone at work. Not even your friends as they might slip up and repeat it to the wrong person - and you know how stories can get changed around after a few repeats...

mums the word because it might get repeated to the HR or whoever is in charge of the company claims dept.
Same goes for any complaints about the employer, boss etc.
They can make it tougher for you or maybe easier - it all depends on how they feel about your record & attitude - they can work with you on things or not.

Blow off any steam about wc or work at home to trusted friends/family - or online we can understand how it is...