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  1. WJHMH

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    #1 WJHMH, Aug 3, 2005
    To sum it up lifted something & shouldn't have on my own, now I have the fun of finding a doctor that accepts worker comp claims. My family doctor for the past 20 years doesn't accept worker comp claims, so my company is trying to send me to a provider that does. Regardless of that, in the state of Texas I have a right to choose. If there is anything I can't stand is being on the phone jacking with all this B.S, within the first half hour I feel that I'm already getting the run-a-around. Mother of God this sucks!
     
  2. matteo

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    #2 matteo, Aug 3, 2005
    I feel for you man. I pulled mine on Sat and It still hurts.
     
  3. darth550

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    #3 darth550, Aug 3, 2005
    Call Stephen J Williams. He's a W/C Atty.
     
  4. AKS

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    #4 AKS, Aug 3, 2005
    I know your pain. 5 years ago on the job I slipped a disc, and I could barely walk for a week and was on Vicotin and muscle relaxants for three. The workers comp can be a real pain with all the paper work and back and forth. I still occasionally get a quick sharp pain that goes away from time to time when doing certain things. (Dr. said that I will have to deal with that from time to time.)

    Good luck with everything.
     
  5. Fastviper

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    #5 Fastviper, Aug 3, 2005
    I feel for ya. I had the worst back pain in my life earlier this year, All I thought about for 2 months was how bad my back hurt.

    Hope you get well soon.
     
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    #6 PeterS, Aug 3, 2005
    Make sure that after you establish a comp claim that nobody gets a chance to take pictures of you doing anything strenuous. That's a fast road to jail!
     
  7. Mr Payne

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    #7 Mr Payne, Aug 3, 2005
    Yeah. My mom had a staffing service and she routinely hired PIs for people she thought were BSing. Caught several of them.
     
  8. Michael B

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    #8 Michael B, Aug 3, 2005
    I am not trying to argue, but...

    So you admit that you did this lifting incorrectly... And on your own... But your still filing a claim against the company?

    You do understand that this will effect the company via the preimum they pay right?

    I wish you good health, but how fair is this to your employer?

    Just an honest question. I dont want to throw stones, I just want to better understand how an employee would think.
     
  9. WJHMH

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    #9 WJHMH, Aug 3, 2005
    Thanks for everyone’s concern, I'm going to see a doctor tomorrow. As for lifting incorrectly I will agree with you there. After 5+ years of power lifting I shouldn't have rushed myself. My customer even commented that this job was too much for one person to handle. I didn't have a helper with me & on this job I really could have used one. I've spent most of the day resting & putting on back pain patches with a couple of beers. I’m feeling a bit better than this morning, I can walk without severe pain. Hopefully, I just pulled a muscle but I’m still getting my back checked.
     
  10. FarmerDave

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    #10 FarmerDave, Aug 3, 2005
    Hope ya feel better soon Will!
     
  11. Schatten

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    #11 Schatten, Aug 4, 2005
    x-ray and chiro if you can.

    I'm unsure about the workers comp deal, but I can inquire with a fellow back cracker to check into it.

    Advil and rest in the mean time. Hope you feel better soon Will! You gotta take care of your back - you only have one of em!
     
  12. sduke

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    #12 sduke, Aug 4, 2005

    My .02

    Don't use a doctor recommended by your employer. Even if they threaten to terminate you.

    Been there, done that. Got screwed. My back will never be right again.
     
  13. TigerAce

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    #13 TigerAce, Aug 4, 2005
    Does this mean we're not gonna see you for Second Tuesday?

    Wishing for quick recovery. Take care!

    When I had strained back (twice so far), chiropracter did wonder for me. I couldn't walk nor move w/out pain, but 2 days after the visit, pain was gone & I could walk, drive, and even carry my baby then.
     

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