I was diagnosed 2weeks ago, bi lateral CTS, both wrists. After asking the standard questions, the Dr. said it was work related. I filed a WC claim and just heard back from them today. After going over everything my claim wa suspended panding further investigation. I explained my pain, going up into and the numbness in my three middle fingers, and that it has bothered me on and off for about ayear, just reciently due to increased data entry at work, getting much worse and also not improving even though I have been out of work and resting them for 2 weeks now. . The WC lady said that she doubts it's CTS or work related, as, #1, CTS affects the last three fingers (middle, rign & pinky), thats the first I heard of that, #2, said that if it was work rleated, it would have started immediatly 2 1/2 years ago when I started there (????huh?) and #3, said that if I am not doing repetitive motion and resting them, it she doesn't believe it can be CST or work related. Great, what do I do now? I have never heard of anything she told me, all my research showed the exact opposite.
Don't let the comp investigator intimidate you--they try to do it so you will drop the case. Their job is to discourage comp cases, not help you-the object is to save money at your expense and health. When I first filed, I was told the same thing, and for a moment I felt unsure and frightened, then I got angry. It is untrue to say the signs of CTS would appear immediately-it is repetitive motion that causes this not a strain or sprain-sudden type injury. Find yourself a lawyer experienced with compensation. Once you retain a lawyer you should be able to obtain some kind of therapy also while you claim is processed. Remember compensation insurance is to protect its clients(your employer) not you; don't let yourself become a victim---FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS!!!!!
let me just start by telling you, CTS effects the FIRST 3 fingers, thumb,pointer and middle,not the other way around. I don't know about WC because I never filed a claim but her info is wrong.good luck to you.
See, that's what I was thinking. You would think, being that workers comp was origionally intended to protect the EMPLOYEE, that they wouldn't make youfeel like an idiot or all but tell you your a faker. The very least they could do is know what they heck they are talking about, none of the info she told me, as far as her understanding of what CTS was, was either nothing I have heard of, or the complete oposite of anything I have heard of. I was more upset when I first talked to her, but now I'm just mad. I hurt, I'm uncomfortable, I am NOT faking this!. It is bad enough that when I do go into work, to either pick up forms, or drop them off (Dr. has had me out for 2 1/2 weeks now) that I have to put up with the silent treatment from my whole department, like I enjoy being bored out of my skull all day and in pain!!!! I shouldn't have to put up with it from WC too. she told me to ask at my Dr. appt today, what about an EMG, what fingers, etc, etc. well, I'll have her answers. Ive read a lot lately, from a lot of people here and on other message boards, all I can say is your all wonderful. No one should have to go through the pain we go through and have that compounded with all the other run around, from employers, WC, doctors, etc. I now know, It's hard enough just trying to get a good nights sleep, isn't that enough? I've even talked to complete strangers, who had stopped to ask about my wrist splints and tell me right to my face that theyr is NO such thing as CTS?!?!?!?!? Oh well, I guess I have just gotten a little madder than I thought. But truely, you are all great, hang in there and thank you
I read your note and completely understand where you're coming from. But, as a nurse, I also understand where the insurance carrier is coming from. Couple questions. First of all, the woman who told you the incorrect information about which fingers are involved, is she at your employer, the insurance company, or the doctors office, what? Unless you were educated by the doctor, I don't know why you would listen to what anyone else's perception of their knowledge is. Especially, when it proved to obviously be nothing worth getting upset over. And, of course, in this day and age, your employer and the insurance carrier has every right to inquire about the nature of your injury. If someone filed a suit against you, wouldn't you want to know the details of it? The rationale for the complaint? Obviously, you do have hobbies. For one, you are on the computer. Who is to say that your injury and/or complaints are not the result of or aggravated by your hobbies or activities at home? This of course, is not due to work. Also, forgive me for saying so, but it seems that you cannot be in too much constant pain because otherwise you would be unable to type the note that you did. There are way too many people that take advantage of the work comp system. Some people wake up and have a "bad hair day", and they file a work comp claim! NO LIE!!! Unfortunately, every brother and their cousin, uncle, friend, wife's 77th cousin is so God blessed lawsuit happy this just completely adds to everyone's fears. Best advice: DO NOT GET A LAWYER!!! Once you do, you break off all contacts with your work comp carrier, and can totally be to your DISADVANTAGE. The majority of the time, the work comp insurance carrier is the only one who is on the employee's side and truly has their best interest at heart. Everyone thinks a lawyer is going to help them, but in the long run, and $$$ wise, that is not the case. Many, many doctors and lawyers have completely divulged the work comp industry into cops and robbers, and way too many of them are total crooks! If it wasn't so unethical, I could give you a whole long list of doctors, lawyers, etc., who play this "I'll put $ in your pocket, if you put $ in mine" game. All the employee is to them is the $$$ and a number. Best advice: 1)Get treatment. 2) Ditch the attorney idea. 3) Work with your insurance carrier. 4) Go back to work, get on with your life and start living again!!!
Workers comp,,, what do I do now???? 
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