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How much Fentanyl is considered a "normal" dose?
Mar 22, 2009 03:07PM in the Chronic Pain Expert Forum
Hi JCO~ I hope that you are doing well with the SUPER dose of the patches......The only person that can tell you whether it's a "normal" dose or not is again, you and your physician. I just went from 37 mcg. of Fentanyl to just (1) 50 mcg. So far so good I guess even though I stay in bed until almost noon time. But at least I can get out of bed and...
O.S.H.A
Feb 07, 2009 11:30PM in the Occupational Health & Safety Community
Once I hired a lawyer, I no longer needed to stay in contact with my adjuster. Everything now goes through my lawyer. I'm still on WC since 2001 and in my case it was a good thing the OSHA rep. came down because I got an email stating that my working condition was not up to OSHA standards. So it can be a good thing if you go to court at some point that OSHA i...
Finally getting help : )
Jan 31, 2009 01:22PM in the Pain Management Community
Happy, Positive thoughts and prayers to you~ I hope that we hear some good news after your recovery. Melo64
workmans comp and LTD
Jan 23, 2009 08:38PM in the Back & Neck Community
I don't see why she would be using Disability leave if it was work related? Has she filed a WC claim? If she filed a claim and it is determined to be work related then she should be getting two thirds of her pay from WC. I do know that she cannot be getting paid from both at 100%. I'm sure her employer has WC insurance for the employees depending on the size ...
Workers Comp Patient~Blacklisted?!?
Jan 23, 2009 08:26PM in the Pain Management Community
OMG! I have to agree with bjbds. I have been in the WC system since 2001. I had cervical surgery with fusion and plating in 2004 that now has caused 3 more levels of herniation. I currently am under a PM's care and have gone through the gammit of pain meds. I have been through 6 Independent opnions, numerous EMG/NCV tests, MRI's, PT, and on and on.......I get...
Neck Pain Worse 13 Months Later
Jan 17, 2009 06:07PM in the Back & Neck Community
NO, NO , NO! DO NOT SETTLE!!!!!!!! I am far into my W/C claim and I have had three surgeries like BEV62. My claim was submitted in 2001 and by 2004 I had had my Carpel tunnel, Ulnar Nerve, and Neck surgery by 2004 and at this point it is considered a "failed surgery". I continue to have pain up and down my spine as well and my arms and hands. I had...