Thursday, May 14, 2009 sadden asks

Q: Help I don't know what to do

well like I had back surgery several years ago,slip disc. I went back to work in 5 weeks and all was great.

I work in a nursing home now lifting and bending over all day long, I noticed a few months ago my back an my legs were hurting so bad that I did good to get home, burning in the back of my leg to my cafe.

I was lifting one of my Patients to the bath room and all of a sudden I had a stabbing pain in the back of my rib cage.

went to the E.R from work states sprain muscle and spasms and acute degenerative L-3-4-5 Dr. stated to stay off for 4 days, the excuse he gave me was no lifting or bending over for one week, so my work could not put me back to work with that kind of excuse. I went to the referred physician and now I'm off for 2 Weeks until he gets a MRI also no lifting or bending over.

My employer states this problem has been a long time back problem, I probably need to seek other work, they are up set of me being off work and on comp.

I just fell so bad that after 7 years they don't care how you fell.

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Answers (2)

Cort, Health Guide

5/14/09 4:07pm

It is terrible how little loyalty many corporations show to their employee's when they get ill. On the other hand it sounds like your bad back is telling you that it is time to change jobs. Hopefully getting a less physically strenuous job will allow your back to heal up some. Changing employers can be rough - particularly in this job climate - but once youdo find another job you may be better off in the long run. Good luck.

never out of pain

6/ 6/09 4:51am

sorry to hear about your problem, my daughter is about 100Lbs and she had to lift and pull heavy things all day well she injured herself on the job and instead of them saying that they are sorry they tried to statet that she may have done this at home. she went on worker's comp for about 2 weeks and then told her boss she couldnt lift more then 5Lbs, Well the boss insted of asking how she felt hired a new person and docked my daughter's hrs from 30 a week to 5 if that, she couldnt fire her because that wouldnt be right so she made her job misserable. The new girl never had to lift a box of clothing or anything else I know how it must feel I am soo soo sorry that your treated that way it is a shame. hang in there untill you find something better good luck

Redhen1919

5/23/09 11:22pm

I am so sorry to hear about your back problems. I suffered for years because I never knew I had a back problem. You must be committed to taking care of your health and that includes more than just your physical problems.

Don't be afraid to file a workman's comp claim with your employer. This opens many doors to rehabilitation and retraining in a new occupation. Gather supportive statements from your doctors and contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation Department about retraining in a new occupation.

Right now the important thing is making sure you get your needs met. Those includes your physical, emotional and financial health.

Best of Luck

Redhen

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