Yeah. I guess. Just hate to do it, involve a lawyer, but a friend helped me
to see the light tonight. It's just sad, after working there for over 20 years
as a stellar employee, there whenever they needed me. Now I need them, they are
trying to get rid of me it almost seems.

I just want to go back to work without pain. is that gonna ever happen again?
I have my doubts. Can't work at my job w/o walking. Can't walk w/o growing
severe pain. Guess I'm gonna have to face that one, too. But it's hard.

Why are some days better than others with this thing? I asked but he kind of
blamed it on my age, having arthritis, poor diet (?!--how would he know what I
eat? He's never asked, and I don't look unhealthy!)--all over the map. It's
not arthritis or any of these things. Not even close. From my research it's an
inflamation of the spinal canal, right?, and in my case, caused by sudden trauma
to the spine.


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lawyer. Don't quit because you will get nothing. Either let them fire you,
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> > Recently was dx'ed with what employee doc says is a "mild form". If this is
mild, what's considered severe!? Had extensive back surgery last year resulting
from a work injury, and was absolutely fine 6 mos. later. I worked very, very,
very hard at getting better, learning how to walk again, etc, and succeeded way
beyond the surgeon's expectations. Then got hurt by a careless coworker, and
life has spiraled back to pre-surgery pain level. I can't stand it any more.
Taking a shower, walking down stairs, stooping, etc. is agony on bad days.
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work, and the pain level escalates to a 9-10 by the end of 1 shift. Then out
again for 1-2 wks, pain lessens with PT/rest, but the minute I do more than
minimal walking, pain returns with a vengence. Was just told I can't keep doing
this, working for 1 day then out for 2 wks by my boss.
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> > What can I do, and what are my options? Surgery is out. NEVER want to go
through that horror again. Never had so much pain in my life, and I've had 4
kids naturally! Dread contacting a lawyer, but don't want them to toss me out
like last week's garbage either. I'd quit and suffer the consequences if this
was the result of MY stupidity, but it clearly is not. Should I keep going back
to work each time they make me, even in pain? Is this doing further harm to my
back nerves? Can't depend on the work doc. He's paid by them. Don't know who
to turn to for answers.
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