Final Word from Worker’s Comp

So, I took today off because of the timing of the appointment to see the WC doctor.  I am glad I did.  I didn’t get back until after noon.  It was too late to go in at that point.  Remember, I leave work at 2:30pm.  You have to work more than 2  hours to get credit for half a day.

Getting back to the visit.  I saw the Dr.  He explained to me the hypersensitivity results.  He has never seen so many show positive on a test.  He then explained the difference between IGG and IGE results.  I sort of got it. Basically, the hypersensitivity test just proved his point that it looks Lupus with a dash of Rheumatoid Arthritus.   He gave me a copy of the report to share with my upcoming appointments.  But, my case has been officially deemed not work related and that I am to work with my insurance on a treatment plan.  (Yeah, right, after all my pockets have been cleaned out, our retirement suctioned dry and any hope of a settle future flushed down the toilet.)

The good news though is that the indoor air quality report suggested a really good cleaning of all ducts and units in my office area.  Therefore, WC will be following through with district about the cleaning.

I at least got out of this a third opinion of my condition and some clean air for me and my co-workers.

I did call my first pulmonologist’s office and spoke to the secretary.  I let her know the findings and that I didn’t know if I would be returning or not.  I thanked her for all her help.  She said that she would add me to her prayer list.   I said thank you again.

I know that when people say they will pray for you it may or may not happen.  Just the idea of this person who only knows me as a medical chart would even tell me she would, made my day less ominous.