Ok been a little on going dispute which I think is a load of complete **** !

I started noticing my hands were aching a lot more then normal, wasn't so bad before but after lifting brackets one night bending my wrists which ever way they hurt to no ends.. think it pretty much did the final job of screwing me up right hand middle, ring and pinky numb, my left hand kinda hurts here and there. I was put on one line right before christmas and holy hell did they really take a number. Yes I've posted other threads relating to my problem.

Now the company nurse is trying to tell me and the union that this wasn't work related so she put me on disability... 265 a week (26 weeks) vs 380-400. Wow what kind of BS is that seriously. I ran a darn bolt gun for nearly 1 year that could vibrate an old mans teeth out! I tightened anything from 7,000-35,000 bolts a week! at first company nurse said it was diabetic nuropothy and that I needed to go see my own doc. So I called up my doc office got an appointment 2 days later and she pretty much diagnosed it as carpal tunnel. She even ran the tests that I listed in the quotes.. and holy hell did it send a massive shock wave when she tapped my wrists good lord! I haven't gotten to the electrical one that's scheduled the 30th.

The nurse at the shop asked aren't you working at meijers? I replied yeah, but I quit over our christmas break to give my wrist a break see if it was going to heal. She's pretty much trying to blame meijers. I'm sorry lifting plush toys 15-20 hrs a week doesn't do that. Lifting 40-120 lb bumpers, along with being bolt crazy might be a reaaaaal good chance of why I have it.

I'm just wondering if this would hold up in a court case, I'm seriously tired of this company doing this to everyone there. I pretty much experienced pain no matter what day I was working there did they expect me to come up every single day.. ooh my back, my knee, my leg, my side.. I thought it was gonna be like any other day till the pain was there next morning

theres a bunch more to the story, but thats the main stuff... so I can keep it simple and sweet, overall this place is nortious for it.. but some how I seem to get singled out

http://www.answers.com/topic/carpal-tunnel-synd...

quote Diagnosis Diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome begins with a physical exam of the hands, wrists and arms. The physician will note any swelling or discoloration of the skin and the muscles of the hand will be tested for strength. If the patient reports symptoms in the first four fingers, but not the little finger, then CTS is indicated. Two special tests are used to reproduce symptoms of CTS: the Tinel test and the Phalen test. The Tinel test involves a physician taping on the median nerve. If the patient feels a shock or a tingling in the fingers, then he or she likely has carpal tunnel syndrome. In the Phalen test, the patient is asked to flex his or her wrists and push the backs of the hands together. If the patient feels tingling or numbness in the hands within one minute, then carpal tunnel syndrome is the likely cause. A variety of electronic tests are used to confirm CTS. Nerve conduction velocity studies (NCV) are used to measure the speed with which an electrical signal is transferred along the nerve. If the speed is slowed relative to normal, it is likely that the nerve is compressed. Electromyography involves inserting a needle into the muscles of the hand and converting the muscle activity to electrical signals. These signals are interpreted to indicate the type and severity of damage to the median nerve. Ultrasound imaging can also be used to visualize the movement of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. X rays can be used to detect fractures in the wrist that may be the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is also a useful tool for visualizing injury to the median nerve.

[This message has been edited by LoW_KeY (edited 01-09-2007).]

Well... It seems to me that your union rep should be able to help somehow, though I don't know much about unions except for what my brother-in-law tells me. Also, the company should be offering you something else to do- making a "reasonable accomodation" which falls under ADA laws. What ever you do, keep in touch with the union reps and remember that the squeeky wheel gets the grease. There should be enough evidence that the tasks associated with you job are a contributing factor with your injury. I'd look more into ADA laws before discussing this further with them, it's always better to go into an arguement knowing what recourse is available to you than having a company tell you what's best for them.

Good luck and keep us updated.

ps- you might not want to mention your internet pron addiction.

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quote Originally posted by F-I-E-R-O: Well... It seems to me that your union rep should be able to help somehow, though I don't know much about unions except for what my brother-in-law tells me. Also, the company should be offering you something else to do- making a "reasonable accomodation" which falls under ADA laws. What ever you do, keep in touch with the union reps and remember that the squeeky wheel gets the grease. There should be enough evidence that the tasks associated with you job are a contributing factor with your injury. I'd look more into ADA laws before discussing this further with them, it's always better to go into an arguement knowing what recourse is available to you than having a company tell you what's best for them. Good luck and keep us updated. ps- you might not want to mention your internet pron addiction.

hahaha I almost threw that in.. tell them it surely can't be masturbation!

but what they don't know won't hurt them

[This message has been edited by LoW_KeY (edited 01-09-2007).]

Sounds to me as though it might qualify for a Workman's compensation claim. Check with your union steward...if that doesn't work, then work your way up the ladder through the union. Make sure they know your doctor believes it's carpal tunnel syndrome. She should be able to state whether or not she believes it to be work related. As far as the disability...I don't know. Again, consult with your union steward. If they don't give you a satisfactory answer, then talk to your union president. Keep going until you find someone that will help you. If it's work related...then they should pay all of your treatment, and at least a portion of your wages. In my case, I have a bad back, and I've had to file a couple of Workman's Comp claims. I was always paid full wages, however, unless the doctor mandated complete bedrest, there was light duty work for me to do. Google "Workman's Compensation", and you'll find quite a bit of info.

If you don't plan on having the job much longer I say sue them. Guaranteed that if you take them to court you won't be employed much longer, they will find the first thing they can fire you over and you will be gone. But if you win the case you could pretty much be set for life anyway since carpel tunnel can haunt you for the rest of your life.

I'm going for nursing so no loss there on the whole job.

the union guy told me workmans comp, but the nurse there will fight it. My doc said it was pretty much from repetition and the guns, I don't need this crap further progressing and taking me out of work at the age of 25. I know it can progress all the way up your arm, I may do some calling around on lawyers, just have to find a good one is the next thing.

I never had issues with my wrists till now and common sense should tell them "uuuhh duhh yeah think we're at fault"

I know it's work related I'd put my life on it, but the company nurse is going to fight back and say its not

Nurse VS Doctor in court... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...

If your "equipment" is turning orange you might want to quit eating Cheetos and watching those movies while you're off...

quote Originally posted by F-I-E-R-O: Nurse VS Doctor in court... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...

Nurse vs Doctors. Get at least another Doctor's opinion in your favour. If you have to go to court having two or more Docs back you up is almost a no-brainer for the court. Make sure you have a good attorney as well, shy away from ambulance chasers unless they have a really good track record in the carpal tunnel field.

Good luck!

well after the 30th I'll have another doc opinion.. so that will be 2 vs a nurse.

I got the paper work filled out for the disability.. doc signed it, and states they didn't put me on it. I went to the library and got a photocopy for my records going to talk to my dad tonight about finding a lawyer. Might as well go out with a bang right?