If you want more information regarding this case, see the Lupus Forum at the
Lupus Foundation pages. My "injured worker" also has Lupus, which research
has shown can result in TM.
Actually, this case has been very good for the neurologists and several
physiatrists who are working on it for the injured worker and my company.
They have become much more aware of TM and the possible causes. It has
educated a lot of people in my company due to the costs involved in rehab,
etc. and has helped my quad and para because our research has given us some
new ways to deal with some of the problems (urinary, pulmonary, etc) that they
suffer from, too.
I'll keep researching and post any significant developments I discover.
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From: David C. Jones
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 1997 6:50 PM
To: tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com
Subject: Re: Workers' Compensation
LuAnn Creed wrote:
>
> Okay, I've stirred it up enough.
>
> I also think it is wrong to file a workers' compensation claim for TM;
> however, it has been filed and I have to address it. I have done a lot of
> research; however, had found so few real answers, I wanted to try to see
what
> the history was of those diagnosed with TM.
>
> I agree, our local neurologists are just too ignorant about this subject.
> They are treating the "injured worker" like she has a traumatic spinal cord
> injury.
> Which means she is getting rehab and that is about it.
>
> If you wish me to quit posting to the forum, I will honor your wishes. I
> really don't wish to cause anyone more stress from my questions.
Your worker does have a traumatic spinal cord injury. The question is
what caused it? DCJones