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Returning to work after sub-muscular transposition of the ulnar nerve

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PixelHobo
PixelHobo

I recently had sub-muscular transposition of the ulnar nerve done on my right arm (dominate hand) on April 28th of this year. I was sent back to work May 2nd with only the restriction of not using my right arm. I work in retail and my company put me back to stocking with just my left arm. I have to push a cart, stock, and run around the store as normal. I've tried contacting my doctor about my restriction but they keep saying my doctor is out of the office. I've been in a lot of pain since going back and my arm swells up on me and it's becoming just too much. On Wednesday morning i fainted on the floor at work, was sent to a occupational health doctor and they said I had probably passed out due to the pain that I've been having and still recovering from the anesthesia. I called the doctor that did the surgery today and was told by his nurse that me fainting had nothing to do with my surgery. This situation is a workman's comp case. Am I wrong to think this is being handled wrong by the doctor or am I being a cry baby in this situation.

 

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  • ashley9030
    ashley9030 PixelHobo

    Posted

    No you aren't a cry baby. You need more time.  My surgery was 4 months ago and I still can't work.  I have gained 10 lbs in 4 months because I don't want to move my hand.  The only time it doesn't hurt is when I keep it still. Nobody cares, PT, DR, none of them.  You still have hope since it's still very early.  If it hurts as long as mine has then you start to worry that it's permanent.  You need to go home and rest it a few weeks more.  If your DR is not going to help you with any pain relief to enable you to work, you should do what you need to get relief.
  • joann63715
    joann63715 PixelHobo

    Posted

    Pain plays a toll on your  body.  Working too hard  too soon.
    • tom_6
      tom_6 joann63715

      Posted

      Look after yourself recover as well as you can work care does not have your best interests at heart nor does the independent doctor that probably sent you back to work health comes first any surgery needs recovery time all the best.
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