Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome/Disability??
I’ve suffered from Chronic myofascial pain syndrome for a few years as a result of a high pressure/computer demanding job. I’ve been through the ringer with workers comp (denied me saying the injury/pain is nonexistant) and I’ve tried my best to stay in my current job (even though it’s a huge aggrevator for my pain). I have decided to put my resignation since I physically cannot keep up due to pain. I’ve tried everything from chinese herbs/acupuncture to trigger point injections heavy pain medication and can’t find much relief. I’m so scared about what I’ll do for money in order to pay bills, rent, ect. Has anyone had experience with trying to apply for disability for this condition?? Apparently California diability does not see it as a disability so there are many hoops to jump through in order to receive benefits. Please let me know if any ‘fellow sufferers’ have had experience with this. Your feedback is appreciated!!!
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Go see a TMJ Physician. That mysofacial pain is TMJ. You probably need a surgery or a mouthpiece. You need physical therapy too. That does not go away with medicine. Sorry to tell you. If you go see a TMJ Physician, then that physician can put you on disability, if its that severe.
Rica, because there is ”facial” included in the diagnosis does
not mean it pertains to the face or jaw. Myofascial pain syndrome
is a chronic form of muscle pain. The pain of myofascial pain
syndrome centers around sensitive points in your muscles called
trigger points. The trigger points can be painful when touched. And
the pain can spread throughout the affected muscle. Nearly everyone
experiences muscle pain from time to time that generally resolves
in a few days. But people with myofascial pain syndrome have muscle
pain that persists or worsens. Myofascial pain caused by trigger
points has been linked to many types of pain, including headaches,
jaw pain, neck pain, low back pain, pelvic pain, and arm and leg
pain. Calif SDI doesn’t make the medical determination to
eligibility for benefits, your DOCTOR does that, and certifies your
eligibility. There is also a dispute resolution process in place
for addressing the denial you rec’d from the WC claim. There are
specific timeframes on this process. But you should NOT…again NOT
quit your job before the WC claim is finally determined to be
compensable or not. You could lose the TTD benefits. You need the
medical evidence to support your claim of disability and wage loss.
“Pain” in itself is not a disability. Lots of people go to work
every day with some level of pain. See a WC doctor, and an attorney
handling primarily WC claims.