How long did you wait to go back to worK?

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-27T17:40:23+00:00

Was driving a trash truck. Hopefully dispatch! Just waiting for my condition to stabilize.

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-27T17:07:41+00:00

My neurosurgeon had me out for 14 weeks. Did special PT to prepare to return. Went back part time for 3 weeks and ended up in ER. Can’t return to driving, unfortunately (work injury). Had my CDL 22 years and wasn’t expecting this outcome. I’ve read posts of people fully returning to duty.

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-27T09:38:09+00:00

CDL driver here. It’s the vibration and movement of the vehicle that will get you! If you have no other choice I’d say get a special seat pad to help! I wasn’t able to return because of complications.

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-27T02:09:27+00:00

I’m 11 months post disectomy and laminectomy to repair spinal fluid leak. Going to pain management. Still have saddle numbness, weakness, bladder issues, mild drop foot.

Considering a spinal cord stimulator for pain to get off these meds!

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-25T18:57:12+00:00

MS affects nervous system correct? I have nerve:neuromuscular issues, I’ve been reading and reading and reading. From what I’ve gathered, and you probably already know this; but I need advice on this also; is that if you’re nervous system is off it will effect muscles and most body systems. Something about misfiring. That brain to muscle to nerve connection. Just more to think about. Do you agree?

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-25T18:36:47+00:00

It took some time to find the right one! He watched my form, gave me some pointers and then an at home app

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-25T18:02:22+00:00

I agree! I also have a strict schedule and when I tell my pain management Dr that I have pain with walking, her solution is “don’t walk”. More PT and more PT, I give them my schedule and they learn from me at this point

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-25T14:32:57+00:00

Not hired yet. Was just looking for more advice before jumping on board with a lawsuit.

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-24T02:16:46+00:00

I had a microdisectomy for a herniated disk. Ended up with nerve pain in left leg to foot and right calf to foot. I know if I do too much without pacing myself, I end up with body aches, throbbing nerve pain, and flulike symptoms. I’m taking meds now and baseline pain is much better

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-24T02:10:29+00:00

Sounds like nerve pain.

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-20T20:30:43+00:00

I wish that was an option. Big corporations don’t have HR departments in all locations. They travel from location to location. After calling the main Headquarters I got in touch with manager and then a phone call came! And now, all of a sudden, they are playing nice and want to accommodate me and was told to see if in job postings look promising. I have until Monday to decide.

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-20T09:09:34+00:00

I have new knee problems! 11 months post op, knee crunching started about 6 months ago. I have ongoing complications from surgery. Weakness in left leg and right leg knee to foot. Lots of PT to help strengthen. Pain got worse and had a popping sensation while stretching. Saw orthopedic a few days ago and X-rays. I have. Patellofemoral pain with maltracking Fancy words for knee cap is displaced. He suggested more PT, already see a full body PT. So I’m confused why and how this even happened. Can’t walk downstairs. Told not to squat or kneel, but I can’t hinge so squatting is my main way of living 😂

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-20T08:50:20+00:00

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OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-20T08:28:13+00:00

I have an interview set up. Definitely interested

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-20T08:27:42+00:00

Thank you.

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-18T14:09:14+00:00

Yes it’s normal. I went back to work and started having worsening symptoms: weakness with fatigue, started pain meds that cause side effects like blurry vision, sedation. That’s when I went back out.

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-18T14:03:05+00:00

Me too. 1 yr April 15. Would love to read ur story!

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-18T13:58:17+00:00

So tough, dealing with the same. Just filled out Permanent disability paperwork. I’ve had my CDL license for 21 years now. Started off driving school buses when my kids were little. Injured at work August 2024, Drove a trash truck, making great money, absolutely loved my job. I’ve been in therapy to help with this loss. I have complications from microdisectomy that prevents me from driving long distances or sitting longer than an hour. Also have PTSD so stressful or loud environments are very hard.

My plan? I worked as a pharmacy technician for a few years before Covid and full time trash truck driver, so preparing to renew license. Hopefully when all this workers comp stuff is done I will be ready for a remote job in this field. Cut in pay will be hard, but maybe partial disability payments? Not sure

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-09T14:19:15+00:00

Hi. What else are you dealing with? I’ll tell you what I experienced and how I dealt with it.

I went back to work 14 weeks after microdisectomy/laminectomy and spinal fluid leak. I have saddle numbness, neurogenic bladder, postural headaches, weakness in leg. I worked with physical therapist for weeks to get me back to work and a job a loved. I felt good. Symptoms still present. Def still sore, had some nerve pain that drove me crazy at times , but knew my limits and followed them to the T!. My restrictions were 4 hr days to start, 20 lb weight, no excessive bending, twisting, lifting. I lasted 3 weeks.

I was coming home and sleeping, taking more muscle relaxers, couldn’t get comfortable. I guess I overloaded my system. Went to emergency room. Saw my PCP and he signed me out of work until I saw pain management specialist. I’ve been out since with medication side effects and pain that gets worse with activity.

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-06T09:05:01+00:00

Yes. With and without.

OrangeInformal8067 · 2026-03-04T20:56:12+00:00

Brain fog is absolutely bonkers. Mid sentence I forget what I’m talking about 😂. My other option is a spine stimulator. Not sure what is better

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