Sometimes, I get put on medications that make me sleepy, have stomach pains, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, nausea. etc. I NEED this medication. Antidepressants & anti-anxiety/OCD, & Tourette’s medications. 1 time, I got fired for sleeping on the job, & the boss didn’t care about my medication side effects.
Also, the drowsiness would make me oversleep, miss school, fail a test, fighting to stay awake, etc. I have my BA in Spanish, & my Vocational Rehab. counselor refuses to help me, & she closed my case behind my back without telling me. I made a grievance, & the grievance lady agreed with the counselor. I want to work, but my disability & medications, & people discriminating & pre-judging, are ALL what’s holding me back from getting a job. Also lack of transportation. & I can’t take just any job. My disability may be mental, but I need special accommodations to work alone in a quiet office or something, since I get distracted easily & have trouble concentrating & focusing.
I feel so hopeless right now. What can I do? I can’t stand on my feet past 30 minutes, & I can’t work in noisy environments. I have some computer skills, & whatever skills I don’t have, I can go back & learn it. I’m brushing up on my Spanish skills & trying to learn French, as well.
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What Causes Artritis In Your Lower Back….could It Be An Auto Accident Or Should I Get A 2nd Opinion?
Feb 7
Should I get a 2nd opinion on my back problem?
I was rear-ended first of August by someone exceeding the speed limit by 3 times. I’ve had a lot of back pain since then. I have went to 8 weeks of physical therapy which didn’t help any. I have been on pain meds & anti-inflamatory meds. My doctor had me go for an MRI. They called with results yesterday & said it showed up with mild arthritis and inflamation. I am only 27 years old, I have never had any back pain before now. Does this sound like something that could be caused from an accident and would these problems make my back hurt so much sometimes it keeps me in bed & keeps me from doing activities such as riding my bike, bowling, bending over, lifting heavy things, etc.? Should I get a 2nd opinion? Thanks.
I’m looking for a physical therapist who can tell me about how to go about in applying for physical therapy school and what kind of undergraduate degree would help in preparing for this degree. Can you refer me to a chat room with other physical therapist or a web site to get more information on this subject?
I’ve seen other posts which all point to various sources online. I would like responses from actual PTA’s only, in regards to this as a viable career. I’ve done my own research and I’ve seen the salaries posted on these websites, which isn’t always accurate. I’m also curious as to what types of advancement options are available. I am aware of the two bridge programs to become a PT, but are there any other career paths that are possible or that you yourself are pursing? I’m particularly interested in possibly working in a sports rehab clinic, so if anyone has any experience in this area, please give me any and all details that you can. Thank you to all that respond!
I’m in high school and I’m wanting to be a physical therapist and was considering taking allied health classes. When you finish allied health, you’re a certified CNA. Is this required for physical therapy? Even for getting started?
i was in a car accident went to the hospital they said it was all muscle pain and a week later i went to physical therapy and found out i had two fractures.. what can i do.. what is it called.. can i sue
This is my theory. My mom goes to these physical therapy sessions for her arm because she says there’s a lot of pain in it. The problem is these physical therapy sessions are like 100 dollars our of our pocket each time. Shes been there like 6 times and shes got a shot, but nothing works. She uses very hot water all the time. Washing dishes, bathing, everything. She uses STEAMING hot water. Every time I touch water that hot it shocks me.
So I’m wondering if using all that hot water is causing her nerves in her arm to cause her pain?
By the way, shes just too stubborn to try not using hot water. I know, its annoying.
What To Do If Your Application For Health Insurance Coverage Is Denied Due To Lower Back Issues?
Jan 23
I was denied new health insurance coverage in May 2007 because of lower back pain in January 2007 for which I received physical therapy. I have had continuous health insurance coverage for more than 2 years with no history of back ailments. If I reapply again now (for coverage starting in September), am I likely to be denied again? Is there anything I can do about it? My group coverage through work is very costly, and I’d prefer to have a more affordable plan.
Hello out there in yahoo answers land 
This question goes out to any of the Physical Therapist Assistants on here.
I am really interested in this career, and have done tons of research about it but would love to hear some feedback about the job from people who have done it first hand.
i have had moderate to severe chronic back pain for several months and recently went to the doctor. after an exam in her office she she prescribed muscle relaxers,prednisone,and percocet. then sent me for an mri. about a week later she called me into her office to review the mri results. she told me that i had minor bulging of my discs but nothing that should cause as much pain as i say i have.she also told me that she saw nothing to explain the leg weakness i have. she refused to refill my prescriptions,and she sent me to a physiatrist who performed an emg. he said that the emg was fairly normal with the exception of a few abnormal nerve impulses. he diagnosed me with myofascial pain,and an inflamed sacrum due to a misalignment. he set me up with physical therapy,but also refused to treat my pain symptoms.
my question is whether or not doctors can toss you around for months and months while you are suffering or do they have to do whatever gives you relief in a timely fashion?