Right shoulder injury....1st time WC

[fairycatz]

Hi Cindy! Sorry to welcome you to the wonderful world of wc, but if you have to be on WC, be glad that you found this site as the folks on here are fantastic, friendly, and knowledgeable!!

Don't hold your breath on getting an MRI quickly with WC. and it's not always due to the IC. I broke my ankle/leg Feb 08, had all sorts of complications and complained of severe pain for six months before anyone ordered an MRI. The amazing thing was it was a Nurse Case Manager who got me one! She came to an appointment with me and questioned the Dr. about several things but mainly over my never having had one. His answer, "figured you (WC IC) wouldn't pay for one" no concern that I might of actually needed one to figure out what the heck is wrong with me! Jan 09, New Doctor and a CT and MRI later-torn and permanently damaged ligaments and tendons and deteriorating shifting ankle joint! Still no great treatment plan, (just had the same type of caine injection.) but at least I feel validated that something was/is wrong.

It is a tough road you have ahead of you. My Mother was a nurse, and your body takes a lot of abuse, and injuries just worsen over time. I hope that you get everything sorted out, and the proper treatment for your injury. I am using Votarin Gel with some relief for inflammation, it also comes in pill form.

Good luck to you!