Is Cts a Short Term Disability? Posted: 10-04-06 20:10pm
Hi everyone,
i am a writer so I type all the time, all
day at work. I transcribe and etc. Etc.
I am using little explanation here to
limit my typing.. But my hand has been
hurting so very badly lately, for the past
several months. I had this a bit in
college but it has gotten so much worse.
Throughout the day now I have to blow on
my hand, put ice on it, sit on it,
(anything hot or cold- cold is better
though - helps).
So family doctor prescribed an anti
inflammatory, a wrist brace,and an emg.
Did the first two, the test hasn't been
done yet (so I guess it's not for sure
cts). He also said I should limit use,
but I can't do that as I need my job for
my income, of course.
Anyway, I recently enrolled in a personal
short term disability policy. I want to
know if this will cover being out of work
for a while to rest my hand. Or is this
chronic so a dr wouldn't approve short
term disability? (i don't know how this
all works.) can anyone give me advice
about this? Thank you so much!
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Sunflower_pie81
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Re: Is Cts a Short Term Disability? Posted: 03-03-07 20:53pm
handhurts
wrote:
Hi everyone,
i am a writer so I type all the time, all
day at work. I transcribe and etc. Etc.
I am using little explanation here to
limit my typing.. But my hand has been
hurting so very badly lately, for the past
several months. I had this a bit in
college but it has gotten so much worse.
Throughout the day now I have to blow on
my hand, put ice on it, sit on it,
(anything hot or cold- cold is better
though - helps).
So family doctor prescribed an anti
inflammatory, a wrist brace,and an emg.
Did the first two, the test hasn't been
done yet (so I guess it's not for sure
cts). He also said I should limit use,
but I can't do that as I need my job for
my income, of course.
Anyway, I recently enrolled in a personal
short term disability policy. I want to
know if this will cover being out of work
for a while to rest my hand. Or is this
chronic so a dr wouldn't approve short
term disability? (i don't know how this
all works.) can anyone give me advice
about this? Thank you so
much!
I know that is is from october. I work in
insurance and short term disability. i
would assume as long as it's not
pre-existing, provided they have a pre-ex
clause, this should be covered as long as
your doctor will write you out of work.
pushing pulling typing lifing all can
agravate .C.T.S .
All the best to you...sorry this responce
is so late.
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