Why does everything lead us to Cancer?

[SallyHart]

Hello Everyone, thank you all for being here and for being helpful.

I am in such a spin at the minute. I had an injury just before Christmas and had MRI in March. I do have to see Orthopedics because there is a tear in there amongst other things like Osteoarthritis- edema etc. etc. and age degenerative stuff. I have an appointment next week with the Ortho Doctor and I am in such a panic. The appointment came through quick mostly because of work insurance and apparently injury at work appointments have to be expeditated! The Ortho's secretary said it wasn't indicated as urgent but we like to get work related injuries seen quicker (I am not familiar with why). BUT me being me of course I am thinking he's seeing me quicker because he's seen something sinister in the MRI. Why? Why can't I just be like anyone else and go with it. I am scared stiff going to the appointment. Having panic attacks, not eating as I feel sick with worry. Any advice on anything I have written would be appreciated. Thank you in advance

 

[Health anxiety suxs]

There's an understandable push to get injured workers back to the job, so a need to start them on PT or other treatments ASAP. When I lived in the US I had health coverage thru work (at a high premium I might add) and I recall being able to get appointments quickly, even specialists. Not sure why, maybe the health insurers put pressure on providers to keep patients happy, with the implied threat being that the provider (doctor) could be kicked off the approved list.

Ortho injuries, can't even think of anything that could be "life' serious.

 

[SallyHart]

Thank you for your response. I appreciate it.

 

[Ckelley116]

I think we jump to cancer because we've been conditioned to see it as the worst thing that can happen to us. It can be there without us knowing, it's unpredictable, even scientists and medical professionals aren't 100% sure why it happens, and despite decades of research we still haven't found a true cure. Without a guaranteed outcome, it's really easy to be scared of it. And we all know someone who's had it, or died from it, which definitely doesn't help.

Now, regarding the expediting of a work-associated medical claim, I think Health anxiety suxs is right, and I also feel that treating it earlier means less likelihood of a lawsuit later. Have you gone through worker's comp (if you're in the US)? I've never been injured at work (hard to get hurt sitting at a desk all day) but at my previous place of employment worker's comp claims were common, and they were always treated with urgency because the company was afraid of being sued.

 

[Sweet T]

Are you out of work now? If so, are you being compensated?

 

[SallyHart]

Are you out of work now? If so, are you being compensated?

No I am slowly returning to work but physio/ Rehab etc is through workers compensation. Workers comp pay my salary the days when I am not there

 

[Sweet T]

No I am slowly returning to work but physio/ Rehab etc is through workers compensation. Workers comp pay my salary the days when I am not there

Then that makes me think they are prioritizing your appointments to get you back to work. I hope all goes well for you. Best of luck