Gallagher Bassett Injured United Air Lines Employee San Francisco, sacramento California

I was injured on Feb. 2001. It wasn't until 2002 that I had a fusion done on my back. I have been taking prescription medications since my injury at work. GB decided that they will stop paying for my medications. My back has never been the same. I have muscle spasms, aches, and a hard time sleeping. My doctor prescribed me medications for each of my problems. GB was paying for it, then suddenly stopped. As I calculated, I've spent over $2500 on my own for the medications.

About 2 weeks ago, I had a major spasms at work. (I returned in 2006). I did the usual thing, the walk it off thing. When I returned home, I couldn't get out of bed. My daughter took me to the emergency room, they gave me a shot and I went home. The following day, I was rushed to the emergency room again (by ambulance) because my wife said I was in so much pain that I was delusional. Another shot and some pain medication. Here I sit today, still in pain. I've been calling GB since all this. I only want an epidural injection to relieve the pain.

I went to my orthopedic doctor, he suggusted that I get a MRI done. I want to return to work as soon as possible. My orthopedic doctor sent in the request for the epidural and MRI. GB is lagging on getting this done. I am so frustrated. I feel as though my adjuster is really trying to help me, but GB probably has their hand around her throat. My wife use to be an adjuster for another company, so she knows what's going on with these company. I'm just praying for my money back for the medications, and getting the epidural and MRI done as soon as possible.

Ed
Fairfield, California
U.S.A.