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RLO
June 29th, 2007, 10:19 PM
I'm wondering at what point a few conditions become disqualifiers.
1. Hypothyroidism. I have been on medication for this for about 5 years and have no issues with it whatsoever.
2. Tendonitis. Same deal - in my right arm, elbow or wrist depending on what doctor you asked. Mostly affected me when playing instruments (clarinet major in college) but has never held me back on anything.
3. A MILD case of scoliosis. I actually forgot I had this until about a month ago. Really, has never, ever held me back.
None of these conditions is a hinderance to me at all, I am very physically active. Just curious on if they are issues or not.
sgtdavis
August 25th, 2007, 10:55 AM
I'm wondering at what point a few conditions become disqualifiers.
1. Hypothyroidism. I have been on medication for this for about 5 years and have no issues with it whatsoever.
2. Tendonitis. Same deal - in my right arm, elbow or wrist depending on what doctor you asked. Mostly affected me when playing instruments (clarinet major in college) but has never held me back on anything.
3. A MILD case of scoliosis. I actually forgot I had this until about a month ago. Really, has never, ever held me back.
None of these conditions is a hinderance to me at all, I am very physically active. Just curious on if they are issues or not.
You can not be on any medications that require you to continue taking them forever. Get all your medical records on these issues and bring them to your local recruiter, he/she will submit them for approval, if approved you will be allowed to physical. You probably can get in but will require some effort.
RLO
September 10th, 2007, 10:45 AM
Bless you.
I had my first meeting with a recruiter on Thursday, and the hypothyroidism looks to be my only stumbling block. My dr. has approved me going off allergy meds, I'm taking nothing for the tendonitis and have had no effects of it for years, and another dr. said no sign of scoliosis. I have literally been dissecting the internet all weekend for a clear answer to if I still had a chance, and then I see this.
You have no idea how much I needed to read that, and can only hope you are right!
Wish me luck, folks!
RLO
September 29th, 2007, 04:14 PM
Just a follow up
The hypothyroidism was noted and didn't hinder me at all.
Swore in Wednesday 92F, will leave for Ft. Jackson on June 5th.
letzrock
September 29th, 2007, 04:27 PM
Congrats :) . I swore in on Thursday and will be heading to Aberdeen Proving Grounds on 17JAN08.