I was looking to go into the airforce reserves but when i went to my doc to see about losing weight, i found out I have a bad tryroid and will be stuck on pills for the rest of my life. Will the armed forces let me in?
I am a prior service vet and did time over in OIF. It was the VA that diagnosed my problems so it is in my military medical records so I can't just not tell them. They will know the second they get my records. If I don't tell them, I run out of my meds and get sick all over again. I am not up for that.
2006-12-03 01:52:22 · 7 answers · asked by last_red_dragon 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The thyroid controls your motablizm. The military is really strict on weight and weight management. I have seen them kick someone out for it too. Having a bad thryoid would make weight management difficult. It also requires regular blood test to make sure your doseage is correct this would be difficult to do in deployment situations.
2006-12-04 11:52:58 · update #1
I don't see how that would be a problem. It's not like that is going to keep you from doing anything.
2006-12-03 02:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by r_finewood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may accept you but you will only be able to deploy with units that have a medical officer as opposed to just a medical assistant. It may depend what you want to join as and how much they need someone with your experience.
2006-12-03 14:48:53 · answer #2 · answered by Teacakes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don`t see why that should matter at all. You do not have some death - defying illness. You take the tablets and lead a completely normal life.
2006-12-03 15:06:30 · answer #3 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it have to be active service, you could always go into adminstration. Is there an officer you served with still there who you could have a chat with?
2006-12-03 11:30:20 · answer #4 · answered by Thia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the relevant recruiting office
2006-12-03 09:59:17 · answer #5 · answered by Robin C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
afraid you flying days in the forces are over but
maybe you can join TA ? don't need a medical
for them if you are in UK
2006-12-03 10:03:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they would take you.
2006-12-03 09:58:24 · answer #7 · answered by Senator D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋