I have a serious question I have myasthenia Gravis. However, I’m in excellent shape. No one would no If I didn’t tell them. I run 3 to 5 miles a few times a week. I lift weights and exercise a few hours a day. I simply take meds twice a day in the morning and before I got to bed. I have had it since I was six(23 years old now) and Its relatively stable throughout that time. I am currently in the last stages of becoming a deputy sheriff but that’s not what I really want to do. I want to join the Navy as an officer (Degree Political science). I know it would probably DQ me but is it worth a shot. I heard some things are heard on a case by case basis. Is that true? Myasthenia gravis is different for EVERYONE(snowflake disease) so, not all of us same condition. A good amount of people in my family are in the navy and I’m in waaaay better shape than they are. I just need to take meds twice a day. Can someone with please help me? I do have other options but it would just be nice to know.
2007-12-18 03:07:46 · 4 answers · asked by whoever 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Myesthenia gravis is disqualifying for entry into the armed forces. Not opinion. Fact.
2007-12-18 03:20:47 · answer #1 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a recruiter. Often times if you have a condition, you can get a waiver for it before you enter. As long as they know about it before they let you in, there shouldn't be a problem.
2007-12-18 11:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you cant take meds in basic, only exception is birthcontrol, imagine going to a combat zone and losing yor meds
2007-12-18 12:06:03 · answer #3 · answered by gonecrazy_fl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of disease is that? contact me.you may stand a chance.....
2007-12-18 11:13:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋