mechanic Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Hey All, I have a quick question about medical renewals. I went for my 2nd, 2nd Class Med today with a different Doc. Seems now the FAA Med Branch wants to see my records for my kidney stone episode I had a few years ago. I swear I talked to the first doc about the kidney stones? Anyway, I never read where having a kidney stone would fail you from a second class? Or, did I over look the info. Now, I am having to wait on a review of my med records. Anyone else have a simular problem? Thanks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klas Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Don't know if this'll help, but came across: http://www.aviationmedicine.com/articles/i...mp;articleID=49 The FAA will certify a pilot/controller who has had a single episode of kidney stones to fly after all stones are cleared, the individual is stable and documentation is forwarded to the FAA for clearance. Many AME’s are willing to clear a pilot also, if they have the appropriate documentation. The documentation should include reports of the evaluation and treatment, as well as a report of x-ray confirmation that the pilot/controller is stone free. Controllers do require specific clearance from the Regional Flight Surgeon prior to returning to controlling. The following criteria must usually be met: 1) Radiographically stone free 2) Normal renal function, 3) No evidence of metabolic stone disease. Individuals with recurrent episodes of kidney stones are required to present information to the FAA that they are free of stones before returning to aviation duties. This is a recent change in FAA policy effective September 2003. Recurrent episodes generally require a 24 hour urine analysis as well. For those pilots/controllers who have retained stones that do not pass, the FAA will consider granting a waiver if their physician can affirm that the stone appears stable and is unlikely to pass spontaneously. Stones greater than 2 mm in size or those located in the upper or mid calyces are less likely to receive waivers. The hazard is that a retained stone may pass during flight and compromise flying safety. A recent change in the Guide to Aviation Medical Examiners indicates that individuals with a history of retained stones may not be cleared to return to flight duties by their AMEs after documenting they are stone free. Instead, authorization must be obtained from the FAA Aeromedical Certification Division (AMCD) or the Regional Flight Surgeon. For the first episode of a stone, the FAA will not generally require follow-up reports from the pilot or controller's personal physician on subsequent FAA medical examinations. Those with a history of recurrent or retained stones should expect to be required to submit these reports for several years at the time of their FAA medical examinations. Open/Close text VFS Aeromedical Assistance For answers to your specific questions or assistance in returning to flying or controlling with this condition, please contact our physicians through the VFS Confidential Questionnaire. If you are a corporate client, these services are FREE to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks klas! Thats a good website. I book marked it to favorites, just in case. Well, I hope they don't require an IVP to determine my condition. Those are around 1200.00 bucks and I don't have insurance any longer!!!!! I am hoping for just a normal X-ray at the most..... Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic Posted October 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Take this as fair warning. If you have a more than one episode of kidney stones, be prepaired to spend some big bucks each medical proving your system is clear of stones. I am weighing out my options and having to seek counsel from a specialist to submit current reports to the FAA. The worst part is I don't have insurance any longer due to my wife losing her job awhile back. So, problems, problems. Regards I forgot to mention that the FAA took my medical from me. Thats how I know about this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmech72 Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Take this as fair warning. If you have a more than one episode of kidney stones, be prepaired to spend some big bucks each medical proving your system is clear of stones. I am weighing out my options and having to seek counsel from a specialist to submit current reports to the FAA. The worst part is I don't have insurance any longer due to my wife losing her job awhile back. So, problems, problems. Regards Oh yeah. I'm going through this right now. I had one about a month before going for my medical not knowing it would be an issue. I'm still jumping through hoops trying to either get the ones that are left out or get one of my myriad doctors and specialists to write me the "unlikely to move" letter. And I forsee that I will have to (or should anyway) get an x-ray and/or checkup routinely to keep the next one from grounding me. This means my PPL will probably take me a while longer as I can't solo until I get the clean medical. And in seeing the bills that insurance has paid, yes, its very expensive for all the tests and doctors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelliBoy Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 hope you like prune juice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmech72 Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 hope you like prune juice If that was the only thing I had to do I'd live with it. Right now its kind of funny what I found I should drink more of. Milk. Its supposed to help flush out the problem stuff but its totally counterintuitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rst1 Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Take this as fair warning. If you have a more than one episode of kidney stones, be prepaired to spend some big bucks each medical proving your system is clear of stones. I am weighing out my options and having to seek counsel from a specialist to submit current reports to the FAA. The worst part is I don't have insurance any longer due to my wife losing her job awhile back. So, problems, problems.RegardsI forgot to mention that the FAA took my medical from me. Thats how I know about this.. Who would have hought that a little kidney stone can turn into a major obstacle. (Guess it wouldn't be good if something like that started moving in mid air.... Well, good luck. Hope you get it sorted out and get your medical back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) Hey, Just a quick note.. I received word today that my Second Class ticket is in the mail as of Dec. 4th, HURRAY!!!! Finally…… My local AME was as helpful as a bump on a log. I managed to find a Regional Flight Surgeon that was willing to help me and answer all my questions with out going thru the Main Office in OK.. He always returned ALL my emails. I recommend trying your Regional Flight Surgeon before trying the main office in OK. I never got thru on the phones up there. My surgeon told me to send him all my info and he would take care of me and he did.. I am ready to get back in the groove and make some headway. Training part time sucks. I really don't recommend it, esp if you have to drive a long distance. A little over 2 yrs and stuck at 26 hrs TT, because of a non flexible boss and a 4 hour round trip commute to flight school. I am trying to get on with one of the Big Boys in the GOM in the shop, so? Don't know yet if that will work out. Any ways, thanks everyone..Mechanic P.S. Recieved the ticket today! And, with no limitations.... Yahoo!!!! Edited December 8, 2006 by mechanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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