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I applied for a class 3 medical and it was deferred to due to my ankylosing spondylitis, the AME informed me I would need to get a letter from my rheumatologist stating my medication and range of motion which I did and their office faxed it to FAA. After about 3 months I got a letter requesting more information, it reads as follows.
Due to your history with ankylosing spondylitis treated with the medication Remicade, you must provide the following information for the Aerospace Medical Certification Division's review.
A current history and clinical examination from your treating rheumatologist regarding your history with ankylosing spondylitis treated with the medication Remicade. The report should address any history of past complications and symptoms, diagnosis, current treatment plan, all current medications, relevant laboratory testing , future treatment plan and prognosis and the results of any current testing deemed appropriate.
Include a statement regarding your motor strength, cervical range of motion, and any resulting functional limitations.
When my rheumatologist wrote me the first letter it was pretty brief and she told me she had never written a letter for the FAA before (also never had an AS patient so ambitious as to want to learn to fly). My question is what exactly do they need from her? When they refer to "relevant laboratory testing" how far back into my history should I submit lab results? I have been with the same rheumatologist since 2006 and stable with my current medication for almost a decade. The only other medication I take is for blood pressure which I reported and doesn't appear to be an issue. I am just concerned about my Dr not getting the letter right and having to wait another 3 months only to get another letter from FAA wanting additional information.
Due to your history with ankylosing spondylitis treated with the medication Remicade, you must provide the following information for the Aerospace Medical Certification Division's review.
A current history and clinical examination from your treating rheumatologist regarding your history with ankylosing spondylitis treated with the medication Remicade. The report should address any history of past complications and symptoms, diagnosis, current treatment plan, all current medications, relevant laboratory testing , future treatment plan and prognosis and the results of any current testing deemed appropriate.
Include a statement regarding your motor strength, cervical range of motion, and any resulting functional limitations.
When my rheumatologist wrote me the first letter it was pretty brief and she told me she had never written a letter for the FAA before (also never had an AS patient so ambitious as to want to learn to fly). My question is what exactly do they need from her? When they refer to "relevant laboratory testing" how far back into my history should I submit lab results? I have been with the same rheumatologist since 2006 and stable with my current medication for almost a decade. The only other medication I take is for blood pressure which I reported and doesn't appear to be an issue. I am just concerned about my Dr not getting the letter right and having to wait another 3 months only to get another letter from FAA wanting additional information.