Recent content by Jay Grimshaw

From my research: You will have to be off of meds for a certain time period before you can apply for a medical. I'm not sure how long. My understanding is that you will need to go through the battery of exams for sure. I believe that you are good to go if you pass those. As far as letting the...

I downloaded lumosity... But a bit of videogames might not hurt for mental training either. Centipede is definitely a lot to pay attention to at once. This helps more than COD or GTA did growing up.

Good tip. I have already talked with my physician about stopping. I had used them 'as needed' so this was fine. I will however make sure to keep track of [the lack of] any adverse affects of weaning with my physician. Thanks AggieMike88!

Did you take the Cogscreen test that I've heard so much about? I stopped my stimulants last week. I can absolutely get by without them at work. School... they have helped a lot. Maybe I could pass off the case that I didn't need them, and that I only just wanted them for help with schoolwork...

I appreciate all of the replies. Once I've got all of my medical records in hand, I'll contact Dr. Chien. Jonathan, could you share what your process for getting a medical was? I was diagnosed very young, but I used stimulants this past semester in university.

Hey all, From my online research, I'm worried about two red flags with my medical records that might bar me from ever flying. 1st: Is it possible to get a medical while taking Lamictal (or if I get off, having previously taken it) for seasonal depression? Official uses are to treat seizures...