Dry Creek
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Howdy,
prospective student pilot here, with questions. I am looking to schedule a "pre-examination" meeting with the local AME. Just from looking at the FAA 8710-1 and some online research, I kinda' figured out that I may need to complete two CACI (Conditions AME Can Issue) forms.
One for Hypothyroidism. I already have a statement from my PCP stating the condition is well controlled and listing the medication and dosage. The CACI for that seems to be pretty straightforward.
The other CACI is for Arthritis. Just a few years ago I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. I am on a minimal dose of Methotrexate. That also seems to be a pretty simple hurdle to surmount. I am waiting for the statement from my Rheumatologist for that CACI.
Would any of this on the surface appear to be something that would drag out a third-class medical? I know that one of my coworkers had neck fusion surgery just prior to his physical and his application, six months later, is still not approved. He isn't exactly sure what the delay is, but he suspects that it may be due to the fact he was prescribed Opioids after surgery. Based on that hunch, I specifically told my orthopedic surgeon not to prescribe any controlled substances for pain relief. I was prescribed 10 days worth of Hydrocodone after my first shoulder replacement this last July. I only took them for two days. The OIC is excruciating, and NSAIDs like Naproxin Sodium and Ibuprofen work so much better for me. Is this going to be another red flag? Opioid prescription six months ago?
prospective student pilot here, with questions. I am looking to schedule a "pre-examination" meeting with the local AME. Just from looking at the FAA 8710-1 and some online research, I kinda' figured out that I may need to complete two CACI (Conditions AME Can Issue) forms.
One for Hypothyroidism. I already have a statement from my PCP stating the condition is well controlled and listing the medication and dosage. The CACI for that seems to be pretty straightforward.
The other CACI is for Arthritis. Just a few years ago I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. I am on a minimal dose of Methotrexate. That also seems to be a pretty simple hurdle to surmount. I am waiting for the statement from my Rheumatologist for that CACI.
Would any of this on the surface appear to be something that would drag out a third-class medical? I know that one of my coworkers had neck fusion surgery just prior to his physical and his application, six months later, is still not approved. He isn't exactly sure what the delay is, but he suspects that it may be due to the fact he was prescribed Opioids after surgery. Based on that hunch, I specifically told my orthopedic surgeon not to prescribe any controlled substances for pain relief. I was prescribed 10 days worth of Hydrocodone after my first shoulder replacement this last July. I only took them for two days. The OIC is excruciating, and NSAIDs like Naproxin Sodium and Ibuprofen work so much better for me. Is this going to be another red flag? Opioid prescription six months ago?