FAA medical questions

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muleywannabe

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What do they typical do for the medical? I am 32 years old and in good shape, exercise daily, lift weights. did a full physical last year for an insurance policy etc. Blood work was good, etc. my biggest issue is I know for a fact I have white coat blood pressure issues. Initially my BP will spike some, then once calmed down and they re check it at the end, I am within line.

I would like to know details on what they do for class III medical. Last time I had blood drawn and damn near passed out because the lady kept sticking me, I want to be mentally prepared more or less for whats to come...
 
No needle sticks
Q-tips in the urine
you get an oral exam with the doc; but otherwise it really is no different from a normal (or what is supposed to be normal) physical exam from any other doc.
Your insurance exam is probably far more intensive
(assuming no abnormalities come up -- then be prepare for some probing)
 
You can expect the "there's no white-coat blood pressure phenomena" lecture". And that it will spike the same way when you tense up flying. Just saying what my medical examiner said to me. I fixed it by losing 15 pounds. In any case, the FAA blood pressure max is pretty high, 155/90.

Other than that, make sure your vision is good, expect a discrete hearing test (doc might turn away from you and whisper something), and try to cut down on the caffeine, carbs and sugar for a couple days in advance.
 
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That all makes sense. I thought maybe they would probe around as well...much like the "big 50" mark. that is good to know.

eases my nerves some. no blood drawing is a great deal too. whew!!!
 
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