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Hey all,
I currently have a 3rd class medical (am not flying presently). In the 5 years since it was issued, i have had the following issues:
1. Situational depression which was treated with pristiq when I was going through my divorce.
2. Quit smoking with Chantix
3. Had acute bronchitis, and fell at home which bought me an ambulance ride and a diagnosis of vasovagal syncope.
I have had 2 EKGs since the ER trip, and both were perfectly normal. Have been off the pristiq since 2012 when I finally booted the ex wife out, and just had a recent physical. No health issues detected, except for my cholesterol being 2 points too high. My PCP is a retired USAF flight surgeon, and when I had my last physical, he reviewed my medical records, and he feels that sending the FAA a letter with his findings and results will be sufficient for them to issue my next 3rd class. Thoughts? Will I have to go through a battery of psych tests and cardiac testing when my heart is totally healthy?
I currently have a 3rd class medical (am not flying presently). In the 5 years since it was issued, i have had the following issues:
1. Situational depression which was treated with pristiq when I was going through my divorce.
2. Quit smoking with Chantix
3. Had acute bronchitis, and fell at home which bought me an ambulance ride and a diagnosis of vasovagal syncope.
I have had 2 EKGs since the ER trip, and both were perfectly normal. Have been off the pristiq since 2012 when I finally booted the ex wife out, and just had a recent physical. No health issues detected, except for my cholesterol being 2 points too high. My PCP is a retired USAF flight surgeon, and when I had my last physical, he reviewed my medical records, and he feels that sending the FAA a letter with his findings and results will be sufficient for them to issue my next 3rd class. Thoughts? Will I have to go through a battery of psych tests and cardiac testing when my heart is totally healthy?