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I was recently diagnosed with a painful disc condition that has required a shot of cortisone to help set straight. I'm trying to avoid surgery, but we'll see what happens.
I have been prescribed Vicodin (for the day) and Neurontin (at night) by a board certified pain doc (I have a team of docs, an orthopaedic surgeon, neurosurgeon, and a pain management specialist helping me through this condition).
I know that ALL pain meds are disqualifying when I take them -- wait XX time to clear my system before I can fly again.
What are the issues at my next medical? From what I've read, I just need a doctor's letter stating that the scripts were for a transient condition, and in the case of Neurontin, specifically NOT for seizures or other abnormal neurological activity -- just for the control of extreme nerve pain caused by an extruded lumbar disc. When the condition clears, I'm in the clear.
Am I understanding this right?
Sincerely,
Back Pain SUCKS
I have been prescribed Vicodin (for the day) and Neurontin (at night) by a board certified pain doc (I have a team of docs, an orthopaedic surgeon, neurosurgeon, and a pain management specialist helping me through this condition).
I know that ALL pain meds are disqualifying when I take them -- wait XX time to clear my system before I can fly again.
What are the issues at my next medical? From what I've read, I just need a doctor's letter stating that the scripts were for a transient condition, and in the case of Neurontin, specifically NOT for seizures or other abnormal neurological activity -- just for the control of extreme nerve pain caused by an extruded lumbar disc. When the condition clears, I'm in the clear.
Am I understanding this right?
Sincerely,
Back Pain SUCKS