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Apologies if this is a repeat, I tried reading past threads but got conflicting information.
I previously had a 3rd class regular-issuance medical that has since lapsed. I am looking to possibly renew it, but am wondering if I should risk it.
Items I am concerned about:
1) I had a stroke at birth due to physical phenomenon (overly fast birth). Somewhat reduced range of motion, fine motor on one side. At my last medical in 2007, I presented a whole bunch of documentation including a letter from my then doctor describing how I have overcome physical limitations, taken flight training, motorcycling, rock climbing, etc... without accommodation & the condition is inherently stable and stroke is non-repeatable. 3rd Class issued in office, no restrictions.
2) After getting the previous medical (and stopping flying for awhile) , I moved away from the area. In Nov/Dec 2012, I went to my new doctor for help with lifestyle disruptions (sleep, tiredness, anxiety) due to a rough patch at work. The doctor diagnosed it as general anxiety and prescribed the usual (working out, eating better, cutting back at work, actually taking vacation days); and also a 1-month prescription of Paxil to take the edge off while I dealt with a major short-term CF and deadline. Time passed, I made it through, work eased up, I stopped taking Paxil when the pills ran out. No abnormal indications since.
I'm now looking at returning to flying. My questions are:
1) Will this mess up my chances for a medical?
2) If I can get a medical, should I look for a Senior AME / HIMS AME; or is this cut-and-dried enough for a regular AME? Should I put it in MedXpress or explain it to the AME and let them write it up?
3) Any recommendations for an AME in the Ventura/Santa Barbara/LA area?
Thanks!
I previously had a 3rd class regular-issuance medical that has since lapsed. I am looking to possibly renew it, but am wondering if I should risk it.
Items I am concerned about:
1) I had a stroke at birth due to physical phenomenon (overly fast birth). Somewhat reduced range of motion, fine motor on one side. At my last medical in 2007, I presented a whole bunch of documentation including a letter from my then doctor describing how I have overcome physical limitations, taken flight training, motorcycling, rock climbing, etc... without accommodation & the condition is inherently stable and stroke is non-repeatable. 3rd Class issued in office, no restrictions.
2) After getting the previous medical (and stopping flying for awhile) , I moved away from the area. In Nov/Dec 2012, I went to my new doctor for help with lifestyle disruptions (sleep, tiredness, anxiety) due to a rough patch at work. The doctor diagnosed it as general anxiety and prescribed the usual (working out, eating better, cutting back at work, actually taking vacation days); and also a 1-month prescription of Paxil to take the edge off while I dealt with a major short-term CF and deadline. Time passed, I made it through, work eased up, I stopped taking Paxil when the pills ran out. No abnormal indications since.
I'm now looking at returning to flying. My questions are:
1) Will this mess up my chances for a medical?
2) If I can get a medical, should I look for a Senior AME / HIMS AME; or is this cut-and-dried enough for a regular AME? Should I put it in MedXpress or explain it to the AME and let them write it up?
3) Any recommendations for an AME in the Ventura/Santa Barbara/LA area?
Thanks!
