Originally Posted by
Locarl2013
Has anyone ever had issues getting a first class medical with a herniated disc (protrusion) that causes lower back pain with the occasional leg tingle? No medications, and no limitations to mobility that would affect performing flight duties. Just annoying pain that gets managed with lots of stretching. The disc protrusion part is the only thing that makes me wonder if they’re gonna make me jump through hoops. Just trying to see if I should start the process ahead of time before my current medical expires. Thanks.
I have a bad C6-C7 which causes a nerve impingement with similar symptoms to my arm. No loss of mobility. Hasn’t been an issue for medical for me. Willing to bet a good percentage of us have disc issues after a certain age. Also….don’t live in fear of getting it fixed if that’s an option. No need to live in misery.