Thread: Hypothyroidism?
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Old 08-02-2008 | 06:22 AM
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Chperplt
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Originally Posted by TchNgo
I found this topic interesting as I have hypothyroidism. I also got a nice letter in the mail from the FAA saying that I "did not qualify for a 1st class under part 67. (scared the crap out of me) Then the next line said that I did qualify under part 67 for a special issuance and the letter they sent had a new medical and a 6 year authorization for special issuance 1st class medical.....I'm still kinda bugged that I have to have a special issuance over taking synthroid.

I've had hypothyroidism for about 15 years now... Never once had a special issuance medical. I've been taking synthroid the entire time..
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