All,

I'm a C-17 driver who had a seizure that I maintain was caused by meds I was taking (steroids) for a severe sinus/ear infection. I just finished a week of tests at Wilford Hall culminating in a consult at ACS where they informed me that until they can "prove" unequivocally that it was the meds (which a toxicologist said it wasn't), I'll never get a waiver to fly in the USAF. All of my tests at Wilford hall were normal MRI, EEG, neuro exam, etc as they were when I left my home station. I know what I felt like when I took this medication and I was not "right" in fact I exhibited a number of allergic side effects including heavy sweating (in normal temp environments), dizziness, facial redness, headache and finally the seizure but I can't seem to find a doctor who's got the ba((s to be willing to put their name next to that diagnosis. If I thought I had something wrong, my take would be different as I want to ensure I'm around for the family. However, I know to the core of me that those meds caused it. All of the docs except my local flight docs all just keep referring to the "statistics".

My concern now is that the final action once pilot is medically DQ'd is that the HQ USAF med personnel inform the FAA of such disqualification (per AFI 48-123). Does anyone know what the USAF will tell the FAA, and with this single seizure, any knowledge of FAA waivers for at least a class II medical? I still want to be flying in some capacity, even if it is not with the USAF.

Other questions, I still have time left on my UPT commitment (approx 3 yrs). Any chance of getting released from that? I've heard stories of a couple of guys that were told they couldn't get out even when they couldn't fly. Finally, as for civilian employment, how will this effect me during the "new hire medical screening" that seems commonplace among employers should I get out and do anything on the civil side?

Any an all help is greatly appreciated.