Hypothyroidism?
05-17-2010, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by sulkair
Ok, thanks for the advice. I'm using ALPA Aeromedical, how do you feel about them?
Also I think I already screwed things up big time. I called the FAA atlanta regional office with a simple question and now they have mailed me a certified letter requesting I mail my medical certificate back to them for cancellation. I gotta get with ALPA Aeromedical on monday and see what I should do. Ironically I got this letter from the FAA the day after my blood tests came back Euthyroid. Any thoughts?
Also I think I already screwed things up big time. I called the FAA atlanta regional office with a simple question and now they have mailed me a certified letter requesting I mail my medical certificate back to them for cancellation. I gotta get with ALPA Aeromedical on monday and see what I should do. Ironically I got this letter from the FAA the day after my blood tests came back Euthyroid. Any thoughts?
I know you're concerned about this but thyroid problems are NO BIG DEAL!! You will get your medical as long as your thyroid levels are normal and you are doing well on the medication.
05-17-2010, 08:55 AM
#22
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Originally Posted by FL510
Are you on thyroid medication now? I've never dealt with ALPA Aeromedical, perhaps someone else on the board has but I would let them handle any further communications with the FAA.
I know you're concerned about this but thyroid problems are NO BIG DEAL!! You will get your medical as long as your thyroid levels are normal and you are doing well on the medication.
I know you're concerned about this but thyroid problems are NO BIG DEAL!! You will get your medical as long as your thyroid levels are normal and you are doing well on the medication.
02-03-2012, 12:25 PM
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I never really reported back to ya'll, for which I'm very sorry. I was on medical leave for about 6 weeks. Was able to get stabilized on my synthetic hormone medication within that time. Got a special issuance letter from the FAA and have been back to work since.
I actually just started a website about this issue as you can see on my signature below. But my real question now is... Will the special issuance make me less desirable to future employers? I bet this is a hard question to answer because it could put a question mark in the minds of of an interview panel even if it isn't verbalized. Hopefully not though.
Thanks everyone for their help. And If anyone has any questions about the process, just ask. I'd be more than happy to share my experience. I hope the mods won't mind me mentioning my website. It's brand new, and only a few articles are up. But I have a forum board I hope I can get some followership on for fellow sufferers.
http://thyroid-hype.com "Where knowledge and community equal healing"
I actually just started a website about this issue as you can see on my signature below. But my real question now is... Will the special issuance make me less desirable to future employers? I bet this is a hard question to answer because it could put a question mark in the minds of of an interview panel even if it isn't verbalized. Hopefully not though.
Thanks everyone for their help. And If anyone has any questions about the process, just ask. I'd be more than happy to share my experience. I hope the mods won't mind me mentioning my website. It's brand new, and only a few articles are up. But I have a forum board I hope I can get some followership on for fellow sufferers.
http://thyroid-hype.com "Where knowledge and community equal healing"
