I still haven't received a call back from my doctor. I want to talk to him about any other medication that could do the same thing. Or, perhaps, just stop taking it and living with the pain. I really don't want to have to roll the dice to wait three months to see if I can fly anymore. I am sure I could then stop taking it, but then I would have to do a bunch more paperwork and wait another long time to fly only after already waiting too long to get back into the air.
The AME said that a special medical could be issued to fly on Neurontin. That is another thing that worries me though, does he really know what he is talking about here? I could try to get a special and get denied, then where would I be? Sounds like getting off the stuff is the best bet. Hope to talk to the doc soon... |
An old thread but what did you end up doing? I’ve got severe nerve pain and am looking for options to neurontin or the possibility of getting a special issuance.
PF |
Originally Posted by PhotoFlyer
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An old thread but what did you end up doing? I’ve got severe nerve pain and am looking for options to neurontin or the possibility of getting a special issuance.
PF drowsiness tiredness or weakness dizziness headache uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body double or blurred vision unsteadiness anxiety memory problems strange or unusual thoughts - sometimes including suicide ideation unwanted eye movements nausea vomiting heartburn diarrhea dry mouth constipation increased appetite weight gain swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs back or joint pain fever runny nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms ear pain red, itchy eyes (sometimes with swelling or discharge) rash itching swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, or eyes hoarseness difficulty swallowing or breathing seizures From a 2010 Federal Air Surgeons Bulletin. I doubt they've changed their opinion: Antiepileptics. We do not accept the use of antiepileptic (antiseizure) medications as treatment for any medical condi- tion. These medications have side-effects that are incompatible with flying. An example here might be the use of Neurontin (gabapentin) in the treatment of a neuropathy. We do not accept these medications because a seizure or epilepsy is obviously a condition that is not acceptable for flight. These medications also have side effects that are incompatible with flying. https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/avia...1003_color.pdf |
Originally Posted by PhotoFlyer
(Post 2651112)
An old thread but what did you end up doing? I’ve got severe nerve pain and am looking for options to neurontin or the possibility of getting a special issuance.
PF Renewing my Cl 2 soon but don't see any issues. I specifically told the surgeon (Military) I didn't want any non approved meds unless nothing else worked. Did the surgery primarily because it's easier fixing the problem than managing the problem with the FAA. |
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