when to report medical issue

[638RS]

Could not find an anwer to this in the archives...

Lets say you have 18 months before your next physical and you are diagnosed with high BP, sleep apnea, or other treatable condition that can't be approved by an AME but requires an approval from Oklahoma city. You ground yourself until your doctor says all is under control and you are OK. Can you wait until your next physical to report the problem with appropriate paperwork or must you report it immediately?

It seems strange to me that you could potentially continue to fly for a year only to have Oklahoma City say they want more test or paperwork before granting your physical.

[mannanj]

Check on "Super AME's". Some have the authority to approve these conditions without submitting to OK City and waiting for approval. The Airline Pilots use them all the time.

[Geico266]

The answer is yes, you are supposed to report it immediately. Would I? Not on a bet. Fly safe and do the "Super AME" thing.

[Tomasz]

Originally Posted by 638RS

Lets say you have 18 months before your next physical and you are diagnosed with high BP, sleep apnea, or other treatable condition that can't be approved by an AME

I don't know like other things but I have high BP and my AME said that as long as I'm treating it (and I am) I'm fine. He was much more concerned about Zyrtec I'm taking once or twice a year for hay fever ...

[Rocketboy]

I've never heard of anyone getting in trouble for non-reporting (except DUI), and have earnestly inquired, including consult with a Dr. from Virtual Flight Surgeons.

The FAA keeps plenty busy from well intended pilots self disclosing.

"Remember, They are from the government and here to help"

N O T !

[E. D. Eliot]

Please tell me how I find a 'super AME'. Thanks.

[strahler13]

Does anyone know the FAA's stance on cholesterol lowering statins like Lipitor?

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by strahler13

Does anyone know the FAA's stance on cholesterol lowering statins like Lipitor?

Here is a link to the medication information on the AOPA website.

http://www.aopa.org/members/database...l/druglist.cfm

The final word needs to come from your AME, but this is a good guide to the FAA's rulings.


John Clark
RV8 N18U "Sunshine"
KSBA

[Transporter]

AOPA provides a list of known drugs allowed by the FAA. This is based on information they have collected over the years and is in the members only area.

Lipitor is on the list, but requires a status report from your personal physician to the AME stating when it was prescribed, how much you're taking, and most importantly, whether or not you're experiencing any side effects. See
http://www.aopa.org/members/pic/medi...on/status.html

I went through this process last year for another cholesterol med and it was painless...I provided the information to the AME and on the medical form, we discussed it, he issued my medical; end of story.

Mike

[allbee]

Ok, lets say a guy gets in an accident and tears cartlage(sorry spelling)in a knee or arm or whatever, and gets it repaired, what does he need to do?