Hey guys, thanks for the feedback.
I also was made to do the treadmill test which confirmed the fact that I have exercise-induced bronchospasm. This is irrefutable. Yet what seems to be the sticky issue here is whether or not my condition is "serious" enough to warrant a downgrade to C9L3.
This is where the effectiveness of Ventolin comes into play. I was informed by my specialist that no asthmatic is completely immune to the relief that Ventolin provides. In fact, a key characteristic of asthma is it's response to Ventolin, in that it cannot be called asthma if it is completely unresponsive to the use of an inhaler.
What I still do not understand is how it is determined if Ventolin is able to stabilize my condition to an acceptable level, and if so, what is this acceptable level? Is this purely up to the discretion of the medical board chairman? Or do further tests have to be run? I understand that the guidelines are not terribly precise when it comes to this.
Also, as with any drug, the use of the Ventolin inhaler may not always be effective in preventing the onset of EIA. Especially for me, the use of the inhaler is really just a game of hit-and-miss. Sometimes it works well for me, sometimes it doesn't and I get attacks all the same. Furthermore, the use of Ventolin sometimes give me a slight migraine after inhalation - so it's use is not always completely viable for me.
Would really appreciate some clarification on this matter. This entire process has been pretty exhausting for me. It's frustrating to be denied the proper medical attention just because of certain technicalities which are being nitpicked.
Kalibre...i think only MO or ex-MO can ans your questions on what is acceptable level.
My cousin had childhood asthma. He didn't have any asthma in his teenage yrs so it's considered like he outgrown from the childhood asthma. So he went for bmt and was selected for ocs. During his ocs training, he got a relapse of asthma. He fainted during training. That was when he was downgraded. Sometimes things like this happen then medical board take action. I hope you dun have to go thru this to get downgraded. Try pushing yourself to the point until ventolin doesn't work, then report sick and they use the machine to administer some gas for your asthma. I dun know what that is called but i had it before for v severe attacks. Take care.
Hey guys,
May I know what will happen once you submit your memo to your posted unit after BMT? Suppose there is a downgrade and you are excused from say Lower Limb , what will happen to you? Will you OOC like that in BMT and do Sai Kang (say storeman) until you get reposted? Can stay out if you do these kind of saikand? And typically how long will the reposting take?
Sorry for asking so many questions..feeling very uncertain now since POP is arriving in a week. Thanks
Originally posted by limahwoo:Hey guys,
May I know what will happen once you submit your memo to your posted unit after BMT? Suppose there is a downgrade and you are excused from say Lower Limb , what will happen to you? Will you OOC like that in BMT and do Sai Kang (say storeman) until you get reposted? Can stay out if you do these kind of saikand? And typically how long will the reposting take?
Sorry for asking so many questions..feeling very uncertain now since POP is arriving in a week. Thanks
Depending on what's your current unit. If chiong sua unit, most likely do all the sai kang until your medical board, but whether will you be posted out of the current unit, it's up to your unit current strength in certain vocation which you maybe posted to.
So what you mean is that if the current strength is enough i might even be posted out ASAP? So even if i do sai kang only say storeman , will i be able to stay out during my OOC period? Thank you
Originally posted by limahwoo:So what you mean is that if the current strength is enough i might even be posted out ASAP? So even if i do sai kang only say storeman , will i be able to stay out during my OOC period? Thank you
Well if the current strength of your future vocation is full, they most likely post you out, but how soon depends on cpc. So if you lobo, then most likely you'll do sai kang, but whether stay out or not depends on unit's policy on lobo. But of cos, your unit foresee someone going to ord on your next vocation then they can keep u there for the moment.
hahaha okay thank you very much!
Suffering from Lumbar Spine Spondylolitis (think that's how it's spelt), and Asthma, what possible Pes status would I get?
Have a memo for my lumbar spine condition and was previously hospitalised 8 times over the past 6 years for the condition.
Thanks in advance.
Originally posted by blackiepanda:Suffering from Lumbar Spine Spondylolitis (think that's how it's spelt), and Asthma, what possible Pes status would I get?
Have a memo for my lumbar spine condition and was previously hospitalised 8 times over the past 6 years for the condition.
Thanks in advance.
Supported with a hospital specialist memo, it's within PES C range.
Dear All,
Bear with me with my history before my questions.
I am an NS man. I have recently being downgraded to PES E9L9 perm after
Medical Board because of a psychiatric issue that will go worse when in a
military environment. Previously my vocation is clerk in an active NS unit & a
Detachment 2IC during Recall Manning. I would like to ask:
a) Would I still be call back for ICT & Recall Manning?
b) Would I be posted out? How long & how will I be notified?
c) Would they consider my condition for my posting?
d) Got a ICT callup yesterday for 16 days on Oct @ Sungei Gedong Camp,
anyone knows what's that about? My usual ICT is @ Khatib camp.
e) Is my PES status automatically grant me a stayout & excuse firearms due to
my condition?
Anyone can provide answers to the above questions will be appreciated. Many
thanks.
Originally posted by Anxiously Confused:Dear All,
Bear with me with my history before my questions.
I am an NS man. I have recently being downgraded to PES E9L9 perm after
Medical Board because of a psychiatric issue that will go worse when in a
military environment. Previously my vocation is clerk in an active NS unit & a
Detachment 2IC during Recall Manning. I would like to ask:
a) Would I still be call back for ICT & Recall Manning?
b) Would I be posted out? How long & how will I be notified?
c) Would they consider my condition for my posting?
d) Got a ICT callup yesterday for 16 days on Oct @ Sungei Gedong Camp,
anyone knows what's that about? My usual ICT is @ Khatib camp.
e) Is my PES status automatically grant me a stayout & excuse firearms due to
my condition?
Anyone can provide answers to the above questions will be appreciated. Many
thanks.
PES E no need handle firearms in my opinion.
You can voice out if they asked you to handle firearms.
You cannot stay out unless excused stay in permanently.
You should get your psychiatrist to write a detailed strongly worded letter to let you stay out permanently due to psychiatric condition.
Originally posted by blackiepanda:Suffering from Lumbar Spine Spondylolitis (think that's how it's spelt), and Asthma, what possible Pes status would I get?
Have a memo for my lumbar spine condition and was previously hospitalised 8 times over the past 6 years for the condition.
Thanks in advance.
I tot some serious spine problems can be PES E?
My frenz E9L9 for serious spine problems.
Hi, im currently Temp PES E9L9. What happened was that the initial CPMB check up said my heart got prob, further NUH check up said there's no prob. But by the time, I'm already posted to Kranji Camp 3 at start of April this year.
My Captain told me that i should wait until the end of this 1-month BMT, go to my new unit, and chiong the MO there, which would be faster as compared chionging CPMB now, and possibly get into the July batch BMT.
Q1) I wana make sure that if i successfully up my PES and get to the july batch, will i finally be able to go to Tekong just like everyone else, with 19months of service remaining. Or it's possible for other bullsh*t to happen? Cannot take it liao....
Q2) What's the minimum PES status one must have to be able to go for OCS or whatever other leadership stuff.
Hi
I'm an Int Spec who is temp c2l2.
My temp status is going to expire soon.
Would i be revocated if i'm up pes-ed?
Thank you
Originally posted by abcxy:Hi
I'm an Int Spec who is temp c2l2.
My temp status is going to expire soon.
Would i be revocated if i'm up pes-ed?
Thank you
This is an administrative issue, not a medical issue from the medical centre.
You should check this with the unit S1 Manpower branch instead.
Originally posted by Anxiously Confused:Dear All,
Bear with me with my history before my questions.
I am an NS man. I have recently being downgraded to PES E9L9 perm after
Medical Board because of a psychiatric issue that will go worse when in a
military environment. Previously my vocation is clerk in an active NS unit & a
Detachment 2IC during Recall Manning. I would like to ask:
a) Would I still be call back for ICT & Recall Manning?
b) Would I be posted out? How long & how will I be notified?
c) Would they consider my condition for my posting?
d) Got a ICT callup yesterday for 16 days on Oct @ Sungei Gedong Camp,
anyone knows what's that about? My usual ICT is @ Khatib camp.
e) Is my PES status automatically grant me a stayout & excuse firearms due to
my condition?
Anyone can provide answers to the above questions will be appreciated. Many
thanks.
a) Dependable on NS unit since clerks are needed for the NS unit to function and to be operational, the same as during NSF time.
b) Dependable on NS unit's S1 Manpower branch since it's an administrative issue. Contact unit @ 1800-3676767 on www.ns.sg
c) Yes, provided you take the initiative to call them and "fight" to put forward your case.
d) Dependable on NS unit's ICT workplan for the workyear. e.g. ATEC.
e) Dependable on NS unit. PES E clerks and storemen usually stay in if required by the NS unit's CO.
Hence, the best, direct and official answers should be forwarded to your NS unit instead. If not sure, just pick up the phone and call them @ 1800-3676767.
Originally posted by Jacky817:Hi, im currently Temp PES E9L9. What happened was that the initial CPMB check up said my heart got prob, further NUH check up said there's no prob. But by the time, I'm already posted to Kranji Camp 3 at start of April this year.
My Captain told me that i should wait until the end of this 1-month BMT, go to my new unit, and chiong the MO there, which would be faster as compared chionging CPMB now, and possibly get into the July batch BMT.
Q1) I wana make sure that if i successfully up my PES and get to the july batch, will i finally be able to go to Tekong just like everyone else, with 19months of service remaining. Or it's possible for other bullsh*t to happen? Cannot take it liao....
Q2) What's the minimum PES status one must have to be able to go for OCS or whatever other leadership stuff.
Since the CPT has given his answer, you should heed it.
Just wait since it's "rush to wait, wait to rush".
More info on BMT:
www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/army/About_BMT.html
Hey, can I just ask if it's possible for me to downgrade if I have De Quervain Syndrome and CMCJ ligament tear on my hand?
Just did an operation and my hand is still feeling weak 3 months after the operation itself.
Originally posted by q1w2e3r4:Hey, can I just ask if it's possible for me to downgrade if I have De Quervain Syndrome and CMCJ ligament tear on my hand?
Just did an operation and my hand is still feeling weak 3 months after the operation itself.
Yes.
Most probably is PES B2 with excuse wrist, upper limbs activities such as push ups, chin ups and maybe also, firing range.
Please refer to www.sgforums.com/forums/1390/topics/392446 for more information.
Is this PES going to be permanent then?
Originally posted by q1w2e3r4:Is this PES going to be permanent then?
It's depend on what's and how's written in the hospital memos/ reports for submission to the Medical Board.
Hi guys,
I have a question that needs answering very urgently.
I've just returned from an overseas exercise to find out that i've been posted out from my unit. I was a clerk, now I'm becoming an ST. Thing is, I've been living with a stress fractured on my right metatarsal (2nd toe) and now I'm feeling the same type of sharp pain on my left big toe after many games of soccer. My PES was initially C2L9. Now it's been upgraded to B1L2, cos I've been medically boarded for my chronic lower back pain.
This sounds like an awful lot of excuses, but they're there for a reason and I've never meant to chao keng. Ex heavy load, sit-ups, RMJ and stay-in.
Since the ST course is combat in nature, will my existing excuses prevent me from going? Also, my S1 is trying to keep me from posting out too as he needs us around for high-key events coming up within the unit.
Question: Will the MO be able to block the posting or does my S1 have any say in this?
Originally posted by Papercreme:Hi guys,
I have a question that needs answering very urgently.
I've just returned from an overseas exercise to find out that i've been posted out from my unit. I was a clerk, now I'm becoming an ST. Thing is, I've been living with a stress fractured on my right metatarsal (2nd toe) and now I'm feeling the same type of sharp pain on my left big toe after many games of soccer. My PES was initially C2L9. Now it's been upgraded to B1L2, cos I've been medically boarded for my chronic lower back pain.
This sounds like an awful lot of excuses, but they're there for a reason and I've never meant to chao keng. Ex heavy load, sit-ups, RMJ and stay-in.
Since the ST course is combat in nature, will my existing excuses prevent me from going? Also, my S1 is trying to keep me from posting out too as he needs us around for high-key events coming up within the unit.
Question: Will the MO be able to block the posting or does my S1 have any say in this?
This is an administrative issue in manpower, not a medical issue in the medical centre.
So in the end, you should check this with the unit S1 Manpower branch instead.
The Medical Board can only recommend a revocation, the final revocation decision is definitely up to the S1 Manpower Branch. If not, what's the S1 branch for?
Hi all, would appreciate any help or recommendation given.
I have been experiencing chronic ankle pain over the last 3+ years. Did an ankle endoscopy surgery during NS before. The pain cleared for a while and set in again. Did a MRI and ortho specialist wrote a memo indicating "chronic ankle pain" and "subcortical bone bruising of the talar bone". He also wrote "please excuse him from IPPT and revise to downgrade him". I also found out recently via blood test that I've thalassemia minor.
Any chances of going below my present PES B? Any guys here have the same case? Thanks in advance.
Originally posted by d619:Hi all, would appreciate any help or recommendation given.
I have been experiencing chronic ankle pain over the last 3+ years. Did an ankle endoscopy surgery during NS before. The pain cleared for a while and set in again. Did a MRI and ortho specialist wrote a memo indicating "chronic ankle pain" and "subcortical bone bruising of the talar bone". He also wrote "please excuse him from IPPT and revise to downgrade him". I also found out recently via blood test that I've thalassemia minor.
Any chances of going below my present PES B? Any guys here have the same case? Thanks in advance.
As mentioned before and many times, take that specialist memo and submit it for a PES review.
Please refer to www.sgforums.com/forums/1390/topics/392446 for more information.