Medical FAQs @ "No Hospital Specialist Memo, No Talk?!"
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[quote]Originally posted by gnoik:
Why shld be downgraded further? Since he is excused range = excuse rifle. But he still can chiong rite?[/quote
If he cannot fire a rifle, it is difficult for him to cheong. -
A person diagnozed with anxiety problem or mental health problem depending on severity is likely to get PES C1 n below. Maybe our MO in this forum isOriginally posted by hrtw:I got sinus problem ( frequent runny nose, every morning and late afternoon nasal discharge keep on coming out.. hmm everyday using nasal spray) . Then if i am in PES B, and this sinus problem does affect my day to day life while training... what can i do?
Another question: How to check for hearing problem? I think i got hearing problem, most of the time my left and right ear cannot differentiate where the sound originated from. Is there any preliminary medical checks for hearing before my NS checkup?
And lastly, a person with anxiety problem... but not on medication, will he be PES C 1 and below?
Thanks
able to provide the expertise.
It is difficult for a serviceman with mental health to function properly in everyday life esp in the army. -
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My fren has this problem... sternal chondritis and thoracic kyphosis according to his doc... Is it downgradable? Furthermore, he had recurrent left ankle sprain with possible anterior talofibular ligament tear... He'd undergone physiotherapy but the ankle seems unstable or pains at times... pls advise... -
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I am currently a NSman. 5 years ago, I had this frontal sinus fracture and had a operation. Now my forehead has this piece of permanent plate covering almost the half of the forehead(think is titanium or something). I was downgraded to pes E for 3 years and upgraded to PES B recently. One MO told me I would definitely be pes C then when I go for the MB, they gave me pes B because they can't find anything in the 'secret' list! Still dare to tell me no guide...
I am very worried about my forehead as I need to wear helmet during reservist. I do not want to risk injuring it again. What should I do?
I have also another problem with my knee joint for several years since the day I went army. There will be this sharp pain in my right knee now and then. Sometimes, I don't encounter this pain for a few months then suddenly the pain will come back. I am required to carry heavy loads for my vocation.
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Hihi.
I suffer from high myopia (over 1000 degrees for both eyes) and was graded PES C1L3. I'm curious to find out if the officers/MOs at Tekong actually know our problems are simply know us as PES C ppl? (I mean perhaps certain PES C recruit can do certain things that others should be excused from.)
I'm a little bit worried at things like live-firing and outfield (esp. at night). Scared my eyesight will hinder my performance or even cause me to make mistakes.
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All the problems is stated in the medical report.Originally posted by Binny85:Hihi.
I suffer from high myopia (over 1000 degrees for both eyes) and was graded PES C1L3. I'm curious to find out if the officers/MOs at Tekong actually know our problems are simply know us as PES C ppl? (I mean perhaps certain PES C recruit can do certain things that others should be excused from.)
I'm a little bit worried at things like live-firing and outfield (esp. at night). Scared my eyesight will hinder my performance or even cause me to make mistakes. -
I'm only a medic, but during the "NS checkup" at MCC/CMPB, there is a station for ENT. You'll be put under a test to determine your hearing. If there are some problems, you may be asked to come back again to do a reassessment. What happens after this, I am not too sure.Originally posted by hrtw:Another question: How to check for hearing problem? I think i got hearing problem, most of the time my left and right ear cannot differentiate where the sound originated from. Is there any preliminary medical checks for hearing before my NS checkup?
This is from my current NS working experience and when I was a pre-enlistee.
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Any MO here that can help? Many thanks.Originally posted by hrtw:I got sinus problem ( frequent runny nose, every morning and late afternoon nasal discharge keep on coming out.. hmm everyday using nasal spray) . Then if i am in PES B, and this sinus problem does affect my day to day life while training... what can i do?
Another question: How to check for hearing problem? I think i got hearing problem, most of the time my left and right ear cannot differentiate where the sound originated from. Is there any preliminary medical checks for hearing before my NS checkup?
And lastly, a person with anxiety problem... but not on medication, will he be PES C 1 and below?
Thanks
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Hi,
I'm still a student actually but am worried about my NS in the future. Right now I'm diagnosed with anemia due to bleeding in my small intestine. I'll need blood transfusion of 2 units of every 2 weeks or even lesser. The blood is lost via a white patch that covers my small intestine as well as my main blood vessels providing blood to my internal organs from the heart.
I'm seeing a surgeon at the moment to discuss for a possible operation later this year as the white patches are causing the blood lost. The operation will remove the white patches either partially or fully. As it also covers my blood vessels, I might need to do a en-route of my blood vessels and remove the current wrapped-up blood vessel.
My low blood count was discovered when I was given a FBC check when I was referred to the A&E department and my blood count dived to 4.7 (normal 12 - 1
. This low blood count gives me occasional headaches, chest-pain and serious dizziness and also being easily out of breath. The cause was only discovered when I underwent intense scans as well as multiple CT scans and eventually found out the exact bleeding area and cause through a MRI scan and scope test with biopsy taken from the bleeding ulcer inside my lower end of my small intestine.
If I undergo the surgery in a couple of months and return to normal lifestyle, will my health condition be considered during my enlistment ? Because the white patches could grow back again if not fully removed.
Hopefully someone can clarify my doubts here as I'm pretty confused and my doctor aren't sure how the NS MO will determine my condition. -
Dearest Online Mo's,
I'm currently in my bmt and i was on mc for almost 2 months due to my epilepsy. I was informed that i am on medical board, in 12 more days to my passing out parade day and i haven't get my reply from the m.o at tekong,
i would like to know how will SAF deal wif those who suffer from epilepsy, i'm a PES B status and haven't been downgrade, becoz doctor had just diagnosed my sickness, i'm suffering from gilbert syndrome too and had a spine slip disc L5/S1.
Ur response would be much appreciated....
thank you
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Surely downgrade maybe even pes eOriginally posted by Pharaoh85:Dearest Online Mo's,
I'm currently in my bmt and i was on mc for almost 2 months due to my epilepsy. I was informed that i am on medical board, in 12 more days to my passing out parade day and i haven't get my reply from the m.o at tekong,
i would like to know how will SAF deal wif those who suffer from epilepsy, i'm a PES B status and haven't been downgrade, becoz doctor had just diagnosed my sickness, i'm suffering from gilbert syndrome too and had a spine slip disc L5/S1.
Ur response would be much appreciated....
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How do they test for people suffering from anxiety attacks? I got a letter stating my return for a checkup again. By the way, i got a IMH medical letter already.
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Your doc ang yong guan?Originally posted by Daniel555:How do they test for people suffering from anxiety attacks? I got a letter stating my return for a checkup again. By the way, i got a IMH medical letter already. -
ang yong guan ? nope. why ?
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He used to be the head of PMB.....he write downgrade most likely downgradeOriginally posted by Daniel555:ang yong guan ? nope. why ? -
i am asking this because i have a feeling my specialist may downgrade me if he detects any problems.
if i complete/attended pes a bmt, then downgrade, no need to recourse the bmt for my new pes grading right ? just confirming. -
if you completed BMT then downgrade of cos no recourseOriginally posted by bismarck:i am asking this because i have a feeling my specialist may downgrade me if he detects any problems.
if i complete/attended pes a bmt, then downgrade, no need to recourse the bmt for my new pes grading right ? just confirming. -
ic, because currently i am still PES D. I would like to know how they will test my condition. Not sure whether is it heart beat testing or just QnA .Originally posted by tarutaru:He used to be the head of PMB.....he write downgrade most likely downgrade -
No body able to reply my questions ?
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Dun worry, you will be downgraded. No doubtsOriginally posted by photo_seeker:Hi,
I'm still a student actually but am worried about my NS in the future. Right now I'm diagnosed with anemia due to bleeding in my small intestine. I'll need blood transfusion of 2 units of every 2 weeks or even lesser. The blood is lost via a white patch that covers my small intestine as well as my main blood vessels providing blood to my internal organs from the heart.
I'm seeing a surgeon at the moment to discuss for a possible operation later this year as the white patches are causing the blood lost. The operation will remove the white patches either partially or fully. As it also covers my blood vessels, I might need to do a en-route of my blood vessels and remove the current wrapped-up blood vessel.
My low blood count was discovered when I was given a FBC check when I was referred to the A&E department and my blood count dived to 4.7 (normal 12 - 1. This low blood count gives me occasional headaches, chest-pain and serious dizziness and also being easily out of breath. The cause was only discovered when I underwent intense scans as well as multiple CT scans and eventually found out the exact bleeding area and cause through a MRI scan and scope test with biopsy taken from the bleeding ulcer inside my lower end of my small intestine.
If I undergo the surgery in a couple of months and return to normal lifestyle, will my health condition be considered during my enlistment ? Because the white patches could grow back again if not fully removed.
Hopefully someone can clarify my doubts here as I'm pretty confused and my doctor aren't sure how the NS MO will determine my condition.
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Epilepsy on medication is definitely a downgradable condition. You will informed in due course. Relax.Originally posted by Pharaoh85:Dearest Online Mo's,
I'm currently in my bmt and i was on mc for almost 2 months due to my epilepsy. I was informed that i am on medical board, in 12 more days to my passing out parade day and i haven't get my reply from the m.o at tekong,
i would like to know how will SAF deal wif those who suffer from epilepsy, i'm a PES B status and haven't been downgrade, becoz doctor had just diagnosed my sickness, i'm suffering from gilbert syndrome too and had a spine slip disc L5/S1.
Ur response would be much appreciated....
thank you
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hello MO, i now serving ns, my left ear having problems, wat if i having hearing problem?will i be ooc?
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medic here, perhaps you can see your MO to get referral to specialist for review. i serving at the specialist centre. what are you serving as now? because not all ENT cases are liable for downgrading.Originally posted by clay_is_gay:hello MO, i now serving ns, my left ear having problems, wat if i having hearing problem?will i be ooc? -
Depending on how serious your hearing problem isOriginally posted by clay_is_gay:hello MO, i now serving ns, my left ear having problems, wat if i having hearing problem?will i be ooc? -
I had spinned slipped disc L4 n the MO at Clementi camp decided toOriginally posted by saabster:Dun worry, you will be downgraded. No doubts
Cheers
downgrade by iniating a board in absent. How long do I need to wait for the
letter?