Medical FAQs @ "No Hospital Specialist Memo, No Talk?!"
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is it a compulsary check for HIV as well in the pre enlistees check ups??
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Originally posted by Lovejan junming:
is it a compulsary check for HIV as well in the pre enlistees check ups??
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i have been to FFI phase 1. The medic call me up again for blood test. i was told that my blood sample fall "out of the range".
May i know what does this means?
fyi, i recalled that i actually need to fast for at least 8 hrs.. which i had not done during last screening and i took some bread and coffee for breakfast that morning.. wondering if this is the cause?
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hi doctors out there,
im a first yr serving nsf now. i had pneumothorax (spontaneous) in 2007 (i think the lung deflated close to 50, prob ard 40plus percent) and was given a pes B status. However, every now and then i have on and off chest pains, especially when i engage in strenous activities and carry heavy things.
i read online that it is possible for small pneumothorax to occur for those who have gotten it before and that there is normally no treatment for it except to leave it to heal by itself. i went for x rays but it does not show any signs of pnemothorax as i think the small pneumothorax would have healed itself by the time the xray is done.
These pains make it difficult for me to continue with my training, esp. since im in the infantry unit. i was wondering whether it is feasible to consult a specialist and request for a revocation? and what are the chances of success? would appreciate a useful reply.
thanks.
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Originally posted by kkw09:
hi doctors out there,
im a first yr serving nsf now. i had pneumothorax (spontaneous) in 2007 (i think the lung deflated close to 50, prob ard 40plus percent) and was given a pes B status. However, every now and then i have on and off chest pains, especially when i engage in strenous activities and carry heavy things.
i read online that it is possible for small pneumothorax to occur for those who have gotten it before and that there is normally no treatment for it except to leave it to heal by itself. i went for x rays but it does not show any signs of pnemothorax as i think the small pneumothorax would have healed itself by the time the xray is done.
These pains make it difficult for me to continue with my training, esp. since im in the infantry unit. i was wondering whether it is feasible to consult a specialist and request for a revocation? and what are the chances of success? would appreciate a useful reply.
thanks.
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Originally posted by Wolverine06:
i have been to FFI phase 1. The medic call me up again for blood test. i was told that my blood sample fall "out of the range".
May i know what does this means?
fyi, i recalled that i actually need to fast for at least 8 hrs.. which i had not done during last screening and i took some bread and coffee for breakfast that morning.. wondering if this is the cause?
Yes, that breakfast will cost you to apply another half day off from work again.
To fast is to check the most accurate reading of your blood lipids and glucose readings.
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Hey, to any doctors or anyone that went through what I am experiencing now:
I am experiencing chest pain occasionally, and when I breathe out hard, I can always hear a "crack" sound coming from my chest, specifically, my sternum.
After researching, I found out that it's costochondritis. Reading through the information found online, I read that it'll heal eventually. However, my chest pain is coming at a higher frequency, and I feel that the condition is getting worst.
Is this "normal", or should I consult on my MO on what to do? Will I be pulled out of course, or get down-pes if I report it?
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Originally posted by helloworld32:
Hey, to any doctors or anyone that went through what I am experiencing now:
I am experiencing chest pain occasionally, and when I breathe out hard, I can always hear a "crack" sound coming from my chest, specifically, my sternum.
After researching, I found out that it's costochondritis. Reading through the information found online, I read that it'll heal eventually. However, my chest pain is coming at a higher frequency, and I feel that the condition is getting worst.
Is this "normal", or should I consult on my MO on what to do? Will I be pulled out of course, or get down-pes if I report it?
Yes, you should and must report to the camp MO for proper recording in your medical files.
If you are at home now, please go see your neighbourhood GP now for a consultation. -
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Thanks alot for the prompt reply!
However, I am quite fearful that I might get pulled out of course, but yet, I am also fearful for my health. Can you advise me on what the MO will do if I report it, so that I can consider my choices?
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Originally posted by helloworld32:
Thanks alot for the prompt reply!
However, I am quite fearful that I might get pulled out of course, but yet, I am also fearful for my health. Can you advise me on what the MO will do if I report it, so that I can consider my choices?
he will give u an MC to temporary excuse u from some physical activities for a few days... e.g. att B, light duties
but then, ya ya sure... dont want to tell the camp doctor the whole full story honestly ASAP... then when u become another death case reported in the news, dont go n blame the armed forces hor lor... cos if so, then its u who choose not to declare to camp doctor and immediate superior 1 what... -
Originally posted by helloworld32:
Thanks alot for the prompt reply!
However, I am quite fearful that I might get pulled out of course, but yet, I am also fearful for my health. Can you advise me on what the MO will do if I report it, so that I can consider my choices?
eh bro, your health or not being ooc more important -
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Hi doctors or anyone who can help. If someone has asthma when young and as and when he got a flu whereby the cough will come along. He has to be on the inhaler to prevent the asthma recurrence. His family doctore knows his history and his records will given to the SAF before enlistment. Is it safe that while a person having cough can take his IPPT? Is it true that when he did not take his IPPT, he will have to go through another 9 weeks of BMIT? Its hell! no one wants to go through again.... so what can he do? He is not finding an excuse but really wanted to pass his BMT and get out of this BMT
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Originally posted by Cycwkc:
Hi doctors or anyone who can help.
If someone has asthma when young and as and when he got a flu whereby the cough will come along. He has to be on the inhaler to prevent the asthma recurrence. His family doctore knows his history and his records will given to the SAF before enlistment.
Is it safe that while a person having cough can take his IPPT?
Is it true that when he did not take his IPPT, he will have to go through another 9 weeks of BMIT? Its hell! no one wants to go through again…. so what can he do?
He is not finding an excuse but really wanted to pass his BMT and get out of this BMT
Asthmatic enlistees are given a blue hairband to tag on his uniform to indicate that he's an asthmatic person.
Anybody, when feel unwell, has the right to sound out to commanders and subsequently fall out of training. No fault.
No, you will not do BMT again, even if you fail the IPPT.
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Thanks eac for your reply, but the problem is that I was told about it from one of the recruit in BMT sch 2. Sorry no name mentioned here. Hope the recruit misinterpret the meaning himself or that the captain be abit more specific in telling the recruits. Is it true that the Ninja, Jaguar, Orion coy training are very different from others coy? I heard that the training are very shiong compare to others. thats why everyone gives different opinion. I think it should be fair to all.
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Originally posted by Cycwkc:
Thanks eac for your reply, but the problem is that I was told about it from one of the recruit in BMT sch 2. Sorry no name mentioned here.
Hope the recruit misinterpret the meaning himself or that the captain be abit more specific in telling the recruits.
Is it true that the Ninja, Jaguar, Orion coy training are very different from others coy?
I heard that the training are very shiong compare to others. thats why everyone gives different opinion.
I think it should be fair to all.
different coy, different training style...
thus, thats y got pple said some xiong, some welfare.but overall, in the end, the bmt syllabus' passing criteria is the same.
an analogy: so many secondary schools, but in the end, the students still take the same GCE 'O' level exam papers right... -
"the camp mo will at best refer u to hospital, then the specialist there ask u to wear the 24hr monitoring device for 1 or 2 days, thereafter u go back review, then specialist write a memo to ur camp mo for further instructions. e.g. give u some medicine e.g. atenodol (available in most camp medical centres), and/or likely to be pending downgrade to at most common pes c2 range.
atenolol = for the management of hypertention and long-term management of patients with angina pectoris."above is a old quote from eac while i use the search function.. sadly to say my specialist has memo saying i am young hyptertension.. but did the 24hour montioring, was said to be normal acceptable but that was when i was on 50mg atenodol.
camp MO only said after my temp status is up, i will be up pes to c1 instead. am i shortchange? i am even still conducting test to show y am i having young hyptertension. the reason he gave to up pes me is that, with medicine i am well controll. but the fact is that next appointment is 6mth away and i am 1yr to ord.. if i cant get all the examination done or problem solved then quite troublesome..
n i was actually enlisted as combat fit but obese so pes bp.
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Originally posted by naruto13:
"the camp mo will at best refer u to hospital, then the specialist there ask u to wear the 24hr monitoring device for 1 or 2 days, thereafter u go back review, then specialist write a memo to ur camp mo for further instructions. e.g. give u some medicine e.g. atenodol (available in most camp medical centres), and/or likely to be pending downgrade to at most common pes c2 range.
atenolol = for the management of hypertention and long-term management of patients with angina pectoris."above is a old quote from eac while i use the search function.. sadly to say my specialist has memo saying i am young hyptertension.. but did the 24hour montioring, was said to be normal acceptable but that was when i was on 50mg atenodol.
camp MO only said after my temp status is up, i will be up pes to c1 instead. am i shortchange? i am even still conducting test to show y am i having young hyptertension. the reason he gave to up pes me is that, with medicine i am well controll. but the fact is that next appointment is 6mth away and i am 1yr to ord.. if i cant get all the examination done or problem solved then quite troublesome..
n i was actually enlisted as combat fit but obese so pes bp.
then u either get another strongly worded memo from the specialist/ another specialist (2nd opinion), or after ORD, then reservist time go for another medical review appointment again lor...
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C9L2 for 6mths temp due to plantar fasciitis,navicular accesory,pes planus due to an injury.
Got revocated as CQ.Isn't weight bearing activities such as carrying of heavy stuff and pushing heavy trolleys going to make it worst?
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if that the case i will have to try and ask for another specialist.. btw my bp is hovering around 140-160 / 90-105
1)like rednano say, during reservist, nsmen can ask for medical review or even see specialist. in such case who will pay? pay subsidy rate or saf pay?
2)if my high blood pressure drag until i ord stil not clear, i guess i will have to pay for my follow up with the specialist ? damn this will not be cheap with test costing about $100 from what i see. n i was enlisted as combat fit =X
but now seeing specialist for high blood.. this will be a hard issue i guess.
3)n if i have hyptertension should i stay in combat unit ? since i am already under medciatiaon not too sure any directive or anything on this.
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Originally posted by naruto13:
if that the case i will have to try and ask for another specialist.. btw my bp is hovering around 140-160 / 90-105
1)like rednano say, during reservist, nsmen can ask for medical review or even see specialist. in such case who will pay? pay subsidy rate or saf pay?
2)if my high blood pressure drag until i ord stil not clear, i guess i will have to pay for my follow up with the specialist ? damn this will not be cheap with test costing about $100 from what i see. n i was enlisted as combat fit =X
but now seeing specialist for high blood.. this will be a hard issue i guess.
3)n if i have hyptertension should i stay in combat unit ? since i am already under medciatiaon not too sure any directive or anything on this.
1) NSmen = reservist = citizen soldier = civilian. therefore, from ur own pocket...2) then last 6 months of service, book as many specialist appointments as possible. use ur 11b card to let saf pay under its civil servant employee benefits scheme.
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Hi,
i m a navy combat nsman, recently during a health screening, i was discovered that my ECG was abnormal. After being referred to see a cardiologist, i found out that my condition was confimed as MVP (Mitral Valve Prolapse).
I would like to ask if my condition warrants a PES downgrade?
thanks