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Hi my name is Don. This is the first time I have disscused anything on here. But yes to the topic. I went to meps on fri 20091030. Everything was in good order except one thing, the doctor told me I need to get a wavier for my allergy to Sulfa Medication. Im woundering how often do these types of waviers get accepted and how long it would take to be accepted and what do I need to do? The doc said that he has never seen this type of wavier not get accepted and the guy in the Army station said the same thing. They both said that it should take no longer then next week to get an answer back but im curious to know these things.
Anything will help and I thank you for your support if you do help. |
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If they say a week, it probably will be around a weeks time, but it may take longer. just keep in touch with your recruiter.For now there is nothing you can do but be patient, they have done everything else for you. just to let you know ahead of time you will not be able to get special forces or airborne in your contract because a med. waiver is an automatic dq for those.
I hope the call from your recruiter with good news comes soon. |
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Highly Experienced Member 14000 posts as Cider33Alpha ------------------  Proud Member ------------------ |
Sulfa allergy is not a big deal since there are many other medications that can be used when one is allergic to sulfa medications.
Just wait for the week or so and carry on. Disagree with fighter_nada_lover that SF and ABN are out of the picture when there is a sulfa allergy: I have several family members who are/were ABN and/or SF and had medication allergies (penicillin and sulfa among them). Furthermore, AR 40-501 (Standard of Medical Fitness) Chapter 5-3 (Medical fitness standards for initial selection for airborne training, Ranger training, Special Forces training, and Recon. and Surveillance Leaders Course training) makes no mention of medication allergies at all. If one is able to enter military service based on the standards set out in Chapter Two (Enlistment Standards), then for this specific issue, no further medical clearance is required. |
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Sorry Cider, i should have clarified on that, I was told my both my station commander and meps counselor that you cannot get Sf and ABN in an initial enlistment contract with a medical waiver. But you can get it once your in BCT,AIT, or with your unit, then the waiver no longer matters.
If this is incorrect, then I got a bone to pick with my recruiters. |
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So I shouldnt have any problems getting accepted for the wavier then? |
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Highly Experienced Member 14000 posts as Cider33Alpha ------------------ Proud Member ------------------ |
1625 and fighter:
Unless the medication allergy involves anaphylaxis (and extreme allergic reaction that is life-threatening), a medical waiver is usually not required. The allergy is simply noted and you move on. That's generally true for multiple allergies, as many people who are allergic to penicillin are also allergic to sulfa. I can list three: my father (who was career SF), me and my younger son. All of us allergic to both penicillin and sulfa. If everyone with a penicillin or sulfa allergy required a waiver, there'd be a lot more paperwork and fewer recruits in the military! Fighter, you may indeed have a bone to pick with your recruiters. A medication allergy should not keep you from getting abn, Ranger or SF in your initial contract - provided it is not an anaphylactic reaction or involve allergy to anesthesia. |
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Thanks Cider.
I will definitely question my recruiter on this, when i go to do the orientation. Since they pulled ABN out of my contract at the last second, saying that any medical waiver of any type is an auto dq, and if that is incorrect like you state I will not be a happy recruit. lol |
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Well I guess form what the doc says my allergy is anaphylaxis. Cause my air way closes up and I get hives. I guess from what the doc says any allergy with a life threating reaction has to get a waiver. I just hope this doesnt ruin my chances on getting ABN and deploying.
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Highly Experienced Member 14000 posts as Cider33Alpha ------------------ Proud Member ------------------ |
If you have an anaphylactic reaction, then that pretty much ruins your chances for getting into the military, period, not just airborne or deployment.
Google AR 40-501, Chapter Two. Anaphylactic allergic responses are disqualifying, no waivers, all branches. |
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From AR 40-501
"j. History of anaphylaxis (995.0), including, but not limited to idiopathic and exercise-induced; anaphylaxis to venom, including stinging insects (989.5); foods or food additives (995.60–69); or to natural rubber latex (989.82), is disqualifying." Have know of waivers being granted for sulfa anlylaxis, never for food or bee sting anaphylaxis. they are always PDQ's no waivers. |
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Ok now your changing your story . Read what you said before you answered my statment. You said that "Unless the medication allergy involves anaphylaxis (and extreme allergic reaction that is life-threatening), a medical waiver is usually not required. The allergy is simply noted and you move on. That's generally true for multiple allergies, as many people who are allergic to penicillin are also allergic to sulfa." So what is it. Plus the meps doctor said it will get accepted without problems. Not trying to be an a$$ just saying. |
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I have an allergy to a Medication not food, stings,or anything eles just that one medicine. Plus I was just told that a buddy of mine was accepted into the airforce and he has an allergy to penicillin. So I dont think im going to have any problems.
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Lead Moderator WITM Hot Topics Moderator |
Listen, no one here can give you a difinite answer whether or not you will be granted a waiver or not.
Cider gave you sound advice. Anapylatics is something not to be played around with. We go by the regulations, and our experience as medical professionals. Waivers are hard to come by these days, given the current climate. Certainly plays in your favour that you were recommended for a waiver by MEPS. Good luck, and let us know how you make out. |
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No prob will do. I hope do hear something back around next week.Ill let you guys know then. Thanks for the help. |
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Highly Experienced Member 14000 posts as Cider33Alpha ------------------ Proud Member ------------------ |
This is what I said originally: "Unless the medication allergy involves anaphylaxis (an extreme allergic reaction that is life-threatening), a medical waiver is usually not required."
Exactly how is that different from my subsequent post regarding anaphylactic reaction to medication(s)? To be very clear on this, a waiver IS required for an anaphylactic reaction - a medical waiver. Allergic reactions to medications, foods, insect stings, etc., that are NOT anaphylactic in nature (such as a rash, mild swelling or mild itching not involving the respiratory system) do not require waivers, just annotation in the medical records. Finally, the MEPS physicians only recommend waivers - they do not approve or disapprove them. If the request for waiver is submitted, it goes to the Office of the Surgeon General for the particular branch of service to which you are applying and the decision to approve or disapprove is made THERE, not at MEPS. |
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you told them you take medication!?!? only tell them what you need to know. like if you got a plate in your head or something. when your going into the MEPS, no stands for Numerous Oppertunities. but it can't be hard to get a waiver for aligeries though. |
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My allergy waiver was accepted. Like they said it would be with no problems. |
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That is great man. What MOS did you choose?
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I first have to take the asvab test again. Which wont be a problem I got a 41 the last time so all I need is 9 more points. Or if I get lucky my other waiver will push thru and it will take my score but that hardley ever happens. But you never know. Anyways when Im done taking the test I will be picking 19-D. Scouts. Its going to be awsome.
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