ME / CFS

[jfromero81]

Hi

I have ME, aka chronic fatigue syndrome, only I don't have it very badly. I work full time and just put up with being a bit more tired than other people would be. I've had it for 3 years now, and am just starting to get back into flying. My question is, is this likely to end any prospect of an airline career? Even if I could pass a class 1 medical, this ME is on my records, and I fear that any flying job will see this as a risk.

Does anyone here have any experience with this, or have any relevant opinions/knowledge?

Many thanks

JR

[jfromero81]

Thanks Blueskyrich

I'm encouraged to here about your experiences. May I ask, was the doctor you talked about your GP? Or a specialist. My GP is pretty crap, and doesn't even think ME is real, and I have struggled to find any doctors other than alternative docs. What kind of treatment did he offer you? Do you think it helped you? I would like to talk to him...

You say you got your class 1, but what about airlines, do they look at medical records? Have you had any interviews, or gotten jobs flying, did ME come up in the interviews?

Sorry for all the questions! But I'm sure you understand it's been a very difficult time for me, and it would really be upsetting to know that something like this could put an end to my dreams.

Thanks for your help!