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Old 6th May 2013, 15:01
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Class 1 Medical Question

Hi,

I need to get my Initial Class 1 Medical done in the next few months and I have a few questions.

I am very, very squeamish and obviously this has a really bad effect on my blood pressure and heart rate. When I got my Class 2, my heart rate was double what it was meant to be due to nerves and my BP was really high as well. My AME obviously could see I was nervous and took this into consideration, but I'm not sure what will happen with a class 1, will my blood pressure and heart rate have to be below a certain level?

I would also like to know if you have to get a full blood test on the initial or is it just a finger prick test?

I was also on the CAA Class 1 medical page and was reading that the doctor checks your neck for any lumps. I have several lumps in my neck, I have had these examined by a doctor and I was told they are absolutely normal- I assume this won't disqualify me?

Thanks
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