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Old 30th Dec 2013, 21:57
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Bringing this back to the top again.

I too am interested in the medical implications on my Class One medical of informing the CAA I have been offered anti TNF (Enbrel/Etanercept)

I have very mild AS symptoms, but am getting p££d off with the pain, (which diclofenac doesn't always seem to solve) and occasional iritis.

Will there be an 'introductory period' where I start the treatment but are required to remove myself from duty??

Any help or info gratefully received. Obviously my next step is to discuss this with my AME who knows I suffer with AS/iritis.
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