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B737NG
24th Apr 2004, 05:17
Has anyone a idea what is the consequence when the thorid is
removed and you have to take substitute medication?
All blood tests are normal and the pathalogy did not find any
evidence of cancer. The thyorid is partially dead and has to be
removed as a precaution not to develop any further illness.
The AME saight it is not a problem for renewing the 1st class.
Bad medicine
26th Apr 2004, 00:25
Your AME is correct. There is usually no problem. You may have to provide the results of periodic blood tests to show that you remain well.
Cheers,
BM
B737NG
26th Apr 2004, 01:46
Thanks for taking the worry out. So I can go and get rid of the
dead part........
NG
greenband
26th Apr 2004, 02:16
Hi, if you had a Thyrodectomy due to a thyroid nodule you should not have any problem with your medical certificate if your level of hormone and calcium are within limits, FAA permits pilots to use medicines (levothyroxine) to replace the absence of thyroid glad
:ok:
B737NG
19th Aug 2004, 19:28
Thanks for the information Chaps. The "dead part" is out and I was written fit to fly 14 days after the Thyorid Gland removal. I am taking substitute medication now daily and the FAA asked for a update during my next medical in November. All was less dramatic then I feared first.
NG
Hey B737NG it would help YOU a lot if you learned how to spell the name of the thing on which you are seeking advice!!!
Sorry I am not an expert on the subject.
Bad medicine
20th Aug 2004, 02:33
Milt,
I think everyone else knew what B737NG was talking about, and were quite helpful. Your comment added nothing of use to the thread, and was NOT helpful.
Criticism over trivial errors is not acceptable.
BM