Crohn's disease and Class 2 Medical
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Crohn's disease and Class 2 Medical
Hello,
I'm hoping someone might be able to clear something up for me. I was recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease (About 7 months ago now) and have since been keeping it under control with medication. I was hoping to start training for my PPL this summer but was unsure as to whether Crohn's disease could be an issue when it comes to gaining a Class 2 Medical.
I've tried looking at the CAA website with regards to this and was unable to obtain a clear answer, any help would be greatly appreciated.
George.
I'm hoping someone might be able to clear something up for me. I was recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease (About 7 months ago now) and have since been keeping it under control with medication. I was hoping to start training for my PPL this summer but was unsure as to whether Crohn's disease could be an issue when it comes to gaining a Class 2 Medical.
I've tried looking at the CAA website with regards to this and was unable to obtain a clear answer, any help would be greatly appreciated.
George.
Probably worth a search George, this question came up about 3 or 4 years ago.
It's likely that the AME would be interested in certain key factors, rather than the label itself:-frequency, and severity of exascerbations, nature of the exascerbation, number of hospitalisations and drug treatment.
It's likely that the AME would be interested in certain key factors, rather than the label itself:-frequency, and severity of exascerbations, nature of the exascerbation, number of hospitalisations and drug treatment.
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Hi George,
some previous PPRUNE threads on Crohn's are
here
Overall it's such a diverse disease that it is very hard to give specific advice though needing drugs to control it tends to suggest a Class 1 or 2 medical will be hard to gain. The CAA medical section are probably your best bet for advice and are quite friendly and not nearly as scary as you may think.
as an aside there is a facebook mutual support group swopping tales of crohn's nastiness.
good luck with it.
some previous PPRUNE threads on Crohn's are
here
Overall it's such a diverse disease that it is very hard to give specific advice though needing drugs to control it tends to suggest a Class 1 or 2 medical will be hard to gain. The CAA medical section are probably your best bet for advice and are quite friendly and not nearly as scary as you may think.
as an aside there is a facebook mutual support group swopping tales of crohn's nastiness.
good luck with it.
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I'm £30k in debt because they approved my medical, and then claimed it was void because of my Crohn's history.
Make damn sure you aren't going to be left in my position. The stress is not worth it.
Make damn sure you aren't going to be left in my position. The stress is not worth it.
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I'm £30k in debt because they approved my medical, and then claimed it was void because of my Crohn's history
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I am aware of someone with a Crohns that holds a Class 1 medical - not sure of the differences between 1 and 2 but I think it is looked at on a case by case basis.
I am aware of someone with a Crohns that holds a Class 1 medical - not sure of the differences between 1 and 2 but I think it is looked at on a case by case basis.
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Class 2 Med
I lost my Class 1 due to Crohn's 25 years ago, but got and held Class 2 for that length of time.
On Asacol (Mesalazine) which is non-steroidal. I do believe that oral steroids will definately preclude a Class 1 Medical, but not sure about Class 2.
I'd honestly say that even if you get CAA Class 1 issued, getting employment from an airline will be nigh on impossible with Crohn's.
It ain't a nice disease when it's not in remission
On Asacol (Mesalazine) which is non-steroidal. I do believe that oral steroids will definately preclude a Class 1 Medical, but not sure about Class 2.
I'd honestly say that even if you get CAA Class 1 issued, getting employment from an airline will be nigh on impossible with Crohn's.
It ain't a nice disease when it's not in remission
