Anyone with HYPO-THYROID hold a medical?

[I Hate Freight]

Anyone know if you can hold a first class medical while taking medication (synthroid) for Hypo-thyroid? I can't see any reason why not as the disorder is so easily controllable but I have no idea what the FAA thinks. Thanks...

IHF

 

[klhoard]

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Sorry, I was absent that day of medical school. . .
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May I suggest you ask a qualified Aero Medical Examiner??
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[semperfido]

http://www.aviationmedicine.com

they have the answer

 

[abe44]

http://www.aviationmedicine.com

they have the answer

If you're an ALPA member just call ALPA Medical....which is actually the guys at the above link. They are terrific and if it turns out that you need a waiver or special issuance, they have the FAA connections to make it happen fast.

Good Luck!

 

[snow-back]

No problem for Synthroid. I think it's actually fairly common.

 

[geardown]

I have had it since 93', as long as it's regulated it's no problem for a 1st Class. You just need proof that you've been checked prior to your medical. Call your AME before you go and see what documentation if any you need to bring.

 

[Chris9702l]

No problem

Don't worry about it. Have been taking synthroid for the last 15 years with a first class medical. If you go to a new FAA doctor for the first time he might ask for a recent TSH test but other than that it is a no biggie. And I'm even taking the largest dose they have a pill for (300mg/daily)

 

[jester33]

I have been on synthroid for a little over a year. The FAA put me on a special issuance first class medical for the first year. I don't think that you will have any trouble. Good luck, if you have any specific questions please feel free to ask.
Best of Luck,
jester33

 

[I Hate Freight]

Thanks!

Thanks so much to all who replied with constructive information.IHF