Kidney Stones

[charterpuke]

A friend of mine was just diagnosed with his second case of kidney stones. First case was about six years ago. Has anyone had a second case of stones lately? If so, how long before you were able to get your medical back? I heard it can take a long time.

 

[Varig]

He should be drinking at least 2 liters of water a day. Most cases of kidney stones are due to dehydration. I hope he is ok.

VF

 

[charterpuke]

He is OK, but is worried about getting his medical back.

 

[radarlove]

The restriction is on not flying if you have a stone, I don't know that it matters if there is more than one in a row. Maybe it does, but the chances are that if you get one, you'll get two (or more).

 

[Jetmann]

Have him check this website

Looks like if it is the normal kind and there is proof of only one ie. x-ray/ct scan it is just a matter of faxing in to the FAA for them to clear him. Anything other than that could be more involved


http://aviationmedicine.com/article...layArticle&articleID=49&navID=67&contentID=67

 

[Hamburger]

Call ALPA medical. They'll take care of everything. No sweat.

 

[GRAAB HIRBOUBI]

I had a second occurrence last year. Once I passed it, it was a matter of a scan (Proof of No Stone), letter from urologist, and going to your regular FAA doc. It's not a 6 (after the stone passed) month ordeal like it was. July 08 FAA changed policy allowing locals to grant medicals if stone has passed. Before the change it was 4 to 6 months AFTER the stone passed.

 

[stall022]

I second what GRAAB said with a slight caveat that they must pass naturally or I believe can even be broken up with sound then passed, but If they require surgery to remove then he will be out for awhile.

 

[701EV]

I'll third what GRAAB HIRBOUBI said.

I had my first stone in 82. I get one or two every couple of years. No big deal. Drink LOTS of water!

 

[rigger]

Don't say a damn thing about the stone, don't lie but don;t say ANYTHING!!!!