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by Binty
Sat 02 Sep, 2006 1:09 am
Forum: RN Joining & Training
Topic: Medical Test...Psoriasis + Dental.
Replies: 15
Views: 35134

Thanks :)

I'll report back with what my GP reckons, if its bad news i'll probably put the medical examination off for a couple of months and see if i can try other things to shift it, if its good news then i'll finally be able to apply officially :)

Fingers crossed.

Im guessing if the Navy aren ...
by Binty
Fri 01 Sep, 2006 7:26 pm
Forum: RN Joining & Training
Topic: Medical Test...Psoriasis + Dental.
Replies: 15
Views: 35134

Ive already started all the above things to calm it down, i did a couple of months ago, but its taking its time to calm, but i suppose it is better than it was :-?
by Binty
Fri 01 Sep, 2006 1:22 pm
Forum: RN Joining & Training
Topic: Medical Test...Psoriasis + Dental.
Replies: 15
Views: 35134

Hi, thanks for the replies again.

I phoned the AFCO and got a medical examination just for my psoriasis, which is on Wed 6th Sept.
The lady i spoke to said the Medical Officer will determine the type of psoriasis i have, are they meaning whether its arthiritical psoriasis (which i don't have)? ie ...
by Binty
Fri 01 Sep, 2006 11:03 am
Forum: RN Joining & Training
Topic: Medical Test...Psoriasis + Dental.
Replies: 15
Views: 35134

Thanks very much, i know what causes mine, its anxiety, stress and the worst one of all 3...alcohol, i don't really drink much anyway, well try not to :roll: looks like no drinking a week before medical then lol.

I'm guessing the medical all lies on whether my psoriasis hasn't flared up that day ...
by Binty
Fri 01 Sep, 2006 2:53 am
Forum: RN Joining & Training
Topic: Medical Test...Psoriasis + Dental.
Replies: 15
Views: 35134

Medical Test...Psoriasis + Dental.

Hiya,

After a couple of years of putting off applying for the navy because of my psoriasis, i have decided to just go for it, but im really concerned i'll fail because of it.
I have it on my scalp, stomach and under a couple of my finger nails, its not 'severe' but its noticable , i know it says ...