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Heart
Posted: Tue 15 Jan, 2008 10:51 pm
by AND1
I have a slight heart murmur. I have had it all my life, will this be a problem when I try to join up?
Posted: Tue 15 Jan, 2008 10:57 pm
by misterpurple
No one on this forum can answer that question mate. You'll find out soon enough on your medical. It's no reason not to try, though.
All the best,
Mr Purple
Posted: Wed 16 Jan, 2008 12:27 am
by Doc
Oh ok then MrPurple, I was just about to but as you have spoken already I'll wind my farking neck in.
Posted: Wed 16 Jan, 2008 12:37 am
by misterpurple
Oh ok then MrPurple, I was just about to but as you have spoken already I'll wind my farking neck in.
No need to be like that Doc, I'm right. No one on this forum can offer accurate medical advice on a specific person. My mate who's in RT now had a heart murmur, but was passed after extensive screening. Some do, some don't. The only way you'll find out is by having the medical.
Posted: Wed 16 Jan, 2008 8:36 am
by Doc
In a way you are right, but also you are wrong. But being a STUDENT then you must be right.
Good luck with recruit training, I bet you'll put the whole corps right, being right and all.
Posted: Wed 16 Jan, 2008 12:14 pm
by misterpurple
I honestly don't see what the problem is. If you're going to diagnose this lad's heart condition and asses his suitability then do so. If you've got an axe to grind then PM me.
Posted: Thu 17 Jan, 2008 10:07 am
by Doc
AND01 PM me your condition as told you by the doctor, some murmurs are ok some aren't depends
If yours is ok then still expect a full investigation into your health.
Before you apply a letter from your consultant will help if he thinks you'll be ok
So whilst I can't offer internet advice on someone I can't examine or see, there are levels of murmur and lots of things to consider, and advice on how you approach things is helpful as walking into the AFCO saying I've got a murmur will usually get you binned by the fat crab fat on the front desk.
Unless student boy purple still thinks he's right and can offer better advice than someone whos been there and done it.
Posted: Thu 17 Jan, 2008 1:52 pm
by Spence
Doc, I think MrP was simply trying to say that it's not wise to seek medical advice from an online forum, he was not saying that he knew better. This point has been raised in the past when various members have tried an online dianosis when the obvious course of action was to go and get examined.