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by Ruth
Mon 23 Feb, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Osgood-Schlatter's In the Army
Replies: 58
Views: 32382

Eagle Eyes, listen to what Doc says and not Dave. Doc is correct. Dave, you shouldn't give out dogmatic "medical advice" when you don't know what you're talking about - this case. "It can't be a disease because everyone doesn't get it" approach isn't sound for anything from ingro...
by Ruth
Fri 16 Jan, 2009 7:57 am
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: medical student
Replies: 1
Views: 1521

I don't think there are any serving doctors using the site at the moment. There used to be a naval doc or two but they haven't been around for a while.
by Ruth
Mon 08 Dec, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: RM General Discussion
Topic: Bear Grylls
Replies: 24
Views: 11497

No vines in Antarctica, maybe that was why he came a cropper :-?
by Ruth
Sun 07 Dec, 2008 10:20 am
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: ITC CAT FEB 22nd 1 Rifles.
Replies: 55
Views: 10847

I do admit what I said could have been toned down but it still remains a joke. if they take offence to it if they use the forum i will do up most to apologise to them. I for one found it offensive and vulgar - both of which are against the terms and conditions of membership of the site. That's why ...
by Ruth
Wed 26 Nov, 2008 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: Open message to Whitey
Replies: 78
Views: 18464

MF terms of use do include "You agree not to post any abusive, obscene, vulgar, slanderous, hateful, threatening, sexually-oriented or any other material that may violate any applicable laws. Doing so may lead to you being immediately and permanently banned (and your service provider being info...
by Ruth
Sat 22 Nov, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Laser Eye surgery/Non commisioned aircrew
Replies: 15
Views: 7268

I think they've relaxed the rules now that there is some evidence as to the strength of the healed cornea (no-one wanted to find out at the wrong moment that it couldn't withstand the G-forces...) and they tend to wait a year as the shape will have settled (and therefore the degree of correction obt...
by Ruth
Sat 15 Nov, 2008 12:06 am
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Illegal Substances
Replies: 95
Views: 20691

Well said, Hypes. Many of us come from areas where it's easy to get access and I work with amazing access to pharmaceutical grade drugs - access isn't difficult. Personally I take a bit of caffeine and alcohol. Both fun in moderation and both legal (& taxed). It's those who say that they're past...
by Ruth
Tue 11 Nov, 2008 11:02 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Tattoos
Replies: 51
Views: 9821

I spent a year in Plastic Surgery during which I saw a wee bit of tattoo removal work. Lasers can do a fair job of the darker inks (black/dark blue) but are poorer at the lighter colours such as yellow. The more "traditional" tattoos are easier to remover than the paler inked more modern s...
by Ruth
Tue 11 Nov, 2008 10:47 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Medical
Replies: 29
Views: 6149

Unless you've got cavities around them you'd not be deferred you for heading South so you're probably safe, but for a proper answer you'd need a forces medic's opinion - maybe Doc knows.
by Ruth
Tue 11 Nov, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Medical
Replies: 29
Views: 6149

For other kinds of remote work (I've worked in Antarctica) you can be failed if you have teeth that need extracting, fillings needed, severe gum disease risking your teeth - basically, if you need normal dental work doing. The theory is that your teeth shouldn't be at risk of preventing you working ...
by Ruth
Tue 11 Nov, 2008 8:05 am
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Medical
Replies: 29
Views: 6149

I'm not exactly sure as they say symptom and treatment-free. It might depend on the exact diagnosis made i.e. stress vs depression. I'd make a guess at your options being either to talk now to the AFCO and get them to get an opinion for you or to just go ahead in six months with your application, ge...
by Ruth
Mon 10 Nov, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Medical
Replies: 29
Views: 6149

They require three years (used to be five) symptom and treatment free and may ask you to have an assessment with a military psychiatrist. You're already a year into the time, so good luck.
by Ruth
Thu 06 Nov, 2008 10:26 am
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Medical
Replies: 29
Views: 6149

also a guy refurred for having to much protine in his urine.......work that one out :o :o :roll: Guys, the deferrals for too much protein in the urine (a potential indicator of a serious underlying kidney disease) and heart murmurs (and it's the "simple backflow of blood into the heart", ...
by Ruth
Tue 04 Nov, 2008 7:05 am
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: Radio programme tonight on PTSD & help for returning tro
Replies: 0
Views: 968

Radio programme tonight on PTSD & help for returning tro

File on Four (Radio 4) tonight at 8pm: "Afghanistan: the Home Front" http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/file_on_4/7706962.stm "British troops who have suffered psychological trauma in battle have another fight on their hands when they return home. Paras memorial service for Afghani...
by Ruth
Sat 01 Nov, 2008 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: medical appeal
Replies: 32
Views: 7943

Thanks, Sky God.