Hayfever

[Fenrir]

I don't know if anyone here knows the answer. I suffer from seasonal hayfever, pretty much get it for June/July and it fades away after that. Do the RN still recruit people with hayfever? I know its pretty much a restriction in the Army, and perhaps even for the RAF - but how about the RN?

What about for BRNC? Allowed to have hayfever?

[CrouchmasterT]

Unless you get it bad i dont think its a restriction on any of the forces. I get prescription medicine for mine and there was no questions asked on my RN medical.

[Fenrir]

Yeah I get prescription medicine too. Just some standard anti-histamines and a nasal spray - keeps it under control pretty well. Which helps, because June and July are ALWAYS exam months. :|

[stokerpoons]

There is no problem with hayfever sufferers and on the plus side you will never have to pay for medicine again!

[Fenrir]

Hah, that's a pretty damn decent plus side.

[Cream]

Yeah in my medical i said i had hayfeaver, he just asked what i took for it and didnt mention it again

[Tab]

Apply for submarines, you should not be affected by hay fever 600 feet under water, just make sure you keep your port hole closed.

[Cream]

Heh, mind you submarines is what I applied for

[KatieH]

I got asked if I have hayfever (which I do) at my 'informal interview' for Officer entry. The ACLO then asked what I took, phoned the HQ and said that was fine. I take clarityn which can be bought over the counter but I get it prescribed because it's cheaper. I know it's more of a problem if you want to be a pilot, but for supply/logistics it's fine.

Best just to ask, but as my hubby said - he is already in the RN, loads of people in the navy have hayfever.....