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Medication at bootcamp
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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if he needs medical attention he will be seen by the MD there.
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Permalink Reply by Proud Mom (2nd Time Around) on
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Let's pray for that... lol
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He should have been told by his recruiter that he couldn't take any prescriptions med's with him to bootcamp. After bootcamp he can see a dermatologist and get back on meds. Unless it is something that hinders his training, he wouldn't need to see a doctor.
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Permalink Reply by LAW415 on
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Any prescription meds? What about waiverable conditions (and like, birth control when applicable)?
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Actually, his recruiter told him he COULD take it with him... Recruiters....
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Birth control is allowed.
Females – To expedite your medical processing, if you have had a PAP smear/pelvic examination during the six months prior to leaving for RTC bring the test results with you. Additionally, if you’re currently using birth control pills, bring copies of exam records (in addition to the pills) specifying type(s) of birth control pills both presently and previously prescribed. You will receive a pregnancy test within three days of arrival at Recruit Training. If the test results are positive, you will be discharged.
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Oddly, the official site addresses non-prescription drugs and medications, but not prescription. Perhaps he needed a copy of his doctor's record to keep it?
http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/pdfs/What_Not_to_Bring.pdf
23. All non-prescription drugs and medications that include but are not limited to:a. Phisoderm, Phisohex, etc. b. Foot powders. c. Rubbing alcohol. d. Motion sickness medication. e. Commercial sleeping aide. f. Decongestants. g. Acne medications. h. Antihistamines. i. Analgesics. j. Eye wash (exception: saline solution for contacts). k. Sex related materials (diaphragms, condoms, etc). l. Vitamins
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What is an example of a waiverable condition where they would be required to take med's? Birth control isn't really a required med's, and people can really go some time with out it and than be put back on it with out any side effects.
As far as needing med's for acne, they can go sometime with out it and restart the meds. (yes, I know all about the harsh acne that causes really bad acne that hurts, my hubby had that).
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I can't pull up the exact wording right now (on my phone), but there's something that says hypothyroidism UNCONTROLLED by medication is a DQ. That would mean that if it's controlled by meds, you're good. Right? Maybe? I'm sure it depends on case to case. Any idea?
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I was just asking, as recently I haven't seen anyone who joins that takes med's. The USN is being very picky about who they take. IF someone requires med's, what would happen if they where over in Japan and couldn't take/get those med's? Just a thought... that is why I do not think the military is allowing people who "need" med's to join the USN. I also know way to many good Sailors who have been in for years, that end up with a medical condition where they "need" med's end up getting seperated. So my point is, why would they allow someone who "needs" med's to join the USN when they are kicking soo many out.
Just my 2 cents from what I see all the time.
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