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I have polysictic kidneys, there for I have high blood pressure but am taking meds to control it.
Will I be able to get a third class medical?
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Yes, but you will have to go through the special issuance process
Dr. Roberts
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I recently had a life insurance physical. They say I have proteinuria and will either not offer
coverage or offer coverage at a higher rate. I went to my doctor to have it checked and he referred
me to a nephrologist who I will see on April 26. I understand that proteinuria can cause problems
for my class III medical. Is this true? If proteinuria is a problem, I assume that I have to ground
myself according to 61.53 instead of waiting for the next physical. Correct? Thanks for your help. Mark
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Proteinuria, with the exception of benign familial proteinuria can affect you third class medical.
It really depends on what the source of the protein is.
Dr. Roberts, SkyDoc
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Dr. Roberts, What specifically is the urinalysis part of the 3rd class exam to
determine? I have protienurea, and my nephrologist tells me is is unremarkable
and not progressive. This after a needle biopsy of kidney tissue. Will this be
a concern or issue to FAA?
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Simple proteinurea is not a problem. But the FAA will want a letter from your doctor
indicating that it is not due to renal or systemic disease.
SkyDoc
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I had a radical orquiectomy performed because of a testicular cancer which the
biopsy revealed to be pure seminoma. The CT scans showed no metastasis, but
nevertheless I also went through a radiotherapy treatment. I am currently in
excellent health. Do I have a problem to obtain a first class medical?
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You need a letter from your Dr. indicating the diagnosis, the
treatment rendered, copies of ALL of your medical records and tests. I
doubt you will have a problem, as long as your cat scans are normal.
Doc
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I am a student pilot and after taking the third class medical, found that a history
of kidney stones is not acceptable. After consulting a urologist, I find that I
still have several. If these can be eliminated, could I then be certificated to solo?
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As long as the stones are removed, there should be no problem. You will need a
letter from your Urologist indicating full recovery.
Doc
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