Epilepsy

[sp1dersence]

hey guys sorry if im stepping on anyones toes but not got to grips with this yet.

I really want to be a gunner but have a medical question so trying not to get to exited.

I had a light form of epilepcy when i was younger, my fits stop when i was about 15. i havent had a fit for about 12 years whats my chances

 

[Weebl]

This page here says you cannot join with epilepsy full stop, but I think the definition of having Epilepsy is based on being medication and symptom free for 5 years. I may be wrong though.

If you are still on medication you have no chance.

If not, the only definitive answer will come from the AFCO and the Doctor they will refer you to.

 

[sp1dersence]

No fit for about 12 years and no medication for about 12 years could be longer.??

 

[Joe_90]

Go to the AFCO then and let them take it from there, as the epilepsy shouldn't be a problem. Just make sure you mention it up front.

 

[bigsteviej]

hey guys sorry if im stepping on anyones toes but not got to grips with this yet.

I really want to be a gunner but have a medical question so trying not to get to exited.

I had a light form of epilepcy when i was younger, my fits stop when i was about 15. i havent had a fit for about 12 years whats my chances

check yr PM's......

 

[tacadmin]

Hi. More than one seizure after the age of 4 (maybe 5, not 100% sure) precludes you from joining. Depends how many you had, and what caused them (ie. bang on the head not as much of a problem as flashing lights etc). As above, check with local AFCO but their doctor will need more info to make an informed decision.