Pietenpol-List: Medical

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:53 pm

Original Posted By: "Doyle Combs"
Hey guys,I had my blood pressure checked today and it was 130/86. Will this mess up mymedical. My medical is not current right now, but was about to get it done.Nick Harrisnharris25(at)yahoo.com________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:06 pm

Original Posted By: Nick Harris
Nick, I just read some information tonight that says you may get some good advicefrom EAA, provided you are a member. It might be worth the effort. They haveteams that will help you evaluate your condition. ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:08 pm

Original Posted By: Nick Harris
Nick:I sent a note to AOPA a few weeks ago and told them about the blood pressure medicationI am on as well as a prescription for cholseterol (spelling?). AOPA advisedmy meds and slightly elevated blood pressure should not be an issue inregard to passing my 3rd class flight physical, which I plan to take in a weekor so.Good luck.Sterling Brooks ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 4:50 am

Original Posted By: Lou Wither

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:42 am

Original Posted By: Lou Wither
Thanks for the info guys! I'm only 31 so I guess I need to lay off the cheeseburgers:)Nick Harrisnharris25(at)yahoo.com ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:04 am

Original Posted By: Tim Willis

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:23 pm

Original Posted By:
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: MedicalNick Harris wrote:> Hey guys, I had my blood pressure checked today and it was 130/86.> Will this mess up my medical. My medical is not current right now,> but was about to get it done. Nick Harris nharris25(at)yahoo.comOther people in this forum have made suggestions about how to reduce your blood pressure. Here's one more (if you're still concerned):When you go for your physical, ask the AME about using suitable blood pressure medication. You'll have to jump through a few hoops (paperwork, time, and money), but it's possible to use medication and get a second or third class medical.________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:37 pm

Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:54 pm

Original Posted By: Richard L. Dery dickdery(at)teleport.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: MedicalTrying to second guess how an AME will react to any variance from FAA"norm", is a problem. I had posted the problems with Medical earlier. Couple days ago I got an official letter from the Anchorage FAA med officequoting my letter and data set sent to them in June. Thats right theyresponded to my letter of June in Nov. They want now 6 months of backrecords on blood thinner affect, a letter from my heart doc that states myAtril Fib meds are working and lastly another Holter Monitor test (about$700 a pop). Sooooooo considering the fact the Piete would be marginallyacceptable with a Sport Pilot Lic, I'd go that route unless you need to flyother things non- Litesport and/or you have to fly IFR etc.Gordon BowenHomer AKOriginal Message:-----------------

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:15 pm

Original Posted By: Rick Holland
I've tried using arbor presses for bending metal and I was not happy.3 tons just isn't enough for a lot of bends.My preference is a 20 ton hydraulic press.Greg Cardinal ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:08 am

Original Posted By: Tim Willis

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