Medicals: slipped disk
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Medicals: slipped disk
Hi,
Just looking for some advice please. Husband has a slipped disk that acts up maybe twice, 3 times a year. He can be in some pain for a day or two until his meds kick in. Question is will this go against him and should he inform the doctor at his medical? Is there any way they can find out ie: hospital records etc. He can bend over and tip his toes at any given time but not when his back is playing up. Im so afraid that just before the medicals , his back will kick in!! Any advice really welcome. Thanks
Just looking for some advice please. Husband has a slipped disk that acts up maybe twice, 3 times a year. He can be in some pain for a day or two until his meds kick in. Question is will this go against him and should he inform the doctor at his medical? Is there any way they can find out ie: hospital records etc. He can bend over and tip his toes at any given time but not when his back is playing up. Im so afraid that just before the medicals , his back will kick in!! Any advice really welcome. Thanks
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Re: Medicals: slipped disk
Originally Posted by macker
Hi,
Just looking for some advice please. Husband has a slipped disk that acts up maybe twice, 3 times a year. He can be in some pain for a day or two until his meds kick in. Question is will this go against him and should he inform the doctor at his medical? Is there any way they can find out ie: hospital records etc. He can bend over and tip his toes at any given time but not when his back is playing up. Im so afraid that just before the medicals , his back will kick in!! Any advice really welcome. Thanks
Just looking for some advice please. Husband has a slipped disk that acts up maybe twice, 3 times a year. He can be in some pain for a day or two until his meds kick in. Question is will this go against him and should he inform the doctor at his medical? Is there any way they can find out ie: hospital records etc. He can bend over and tip his toes at any given time but not when his back is playing up. Im so afraid that just before the medicals , his back will kick in!! Any advice really welcome. Thanks
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Re: Medicals: slipped disk
Originally Posted by macker
Hi,
Just looking for some advice please. Husband has a slipped disk that acts up maybe twice, 3 times a year. He can be in some pain for a day or two until his meds kick in. Question is will this go against him and should he inform the doctor at his medical? Is there any way they can find out ie: hospital records etc. He can bend over and tip his toes at any given time but not when his back is playing up. Im so afraid that just before the medicals , his back will kick in!! Any advice really welcome. Thanks
Just looking for some advice please. Husband has a slipped disk that acts up maybe twice, 3 times a year. He can be in some pain for a day or two until his meds kick in. Question is will this go against him and should he inform the doctor at his medical? Is there any way they can find out ie: hospital records etc. He can bend over and tip his toes at any given time but not when his back is playing up. Im so afraid that just before the medicals , his back will kick in!! Any advice really welcome. Thanks
Hi.
I'm in the same boat except mine "went" last year and while its got a bit better, it still hurts on a daily basis.
Luckily we had already decided to make the move so I haven't been to the docs or hospital so there wouldn't be anything on my records. I went to a private physio(thanks mum) who said I can take my records with me.
Saying that though - -we have booked meds for the 5th May and I'm just hoping it doesn't get really bad for then :scared:
If it does I will just grit my teeth and perform whatever I have to without letting on
Good luck and fingers crossed for you(and me!!)
Don't let the bad back beat you!!!!!
xRachx
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Re: Medicals: slipped disk
Originally Posted by macker
Hi,
Just looking for some advice please. Husband has a slipped disk that acts up maybe twice, 3 times a year. He can be in some pain for a day or two until his meds kick in. Question is will this go against him and should he inform the doctor at his medical? Is there any way they can find out ie: hospital records etc. He can bend over and tip his toes at any given time but not when his back is playing up. Im so afraid that just before the medicals , his back will kick in!! Any advice really welcome. Thanks
Just looking for some advice please. Husband has a slipped disk that acts up maybe twice, 3 times a year. He can be in some pain for a day or two until his meds kick in. Question is will this go against him and should he inform the doctor at his medical? Is there any way they can find out ie: hospital records etc. He can bend over and tip his toes at any given time but not when his back is playing up. Im so afraid that just before the medicals , his back will kick in!! Any advice really welcome. Thanks
HTH.
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Re: Medicals: slipped disk
Thanks everyone for the input. Dh has only been to his Gp once about it and then a specialist, had an xray which showed up the slipped disk and has not been back since. Just takes his meds and recovers. His specialist said that the next time it happens he can give him an "epidural" for the pain (which dh has not taken that option)or surgery if it doesn't get better.
Just be real careful before the meds. No lifting or strenous moves a few days beforehand, take it nice and easy and hopefully it won't be a problem
Just be real careful before the meds. No lifting or strenous moves a few days beforehand, take it nice and easy and hopefully it won't be a problem
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Re: Medicals: slipped disk
Originally Posted by macker
Thanks everyone for the input. Dh has only been to his Gp once about it and then a specialist, had an xray which showed up the slipped disk and has not been back since. Just takes his meds and recovers. His specialist said that the next time it happens he can give him an "epidural" for the pain (which dh has not taken that option)or surgery if it doesn't get better.
Just be real careful before the meds. No lifting or strenous moves a few days beforehand, take it nice and easy and hopefully it won't be a problem
Just be real careful before the meds. No lifting or strenous moves a few days beforehand, take it nice and easy and hopefully it won't be a problem
Tracey x
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Re: Medicals: slipped disk
Thanks Tracey,
Thats so reassuring for all of us.
Thats so reassuring for all of us.
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Re: Medicals: slipped disk
Originally Posted by macker
Hi,
Just looking for some advice please. Husband has a slipped disk that acts up maybe twice, 3 times a year. He can be in some pain for a day or two until his meds kick in. Question is will this go against him and should he inform the doctor at his medical? Is there any way they can find out ie: hospital records etc. He can bend over and tip his toes at any given time but not when his back is playing up. Im so afraid that just before the medicals , his back will kick in!! Any advice really welcome. Thanks
Just looking for some advice please. Husband has a slipped disk that acts up maybe twice, 3 times a year. He can be in some pain for a day or two until his meds kick in. Question is will this go against him and should he inform the doctor at his medical? Is there any way they can find out ie: hospital records etc. He can bend over and tip his toes at any given time but not when his back is playing up. Im so afraid that just before the medicals , his back will kick in!! Any advice really welcome. Thanks
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Re: Medicals: slipped disk
Originally Posted by macker
Hi,
Just looking for some advice please. Husband has a slipped disk that acts up maybe twice, 3 times a year. He can be in some pain for a day or two until his meds kick in. Question is will this go against him and should he inform the doctor at his medical? Is there any way they can find out ie: hospital records etc. He can bend over and tip his toes at any given time but not when his back is playing up. Im so afraid that just before the medicals , his back will kick in!! Any advice really welcome. Thanks
Just looking for some advice please. Husband has a slipped disk that acts up maybe twice, 3 times a year. He can be in some pain for a day or two until his meds kick in. Question is will this go against him and should he inform the doctor at his medical? Is there any way they can find out ie: hospital records etc. He can bend over and tip his toes at any given time but not when his back is playing up. Im so afraid that just before the medicals , his back will kick in!! Any advice really welcome. Thanks
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Re: Medicals: slipped disk
Originally Posted by Welshie
My husband had a slipped disc last year and he was a Cat B on the medicals. Nothing serious though. We had a letter from his spinal surgeon (who happened to be my boss at the time) saying it wasn't a problem and he was treated with anti-inflammatories and pain-killers and there wasn't any comeback.
Thanks for that. Maybe it would be a good idea to get a letter from dh's specialist stating that there was no comeback? Because of your husband being a cat b, did you have to validate in 6 months?
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Re: Medicals: slipped disk
Failure to declare an existing medical condition can be construed as visa fraud.
Visas can be cancelled at a later date if it ever comes to light and is considered a serious matter.
You could then be deported.
Best to be honest in the first place.
G
Visas can be cancelled at a later date if it ever comes to light and is considered a serious matter.
You could then be deported.
Best to be honest in the first place.
G
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Re: Medicals: slipped disk
Hi Grayling,
I totally agree. From what it seems, being honest and open is the only way to go with this. My main concern was if it went against us but judging from the feedback its not a big problem.
I totally agree. From what it seems, being honest and open is the only way to go with this. My main concern was if it went against us but judging from the feedback its not a big problem.
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Re: Medicals: slipped disk
Originally Posted by macker
Hi Grayling,
I totally agree. From what it seems, being honest and open is the only way to go with this. My main concern was if it went against us but judging from the feedback its not a big problem.
I totally agree. From what it seems, being honest and open is the only way to go with this. My main concern was if it went against us but judging from the feedback its not a big problem.
The whole process is based on trust. You are unlikely to fail through anything like this so why take the risk
Good luck
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Re: Medicals: slipped disk
Originally Posted by macker
Hi Welshie,
Thanks for that. Maybe it would be a good idea to get a letter from dh's specialist stating that there was no comeback? Because of your husband being a cat b, did you have to validate in 6 months?
Thanks for that. Maybe it would be a good idea to get a letter from dh's specialist stating that there was no comeback? Because of your husband being a cat b, did you have to validate in 6 months?