Hello, all!
Thanks for letting me post my story and questions. I thought someone might be able to help me.
I am in the process of applying for return to the US NAVY...I just took the physical. Unfortunately, I was disqualified for a history of "non-specific colitis" and colon polyps. I am now in the process of getting a med waiver for this.
Here's the quick tour of my colon history.
Family history of colon polyps, so old family gastroenterolist recommended everyone in family go for colonoscopy every 5 years.
1998-scope with one 3mm polyp removed.
2002-scope showed patches of inflammation. general surgeon called it "non-specific colitis" probably from all the beer and chicken wings I was consuming while a young buck. no meds, no symptoms, no follow up required, no labs
2008-scope found 5mm polyp. otherwise unremarkable.
My questions:
1. Given the history, could this diagnosis of "non-specific colitis" in any way be considered a history of inflammatory bowel disease (ie Crohns/UC)
2. Anyone with Military Recruiting knowledge aware if this is waiverable?
***It is my understanding that the polyp history and is waiverable.
I don't have much medical knowledge of these conditions, so I thought I would ask in an expert forum.
I look forward to your thoughts and wish wellness to all!
Take care,
Pat:sign0085:
Thanks for letting me post my story and questions. I thought someone might be able to help me.
I am in the process of applying for return to the US NAVY...I just took the physical. Unfortunately, I was disqualified for a history of "non-specific colitis" and colon polyps. I am now in the process of getting a med waiver for this.
Here's the quick tour of my colon history.
Family history of colon polyps, so old family gastroenterolist recommended everyone in family go for colonoscopy every 5 years.
1998-scope with one 3mm polyp removed.
2002-scope showed patches of inflammation. general surgeon called it "non-specific colitis" probably from all the beer and chicken wings I was consuming while a young buck. no meds, no symptoms, no follow up required, no labs
2008-scope found 5mm polyp. otherwise unremarkable.
My questions:
1. Given the history, could this diagnosis of "non-specific colitis" in any way be considered a history of inflammatory bowel disease (ie Crohns/UC)
2. Anyone with Military Recruiting knowledge aware if this is waiverable?
***It is my understanding that the polyp history and is waiverable.
I don't have much medical knowledge of these conditions, so I thought I would ask in an expert forum.
I look forward to your thoughts and wish wellness to all!
Take care,
Pat:sign0085: