Had a back injury
quite long ago. Didn't report it to CMPB about it during my checkup
as i though i recovered already.
Had problem during situps for my first few IPPT in bmt, failed most
of it too. Did manage to pass twice. Barely maked it. Pain and
numbness around my buttock area, can last for hours or so. Had a
few occasion that i cannot feel/move my lower body for quite
sometime. Cannot lie down on hard surface too, for too long, more
then 10mins?
Do you guys think it's better to go to the MO or go straight to
look for a specialist on my own? Does the SAF cover the cost if i
go to private hospital?
The fastest way is to directly report sick at the A&E
of any government hospitals with your 11B card for 100%
subsidy.
No subsidy for private hospitals.
Based on what you have briefly said, you are likely
to have spinal disc herniation and
sciatica nerve problem. Both of
them are within PES C range. These are usually better seen
and diagnosed with an MRI scan. Therefore, please voice
out your request for a MRI scan to the specialist
when you consult him/ her on your visit.
1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prolapsed_disc
2) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciatica
3) www.sgforums.com/forums/1390/topics/392446