Hi everyone, I'm new here. I just received a letter asking me to
book my medical check up. At first, I was all apprehensive and
anxious about going to NS, but this thread has done an excellent
job at soothing my nerves.
Anyway, I have a chronic skin condition called Eczema or Dermatitis
that is basically a life-recurring condition that is pretty much
incurable. My face is very sensitive to sun (because of this
disease), and my face itches like mad every couple of weeks (it's
chronic) and my face is really red and proned to break out. I have
to constantly be on medication (doxycycline) to control my break
out.
I want to ask a few questions:
1) I've never been to the doc about my eczema condition (it's not
curable anyway), so, if I were to go now and ask him to write for
me a letter, would it be too late? I'm also allergic to grass (my
skin is very sensitive), so, should I ask him to write that in the
letter (so that I can show the medical officer on that day)?
2) Am I supposed to tell the medical officers during my check up
that I am on doxycycline and I need to take this medication for a
long time to curb my skin? I've been taking doxycycline for two
years running now and if I were to stop taking this antibiotic, my
skin will revert back to its harsh state. If I have to tell the
medical officers of my long term medication on this drug, should I
show them proof that I've been taking this product for two years
already and need to constantly take this drug while in NS?
3) Can I continue taking my long term medication while I'm in my
PTP and BMT?
4) There are side effects from taking my medication
(lightheadedness, nausea). Should I tell this to the medical
officer? I do suffer from the side effects at times, especially if
I do strenous activities after taking the medication or if I take
it on an empty stomach.
5) Based on all the above factors, do you think I will be posted in
pes A or B? or C?
