Just recieved case complete but have a medical exam question

[Canadian Bacon 6]

Hi,

So we finally recieved a case complete! However, a couple of weeks ago my husband found work at a restaurant but ended up having an accident due to the kitchen having wet floors with no protective rugs. The doctor said it's a lumbar strain but two weeks later and he still has problems standing for more than 10 minutes. We're going in for a consultation on Monday and he may need to go to a physical therapist for x-rays/therapy.

He can't currently work due to the pain but he says it's getting better. I read that the strains can take months to heal properly.

Will his back injury cause problems at the medical exam and with our approval? He also has minor scoliosis, could this have any effect on our case?

I thought the whole medical exam was just to check for transmitable deseases...please tell me if I'm wrong!

Thank you!

[sumit381 2]

I'm not an expert on this topic but I don't think your husband will have any issues as far as for his back pain issue. I think the main point of the medical is to determine if the person has, like you said, transmitable disease like TB that could pose a threat to others. I would recommend that your husband take a letter with him to the medical explaining his back pain issues, how it was caused, treatment plan for it, etc. Maybe also have a letter from your husband's physician explaining all this. Probably not necessary, but it won't hurt to have in case they ask about it. But overall I don't think you have anything to worry about as far as "failing" the medical.

Just to add, my wife has a thyroid condition but she didn't have any issues at the medical.

Good luck!

Edited October 3, 2013 by sumit381

[Ketsuban 1,034]

I think they are only interested in contagious diseases (though I think HIV/AIDS is an exception now) and whether the beneficiary has a mental illness that makes them a danger to themselves or other people.

[Canadian Bacon 6]

I'm not an expert on this topic but I don't think your husband will have any issues as far as for his back pain issue. I think the main point of the medical is to determine if the person has, like you said, transmitable disease like TB that could pose a threat to others. I would recommend that your husband take a letter with him to the medical explaining his back pain issues, how it was caused, treatment plan for it, etc. Maybe also have a letter from your husband's physician explaining all this. Probably not necessary, but it won't hurt to have in case they ask about it. But overall I don't think you have anything to worry about as far as "failing" the medical.

Just to add, my wife has a thyroid condition but she didn't have any issues at the medical.

Good luck!

I think they are only interested in contagious diseases (though I think HIV/AIDS is an exception now) and whether the beneficiary has a mental illness that makes them a danger to themselves or other people.

Thank you! I'll get some paperwork on it just in case.

It also accured to me that his immunization records are all hand written and not in order so I'm not exactly sure if they're all up-to-date.... Where would we get the shots done to update them? At his doctors or at the medical exam? I couldn't find anything on it when I checked. I'm pretty sure he just needs the flu shot(ick- wish they didn't) and the one for tetanus.

[sumit381 2]

Thank you! I'll get some paperwork on it just in case.

It also accured to me that his immunization records are all hand written and not in order so I'm not exactly sure if they're all up-to-date.... Where would we get the shots done to update them? At his doctors or at the medical exam? I couldn't find anything on it when I checked. I'm pretty sure he just needs the flu shot(ick- wish they didn't) and the one for tetanus.

The record my wife had for her prior immunizations were on a hand written card. She had some done back when she was in school. To get up to date on the immunizations, she went to her local physician to get them done. She took the handwritten card with her and the paper from the Montreal consulate listing all the immunizations they require. The local doctor then checked which ones she had already done from her handwritten card and gave her the ones she didn't have. The doctor then updated the handwritten card. My wife then took this handwritten card to the medical which served as proof for being up to date with the immunizations.

You can get all the immunizations you need from the panel physician as well but I've heard that's expensive. The shots my wife had to get were a couple hundred dollars and were done at a local pharmacy. She did have to wait a week between shots too. So I would recommend getting your immunizations done before going for the medical to save time and maybe money.

[Canadian Bacon 6]

The record my wife had for her prior immunizations were on a hand written card. She had some done back when she was in school. To get up to date on the immunizations, she went to her local physician to get them done. She took the handwritten card with her and the paper from the Montreal consulate listing all the immunizations they require. The local doctor then checked which ones she had already done from her handwritten card and gave her the ones she didn't have. The doctor then updated the handwritten card. My wife then took this handwritten card to the medical which served as proof for being up to date with the immunizations.

You can get all the immunizations you need from the panel physician as well but I've heard that's expensive. The shots my wife had to get were a couple hundred dollars and were done at a local pharmacy. She did have to wait a week between shots too. So I would recommend getting your immunizations done before going for the medical to save time and maybe money.

Thank you! We talked with his doctor but it turns out he had all his shots a CLSC. So we got a complete print out of his immunizations there. It seems like all he'll need is a dTap and flu shot.

We called the exam center in Montreal to check, he only ever had one MMR shot...They said it was fine but from what I've read and the shots I've had, you have to have one MMR shot around 15 months of age and then again before you start 1st grade. Two MMR shots to complete the series...

Has anyone had any experience with the MMR shots? Was it fine with only one shot?

Thanks!

[Charles Melia 0]

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So we finally recieved a case complete! However, a couple of weeks ago my husband found work at a restaurant but ended up having an accident due to the kitchen having wet floors with no protective rugs. The doctor said it's a lumbar strain but two weeks later and he still has problems standing for more than 10 minutes. We're going in for a consultation on Monday and he may need to go to a physical therapist for x-rays/therapy.

He can't currently work due to the pain but he says it's getting better. I read that the strains can take months to heal properly.

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Will his back injury cause problems at the medical exam and with our approval? He also has minor scoliosis, could this have any effect on our case?

I thought the whole medical exam was just to check for transmitable deseases...please tell me if I'm wrong!

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Thank you!

hi just want to give you answer yes it won't have any problem because I ask the dr that did my physical exam they are more conservative with issues in lungs problem. HIV too. If you will go to st. Luke's go there early morning . Like me I went there for 3:30am I got finish 3 pm. I did my medical for 1 day only. You just have to be there super early. Thanks