help! I'm afraid I might fail my medical exam!

[maset09 0]

hello everyone, im a newbie as you can see in my status. I dont know if im just a worry wart. Im so afraid that i could fail my med exam coz of my pre existing medical condition.

I have a thyroid problem and have it since birth. I have regular check up with my endocrinologist. Last May 2008, my condition has escalated to hyperthyroidism, so i started taking antithyroid until it comes back to normal level. Yes its normal now but, my goiter had enlarged compared to last year..My endocrinologist said that it needs to be operated. Me and my fiancee decided to have the operation performed in the US, since I have a multinodular goiter, quite complex.

I plan to get a certificate from my endocrinologist stating my condition,prognosis and meds taken and she will also state that we opt to have the operation in the US, after marriage. My doctor said that we have every right to chose, when and where we want to have the operation.

I will present it to the it to the physician on the day of my medical exam. Of course they will know my condition during the exam, I just figured that its better to have a certificate from the doctor.

what if they ask me to have the operation here in the philippines instead? that means it's gonna take longer for us to be together. or worse ; i'll fail the exam. does anyone have the same conditon as mine here? please. i cant sleep anymore thinking about this.

[Hell0W0rld 10]

don't worry, you are fine, you'll have trouble only if your ill can be transfered to another person or it cannot be cured..

[payxibka 10,045]

thyroid problems are not a visa ineligibility

[john & jean 37]

hello everyone, im a newbie as you can see in my status. I dont know if im just a worry wart. Im so afraid that i could fail my med exam coz of my pre existing medical condition.

I have a thyroid problem and have it since birth. I have regular check up with my endocrinologist. Last May 2008, my condition has escalated to hyperthyroidism, so i started taking antithyroid until it comes back to normal level. Yes its normal now but, my goiter had enlarged compared to last year..My endocrinologist said that it needs to be operated. Me and my fiancee decided to have the operation performed in the US, since I have a multinodular goiter, quite complex.

I plan to get a certificate from my endocrinologist stating my condition,prognosis and meds taken and she will also state that we opt to have the operation in the US, after marriage. My doctor said that we have every right to chose, when and where we want to have the operation.

I will present it to the it to the physician on the day of my medical exam. Of course they will know my condition during the exam, I just figured that its better to have a certificate from the doctor.

what if they ask me to have the operation here in the philippines instead? that means it's gonna take longer for us to be together. or worse ; i'll fail the exam. does anyone have the same conditon as mine here? please. i cant sleep anymore thinking about this.

relax, you will not fail because of thyroid problems!!!!

[maset09 0]

wow!! you guys replied in like 2 secconds! i love this site! thanks everyone!

[maset09 0]

ok, given that i wont fail (thanks for making me calm down) how about the part where we plan to have the operation in the US? is that a good idea? we know its cheaper here, but we just dont want to get delayed further coz we plan to marry on the same date of his proposal, which is September 14 and there's still so many things to do thanks again in advancec for the replies

[Hell0W0rld 10]

ok, given that i wont fail (thanks for making me calm down) how about the part where we plan to have the operation in the US? is that a good idea? we know its cheaper here, but we just dont want to get delayed further coz we plan to marry on the same date of his proposal, which is September 14 and there's still so many things to do thanks again in advancec for the replies

operation will no affect as well, if you can wait until you come to the USA to perform the operation then cool, if not then you can do it in PI.

[It's me 1]

don't worry, you are fine, you'll have trouble only if your ill can be transfered to another person or it cannot be cured..

[sasha414 0]

dont worry, having a thyroid problem wont be a problem during the medical. slec is more concerned about TB and HIV.

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

You probably won't be covered on his Health insurance until you becomes his wife. Your husband needs to check to see if his HI has a pre-existing clause. If so, then your condition will fall into the pre-existing clause. this is just a FYI,

[msu17 0]

You probably won't be covered on his Health insurance until you becomes his wife. Your husband needs to check to see if his HI has a pre-existing clause. If so, then your condition will fall into the pre-existing clause. this is just a FYI,

Definitely check into that. You don't want to start your marriage out with 10,000's$ worth of medical bills if you aren't covered on his insurance. Make sure he checks into when you would be covered and what their policy on pre-existing conditions like yours is. I'd want to get it in writing if possible.

[Malysh 0]

You probably won't be covered on his Health insurance until you becomes his wife. Your husband needs to check to see if his HI has a pre-existing clause. If so, then your condition will fall into the pre-existing clause. this is just a FYI,

Definitely check into that. You don't want to start your marriage out with 10,000's$ worth of medical bills if you aren't covered on his insurance. Make sure he checks into when you would be covered and what their policy on pre-existing conditions like yours is. I'd want to get it in writing if possible.

I'll take this opportunity to ask about the medical exam as well.

I have chronic Uveitis, which is an inflammation of the middle part of the eyes. I've been treated for this for a long time, and it's all stable now. The only thing I need is medication (Eyedrops) to keep it stable. It has caused my vision to have gotten worse while it was active, my vision has been the same for years now and is also stable. My vision on my left eye is the worst, the right eye is much better.

Is this something you can fail the medical exam for? I will be able to bring my full document with my medical history, plus a letter from my doctor stating the stability of my disorder and that I'm being treated for it.

Thanks

Malysh.

[payxibka 10,045]

people please google "visa ineligibilities"... and read the section regarding medical conditions... contagious, infectious conditions, yes...

thyroid, eye problems or even irritable bowel syndrome... NO

[ManilaIdaho 2]

I had a thyroidectomy in 2001,during my medical,it asked on the form if i have medical problems and one of them was thyroid,so i checked it and was also asked by the doctor at slec,she just wrote it on my papers and didnt encounter problems out of it.no need to bring all your papers from your endocrinologist,you'll be ok.

good luck on your medical and interview

[Malysh 0]

people please google "visa ineligibilities"... and read the section regarding medical conditions... contagious, infectious conditions, yes...

thyroid, eye problems or even irritable bowel syndrome... NO

Alright, thanks man. Was just a bit worried to have something like a medical condition keep you from being with your loved one.