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    Interstitial Cystitis

    I hope I’m posting this in the right place...I need advice with my medical discharge from the Army. I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis (chronic bladder and pelvic pain) before I joined the Army and treated with bladder instillations that alleviated my pain for 2 years. Then I joined the...
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    Alcohol Abuse and Depression

    What are the positives and/ or negatives of self referring to the SARP for alcohol abuse to help cope with pain. I am already diagnosed with MDD due to chronic pain and on antidepressants as well as going to pain management. I’m just not looking for it to become a problem.
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    Another Fort Campbell Timeline..

    Hey everyone! I am barely starting this entire process at Fort Campbell, so I decided to post my timeline to help others later on and to get help along the way.. Timeline: Referral by PCM - 10 June 2019 IDES calls to make Initial MEB Appointment - 12 June 2019 IDES Initial MEB Appointment - 19...
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    Lower back pain

    Not sure if I am posting this in the right thread as I am fairly new to this site. Looking for some advice/knowledge so thank you in advanced. About a month ago I injured myself while preparing for a powerlifting meet (deadlifting). Thought it was just sore but after a few days of constant pain...
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    Snkylosing Spondylitis Can I Separate?

    I'm a rated pilot in the Air Force. I have been diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis with some GI issues as well. I'm currently DNIF and trying out some medication (Sulfasalizine) with the eventual expectation of taking some more heavy duty AntiBody type Immune modifying meds. (Etanercept...
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    Bilateral IT band surgery, Arthritis, Hip Pain. Help!

    Okay, so this is my first post but I am currently in the MEB/IDES program. I have already had my C&P exams and my entire MEB package is up at AFPC/VA. I have had bilateral IT band syndrome for 4 1/2 years as well as surgery on each leg which failed. I limp everywhere and I have constant, chronic...
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    Should I Go to the ER or Wait Until my C&P Exam Appt?

    So, for the past 3 weeks I have been sick af. I've been having upper left abdominal pain/pain in my back in the same area...I have a ping pong ball sized lump in my left upper abdominal area...sharp pain in LOWER abdomen...can only eat small amounts of food before my stomach hurts and starts to...
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    Should I Go to the ER or Wait Until my C&P Exam Appt?

    So, for the past 3 weeks I have been sick af. I've been having upper left abdominal pain/pain in my back in the same area...I have a ping pong ball sized lump in my left upper abdominal area...sharp pain in LOWER abdomen...can only eat small amounts of food before my stomach hurts and starts to...
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