I'm not sure if this is the correct section for this post but here goes. I'm Navy with 18 years service and I'm currently in the med board processs. My paperwork has been sent off and I'm still waiting on a fit/unfit finding. I know the results will be unfit but since it was sent off my condition continues to worsen. First I will list my conditions.
Lupus
connective tissue disease
rehumatiod arthiris
fibrmyalgia
major depression with anxiety
degeneritive disc disease in my back
possible pulmanry hypertension
possible asthma
I am also having new problems with my lungs and kidneys that so far are unexplained but thought to be related to my other conditions. I am in the ER 2-3 times a month for severe pain and trouble breathing. I am on 13 different medications that seem to be doing little to no good. Is it possible to be refered to a civilian hospital/doctor for a second opinion or would a be a waste of time even asking? I see 7 diferent doctors, my pulmanary and rehumatology doc about once a month but all they say is see you in 4 weeks. I'm starting to worry I may be suffering more permanent damage that could be prevented with better treatment. I'm at the point where I have no quality of life. Is it possible to get a copy of my medical records from my PEBLO? I just don't know what to do at this point.
Lupus
connective tissue disease
rehumatiod arthiris
fibrmyalgia
major depression with anxiety
degeneritive disc disease in my back
possible pulmanry hypertension
possible asthma
I am also having new problems with my lungs and kidneys that so far are unexplained but thought to be related to my other conditions. I am in the ER 2-3 times a month for severe pain and trouble breathing. I am on 13 different medications that seem to be doing little to no good. Is it possible to be refered to a civilian hospital/doctor for a second opinion or would a be a waste of time even asking? I see 7 diferent doctors, my pulmanary and rehumatology doc about once a month but all they say is see you in 4 weeks. I'm starting to worry I may be suffering more permanent damage that could be prevented with better treatment. I'm at the point where I have no quality of life. Is it possible to get a copy of my medical records from my PEBLO? I just don't know what to do at this point.