To preface:
Earlier this year, I was seen by a derm for some recurring bumps/boils that have been a problem for the last few years. Had no idea what they were until I showed my derm a current flare up. At that point he diagnosed me with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Once the on base clinic heard of this diagnosis, they immediately initiated an MEB since HS is one of those conditions that automatically require an MEB. Went through the entire process in 4-5 months and was returned to duty with no restrictions. Shortly after the MEB concluded, my flare ups had gotten so bad that I was immobile and in excruciating pain for a week and a half, causing me to miss work. At that point, I started Humira since the antibiotics and ointments were no longer helping.
Fast forward to Oct ‘24, i had a virtual appt with my PCM, and at that point he found out that I was prescribed and taking Humira. He told me that I would have to undergo a 2nd MEB due to the Humira.
As of now:
Waiting on my PEBLO to get my CC’s impact statement and send my package to AFPC. I experience very little flare ups with minimal pain, and am still able to perform my job.
What should I expect? I know every persons situation is different, but from what I’m gathering, the DoD isn’t too fond of their members being on biologics. Any info or advice helps.
Earlier this year, I was seen by a derm for some recurring bumps/boils that have been a problem for the last few years. Had no idea what they were until I showed my derm a current flare up. At that point he diagnosed me with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Once the on base clinic heard of this diagnosis, they immediately initiated an MEB since HS is one of those conditions that automatically require an MEB. Went through the entire process in 4-5 months and was returned to duty with no restrictions. Shortly after the MEB concluded, my flare ups had gotten so bad that I was immobile and in excruciating pain for a week and a half, causing me to miss work. At that point, I started Humira since the antibiotics and ointments were no longer helping.
Fast forward to Oct ‘24, i had a virtual appt with my PCM, and at that point he found out that I was prescribed and taking Humira. He told me that I would have to undergo a 2nd MEB due to the Humira.
As of now:
Waiting on my PEBLO to get my CC’s impact statement and send my package to AFPC. I experience very little flare ups with minimal pain, and am still able to perform my job.
What should I expect? I know every persons situation is different, but from what I’m gathering, the DoD isn’t too fond of their members being on biologics. Any info or advice helps.