Already accepted...but in trouble and confused

lizinva
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 23:17:35 +0000

I am a nurse, not a doctor so I am not giving medical advice. The symptoms you describe sound more like shin splints to me. The cure is rest and stretching exercises. Google shin splints for more info.

I do have some personal experience to share. My husband retired from the Air Force and a couple of years later he was asked back but needed a physical. He has always been a runner and about a year after he retired he had a bunionectomy and had a bone shortened in his foot. He had a quick recovery and wanted to go back to running. His orthopedist recommended orthotics to absorb the shock while running. He did not have flat feet or any other medical reason for the orthotics other than shock absorption. He was medically disqualified because of orthotics.

He had the doctor write a note but they wouldn’t waiver it. This was several years ago and his situation was different than yours. I would definately do some research and get a second opinion because I am not sure your diagnosis is correct. I will do a little research and see what I can come up with. It just so happens that I was an aeromedical tech in the Air Force many moons ago. We were responsible for waivers for men and women who needed remedials. don’t panic. The military wants you and will do all they can to get you cleared.