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So my class 3 application got deferred (expected). Apparently the FAA sent out a notice dated 11/16/2022 with further instructions on what needs to be done on my end which is a full neurological assessment with imaging (also expected). The problem, I didn't actually receive the notice until...

Thank you Brad!

Hi all, How does one report a doctor visit AFTER the MedXpress application has been submitted?

Hi Dr. Chien, thanks for chiming in! I saw two ENT's and neither saw fit to diagnose me with anything after describing to them the situation. The last episode I had was nearly 6 years ago. I'm assuming I would indicate this in my cover letter along with the reason as to why I saw the ENT's in...

Finally got some answers from a few AMEs. It was suggested, however, I accompany my ENT test documents that I will be sending to the FAA with a cover letter explaining the reason for the visits in the first place. Any specific way I should write this letter or just a simple business format...

He had an endolymphatic sac shunt surgery to drain the ear of fluid build-up. With respect to how he's doing now, no clue but a book I read detailing the space flights indicated that he was completely cured. I don't know whether or not I have Meniere's, it was just a self-diagnosis. One ENT...

I have had zero correspondence with the FAA.

Thank you so much Dr. Lou!! I will call on Monday :)

Seriously! If anyone knows an AME who is willing to do a consultation, let me know! I'll even do a Zoom call or normal call or whatever and I will most certainly pay them for their time.

Hate to keep bringing this up but I've had no luck finding an AME that will do just a consultation (despite my offering to pay them). I've contacted at least a dozen of them around the city I live in (Los Angeles) and they all say that they don't do consults, that I need to take an appointment...

@kell490 Thank you for all the advice you've give me, you have been most helpful. A quick search of AME's around me and I get what you're saying with respect to "part-timers" and those who require you to have the MedExpress with confirmation # done before you walk in. I shall diligently keep...

Thank you for the replies. At this point, all that is left would be for me to get imaging done of my head, either a CT scan or MRI (preferably). I don't see how a neurologist can determine anything specific without imaging that two ENT's couldn't find. I'll start to look around for one. If I...

Update: Had my ENT appointment today. The doctor turned out to be a really nice old timer who had some pilots in the family. I explained to him what had experienced in the past with vertigo (what I wrote in my original post above). He proceeded to check my ears and then I was administered a...

Good call on seeing an AME first, should have done that but I'm seeing another ENT tomorrow for a second opinion. Fingers crossed all goes well. I suppose I can make an appointment with an AME also. I agree with you, I would also like to know for sure that I'll never experiencing vertigo...

This was a couple of years ago. I'd have to look up the my appointment info to get the exact date. I explained to him what I explained above and he did not see the need to diagnose, cleared me for scuba diving, and told me I shouldn't worry about anything, just don't push myself under water past...

I appreciate all the replies, thank you. I'm going to go ahead an assume flying is a no for now to save myself further disappointment whilst I find an ENT to conduct further tests :( @Mikey B I originally entertained the thought of BPPV but if my memory is correct, none of these vertigo...

It's a pretty rough disease to have. I can't imagine experiencing this on a weekly/monthly basis. I consume virtually no salt and I consume nothing with caffeine, no coffee, tea, etc. My dad has this issue and it occurs just as rarely for him as it does for me so perhaps it's some genetic...

Hi everyone, new guy here. I just had an incredible flight experience this past weekend which has inspired me pursue my pilot's certification but I may have a problem that prevents me from flying. Here is my situation: I get episodes of fairly intense vertigo. They last a few minutes, and...