flew for several years BM. developed advanced RA that became very painful. Stopped flying 3 years ago while trying non approved meds. primarily gabapentin. Gapapentin worked pretty well until recently started noticing some cognitive issues. I also started taking Kratom back then. Between the two I felt very little pain. Kratom during the mornings and Gaba at bedtime.
I curtailed my flying because i knew gabapentin was forbidden. Kratom didn't come up on the medication list. I know better now
Anyway I lost interest in flying.
I have a couple of questions. one is a real concern.
I decided that I would like to continue flying and I needed to discontinue these medications. or medication and supplements "kratom".
Upon discontinuation gabapentin I found it was difficult. Didn't see it coming. Kratom was not much of an issue. Some RLS.
My life long Dr retired and i needed to find a new Dr to advise me how to go about stopping these things. He stated i was addicted and had to start a taper program. he. put me on Clonidine and pramipexole for RLS. Both work wonderful
My main concern is the question on the Basic medical form about ever been diagnosed with addiction. Im not a drinker nor have I ever used illegal drugs or have used any opioids in the last 5 years. "prescription only"
What do I check? I know my basic med files are kept with me but in the event of any insurance claim or FAA investigation I might be in a bit of trouble if i check that wrong.
Second question is time off these meds to resume my flying?
What is considered discontinued? The last time i received a new script of gaba my RA doctor sent in a refill for 180 days. Is it 30 days after the script runs out or a period of time i discontinue? Its been 32days off Gabapentin and 15 off kratom.
I curtailed my flying because i knew gabapentin was forbidden. Kratom didn't come up on the medication list. I know better now
I have a couple of questions. one is a real concern.
I decided that I would like to continue flying and I needed to discontinue these medications. or medication and supplements "kratom".
Upon discontinuation gabapentin I found it was difficult. Didn't see it coming. Kratom was not much of an issue. Some RLS.
My life long Dr retired and i needed to find a new Dr to advise me how to go about stopping these things. He stated i was addicted and had to start a taper program. he. put me on Clonidine and pramipexole for RLS. Both work wonderful
My main concern is the question on the Basic medical form about ever been diagnosed with addiction. Im not a drinker nor have I ever used illegal drugs or have used any opioids in the last 5 years. "prescription only"
What do I check? I know my basic med files are kept with me but in the event of any insurance claim or FAA investigation I might be in a bit of trouble if i check that wrong.
Second question is time off these meds to resume my flying?
What is considered discontinued? The last time i received a new script of gaba my RA doctor sent in a refill for 180 days. Is it 30 days after the script runs out or a period of time i discontinue? Its been 32days off Gabapentin and 15 off kratom.