I am a 25 yr old female, known for asthma
and gastritis with GERD, was diagnosed 6
yrs earlier with Frieberg's disease in the
Rt foot which is avascular necrosis of the
2ns metatarsal head, nothing was offered
to me at that time and i was only told
that the bone will regrow normally !!!
but 6 months passed and i completely lost
the joint, it was swollen, painful and i
can no longer move it, i was offered
surgery then, but i did not want to go for
it, i only used broader shoes with support
now its stage V of the disease with
degenrative arthritic changes in the 2nd
toe which needs surgery especially that i
want to get a driving lisence and i will
join military training in about 6
months...
I also have hallux valgus deformity in
both feet but more on the Lt foot, and i
was offered surgey for that problem too
because conservative measures failed ...
Now i do not know what to do, is it
necessary to go for surgery if i will join
army or to get a driving lise
YOU WROTE: Pre-existing conditions:
broncial asthma+allergic rhinitis GERD
with gastritis nephrolithiasis
Diagnosis that has been suggested:
Frieberg's Disease Hallux valgus
Current medical status: upper GI endoscopy
3 months ago showing GERD with esphagitis
and active gastritis Feet x-ray standing
and lateral showing degenerative changes
in the 2nd metatarsal head
Current medical treatment: steriod nasal
inhlaer 1 puff in each nostril BD
Pantoprazole 40mg PO OD domperidone 10mg
PO TID ventolin inhaler 2 puffs BD+PRN
steroid inhaler 2 puffs BD
First of all, you may be rejected from
military service due to inadequate health
requirements. People suffering from
asthma, GERD hallux valgus deformity in
both feet and degenerative arthritic
changes in the toes aren't necessarily the
most sought after recruits. You probably
won’t be able to wear military boots and
to withstand hard physical efforts in the
army (this is coming from someone who has
BEEN there).
Medical conditions necessary for getting a
driving license are not even close to
those asked for in the military.
Nonetheless, you many find it difficult to
drive with painful or swollen feet. My
advice for you is to solve your medical
issues first and then seek information
about the Army or military service.
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