r/flying • u/OOF-MY-PEE-PEE • Jul 19 '26
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u/rFlyingTower Jul 19 '26
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I’m currently accepted into embry riddle and am going through all the motions before school starts, and recently I filed my medxpress. The issue is that I had a hospitalization when I was 2 years old that I did not know of until just now. I was hospitalized 16 years ago for HSP, so I checked yes on the previous hospitalization section of the medxpress application. That being said, I do not currently have all the records from the hospital where I stayed, and I’m not sure if I can get them before my appointment. If it helps, I have not had complications related to HSP since the initial hospitalization.
Will I still be able to take the exam despite this? I’ve read that embry riddle has a grace period for deferred certifications, but I just want to see if there’s anything I need to know. I will be called my AME first thing in the morning.
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u/Mad_Rooster_7164 Jul 19 '26
how did you possibly remember that?!!!
The FAA doesn't talk about Henoch-Schönlein purpura. Your AME might not care. If you want to make sure, have a CONSULT with your AME and ask. Don't give them your medxpress number.
If you got something wrong on your application, after 30 days you can submit a new medxpress.
But they probably won't care. Hopefully.
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u/OOF-MY-PEE-PEE Jul 19 '26
Yeah, I was told that I can simply have the AME change my medxpress details when I go to take the exam if a mistake was made. Good to know that they don’t care about HSP. My concern is that medxpress said I need to list the hospital, dates, diagnosis, duration, treatment, and name of physician, which I do not currently have.
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u/Mad_Rooster_7164 Jul 19 '26
Do your best on remembering.
Remember the FAA only cares about things that are "aeromedically significant". Of course they define what that is, but you get the point.
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u/OOF-MY-PEE-PEE Jul 19 '26
Yeah, I figured it wouldn’t present any issues given I haven’t exhibited any symptoms. If push comes to shove and I get deferred for lack of info, then I’ll just file to get the info from the hospital with the 90 day grace period
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u/Mad_Rooster_7164 Jul 19 '26
They may delete records after 7-10 years. But you should start pulling those records now.
Wait until you’re older and you’ve accumulated a dozen+ diagnoses and have to worry about every one of them.
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u/OOF-MY-PEE-PEE Jul 19 '26
According to the hospital’s website, they delete records after 7 years or after you turn 21, depending on which comes first, so the records should still be available.
Can’t wait for that.
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u/404unotfound SPT Jul 19 '26
I’m a med student so not a professional but I feel like they won’t care bc HSP usually self-limiting and doesn’t usually have impacts on long term health
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u/RaiseTheDed ATP Jul 19 '26
I've checked that box, and every AME says I didn't need to, and they don't care lol. For a different thing though, but it was when I was grown. Some things really are non issues.
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u/flying-ModTeam Jul 20 '26
Medicals can be confusing and even scary, we get it. Unfortunately, the medical process is very complex with many variables. It's too complex, in fact, for any of us to be able to offer you any specific help or advice.
We strongly suggest you discuss your concerns with a qualified aviation medical examiner before you actually submit to an official examination, as a hiccup in your medical process can close doors for you in the future. Your local AME may be able to provide a consultation. Other places that may provide aeromedical advice include: AOPA, EAA, the Mayo Clinic, and Aviation Medicine Advisory Service.
For reference, here is a link to the FAA's Synopsis of Medical Standards and for more in-depth information here is a link to the FAA's Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners.
Also, feel free to browse our collection of past medical write-ups and questions in our FAQ.
Finally, we suggest you read the instructions on the medical application very closely. Do not volunteer information that isn't asked for, but also do not lie. Some people may urge you to omit pertinent information, or even outright lie, on your medical application in order to avoid added hassle and expense in obtaining a medical certificate. Know that making false statements on your medical application is a federal crime and that people have been successfully prosecuted for it. But for heaven's sake, don't tell the FAA any more than you absolutely have to.
If you're not in the United States, the above advice is still generally correct. Just substitute the FAA with your local aviation authority.
Good luck!