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The new triptan has pretty much the same efficacy rate as my old meds, so no improvement. I have been doing PT as well, which feels...

Temporary Disability Retirement List vs Permanent. TDRL members WILL have occasional DoD reexaminations to determine if your condition...

That is definitely a neat bit of tech. I don’t think they’ll let you go for it without a bit of documentation showing cpap...

Interesting. I know I will not take well to the CPAP and I am looking for an implant called Inspire, worth a google. I am also a flyer...

I doubt it unless you are not responsive to CPAP treatment or invasive options like jaw surgery. Currently in the trial process for CPAP...

I just finished my FPEB, and I wanted to share my experience for those going through this process because it can be overwhelming. Long...

It depends. Typically, they will completely hold your VA pay until you are done paying back the severance. That said, I have seen people...

Met with PCM, going to try a different triptan. Told waiver would be unlikely/very hard at this point. Elected to continue the treatment...

Received my first Kenalog injection in the neck today. Dr. noted that if the issue is mechanical, then it will likely not help.

I see. In my case, although not always prostrating or accompanied by aura, I pretty much have a migraine event/ headache everyday with...

Also a pilot with migraines here, but not why I am getting MEB'd. I have had migraines for years and hid them well so I could go to OTS...

CPAP titration results received and uploaded to MHS Genesis. Still waiting on CPAP pickup. Expecting the temp ALC code at some point...

Still waiting on the results from the second part of the CPAP titration. PCM wants to hold off to see if CPAP helps with migraines and...

I’m sorry to hear that man it’s definitely not been ideal. I have honestly been slowly accepting my fate and at this point more worried...

I am in a similar boat to you. AF pilot with migraines, currently on triptans with sporadic to little efficacy. Been on non-flying...