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ATLTRACON · May 10th, 2008, 09:46

I too had the same issue with Oxy a few years back. I had been injured at ATL Tower and, to make a long story short, was forced to stop working for a few years as I lost my medical. When I did come back, initially not as an ATCS, I attempted to stop the Oxy cold turkey (400 mg a day). Felt like I was dying. Finally the withdrawals stopped after about a week+ and I started feeling a lot better.

I went and took my flight physical and because of the injury the Flight Physician had to defer it to the FAA Flight Surgeon.

That is what I would be worried about. Nothing personal Flight Surgeon folks, but I found it very difficult dealing with the Flight Surgeons in the Southern Region.

I would, before you do anything else, speak to your Regional Flight Surgeon, go see him if possible and see what possible difficulties you may encounter.

Good Luck.

May 10th, 2008, 09:46	#5
ATLTRACON MODERATOR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GA Posts: 820	Re: Personal question about medical past & getting hired... I too had the same issue with Oxy a few years back. I had been injured at ATL Tower and, to make a long story short, was forced to stop working for a few years as I lost my medical. When I did come back, initially not as an ATCS, I attempted to stop the Oxy cold turkey (400 mg a day). Felt like I was dying. Finally the withdrawals stopped after about a week+ and I started feeling a lot better. I went and took my flight physical and because of the injury the Flight Physician had to defer it to the FAA Flight Surgeon. That is what I would be worried about. Nothing personal Flight Surgeon folks, but I found it very difficult dealing with the Flight Surgeons in the Southern Region. I would, before you do anything else, speak to your Regional Flight Surgeon, go see him if possible and see what possible difficulties you may encounter. Good Luck.