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Old March 6th, 2008, 21:12   #1
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Default One last thing...

Okay, I know I am now beginning to annoy people about this ADD/ADHD problem and trying to get a medical with the condition. So, hopefully this will be the last thing. Can people that truly have ADD get a medical? What if I was misdiagnosed like everyone in the world thinks? I have to do testing? And what if it comes up that I have ADD and it is very mild? I dont want to go spend thousands and be denied. What are the chances? Confusing and a lot of questions. VERY SORRY! and thanks again!
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Old March 6th, 2008, 21:48   #2
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I have no way to tell you what your chances are. It depends on your medical records, how the diagnosis was made, who made the diagnosis, etc. If the data is strong enough in the records, they will want testing.

Why is testing a waste? If you really want to fly, it may be the price you have to pay to gain entry to the club.
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Old March 6th, 2008, 23:15   #3
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I have no way to tell you what your chances are. It depends on your medical records, how the diagnosis was made, who made the diagnosis, etc. If the data is strong enough in the records, they will want testing.

Why is testing a waste? If you really want to fly, it may be the price you have to pay to gain entry to the club.
Well, testing was done by a psychologist, but testing was not thorough. Basically my parents and I along with my teachers were given a "questionaire" so to speak and we answered the questions and the assumption was made. Then I was labeled as ADD. So, that is how testing was. I dont necessarily think it is a waste and I honestly dont even know why I said that. My parents will pay whatever it takes w/o hesitation. Anyway, thanks for helping out, you have answered every one of my posts about this topic! THANKS!
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