Thyroid

[FXST08]

Hello,

Have a question about Hypothyroidism.
I am hearing that the FAA is a bit more critical when one has hypothyroidism and is taking medication for it.
Is this something to be concerned about?

What type of documentation needs to be submitted to satisfy the concern?

[Fly_Unity]

Originally Posted by FXST08

Hello,

Have a question about Hypothyroidism.
I am hearing that the FAA is a bit more critical when one has hypothyroidism and is taking medication for it.
Is this something to be concerned about?

What type of documentation needs to be submitted to satisfy the concern?

I take medication for it. Yearly I have to submit the blood test results, and my current dosage, and a letter from my personal doctor stating that he is monitoring it.

Its pretty easy and I wouldn't worry about it.

[ASA BOY]

My regular ame looks at the results and if there is no changes i just put previously reported. There are some lady pilots where i work also have that.

[My Flight Surgeon]

The initial time, the FAA wants the reports from your physician about the evaluation and treatment. They want the TSh to be within the normal range. At followup physicals, they want the results of the TSH given to the AME who can report those to the FAA.

[FXST08]

Thanks Doc,
Have been on med for hypothyroidism for about 19 years and no change in yearly workup and dosage. I hear that Oak city was becoming more concerned with thyroid issues.
Thanks again for your help. You are the

[PMGLENCROSS]

I have seen letters issued by FAA regarding insufficient documentation for thyroidism on recerts. I have upset airman coming from other examiners who question these requirements ("Never asked for it before doc, why you making me do this"). To have everything go smoothly, I make sure the TSH lab is within 90 days like the special issuance usually requires and get a short note from the doctor that there are no symptoms related and no mood disorders which can by thyroid related.