I’ve just been diagnosed with coeliac disease, for those who don’t know it’s basically a condition where you have to avoid eating gluten for life. The consequences if you do ingest gluten can be quite damaging.
The question I have is does anyone know anyone else on service with this condition? The medical staff have told me it won’t lead to discharge and that my medical grade will change; meaning I won’t be sent anywhere where my dietary needs can’t be met. This poses a few concerns for me :
1. How is this likely to affect my career in terms of promotion ect?
2. will I still be able to deploy on operations ?
3 . Is anyone aware of guys serving with this condition who have had a good , long career?
sorry if the questions seem bone I have asked medical staff but seem to get the same stock answer every time which doesn’t fill me with the greatest confidence !
The question I have is does anyone know anyone else on service with this condition? The medical staff have told me it won’t lead to discharge and that my medical grade will change; meaning I won’t be sent anywhere where my dietary needs can’t be met. This poses a few concerns for me :
1. How is this likely to affect my career in terms of promotion ect?
2. will I still be able to deploy on operations ?
3 . Is anyone aware of guys serving with this condition who have had a good , long career?
sorry if the questions seem bone I have asked medical staff but seem to get the same stock answer every time which doesn’t fill me with the greatest confidence !