Peanut Allergy DQ?!

Skyler_HH65

Skyler_HH65

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Hello, I am getting ready to take a DODMERB for the USCGA, does anyone know if I will get DQ'd? Does anyone have any experience with this? I have a severe peanut allergy, it is anyphylaxtic, I do have prescribed epi pens since I was very young. I found out about my allergy when I was about 1 when I ate a ritz cracker with PB on it and I had a severe reaction. Since then I have never had to use my epi pens. Could I get a waiver. Thanks in advance
 
I think you are going to have a major issue with it. The issue isnt if you are going to get DQd because you probably will, the question is can you get a waiver. Having said that, dont go by me and wait for some more answers. They DQd for Eczema and that is red itchy skin (underplaying it)

Try this link https://www.serviceacademyforums.co...received-a-waiver-for-a-peanut-allergy.41144/

There are probably at least a dozen other threads about this, just do a search
 
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Skyler -- I am not a doctor.
You will need to describe your condition, on your DODMERB form. You will most likely receive a DQ.

USCGA will have to decide whether they want to pursue a waiver for you -- that will be based on your competitiveness for appointment.

We have experience with USMA and AROTC giving waivers for tree nut allergies, but I am uncertain waivers have been given for a peanut allergy -- especially if you have a severe peanut allergy. This is because peanuts are a cheap ready source of protein and are prevelent in MREs and military cooking. (Tree nuts not so much -- they are expensive and limited in use.) The concern is you having a reaction and becoming incapacitated and/or a burden to your unit while engaged in action (or at sea), or having limitations on your ability to deploy.

We know USAFA and AFROTC will not entertain a waiver for tree nut or peanut allergies unless you can prove via a supervised nut challenge that you are no longer sensitive to the nut.

We have no experience with USNA, NROTC, USCGA or USMMA on this issue but I suspect they are probably not too different from the what I stated above.

I have no experience with them, but you might contact "DoDMERB Consultants" . . . you can google them . . . They are a private company and you can pay them to help you with medical advice. Some people have had good results.

Best wishes to you. Thank you for your willingness to serve.
 
Have you been retested to confirm that you still have the allergy? In some individuals allergies will resolve.

Good luck.

Skyler_HH65 said:
Hello, I am getting ready to take a DODMERB for the USCGA, does anyone know if I will get DQ'd? Does anyone have any experience with this? I have a severe peanut allergy, it is anyphylaxtic, I do have prescribed epi pens since I was very young. I found out about my allergy when I was about 1 when I ate a ritz cracker with PB on it and I had a severe reaction. Since then I have never had to use my epi pens. Could I get a waiver. Thanks in advance
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Tigger said:
Have you been retested to confirm that you still have the allergy? In some individuals allergies will resolve.

Good luck.
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Yeah, I was retested via skin about a year and a half ago and still test positive.
 
Skyler_HH65 said:
Tigger said:
Have you been retested to confirm that you still have the allergy? In some individuals allergies will resolve.

Good luck.
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Yeah, I was retested via skin about a year and a half ago and still test positive.
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My DD also had a peanut allergy that required carrying of an epipen and received a DQ from DoDMERB.

I am not a doctor, but based upon our experience with the waiver process and the doctors' help we enlisted, I can tell you that there are more advancements in allergy science to determine reaction that are beyond the skin test. My DD had a positive reaction to skin test and a negative reaction to a full doctor supervised peanut challenge. You can certainly research this phenomenon as it relates to the cross contamination with tree pollens.

Again, I am not a doctor, but a peanut allergy is a definite DQ. However, it does not mean that it is the end of the road for you. I would suggest you contact a doctor that specializes in this area.

Best of luck to you.
 
We are so grateful for DODMERB Consultants! Dr. Merchant's help undoubtedly helped DS to navigate the process for Army ROTC and for USMA. Bottom line: Qualified. Definitely google DODMERB Consultants. Knowledgeable, professional, friendly.
 
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