Flying with Ulcers?

[Guest hurtin]

What's the word on ulcers? I heard once that it was DQ. Any guidance?

[Guest F16PilotMD]

Not necessarily...

AFI48-123 says the following are DQ.

A7.19.1.2. Peptic ulcer disease, active or refractory.

A7.19.1.3. Peptic ulcer complicated by hemorrhage, obstruction or perforation.

I you had an ulcer (diagnosed with xray or endoscopy) that was treated, you're okay. The real problem here is probably the medications you are on chronically for this (if any). Most require waiver.

[Guest hurtin]

Good info, thanks Doc