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Hi all,
I'm 23, female, fit and have nearly completed the application process to join the regs. I'm applying for comm research op and everything in my file has been looking good for this MOC... my problem is that I've recently been diagnosed preliminarily with Celiac disease, which means I have to stick with a gluten free diet for life (meaning no wheat, barley, rye, starches from any of these grains, etc.). My file is complete pending receipt of my medical documentation and official diagnosis, which I will hopefully have sooner than later (and hopefully will be negative!).
My question: if I am diagnosed with celiac, will this stop me from joining the CF? I originally had the impression that since I wasn't joining the combat arms it wouldn't be a problem, but I've since come to understand that regardless of MOC all members have to be fit to deploy in various environments, which makes sense for obvious reasons, and that having celiac may make me unfit.
Are there any members here who can provide any insight on this? I'd love to hear from some members with celiac, but I won't hold my breath... fingers however are crossed!
Thanks very much
I'm 23, female, fit and have nearly completed the application process to join the regs. I'm applying for comm research op and everything in my file has been looking good for this MOC... my problem is that I've recently been diagnosed preliminarily with Celiac disease, which means I have to stick with a gluten free diet for life (meaning no wheat, barley, rye, starches from any of these grains, etc.). My file is complete pending receipt of my medical documentation and official diagnosis, which I will hopefully have sooner than later (and hopefully will be negative!).
My question: if I am diagnosed with celiac, will this stop me from joining the CF? I originally had the impression that since I wasn't joining the combat arms it wouldn't be a problem, but I've since come to understand that regardless of MOC all members have to be fit to deploy in various environments, which makes sense for obvious reasons, and that having celiac may make me unfit.
Are there any members here who can provide any insight on this? I'd love to hear from some members with celiac, but I won't hold my breath... fingers however are crossed!
Thanks very much